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Cambodia, Japan sign climate action, biodiversity MoC

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth and his Japanese counterpart Ishihara Hirotaka have inked a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on environmental issues. The agreement was signed at the office of Minister of Environment of Japan on February 16. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-japan-sign-climate-action-biodiversity-moc

Cambodia ‘determined to eradicate online scams’, CCTC chair tells diplomats

A senior Cambodian official has informed foreign diplomats of Cambodia’s “absolute commitment” to sweeping away and eventually eliminating online scams, a type of transnational crime, from the country. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-determined-to-eradicate-online-scams-cctc-chair-tells-diplomats

National solar park accelerating clean energy transition, supplies Phnom Penh, cuts costs

Cambodia’s ambition to strengthen energy security and accelerate its transition toward clean power took a major step forward with the National Solar Park in Kampong Chhnang province, a 100-megawatt facility that began contributing to lower electricity costs and reduced reliance on imported energy when it ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/national-solar-park-accelerating-clean-energy-transition-supplies-phnom-penh-cuts-costs

Cybercrime department disciplines officers who ‘victim blamed’ woman as she filed a complaint

Several officials from the Ministry of Interior’s Anti-Cybercrime Department have been disciplined after a complaint from a member of the public that they used disrespectful language with a scam victim who attempted to file a complaint about an illegal loan. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cybercrime-department-disciplines-officers-who-victim-blamed-woman-as-she-filed-a-complaint

Online scams cost Cambodians $45 million in 2025 as official warns of suicide risk

Cambodian citizens lost more than $45 million to domestic online scams in 2025, a senior government official revealed yesterday, warning that the psychological toll of digital extortion has driven some victims to suicide.​ ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501847531/online-scams-cost-cambodians-45-million-in-2025-as-official-warns-of-suicide-risk/

MPTC Minister meets new UN Resident Coordinator to discuss digital technology and cooperation

Cambodia’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Chea Vandeth, met with Vladanka Andreeva, the newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cambodia, to discuss digital technology development and bilateral cooperation at the ministry on Tuesday.​ ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501847721/mptc-minister-meets-new-un-resident-coordinator-to-discuss-digital-technology-and-cooperation/

Six journalists detained over border, scam reporting as rights groups warn of sliding press freedom

At least six Cambodian journalists have been detained, arrested, or charged with incitement between January and mid-February 2026 after reporting on border tensions and suspected online scam compounds, with two still held in pre-trial detention, according to local rights groups. ...

Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/six-journalists-detained-over-border-scam-reporting-as-rights-groups-warn-of-sliding-press-freedom/

Cambodia-ASEAN Business Summit looks to improve investment environment

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and the ASEAN–Cambodia Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Cambodia will stage the “Cambodia–ASEAN Business Summit 2026” this coming March, with the aim of promoting and creating a more favourable environment for domestic and international investors. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-asean-business-summit-looks-to-improve-investment-environment

Twenty-five Critically Endangered Royal Turtle Eggs Discovered and Protected, Ensuring High Hatching Rate

Following the recent discovery of two Royal Turtle nests, a conservation team is guarding the eggs and will monitor their hatching to ensure a high survival rate. The nests were discovered on a sandy beach at Prek Kampong Leu, in Koh Kong province’s Sre Ambel ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/twenty-five-critically-endangered-royal-turtle-eggs-discovered-and-protected-ensuring-high-hatching-rate

Laos, Cambodia strengthen defence relations to support peaceful border

The Deputy Minister of National Defence of Laos has shared how his nations military will strive to cultivate closer relations with their Cambodian counterparts, noting that both neighbouring nations will continue to cooperate to maintain a peaceful and secure border. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/laos-cambodia-strengthen-defence-relations-to-support-peaceful-border

Displaced Cambodians in Thma Da await return home, remain distrustful of Thais

Residents from O’ Suo Sdei and Sangkum Thmey villages in Thma Da commune, Veal Veng district, Pursat province, continue to live in uncertainty, despair and fear, fearful of returning to their homes, which are now surrounded by Thai barricades of shipping containers and razor wire. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/displaced-cambodians-in-thma-da-await-return-home-remain-distrustful-of-thais

Damage to energy infrastructure from Thai attacks estimated at $10M

The cost of repairing the Cambodian energy infrastructure that was damaged by incursions by Thai forces into the Kingdom’s border provinces is estimated at approximately $10 million. These costs will be fully borne by Electricité du Cambodge (EDC), according to Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/damage-to-energy-infrastructure-from-thai-attacks-estimated-at-10m

Cambodia signals progress on LGBTQ+ rights and economic benefits of marriage equality

A senior Cambodian official has reported a significant decline in social discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, framing legal marriage equality as both a human rights milestone and a strategic economic advantage for the Kingdom. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501845578/cambodia-signals-progress-on-lgbtq-rights-and-economic-benefits-of-marriage-equality/

Hun Manet welcomes South Korea’s cooperation in fight against online scams

Prime Minister Hun Manet has welcomed remarks by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, highlighting what he described as close and effective cooperation between the two governments in combating transnational crimes, particularly online scams. ...

Prak Chan Thul
https://kiripost.com/stories/hun-manet-welcomes-south-koreas-cooperation-in-fight-against-online-scams

Germany pledges support for skill, productivity enhancement

German and Cambodian officials have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the areas of labour, social security, and vocational training to help enhance productivity and skills development in Cambodia. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/germany-pledges-support-for-skill-productivity-enhancement

ASEAN chair Philippines monitoring border issue, AOT will continue to facilitate resolution

General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., chief of staff of the armed forces of the Philippines, has noted that as current ASEAN chair, the Philippines is closely monitoring the Cambodia-Thailand border situation and will continue to lead the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), with the goal of ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-chair-philippines-monitoring-border-issue-aot-will-continue-to-facilitate-resolution

Cambodia, Australia strengthen Mekong protection cooperation

Cambodia and Australia are strengthening cooperation on environmental protection and natural resource management under Cambodia’s Environmental Sector Strategy, through joint efforts to safeguard the Mekong River, including the development of a sub-decree on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) procedures. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-australia-strengthen-mekong-protection-cooperation

UK supports schooling for displaced children after border disruptions

The United Kingdom is partnering with World Vision International in Cambodia to help displaced children continue their education after border-related population movements disrupted schooling in several provinces. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/uk-supports-schooling-for-displaced-children-after-border-disruptions

Environment ministry order water contractor to clean up site after Battambang blaze

The Ministry of Environment has ordered the Kiridangrek Company to construct wastewater containment and treatment systems by February 17, after a fire destroyed thousands of plastic water pipes at a storage site. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-ministry-order-water-contractor-to-clean-up-site-after-battambang-blaze

Interior Ministry bolsters drive for a ‘safer internet’

The government will boost online safety campaigns nationwide this year as cyberfraud and artificial intelligence threats continue to pose risks to internet users, a senior Interior Ministry official announced on Wednesday.   ...

Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501844701/interior-ministry-bolsters-drive-for-a-safer-internet/

Child advocates call for greater awareness after online debate

Local and international child rights advocates have called for greater awareness over children’s bodily autonomy and personal boundaries after a wave online debate about the issue. ...

Sok Sreymey
https://cambojanews.com/child-advocates-call-for-greater-awareness-after-online-debate/

Cambodia drafting Anti-Cyber Scam Law

Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Koeut Rith had led an inter-ministerial meeting to collect inputs for drafting a comprehensive bill, the news release said. ...

Xinhua News Agency
https://cambodianess.com/article/cambodia-drafting-anti-cyber-scam-law

South Korea provides $500,000 to support displaced children’s return to classroom

The government of South Korea has pledged $500,000 to support children and families affected by the recent Cambodia–Thailand border conflict, with the funding expected to help more than 24,000 children return safely to school after months of disruption. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/south-korea-provides-500-000-to-support-displaced-children-s-return-to-classroom

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