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Cambodia drafts New Military Service Law targeting youth aged 18–25

A new draft law on military service that mandates conscription for all male citizens aged 18 to 25 has been drafted, comprising eight chapters and 20 articles, replacing the outdated 2006 framework to better address modern security needs and strengthen national defence. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-drafts-new-military-service-law-targeting-youth-aged-1825

Dodgy landlords fined over one billion riel for unregistered guests

Authorities have imposed almost half a million dollars on property owners who failed to register tenants or let property to individuals without valid residency documents. Violations of Sub-Decree 03 on security and safety management in shared residential areas are being strictly enforced, explained Touch Sokhak, ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/dodgy-landlords-fined-over-one-billion-riel-for-unregistered-guests/

Battambang mango factory temporarily shuttered after fish deaths in nearby stream

The Ministry of Environment has suspended the operations of Baising Seng mango processing factory in Battambang province. Officials discovered that the plant was discharging untreated liquid waste, causing water pollution, fish deaths and other environmental damage in O’Treng stream. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/battambang-mango-factory-temporarily-shuttered-after-fish-deaths-in-nearby-stream/

Manet informs China’s Wang, Dong, of Cambodia’s commitment to peaceful resolution of border issues

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun yesterday, April 22. During the meeting, he described the situation on the Cambodia-Thailand border and reaffirmed Cambodia’s position to adhere to the principles of peace. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-informs-chinas-wang-dong-of-cambodias-commitment-to-peaceful-resolution-of-border-issues/

China ministers visit Cambodia, deepen ties, expand security talks

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun are set to hold further meetings with Cambodian leaders on Thursday, following a “2+2” strategic dialogue that brings together foreign and defense chiefs to deepen political and security ties. ...

Coby Hobbs and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/china-ministers-visit-cambodia-deepen-ties-expand-security-talks/

Cambodia and China to hold first “2+2” dialogue in Phnom Penh

On April 21, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) announced in a statement that Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Defence Minister Tea Seiha will meet with their Chinese counterparts, Wang Yi and Dong Jun, to co-chair the inaugural “2+2” Strategic Dialogue. ...

Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-and-china-to-hold-first-22-dialogue-in-phnom-penh

CHRC pushes back against ‘Scambodia’ label, citing human rights, national dignity concerns

The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) has formally called on The Wall Street Journal to review and correct what it described as a derogatory and harmful headline that labelled the country “Scambodia”, warning that such language risks undermining the dignity and rights of the Cambodian ...

Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/chrc-pushes-back-against-scambodia-label-citing-human-rights-national-dignity-concerns/

51 years on: From Khmer Rouge atrocities to justice, and reflections of commemorations

April 17 marks the 51st anniversary of the rise to power of the Khmer Rouge regime, a date widely regarded as one of the darkest turning points in Cambodia’s modern history. ...

Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/51-years-on-from-khmer-rouge-atrocities-to-justice-and-reflections-of-commemorations/

KOICA, labour ministry announce new workforce development agreement

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training have signed a Record of Discussions on the “Skilled Workforce Development to Meet Industry Demands in Cambodia”. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/koica-labour-ministry-announce-new-workforce-development-agreement/

Ministry demands WSJ correction over cybercrime report, calls label ‘damaging’ to national dignity

Cambodia’s Ministry of Information has strongly criticised a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, accusing the publication of using “insulting” and “unprofessional” language that undermines the country’s dignity and misrepresents its efforts to combat cybercrime. ...

Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-demands-wsj-correction-over-cybercrime-report-calls-label-damaging-to-national-dignity/

Sihanoukville stalled projects persist as scam crackdown reshapes economy

Sihanoukville is struggling to regain momentum. Once driven by Chinese investment, Cambodia’s coastal hub now faces a stalled construction sector, hit by weak capital inflows and uncertainty linked in part to an ongoing crackdown on online scam operations. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/sihanoukville-stalled-projects-persist-as-scam-crackdown-reshapes-economy/

Khmer New Year road falls by nine; still 17 too many

At least 17 people died in traffic accidents during the three days of the traditional Khmer New Year festival, from April 14 to 16. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/khmer-new-year-road-falls-by-nine-still-17-too-many/

Formal protest against Thai border encroachments, Cambodia warns of sovereignty violations

Cambodia has formally protested continued activities by Thai armed forces that violate its sovereignty and territorial integrity along multiple sections of the shared border, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. ...

Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/formal-protest-against-thai-border-encroachments-cambodia-warns-of-sovereignty-violations/

Two Prey Veng monks arrested for child pornography offences

Two monks in Prey Veng province have been arrested and charged over their alleged involvement in producing and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) involving minors under the age of 15, with the number of survivors currently unknown.  ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/two-prey-veng-monks-arrested-for-child-pornography-offences

Border conflict continues to impact Preah Vihear businesses, with $1.6M tourism revenue lost annually

Families living near Preah Vihear temple are struggling to survive, with many residents still unable to return home since the border fighting started, with a reported 345 businesses forced to close due to being destroyed or a loss in income as the 109,000 tourists who ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/border-conflict-continues-to-impact-preah-vihear-businesses-with-16m-tourism-revenue-lost-annually

ADHOC report flags rising freedom restrictions in 2025, official says inaccurate

Fundamental freedoms in Cambodia faced increasing restrictions in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to a new report by the Cambodia Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC). ...

Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/adhoc-report-flags-rising-freedom-restrictions-in-2025-official-says-inaccurate

Kem Sokha treason appeal verdict due at later unspecified date, lawyer says

After two days of hearings on opposition leader Kem Sokha’s appeal of his treason conviction, his lawyer said on Thursday that a Phnom Penh court would issue a verdict at a later date, without specifying when. The Phnom Penh Appeal Court resumed Sokha’s appeal on ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/kem-sokha-treason-appeal-verdict-due-at-later-unspecified-date-lawyer-says/

Phnom Penh continues online scam raids despite missed deadline

As Cambodia races towards the end of April deadline to “eliminate” online scam networks nationwide and passes the March 30 target for the capital, the Governor of Phnom Penh has said it will take between one and two months to clear the city of scam ...

Chhim PichBormey
https://kiripost.com/stories/-continues-online-scam-raids-despite-missed-deadline

Final 30-day deadline issued for Prince Bank withdrawals

Prince Bank customers have been given a final 30-day deadline by liquidator Morison Kak MKA to claim and withdraw their funds or risk having unclaimed deposits processed under legal procedures. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/final-30-day-deadline-issued-for-prince-bank-withdrawals

French president confirms visit to Cambodia in november

French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed he will visit Cambodia in November when Phnom Penh hosts the Francophonie Summit from November 14 to 16, 2026. ...

Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/french-president-confirms-visit-to-cambodia-in-november

Court resumes opposition leader Kem Sokha appeal after long delay

The Phnom Penh Appeal Court resumed opposition leader Kem Sokha’s appeal on Wednesday, his lawyer said, more than 18 months after the last hearing for the politician convicted of treason.   ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/court-resumes-opposition-leader-kem-sokha-appeal-after-long-delay/

Cambodia accepts amnesty report linking licensed casinos to abuse

Cambodian authorities have acknowledged findings by Amnesty International linking at least 12 licensed casinos to human rights abuses, saying the government will use the report to expand its ongoing crackdown on online scam operations. ...

Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-accepts-amnesty-report-linking-licensed-casinos-to-abuse

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