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Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra has warned that the humanitarian consequences of the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict could continue long after the end of direct combat, saying unexploded cluster munitions left in civilian areas could threaten lives, obstruct the return of displaced families and undermine the ...

This year’s high school graduation exams got underway this morning, August 10. The education minister wished the Kingdom’s students the best of success, while offering his commiserations to the students of 25 schools who are unable to return to their own classrooms due to last ...

The Ministry of Information has called on Cambodian youth to act as a “rear-line force” against fake news and distorted information surrounding the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, saying stronger media literacy and greater caution on social media will help protect public morale from what it describes ...

Thailand has attracted fresh criticism from Cambodia after challenging the impartiality of a UN special rapporteur over his assessment of the humanitarian impact of the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict.​ ...

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has called on provincial and municipal governors to enforce the current ban on the import of waste batteries and electrical and electronic waste (e-waste), warning that hazardous substances contained in such materials pose a serious threat to public health and the ...

Cambodian authorities located her shortly after Singapore’s Channel NewsAsia (CNA) reported that the family of Aishah Siregar, 20, had appealed for public assistance after she travelled unexpectedly to Cambodia and became uncontactable, raising concerns she may have been lured into a scam compound. ...

Cambodia and the US are moving to deepen practical military cooperation, with US Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Steve Koehler visiting Phnom Penh for talks on strengthening ties between the two countries’ armed forces. ...

Cambodia is expanding its social accountability mechanism from communes to municipalities and districts. Officials and development partners are seeking to embed citizen feedback more deeply into local planning and budgeting while reducing long-term dependence on donor financing. ...

The Ministry of Interior has replied to public complaints about a viral video — which appeared to show a senior police officer accepting a bribe — by noting that it “must first examine the facts before deciding whether to take action”. ...

Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron has encouraged students preparing for next week’s national baccalaureate examinations to focus on building their future through education, rather than relying on material rewards offered by sponsors. ...

Cambodia has introduced advanced environmental DNA (eDNA) technology, an innovative scientific tool that can identify aquatic species through the analysis of water samples, in a move expected to strengthen conservation efforts for the endangered Mekong dolphin, as well as rare species and the general biodiversity ...

The Ministry of Environment says it prevented more than 2.27 million cubic metres of untreated wastewater from being discharged into natural water sources and the environment during July 2026. ...

The Cambodia Minister of Information has renewed calls for the safe return home of more than 20,000 civilians still displaced by last year’s border conflict with Thailand. He cited recent comments by the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia and ...

The Japanese embassy in Phnom Penh hosted an August 4 send-off ceremony for the latest intake of Cambodian government officials who will soon depart for Japan to pursue post-graduate studies under the Japanese Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Programme. ...

As of March 2026, the Thai military had bulldozed 627 Cambodian homes and other civilian structures in the occupied villages of Prei Chan, Chouk Chey and Boeng Trakuon, in Banteay Meanchey province. ...

Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has ordered a nationwide investigation into drug trafficking networks and the source of an improvised grenade used in a deadly explosion that killed six people in Pursat province last night, August 5.​ ...

Kandal provincial governor Kuoch Chamroeun has removed the head of Setbo Health Centre from his leadership position after a viral video showing him administering emergency treatment to a 17-year-old female patient triggered widespread public criticism and allegations of inappropriate conduct. ...

Ministry of Information summoned the members of two online content creator groups for “educational meetings” on August 3 and 4, after determining that the material they produced belittled people living with HIV and denigrated women. ...

Authorities will resume enforcement of the Road Traffic Law from September 1, initially targeting five accident-prone provinces. The Cambodian government approved the renewed crackdown in response to rising road crashes and growing public concern over a series of fatal accidents, including several hit-and-run cases in ...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn has used a bilateral meeting with Malaysia to reiterate Cambodia’s commitment to resolving issues peacefully, and in line with international law.​​ ...

Environmental activist Ma Chettra and members of the Prey Lang Community Network have submitted evidence what they described as illegal logging in the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary.​ ...

Long before the first rays of sunlight crest the rice field nearby, Te Teuk Pus Hot Spring is already a hive of activity, with people lining up to take away “holy water” while others take a morning bath. ...

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Japan has issued a public clarification reaffirming the organisation of the annual Cambodia Festival in Tokyo, saying the statement was intended to provide accurate information amid confusion surrounding the event’s organisation. ...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment and the US have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation on the use of advanced technology to improve the monitoring, investigation and suppression of forest-related crimes, as part of broader efforts to protect the Kingdom’s natural resources.​ ...