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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.​ ...

Cambodia has defended the work of UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia Thomas Andrews following criticism from Thailand, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation saying permanent secretary of state Eat Sophea appreciated what she described as the ...

Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has noted that the suspension of stricter enforcement of Cambodia’s Road Traffic Law during the first half of 2026 contributed to a marked increase in road traffic accidents nationwide. This has prompted him to seek Prime Minister Hun Manet’s approval ...

The Ministry of Environment marked World Ranger Day today, July 31, with a ceremony that aimed to recognise the dedication and sacrifices of Cambodia’s park rangers in protecting the country’s forests, wildlife and biodiversity. ...

Cambodia’s international reserves stood at $25.3 billion in the first six months of 2026, covering eight months of imports despite declining 8.1 percent from the second half of last year, according to the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), noting that 6.3 percent of the total ...

Cambodia has secured a concessional loan worth $200 million as well as a $200 million grant from China to construct the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal, according to Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol. ...

Australia has injected a further A$3 million (approximately $2 million) to strengthen Cambodia’s social protection systems amid growing global uncertainties and economic disruptions caused by conflicts, climate disasters and pandemics, which are placing greater pressure on vulnerable communities. ...

The 48th Session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee (WHC) has unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the destruction of world heritage properties during armed conflicts. ...