Kiripost

Twelve of 36 samples tested for influenza during the week of September 21 to 27 were positive, prompting the Ministry of Health (MoH) to urge the public to strengthen hygiene and respiratory precautions during the rainy season. ...

At a recent EuroCham and DFDL event, tax experts warned about tighter tax rules ahead, including a major audit overhaul raising thresholds by sector, includes foreign branches, casinos and larger property developers, and imposes penalties that double and triple beyond 30 days ...

Elderly associations representing more than 30,000 members are calling on the government to introduce regular Old-Age Allowances and expand healthcare coverage as vulnerable older people struggle with rising healthcare costs and financial insecurity. ...

Cambodia has recorded its highest-ever score for national budget transparency, rising to 54 out of 100 in the 2025 Open Budget Survey (OBS), but public participation in the budget process remains among the country’s weakest areas. ...

The Ministry of Environment launched a new programme aspiring to reduce all kinds of waste including solid waste and plastic waste and to promote circular economy solutions in the food and beverage sector. ...

An 11-point declaration was adopted at the two-day International Conference on Combating Online Scams (ICCOS-2026) in Phnom Penh, locking in commitments by Cambodia and over 20 governments and international agencies to enhance cooperation to combat online scams and transnational crimes. ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) are developing a regulatory framework for virtual asset-related activities subjecting commercial banks and other service providers to new rules as virtual asset risks increase amid an expanding market, and the asset’s ...

Cambodia has banned its citizens from seeking employment in the fishing, fishing-vessel and mining sectors abroad, citing concerns over workplace safety, health, labour rights violations and exploitation. ...

Chief Commercial Bank has been placed under temporary administration for three months to assess the bank’s situation after the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) identified regulatory compliance deficiencies despite the cancellation of a temporary freezing of one of its shareholders’ bank accounts by the court, ...

The Open Development Cambodia Organisation (ODC) will host the fourth Cambodia ICT Camp in Siem Reap to examine opportunities and challenges of emerging technologies for Cambodia and the region, while ensuring that digital transformation is inclusive and rights-respecting. ...

Cambodian authorities collected approximately $202,000 in fines in August from building owners and managers who concealed or allowed undocumented foreigners to stay on their properties, amid a crackdown on online scams. ...

Cambodia is looking at two ways to resolve its maritime dispute with Thailand, by way of a treaty that delimits “a single all-purpose boundary” or an agreement for joint development and equitable resource sharing, as it presents its case at the first UN Convention on ...

Cambodia’s Minister of National Defence will lead a high level military delegation to attend the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum from September 15 to 17, 2026, in Beijing, China. ...

Three applicants out of 578 candidates who submitted applications for the 21st Lawyer Apprenticeship Exam have been found to have used fraudulent documents, according to the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) on September 14, 2026. ...

A new project backed by Oxfam and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) aims to improve local governance in Cambodia by making public budgets and decision-making more transparent while giving citizens a greater role in shaping services in their communities. ...

According to a statement from the Ratanakiri Provincial Department of Environment on September 6, rangers detected a group of about 80 suspects illegally mining gold in Thmey village, Chey Odom commune, Lumphat district, inside Lumphat Wildlife Sanctuary. ...

The Cambodian government has released approximately $53 million in 2026 to implement cash assistance for pregnant women and children under the age of two, with beneficiaries surging to over 2.2 million. ...

Climate-driven farm and economic losses are forcing vulnerable Cambodian families to take on debt, prompting civil society groups to demand urgent, accessible social protection and adaptation funds. ...

Cambodia’s drug rehabilitation system is facing criticism over allegations of harsh treatment, inadequate support, unofficial fees and corruption, with former patients and civil society groups warning that the conditions can make recovery and reintegration more difficult. ...

Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to structural reforms and modernising the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) to the Chinese business community to attract new investment and strengthen confidence, as China ranks as the country’s second-largest source of investment. ...

Authorities have frozen more than $300 million in bank accounts linked to cybercrimes during a more than year-long crackdown on online scams, with other related assets undergoing freezing and assessment procedures, according to the Ministry of Information. ...

The Environment Ministry and UN Development Programme (UNDP), which reviewed 20 ongoing climate, nature and circular economy projects worth $47 million, discussed ways to accelerate national priorities with bankable investments, financing and implementation during a partnership dialogue on Monday. ...

Borrowers facing financial difficulties can still have their loans restructured through direct negotiations with banks and financial institutions (BFIs), even though the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) ended the loan restructuring measure to ensure loan portfolios reflect actual credit risks, according to Sok Chan, Head ...

At least 12 journalists have been affected by human rights violations during their work between April and June, marking a nine percent increase over the previous quarter while highlighting the ongoing issue of legal intimidation. ...