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A $300 million fund package has been approved by World Bank’s executive directors for Cambodia to improve transport links and logistics capacity which would benefit over 1.6 million road users and communities along the Asian Highway 21 (AH21) corridor. ...

The overall banking sector’s gross non-performing loan (NPL) ratio hit a 10-year high of 8.6 percent in 2025, with expectations of hitting above 10 percent in 2026, as the war in the Middle East risks pushing fuel-induced inflation to a high, lower domestic consumption, and ...

Approximately 200 tuk‑tuk drivers gathered at Grab’s Phnom Penh office in Sangkat Boeung Reang, Khan Daun Penh, to raise concerns over fare issues, citing discrepancies in the implementation of a previously discussed pricing adjustment following a protest on April 3. ...

Phnom Penh police have arrested two Cambodian Huione Pay customers, alleging they mobilised Chinese and Cambodian customers to protest, which authorities said involved illegally blocking roads and causing unrest that led to a violent clash in front of the National Bank in Sen Sok District​ ...

Public anger has erupted online following a fatal road accident in Preah Vihear province, with social analysts and rights advocates calling for a deeper investigation and improved road safety measures. ...

H-PAY creditors have been asked by National Bank of Cambodia-appointed liquidator, Reachs & Partners Co., Ltd., to submit information about their debt or claims within 30 days, warning that those who fail to file within the set period would be excluded from benefiting from any ...

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for all male citizens aged 18 to 25 has been drafted, comprising eight chapters and 20 articles, replacing the outdated 2006 framework to better address modern security needs and strengthen national defence. ...

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. ...

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.  ...

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 ...

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). ...

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Online journalist Hem Vanna has been released on bail after spending nearly two months in detention following his reporting on a suspected scam-compound operation in Poipet city. ...

Cambodia has secured over $30 million from the United States under a five-year agreement to strengthen its health sector, as well as advance shared global health goals, including joint fight against infectious diseases. ...

Homebuyers in tycoon Leng Navatra’s stalled developments remain waiting for construction to resume despite government assurances of completion in 2026, with some receiving uneven compensation or unfinished homes.   ...

Over 200 Huione and H-Pay customers gathered for the second time in front of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) headquarters in Sen Sok, demanding intervention over their frozen funds. ...

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. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered the Minister of Justice and National Police chief to ensure the driver of a Mercedes car that smashed into a motorbike in Battambang province, killing five family members, including a pregnant woman, and seriously injuring another is brought to ...

Authorities have raised grave concerns about sexually suggestive and degrading online content targeting women for online views, likes and shares and commercial gain purposes, warning of its impact on cultural values, social ethics and disrespecting women’s value and dignity as three ministries issue six guidelines ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has called on the public to remain vigilant against online scams involving the PAI or Paipay application, stressing that the app is not licensed to operate in Cambodia.   ...

Surveys show mounting hardship among returning migrant workers, with only about 7,000 hired by factories while some have been forced to accept low-skill jobs returnees, despite official claims that 650,000 migrants have secured jobs. ...