Announcements
Joint press release on the official launch ceremony of cross-border QR code payments between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Phase 2)
On 19 December 2025, the National Bank of Cambodia and the Bank of the Lao PDR issued a statement announcing the official launch of Phase 2 of their cross-border QR code payment system, which now allows Lao citizens traveling in Cambodia to make payments to ...
National Bank of Cambodia
Notification on the opening of tax service counters for taxpayers at the new General Department of Taxation building (GDT Tower)
On 18 December 2025, the General Department of Taxation (GDT) of the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a notification regarding the opening of tax service counters at the new GDT Tower located at Building No. 333, Vithi Ponrdar, Sangkat Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh, starting ...
General Department of Taxation (GDT)
Press release: Bilateral meeting between the National Bank of Cambodia and the Bank of the Lao P.D.R
On 19 December 2025, the National Bank of Cambodia issued a press release on the bilateral meeting between the National Bank of Cambodia and the Bank of the Lao P.D.R. The meeting’s objective is to strengthen and expand cooperation between the two central banks aimed ...
National Bank of Cambodia
Press release: The impacts on civilian areas and the protection of displaced civilians resulting from the war of territorial aggression by the Bangkok government and the Thai military from 6:00 PM on 18 December to 7:00 AM on 19 December 2025
On 19 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release reporting the impacts on civilian areas and the protection of displaced civilians resulting from the war of territorial aggression by the Bangkok government and the Thai military from 6:00 PM on 18 December ...
Ministry of Interior
Notification on the management of all types of drone (Drone) flights in Kampong Cham province
On 18 December 2025, the Kampong Cham Provincial Administration issued a notification strictly prohibiting all types of drone flights within the geographical area of Kampong Cham province from now on to enhance the management and maintenance of security, public order, and social safety, particularly if ...
Kampong Cham Provincial Administration
Press release: Courtesy call on His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation by Mr. Benoît GUIDÉE, Director for Asia and Oceania of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic
On 19 December 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the courtesy call on His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation by Mr. Benoît GUIDÉE, Director for Asia and Oceania ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release: A telephone conversation between His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn and His Excellency Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of China
On 19 December 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the telephone conversation between His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn and His Excellency WANG Yi, Foreign Minister of China.During the call, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release: His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn receives credentials from Mr. Jürg Montani, Head of the ICRC Regional Delegation to Cambodia
On 18 December 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn receiving credentials from Mr. Jürg Montani, Head of the ICRC Regional Delegation to Cambodia.Regarding current cooperation between Cambodia and the ICRC, ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release: Results of the 2025 Cambodia-China friendship exchange forum "silk road connecting people and people"
On 17 December 2025, the Youth House for Cambodia-China Friendship (YHCCF) issued a statement summarizing the results of the Cambodia-China Friendship Exchange Forum “Silk Road Connecting People and People” 2025, held from 14 to 16 December in Phnom Penh.The forum brought together over 400 representatives ...
Youth House for Cambodia-China Friendship (YHCCF)
Press release on the official launch of the Financial Sector Development Strategy 2025-2030
On 17 December 2025, the National Bank of Cambodia issued a statement announcing the official launch of the “Financial Sector Development Strategy 2025-2030.” This strategy marks the fourth update since its inception in 2001 and was developed with technical assistance from the Asian Development Bank ...
National Bank of Cambodia
Press release: The impact on civilian areas and protection of displaced persons due to the territorial expansionist war of aggression of the Bangkok government and the Thai military from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm on 18 December 2025
On 18 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release reporting that from 7 December to 1:00 PM on 18 December 2025, the Thai government and military’s indiscriminate aggression resulted in 18 Cambodian deaths, 79 injuries, and the displacement of nearly 480,000 people ...
Ministry of Interior
Notice to travelers to Cambodia transiting through Bangkok
On 16 December 2025, the Royal Embassy of Cambodia to France issued a statement advising travelers to avoid transiting through Thailand and using Thai Airlines when traveling to Cambodia. This recommendation follows reports of European passengers facing “unacceptable” and rigorous checks at Bangkok airport, including prolonged ...
Royal Embassy of Cambodia to France
Press release on dissemination workshop on "Tax incentives for informal economy development and income tax"
On 17 December 2025, the General Department of Taxation issued a public announcement regarding a dissemination workshop focused on “Tax Incentives for Informal Economy Development and Income Tax.” The workshop aimed to educate taxpayers, particularly small and medium enterprise (SME) owners and those in the ...
General Department of Taxation
Press release: Impacts on civilian areas and the protection of displaced civilians resulting from the war of territorial aggression by the Bangkok Government and the Thai Military from 6:00 PM on 17 December until 7:00 AM on 18 December 2025
On 18 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the impacts on civilian areas and the protection of displaced civilians resulting from the war of territorial aggression by the Bangkok Government and the Thai Military from 6:00 PM on 17 December ...
Ministry of Interior
Joint press release: EU-Cambodia dialogue announces over 22 million USD for education, fisheries, and public finance management, and advances cooperation for Global Gateway Investments
On 18 December 2025, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a joint press release: EU-Cambodia Dialogue announces over 22 million USD for education, fisheries, and public finance management, and advances cooperation for Global Gateway Investments.The meeting focused on recent macro-economic and fiscal developments in ...
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Press release: UN Human Rights Chief (OHCHR) alarmed over civilian casualties in the Cambodia-Thailand conflict
On 18 December 2025, the Cambodian Human Rights Committee issued a press release on the UN Human Rights Chief (OHCHR) being alarmed over civilian casualties in the Cambodia-Thailand conflict.The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, H.E. Volker Türk, expressed grave concern after receiving reports ...
Cambodian Human Rights Committee
Message: Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet's message to the 22nd Editor's Forum on the "Role of Journalists During Border Dispute", 19 December, 2025
On 18 December 2025, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued a message from Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, to the 22nd Editor’s Forum on the “Role of Journalists During Border Dispute,” 19 December 2025.The Royal Government of ...
Royal Government of Cambodia
Statement on the 26th international migrants day "promoting safety, decent work and social assistance to migrant workers"
On 18 December 2025, the Center for Alliance of Labor and Human Rights (CENTRAL) issued a statement celebrating the 26th International Migrants Day and presenting findings from a recent survey on the economic pressures facing returned Cambodian migrant workers.The impact assessment revealed that 71% of ...
Center for Alliance of Labor and Human Rights (CENTRAL)
Announcement: Postponement of the 7th partnership forum between the government and civil society organizations
On 17 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued an announcement on the postponement of the 7th partnership forum between the government and civil society organizations, under the theme “Freedom of Association and Non-Governmental Organizations in the Digital Context”. ...
Ministry of Interior
Press briefing note by His Excellency NONG Sakal, Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Cambodia-Thailand border situation
On 16 December 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press briefing note by His Excellency NONG Sakal, Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Cambodia-Thailand border situation.The press briefing note focuses on 4 points, such ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release: Introduction of digital tools and legal reforms to strengthen Cambodia's marine fisheries sector
On 16 December 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the French Development Agency (AFD) issued an announcement regarding the introduction of digital tools and legal reforms to strengthen Cambodia’s marine fisheries sector. The EU-funded CAPFISH-Capture program has modernized fisheries ...
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Press release: Cambodia welcomes the return of three sacred Khmer sculptures from the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art
On 16 December 2025, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a press release on welcoming the return of three sacred Khmer sculptures from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art.The Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents has formally approved the return of three treasured ...
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts
Joint statement on new Prakas lacks consultation, further restricts media freedom
On 15 December 2025, 21 media and civil society organizations issued a statement expressing dismay over the Ministry of Information’s new Prakas on “Qualifications and Journalistic Professionalism” and recent changes to press card requirements. The groups stated that these measures—which include mandatory letters of “good ...
Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO)
Press release: Impacts on civilian areas and the protection of displaced civilians resulting from the war of territorial aggression by the Bangkok Government and the Thai Military from 6:00 PM on 14 December until 7:00 AM on 15 December 2025
On 15 December 2025, the Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the impacts on civilian areas and the protection of displaced civilians resulting from the war of territorial aggression by the Bangkok Government and the Thai Military from 6:00 PM on 14 December ...
Ministry of Interior
