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Cambodian antiquities go on display in Hainan
An exhibition on ancient Cambodian civilisation opened in Hainan, displaying 122 items or sets from Cambodia's National Museum.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia explores a Growth Lab with Harvard research expertise
Sun Chanthol discussed a proposed Cambodian Growth Lab with Harvard's Ricardo Hausmann in Davos, with support envisaged through Australia's CAPRED programme.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk investment projects worth over US$8 billion receive in-principle approval
Mang Sineth reported that 436 projects with capital exceeding US$8 billion received in-principle approval and could create about 55,124 jobs.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian and Chinese civil groups share Chinese New Year joy with people with disabilities
Sany Foundation and Cambodian and Chinese civil groups provided gifts and support to ten people with mine-related disabilities in Banteay Srei on January 23.
Read the original report or page ↗Former Neak Oknha Heng Sethy sentenced to 13 years and six months in four cases
Phnom Penh's court announced four sentences on January 22 for former Neak Oknha Heng Sethy, 36, totalling 13 years and six months.
Read the original report or page ↗Cham Nimul meets MEDEF International and six major French firms in Paris
Commerce Minister Cham Nimul discussed Cambodian trade and investment opportunities and the legal environment with François Corbin and six French firms on January 23.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia returns 73 South Koreans and 136 Myanmar nationals in anti-scam operations
Cambodia returned 209 foreigners on January 23; the report distinguishes suspects from victims and says cases would be handled individually.
Read the original report or page ↗Board of Peace three-year terms have a donation exception as Cambodia weighs joining
Cambodia was still assessing membership; the charter exempts members contributing over US$1 billion in cash in its first year from the general three-year term limit.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk disseminates 33rd national monks' congress declaration at Otres pagoda
Provincial religious authorities held a January 23 dissemination event on monastic management and Buddhist education, reporting 40 pagodas and 915 monks.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk opens conference reviewing 2025 work and setting 2026 directions
Provincial council chairman Vong Phanat opened the January 23 conference, whose seven key topics cover security, public services and local economic development.
Read the original report or page ↗USS Cincinnati scheduled to call at Ream on January 24
The report described a planned January 24–28 visit by USS Cincinnati with 100 crew and outlined the ship's dimensions, propulsion and weapons capabilities.
Read the original report or page ↗Report describes stranded people in Cambodian cities after scam-compound crackdowns
People leaving closed scam compounds were gathering in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, the report said, with some lacking documents, income or accommodation.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian rights committee asks OHCHR to monitor alleged Thai military barriers and demolitions
Keo Remy asked the OHCHR Cambodia office during a January 21 meeting to monitor alleged barriers preventing residents' safe and dignified return home.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia's 2025 crop exports approach 15 million tonnes, earning over US$5 billion
The Agriculture Ministry reported 14,910,480 tonnes of crop exports in 2025, up 27.83 percent, comprising paddy, milled rice and other crop products.
Read the original report or page ↗Tourism Ministry and CHA join forces to promote Cambodia's destinations worldwide
Tourism Minister Huot Hak met the Cambodia Hotel Association on January 22 to strengthen cooperation and prepare hospitality services for the 20th Francophonie Summit in November 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Tourism Ministry and CHA join forces to promote Cambodia's destinations worldwide
Tourism Minister Huot Hak met the Cambodia Hotel Association on January 22 to strengthen cooperation and prepare hospitality services for the 20th Francophonie Summit in November 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Thousands of tourists visit Preah Sihanouk by sea and air
WESTERDAM brought 1,927 tourists to Sihanoukville on January 23, following the arrival of 45 Chinese tourists on a direct Chengdu flight on January 21.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen takes over tuition support for 418 students after Chen Zhi scholarship ends
Hun Sen will continue tuition support for 418 undergraduates, including 128 women, after their Chen Zhi scholarship funding ended; living allowances are excluded.
Read the original report or page ↗Environment spokesperson says Cambodia’s air quality has not been polluted
The Environment Ministry spokesperson attributed recent fog to changing weather rather than polluted haze, while the ministry monitors air quality at 59 locations and through other equipment.
Read the original report or page ↗Battambang governor urges stronger action against gambling, drugs and sex trafficking
Battambang’s governor urged action against crime and implementation of a sub-decree on collective residential security, including reporting foreign residents within 24 hours.
Read the original report or page ↗Education Ministry to introduce Jarai in multilingual education at seven Ratanakiri primary schools
The ministry plans to announce Jarai’s inclusion in multilingual education on January 27 and pilot it at seven primary schools in O’Yadav and Andoung Meas districts.
Read the original report or page ↗WESTERDAM arrives in Sihanoukville with 1,927 tourists from 40 countries and regions
WESTERDAM docked at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on January 23 with 1,927 tourists and 822 crew members; its tourists represented 40 countries and regions.
Read the original report or page ↗Water resources minister urges partners to continue restoring water security in border provinces
At the third annual coordination meeting on January 22, the minister urged partners to cooperate on sustainable, climate-resilient water security in border provinces.
Read the original report or page ↗Puy Kea sees many benefits in Huawei Mate X7 but urges positive use
Cambodian journalist-club president Puy Kea highlighted Huawei Mate X7’s many functions at a Phnom Penh launch while warning of adverse effects if used negatively.
Read the original report or page ↗Seven Chinese men travelling by tricycle detained for lacking lawful documents in Cambodia
Police stopped seven Chinese men on National Road 4 in Kampong Speu on January 21 and detained them for lacking lawful documents before transferring them to immigration authorities.
Read the original report or page ↗US$10.9 million waste-processing project planned for Kampong Seila
An inter-ministerial meeting reviewed the full EIA for Mi Ner Va’s planned US$10.9 million waste-processing plant in Kampong Seila, which would handle domestic waste without importing it.
Read the original report or page ↗Over 100 Kenyans stranded in Cambodia after promised high-paid jobs
Kenya’s Daily Nation reported that over 100 Kenyans said false recruitment had left them trapped in Cambodia; diaspora authorities said they were coordinating the case.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia protests Thai Buddha statue at site of destroyed Vishnu statue in An Ses
The religion ministry protested on January 22 against a Thai Buddha statue at the former Vishnu statue site in An Ses, citing sovereignty and existing ceasefire and peaceful-settlement commitments.
Read the original report or page ↗Four Fake Police Officers Caught After Encounter With Real Deputy Police Chief
Police said four men impersonating officers were caught in Phnom Penh late on January 21 after a patrol encounter with a deputy police chief; the case remains under investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Philippines Deports 17 Taiwanese Scam Suspects
Seventeen Taiwanese telecom-fraud suspects were reportedly deported from the Philippines to Taiwan on January 21 to face trial in a case involving more than NT$40 million and over 40 confirmed victims.
Read the original report or page ↗Angkor Residents Hold Traditional Loeung Meak Ceremony to Pray for Well-Being
According to the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, Angkor residents held the traditional Loeung Meak ceremony on January 21 after the harvest, praying for villagers’ well-being and sufficient rain for the next farming season.
Read the original report or page ↗Specialists Restore the North Library on Angkor Wat’s Second Level
APSARA said on January 22 that restoration of the north library on Angkor Wat’s second level was about 60 percent complete. Work began in November 2025 and was scheduled to finish in February 2026.
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