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Hun Manet: Fighting online scams is an urgent national priority
Hun Manet said the government has prioritised combating online scams and their cross-border networks, calling for cooperation across society and the armed forces.
Read the original report or page ↗About 20 green peafowl spotted in Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary
Rangers working with an Environment Ministry project spotted about 20 green peafowl feeding at the foot of a mountain in Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary, Kampong Speu, on January 12.
Read the original report or page ↗Two Cambodians hold the secretary-general posts of ASEAN and AIPA
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn met newly appointed AIPA Secretary-General Cheam Vidya, whose 2026–2028 term began on January 1.
Read the original report or page ↗Stung Treng governor orders contractor to repair badly damaged road, warns of legal action over negligence or breach
Stung Treng Governor Sar Soputra ordered technically compliant repairs to a recently built road without additional state funding; about 600 metres require repair.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh governor Khuong Sreng orders citywide checks in crackdown on online scams
Khuong Sreng directed Phnom Penh’s 14 districts to check priority areas, apartment buildings and communal residences for online scams while also cracking down on gambling.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet calls for national unity to eliminate online scam crime in the national interest
In a January 13 message, Hun Manet called for unity and shared resolve across society to combat online scams, strengthen the nation and uphold Cambodia’s international reputation.
Read the original report or page ↗Pailin governor says no Thai goods are entering Cambodia through the province
Pailin Governor Ban Sreymom rejected a post alleging that 200–300 containers of Thai goods enter daily through the province, and urged anyone with evidence to report it.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Chinese Businessman: Liang Qingliang Interview Clip 5
F&B, engineering, and renovation are all essential needs. As long as you're hardworking and stay away from gambling, drugs, and prostitution, you really can carve out a path overseas.
Read the original report or page ↗Government approves special incentives in principle for 24 Sihanoukville projects worth over US$208 million
A January 13 meeting chaired by Hean Sahib agreed in principle to special incentives for 24 projects with about US$208 million in investment and an estimated 3,120 jobs.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville steps up sustained crackdown on organised crime
Mang Sineth chaired a January 12 security meeting directing action against online scams, illegal gambling and other crimes, alongside more cameras, traffic and fire safety, and attention to displaced families.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville leaders and land ministry officials inspect construction of new provincial administration building
Mang Sineth and two land ministry secretaries of state inspected the new provincial administration building in Sangkat 3 on January 13; construction aims to meet administrative and public-service needs.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian police tackle two kidnapping and unlawful-detention cases involving Chinese citizens in Phnom Penh and Tboung Khmum
The Chinese embassy said on January 12 that Cambodian police rescued 10 Chinese citizens and arrested eight Chinese suspects in two cases in Phnom Penh and Tboung Khmum, while urging safety precautions.
Read the original report or page ↗Bun Rany Hun Sen provides cash and supplies to seriously ill father of serviceman Phon Sangha in Kampong Speu
Cambodian Red Cross President Bun Rany Hun Sen sent officials on January 13 to visit the seriously ill 62-year-old father of serviceman Phon Sangha, providing five million riel and supplies.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia announces withdrawal from 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand
Cambodia’s National Paralympic Committee sent a January 8 letter withdrawing from the 13th ASEAN Para Games, scheduled for January 20–26 in Thailand, citing unforeseen circumstances.
Read the original report or page ↗Thailand says it will propose renewed Cambodia border talks after a new government forms
Thailand said it would propose a Joint Boundary Commission meeting through diplomatic channels after a new government is formed and domestic procedures are completed.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville governor sets strict measures to strengthen security for residents, tourists and investment
Sihanoukville is tightening collective-accommodation management and action against illegal gambling and drugs, while strengthening tourism, traffic and fire safety and supporting war-displaced families.
Read the original report or page ↗Prince Bank enters liquidation: depositors have 30 days to file claims, but loans must still be repaid
Prince Bank’s appointed liquidator says depositors and creditors have 30 days from January 13, 2026 to submit information and supporting claims at its headquarters; borrowers must continue normal repayments.
Read the original report or page ↗Interior Ministry probes Takeo deputy governor and Bati district governor over alleged misuse of power to transfer residents’ lawful land to others
The Interior Ministry’s General Inspectorate assigned five officials to investigate a complaint accusing a Takeo deputy governor, the Bati district governor and the district land-office head of abusing their powers to take residents’ land.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh announces “large-scale plan” to eliminate online scams
Phnom Penh announced expanded anti-scam measures on January 12, directing officials to identify suspected locations and inspect condominiums and collective residences, with enforcement if online-scam links are found.
Read the original report or page ↗Rolls-Royce crashes after losing control; Chinese driver abandons car and leaves scene
A Rolls-Royce hit the central divider outside the Defence Ministry on Phnom Penh’s Russian Boulevard on January 11, with no casualties. The driver left, and police impounded the car while investigating the cause and his whereabouts.
Read the original report or page ↗Japan provides about US$11 million for demining in three Cambodian provinces bordering Thailand
Japan is providing JPY1.7 billion in grant aid for CMAC’s third-phase demining project in Battambang, Pursat and Koh Kong, expected to directly benefit more than 27,000 families.
Read the original report or page ↗Culture department says Oddar Meanchey roundabout statue is Bodhisattva Lokesvara in an ancient style, not Vishnu
Oddar Meanchey’s culture department said on January 12 that the eight-armed sandstone roundabout statue copies ancient Bayon-style images of Bodhisattva Lokesvara, rather than Vishnu as some online comments assumed.
Read the original report or page ↗Deputy PM Say Sam Al urges development of Kep’s five fisheries communities to improve local livelihoods
Deputy Prime Minister Say Sam Al is promoting fisheries tourism and marine aquaculture across Kep’s five fisheries communities; a working group assessed opportunities at Angkaol and Ou Krasar.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville asks tuk-tuks to stop parking on granite sidewalks as residents seek order outside Phsar Leu market
Sihanoukville’s mayor urged tuk-tuk drivers on January 12 to stop parking on granite sidewalks, while residents called for orderly car, motorcycle and PassApp parking outside Phsar Leu market.
Read the original report or page ↗Koh Rong’s Prek Kongkang ecotourism community sees rising visitor numbers of around 120–150 a day
Koh Rong’s Prek Kongkang ecotourism community reports around 120–150 domestic and international visitors a day, while officials inspect and improve a trial bamboo-raft sightseeing product for quality and safety.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampong Speu police detain 19 and seize evidence in cash-betting cockfight raid
Samraong Tong police detained 19 people at a cockfight in Prey Kuy village. One was taken to hospital with a blood-pressure problem and the other 18 to the district police inspectorate; phones, motorcycles, cash and fighting cocks were seized.
Read the original report or page ↗Education Ministry installs digital equipment to support teaching and learning at border-area schools
The Education Ministry and partners installed an offline digital library, computers and solar equipment at border-area schools, training 20 teachers who will guide 757 students, parents and nearby residents in their use.
Read the original report or page ↗Nearly 90,000 handed over in one year: Myanmar Wa region’s transfers to China reportedly reach a new high
Figures compiled by Voice of Wa Youth say UWSA-controlled areas made 16 handover batches to China in 2025, including 533 Chinese people implicated in cases and nearly 90,000 Chinese citizens without valid papers.
Read the original report or page ↗New tyre factory opens in Svay Rieng with initial investment of nearly US$300 million
Wanli Tire opened its Bavet plant on January 12 with nearly US$300 million in initial investment and more than 600 jobs. Initial annual capacity is about six million tyres, rising to 12 million at full operation expected by the end of 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Pailin launches anti-disinformation campaign under slogan “Say no to fake news”
Pailin launched its “Say no to fake news” campaign on January 12, urging people to identify, prevent the spread of and counter false information, and to share truthful, clearly sourced information ethically and professionally.
Read the original report or page ↗More than 160,000 people remain unable to return home after Cambodia–Thailand border conflict
As of the morning of January 11, 161,472 people displaced by the border conflict remained in safe camps, including 84,256 women and 52,674 children, while damaged homes and infrastructure and unexploded ordnance continued to hinder returns.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Culture Ministry reports Preah Vihear damage: 142 temple locations and 42 nearby locations recorded in July, with worse damage in December
The Culture Ministry said on January 12 that July records covered damage at 142 temple locations, 42 surrounding locations and 60 community locations, with worse damage in December. It sent its assessment to UNESCO and others and called for urgent protection and restoration.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian–South Korean police raid Sihanoukville site, detain 50 suspects
A recent joint Cambodian–South Korean raid on a Sihanoukville building detained 50 suspected online scammers, rescued two South Korean victims and seized computers, phones and iPads. The investigation is continuing.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampong Cham fisheries officials release another 52-kilogram female Mekong giant catfish into the Mekong
A 168-centimetre, 52-kilogram female Mekong giant catfish bearing fisheries tag 270 was released into the Mekong on January 11 by Kampong Cham fisheries officials and partner teams after being caught in Kang Meas district. Officials urged protection of the rare fish.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh to end disorderly pavement and road trading around Doeum Kor Market next week
Phnom Penh will prohibit disorderly trading that encroaches on pavements and public roads around Doeum Kor Market from January 18, urging vendors to move to the new market with rent concessions and other incentives.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Chamber of Commerce gives aid to artists’ association for 2,000 displaced and soldiers’ families
On January 11, the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce handed foundation donations to the Khmer Artists Association for direct distribution to a combined 2,000 displaced and soldiers’ families in Siem Reap.
Read the original report or page ↗Temperatures fall to 14°C across Cambodian highland provinces and mountain areas
A January 12 morning notice from the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology said northeasterly monsoon conditions would bring temperatures of 14°C in highland areas, 17°C on the plains and 18°C near the coast, with waves of 0.5–1 metre.
Read the original report or page ↗Four Cambodian fishermen return home after release by Thai navy
Four Cambodian fishermen detained with their boat by the Thai navy near Yong Island on January 6 have been released and returned home safely following coordination through diplomatic and law-enforcement channels, according to the Cambodian side.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian police investigate restaurant suspected of covert prostitution-related activity
Police said officers inspected the K & K restaurant in Phnom Penh at about 11 p.m. on January 10 over suspected covert prostitution-related activity. Measures have been taken against the premises, and the investigation continues.
Read the original report or page ↗Oddar Meanchey governor says Eight Arms Roundabout works are 100% complete despite war
Oddar Meanchey Governor Mean Chanyada said months of work on the provincial capital’s Eight Arms Roundabout were now 100% complete, aiming to improve the town’s appearance, preserve its cultural identity and enhance the symbolic statue for visitors.
Read the original report or page ↗Four Cambodian fishermen detained by Thai navy return home safely
Koh Kong Governor Chhi Va welcomed four fishermen home in an official Facebook post on January 11, the report said. They and their boat had been detained by the Thai navy near Koh Yo on January 6.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia requires company-owner background checks to combat money laundering
A January 8 Commerce Ministry notice calls for company owners’ background checks and offers a 60-day window from January 10 to pay only the latest year’s penalty for missed annual reports. Non-compliance would lead to inactive-company classification.
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