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Cambodia Reaffirms Opposition to Cluster Bomb Use and Calls for Stronger International Cooperation
During an NPA clearance inspection, Ly Thuch reiterated Cambodia’s opposition to cluster bombs and called for stronger international cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Public Works and Transport Minister Meets Rizhao Port Group Representatives
On August 4, 2026, Cambodia’s transport minister met Rizhao Port Group Deputy General Manager Zhou Tao to discuss Kampot Port, port services, logistics and supply chains.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Declares Firm Opposition to Cluster Bomb Use and Calls for the World to Eliminate These Dangerous Weapons
During an NPA inspection in Ratanakiri, Ly Thuch called for international efforts to end the use, production, transfer and stockpiling of cluster bombs.
Read the original report or page ↗98.40 km of National Road 73 and Provincial Roads 377 and 377A in Tbong Khmum and Kratie Set for Official Opening on August 25
An August 3 meeting reviewed preparations for the planned August 25, 2026 opening of 98.40 km of National Road 73 and Provincial Roads 377 and 377A.
Read the original report or page ↗UN Human Rights Rapporteur for Cambodia Observes Conditions Facing Displaced Border Communities
Thomas Andrews discussed displaced border communities and human rights cooperation with Cambodia’s Permanent Secretary of State Eat Sophea on 31 July 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Warmth Across Borders: Wang Wenbin Visits Displaced Families and Delivers Chinese Humanitarian Aid
Chinese Ambassador Wang Wenbin visited displaced residents in Preah Vihear on 3 August, delivering humanitarian supplies and expressing support for affected families.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Mana hands over 337th “Angel House” to family of a disabled veteran in need in Takeo
On August 3, 2026, Hun Mana handed over a house to a disabled veteran’s family in Takeo, together with solar lighting, clean water facilities, supplies and 500,000 riel. Elderly residents and 125 local students also received gifts.
Read the original report or page ↗“គ្រូតឿ” team acknowledges mistakes and agrees to remove inappropriate content
The “គ្រូតឿ” content team met information officials on August 3, 2026, acknowledged mistakes and agreed to six measures, including removing misuse of the Red Cross emblem, reviewing earlier content and reporting within ten days, and obtaining prior consent from relevant state bodies.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and US Strengthen Cooperation on Technology to Combat Forest Crimes
Cambodia’s environment minister met a US Homeland Security Investigations representative to discuss modern technology for monitoring and combating forest crimes and sustainably protecting natural resources.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian King Receives Singapore Ambassador for Courtesy Call
The King of Cambodia received Singapore’s ambassador Steven Pang, his wife and colleagues for a courtesy call at the Royal Palace’s Khemarin Pavilion on the morning of August 3, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Chinese Ambassador Brings Humanitarian Aid to Displaced Residents in Preah Vihear
On August 3, 2026, Chinese Ambassador Wang Wenbin brought humanitarian aid and checked on displaced residents still unable to return home at a safety centre in Preah Vihear.
Read the original report or page ↗Kun Kim Continues Visits to Displaced Residents in Rong Cham Village
Kun Kim visited displaced residents in Rong Cham village, Banteay Meanchey, to review their living conditions and home gardens, praising their efforts and conveying greetings from Hun Sen and Hun Manet.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia reports deporting 777 foreign nationals across 19 nationality categories in 10 days
The General Department of Immigration reported 777 deportations, including 120 women, for July 21–31, 2026, a period it described as ten days. Among them were 158 Chinese nationals linked to online scams, deported on a special flight from Techo International Airport.
Read the original report or page ↗Huot Hak reiterates 14-day visa exemption for Chinese citizens at 11th Angkor Empire Marathon
At the 11th Angkor Empire Marathon on August 2, 2026, Tourism Minister Huot Hak welcomed Chinese athletes and reiterated Cambodia’s visa exemption allowing Chinese passport holders stays of up to 14 days from June 15 to October 15, 2026, with an e-arrival card required.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and ADB Sign $250 Million Concessional Loan to Support Economic Stability and Livelihoods
Cambodia and ADB signed a $250 million concessional loan agreement on July 31, 2026, for the RISE Program to support economic stability, jobs, vulnerable households and the green transition.
Read the original report or page ↗Cham Nimul Urges Koh Kong Commerce and CCF Officials to Build Capacity and Serve the Public Effectively
Commerce Minister Cham Nimul met Koh Kong commerce and CCF officials on August 3, 2026, encouraging them to care for their physical and mental health, strengthen skills and deliver professional, transparent and accountable public service.
Read the original report or page ↗King Sihamoni Praises Hun Sen’s Contributions Ahead of His 74th Birthday
King Norodom Sihamoni sent birthday wishes to Senate President Hun Sen, praising his contributions to peace, development and national unity. Hun Sen will turn 74 on August 5, 2026, entering his 75th year.
Read the original report or page ↗Experts Explain How to Protect the Public from Online Investment Scams
At an August 3 workshop in Sihanoukville, Cambodia’s securities regulator urged people to check investment information and beware of criminals impersonating senior leaders or licensed securities firms.
Read the original report or page ↗Angkor ticket revenue tops US$20 million in first seven months of 2026, down nearly 30%
Angkor Enterprise reported US$20,326,966 in ticket revenue from 428,223 visitors in the first seven months of 2026. Revenue fell 29.03% year on year, while visitor numbers declined by more than 30%.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh speeds up new Kilometer 9 pumping station, with reported drainage capacity of 8.34m³/s
The new Kilometer 9 pumping station is about 90% complete. Pipe connections are planned before Pchum Ben and full completion in November 2026, alongside canal rehabilitation to improve flood drainage.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian graduate Helene Kouch earns Cambridge Master of Law
Helene Kouch says she has graduated from Cambridge with a Master of Law (LLM). The University of Manchester law graduate has also received recognition for volunteering.
Read the original report or page ↗Stung Treng police detain 17 drug suspects in two-day crackdown
Police raided five locations in Stung Treng on July 31 and August 1, 2026, detaining 17 male and female drug suspects and seizing drugs, vehicles, weighing scales and phones. Investigations into other people involved are continuing.
Read the original report or page ↗Vong Phanat and Mang Sineth Lead Vassa Candle and Offering Ceremony for 43 Pagodas in Preah Sihanouk
On August 3, 2026, provincial council chairman Vong Phanat and governor Mang Sineth, accompanied by their wives, joined a ceremony in Ream Sangkat, Kampong Som Municipality, offering Vassa candles and supplies to support monks at 43 pagodas in Preah Sihanouk.
Read the original report or page ↗33rd Political Education Course for Sihanoukville Party Officials and Members Concludes Successfully
The 33rd political education course for Sihanoukville municipal party officials and members ran from July 31 to August 2, 2026. The report says 79 trainees completed the course. Mang Sineth chaired the closing ceremony and urged participants to apply their learning to local development.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Customs Delegation Studies Smart Customs and AI Applications in China
To advance customs modernisation and improve cross-border trade facilitation and supervision, Cambodia’s General Department of Customs and Excise recently sent a delegation to China to study smart customs development and applications of artificial intelligence (AI), seeking experience to support its digital transformation.
Read the original report or page ↗Vireak Buntham Group Donates 20 Tonnes of Rice and Supplies to Preah Sihanouk Province
Vireak Buntham Group donated 20 tonnes of rice and food supplies to the Preah Sihanouk provincial administration for distribution to poor and vulnerable residents.
Read the original report or page ↗More Than 6,500 Runners Join 11th Angkor Empire Marathon, Including Over 200 from China
More than 6,500 runners from 51 countries and regions took part in the 11th Angkor Empire International Marathon in Siem Reap on August 2.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampong Dewa Foundation Hands Over Four Wells and Four Toilets to Ong Village
Kampong Dewa Foundation handed over four clean-water wells and four sanitary toilets to the community of Ong village in Preah Sihanouk province on August 2, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Banteay Kdei: Beyond a place of worship, an urban and educational center of the Angkor era
According to the APSARA National Authority, Banteay Kdei served religious, educational and urban functions during the Angkor era.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampong Dewa Resort donates four wells and four public toilets to a community in Preah Sihanouk province
The Kampong Dewa Foundation handed over four wells and four public toilets to Ong (អុង) village in Preah Sihanouk province on August 2, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Siem Reap launches tourism promotion with discounts of up to 50 percent
A Siem Reap tourism promotion beginning August 1 offers domestic and international visitors discounts of 10 to 50 percent at participating businesses.
Read the original report or page ↗Police detain more than 400 people in July operations against gambling and youth gangs
An Interior Ministry report says police detained 314 people in youth-gang cases and 95 in gambling cases during July 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗National Bank urges public not to share false claims about new riel banknotes illustrated with AI-generated images
The National Bank of Cambodia rejected false claims about new riel banknotes and urged the public not to share the AI-illustrated misinformation.
Read the original report or page ↗National Bank continues free exchange of old, crumpled or torn riel banknotes nationwide
The National Bank of Cambodia says its branches continue to exchange old, crumpled or torn riel banknotes for new notes free of charge.
Read the original report or page ↗No “in through the front, out through the back”: spokesperson says accused សាម ម៉ីជូ remains in prison
A prisons spokesperson said the accused សាម ម៉ីជូ was being held at Phnom Penh Prison under a July 31, 2026 detention order.
Read the original report or page ↗Agriculture and tourism ministries join forces on a “green belt” to raise farm incomes through “on-site exports”
Cambodia’s agriculture and tourism ministries signed an MoU on August 1, 2026 to link farm production with tourism through green belts.
Read the original report or page ↗Police raid suspected online scam sites in Bavet, detain 38 suspects and seize computers and phones
Svay Rieng police said an operation at three suspected online scam premises in Bavet detained 38 people, including 34 Vietnamese and four Bangladeshis.
Read the original report or page ↗Hu Xiaowei, described as Chen Zhi’s second-in-command, reportedly deported from Japan to the United States
Asahi Shimbun reported that Hu Xiaowei, a senior figure allegedly linked to Prince Group, was deported from Japan to the United States on July 29.
Read the original report or page ↗Agriculture Ministry continues improving public services through the National Single Window
The Agriculture Ministry reviewed progress in processing agricultural import, export and transit document applications through the National Single Window.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk military police commander joins Buddhist Lent candle offering and student donation ceremony
Preah Sihanouk’s military police commander joined offerings for monks at three pagodas and a donation ceremony for Ou Tres Primary School pupils.
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