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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.
Read the original report or page ↗Missing 20-year-old Singaporean woman found safe in Phnom Penh; authorities rule out scams and trafficking
Cambodian authorities said a missing 20-year-old Singaporean woman had been found safe in Phnom Penh and had travelled voluntarily.
Read the original report or page ↗More convenient: Preah Sihanouk residents can now apply for passports in Sihanoukville without travelling to Phnom Penh
A passport branch opened on the third floor of Diamond Plaza KPS in Sihanoukville to bring ordinary passport application services closer to residents.
Read the original report or page ↗Singapore ambassador commends Cambodia’s anti-scam efforts and sees scope for investment and broader cooperation
Singapore’s ambassador and Phnom Penh’s governor discussed anti-scam efforts, investor confidence and cooperation in education, trade, health and tourism.
Read the original report or page ↗Prey Nob district administration urges residents to protect the environment for a cleaner, more livable district
Prey Nob authorities cleared rubbish in public places and urged residents to use collection services and package and put out waste properly.
Read the original report or page ↗Four Chinese men sent to court over alleged armed kidnapping and ransom demand against an acquaintance
Police sent four Chinese men to Phnom Penh Municipal Court over allegations of kidnapping a fellow national and demanding a US$1 million ransom.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia conducts fourth large-scale security drill in Phnom Penh ahead of Francophonie Summit
Cambodian police conducted a fourth motorcade escort security drill in Phnom Penh and at Techo International Airport ahead of the Francophonie Summit.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia strengthens regional digital payments by expanding ASEAN cross-border QR payment links
Cambodia is expanding cross-border QR payment links with Lao PDR, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam to strengthen regional digital payment connectivity.
Read the original report or page ↗National Police complete fourth escort motorcade rehearsal ahead of Francophonie Summit
The National Police completed their fourth large-scale escort motorcade rehearsal on July 31, 2026, to prepare security arrangements for the upcoming Francophonie Summit.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian foreign minister to co-chair third bilateral cooperation commission meeting in Malaysia in early August
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn will visit Malaysia on August 3–4, 2026, and co-chair the third bilateral cooperation commission meeting.
Read the original report or page ↗Information minister orders immediate action over videos stigmatising people living with HIV
Information Minister Neth Pheaktra ordered immediate action against a video production group over content accused of discriminating against people living with HIV.
Read the original report or page ↗Homes damaged and electricity poles topple as heavy rain and strong winds hit Koh Rong; provincial governor inspects damage
Preah Sihanouk Governor Mang Sineth inspected damage from heavy rain and strong winds in Koh Rong on July 31 and provided guidance on emergency response and recovery.
Read the original report or page ↗Flooding in Koh Rong affects 22 families and severely damages infrastructure, electricity poles and power lines
Flooding in Koh Rong severely damaged infrastructure and affected 22 families, with no deaths reported, as authorities worked to restore electricity and repair damage.
Read the original report or page ↗Have scam groups relocated? Two suspected sites raided in Pailin’s mountains; 46 foreign nationals investigated
Pailin authorities raided two resorts suspected of involvement in telecommunications and online fraud on July 30 and investigated 46 foreign nationals.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampong Chhnang opens photo exhibition on repatriated Khmer art objects
A temporary photo exhibition opened in Kampong Chhnang on July 30, 2026 to introduce illegally exported Khmer artifacts returned to Cambodia.
Read the original report or page ↗Tuol Sleng archives mark 17 years on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
July 31, 2026 marks the reported 17th anniversary of the Tuol Sleng archives’ inscription on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.
Read the original report or page ↗Cham Nimul urges promotion of Khmer handicrafts and souvenirs to tourism markets
Commerce Minister Cham Nimul attended the first national handicrafts and souvenirs forum in Siem Reap on July 30, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk gendarmerie refers 87 drug suspects to court after seizing over one kilogram of drugs
Preah Sihanouk gendarmerie reported referring 87 suspects, including nine women, to court following a six-day drug operation.
Read the original report or page ↗Kun Kim inspects drought-relief pumping in Battambang and urges fair water distribution
Senior Minister Kun Kim inspected rice-field pumping in Battambang on July 29, 2026 and called for water to be shared in turns.
Read the original report or page ↗New bridge over Pursat River reaches 95 percent completion ahead of planned Pchum Ben opening
A 144-meter concrete bridge in Phnum Kravanh was reported 95 percent complete on July 30, 2026, with completion planned before Pchum Ben.
Read the original report or page ↗Officials inspect quality, safety and fire protection at Asia Children’s Medical Center site
Construction specialists inspected quality, workplace safety and fire prevention at a Japan Heart medical-center site in Ta Khmau.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk governor orders urgent drainage and canal clearing to address rainwater flooding
Governor Mang Sineth inspected drainage bottlenecks on July 30, 2026, and ordered urgent clearing of drains and canals to reduce rainwater flooding.
Read the original report or page ↗UN rapporteur pledges constructive cooperation with Cambodia based on national and international law
UN Special Rapporteur Thomas Andrews met Prime Minister Hun Manet on July 30, 2026, and expressed readiness for constructive cooperation with Cambodia.
Read the original report or page ↗Pich Chanmony presents OB-PS Champions Award to Queen Mother
Pich Chanmony led a Girl Guides Association of Cambodia delegation to greet the Queen Mother and present her OB-PS Champions Award on July 30, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Chinese delegation of 52 from Guangdong, Chengdu, Shanghai and Hainan visits Preah Sihanouk tourism sites
A 52-member Chinese delegation from Guangdong, Chengdu, Shanghai and Hainan visited tourism and cultural sites in Preah Sihanouk on July 30, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh fatal crash: police pursue female driver as families discuss compensation
Police were pursuing a woman suspected of fleeing a fatal crash near AEON Sen Sok, while the families discussed civil compensation, according to the report as of July 30.
Read the original report or page ↗EDC warns of possible power interruptions in parts of Phnom Penh and Kandal through August 2
EDC said parts of Phnom Penh and Kandal’s Takhmao, Arey Ksat and Mukh Kampul areas could experience power interruptions from July 30 to August 2, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet meets Phoenix Voyages Group Limited president Edouard GEORGE
Prime Minister Hun Manet met Phoenix Voyages Group Limited president Edouard GEORGE at the Peace Palace on July 30, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia reiterates commitment to combating online scams in meeting with UN rapporteur
CCOS secretariat chairman Chhay Sinarith told Thomas Andrews on July 29, 2026, that Cambodia was committed to combating scams and protecting Cambodian and foreign citizens.
Read the original report or page ↗Observing the beginning of Buddhist Lent
Buddhist Lent begins with offerings that support monks and novices as they study Buddhist teachings and monastic discipline.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk sets five priorities to attract Chinese investors and tourists
Preah Sihanouk outlined five tourism priorities covering products, services, investment, transport links and familiarisation trips.
Read the original report or page ↗Tourism Minister Huot Hak says Cambodia offers safety for tourism and business
Huot Hak addressed a July 29 tourism forum attended by 80 Chinese companies and 40 local companies.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk tourism business forum draws about 250 Cambodian and Chinese participants
About 250 participants attended the 2026 Tourism Business Forum organised by Preah Sihanouk authorities with Tourism Ministry support.
Read the original report or page ↗Tourism Business Forum opens in Preah Sihanouk to advance Cambodia–China tourism cooperation
Huot Hak spoke about safety for tourism and business at a forum attended by 80 Chinese companies and 40 local companies.
Read the original report or page ↗Tourism Business Forum promotes Preah Sihanouk’s tourism potential and Chinese visitor market
About 250 Cambodian and Chinese participants joined a forum promoting green-season tourism, direct flights and investment cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk steps up tourism investment drive, with 128 projects and US$2.5 billion in commitments
The report says 128 tourism projects approved under Preah Sihanouk’s special investment programme involve US$2.5 billion in commitments.
Read the original report or page ↗Tourism minister says Cambodia provides safety for business and tourism
Huot Hak addressed safety at a July 29 tourism forum, while provincial and Wuxi representatives outlined transport and tourism cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Education Ministry to post 2026 upper secondary exam candidate lists twice at exam centres in the capital and provinces
Candidate names will be posted on August 3, followed by names, desk and room numbers on August 9 for candidates to check.
Read the original report or page ↗2026 Tourism Business Forum opens in Sihanoukville to promote green-season travel and Cambodia–China cooperation
The 2026 Tourism Business Forum opened at Sokha Beach Resort in Sihanoukville on July 29 to discuss green tourism and Cambodia–China cooperation.
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