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Conservation boost as three Sarus crane nests are found in Lomphat at start of breeding season
Conservationists had found three Sarus crane nests in Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary, Mondulkiri, by July 2026. The breeding season continues until October, raising hopes of further discoveries.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Navy holds NAVY FUN RUN 2026 to promote health and unity
The Navy held NAVY FUN RUN 2026 at its Chroy Changvar headquarters on July 26, promoting exercise, fitness, unity and cooperation under the theme Sport and Health.
Read the original report or page ↗Commerce Minister ចម និម្មល visits frontline forces and delivers donations in Pailin
Commerce Minister ចម និម្មល visited forces stationed on the front line in Pailin on July 26, delivering daily necessities and food to support their living conditions and missions.
Read the original report or page ↗Banteay Prei Temple: a harmonious cultural landscape and priceless inscriptions
Banteay Prei Temple combines architectural and cultural landscape value. Its four-line inscription K.526 records deities and a builder, while APSARA specialists carry out conservation, research and anastylosis work.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampong Speu Khmer Products Market connects local producers and consumers
The report introduces Kampong Speu’s Khmer Products Market, its Friday-to-Sunday opening hours and its role in supporting local farmers, producers and artisans.
Read the original report or page ↗Two suspects detained and AK-47 seized in Srepok Wildlife Sanctuary hunting case
The Environment Ministry reports that rangers detained two suspects and seized a folding-stock AK-47, ammunition and transport equipment in Srepok Wildlife Sanctuary on July 26, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Prey Lang rangers seize 50 timber boards intended for transport from Preah Vihear
The Environment Ministry says Prey Lang rangers seized 50 four-metre boards on July 26, 2026. Their stated dimensions total one cubic metre; the vehicle and suspects left before rangers arrived.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampong Speu governor urges repairs and maintenance of damaged roads
Road construction and maintenance on parts of Provincial Road 1440 and National Road 44 in Kampong Speu are planned for completion before the end of 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Koh Kong passport services suspended from July 25 until further notice
Koh Kong’s passport branch suspended services from July 25, 2026, with applicants directed to other operating service locations, according to a notice.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian minister cites unexploded MK-84 bomb as evidence of Thai bombing
Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said an unexploded MK-84 bomb inside Cambodia was physical evidence of a bomb dropped by the Thai military.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia deports 158 Chinese nationals over online scams and other offences
Immigration authorities deported 158 Chinese nationals, including five women, through Techo International Airport on July 25 over reported offences.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia reports six new COVID-19 cases and seven recoveries
A Health Ministry bulletin issued on July 26 reported six new cases and seven recoveries for July 25, with no new deaths.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian National Assembly president plans July 27–29 visit to Vietnam
National Assembly President Khuon Sudary plans an official and friendship visit to Vietnam on July 27–29, 2026, to deepen bilateral cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Drought affects over 20,000 hectares of rice in Bakan district
Pursat authorities reported more than 20,000 hectares of rice affected by drought in Bakan district, with water-pumping assistance directed on July 25.
Read the original report or page ↗Commerce minister outlines US trade talks as Cambodia prepares for LDC graduation
Commerce Minister ចម និម្មល told Bloomberg that Cambodia is discussing trade facilitation, customs procedures and quota arrangements with the United States as it prepares to graduate from least developed country status in 2029.
Read the original report or page ↗Anonymous user alleges irregularities at a “皇冠” betting website and calls for a police inquiry
An anonymous user alleges that four accepted bets totalling about 20,000 (currency unspecified) were later cancelled. The claims have not been verified by authorities, and whether any offence occurred remains for police and the courts to determine.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s tourism sector faces challenges as international arrivals fall nearly 48% in H1 2026
Ministry of Tourism data cited in the report put international arrivals at about 1.75 million in the first half of 2026, down 47.9% year on year. An analyst points to economic, safety, border and travel-cost pressures.
Read the original report or page ↗Environment Ministry suspends car spray-painting operations over odour and health risks
The Environment Ministry says a July 24 inspection found inadequate pollution controls at a Phnom Penh garage. All car spray-painting was ordered to stop until environmental measures and related legal procedures are completed.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet says government will introduce targeted measures to help SMEs
Prime Minister Hun Manet said on July 25, 2026, that targeted measures would address SME challenges, with ministries instructed to simplify registration and combat counterfeit products.
Read the original report or page ↗Environment Ministry reports waste and odour violations at two Kampot pig farms
The report says inspectors visited two pig farms in Kampot on July 23, 2026, identified waste, odour and environmental-assessment issues and ordered remedial measures and compensation under the law.
Read the original report or page ↗King lifts Kem Sokha’s five-year travel ban following Hun Manet’s request
A July 24 royal decree pardons Kem Sokha’s additional five-year travel ban; other additional restrictions remain in force, according to the report.
Read the original report or page ↗Repairs under way on 20-metre naga balustrade at Angkor Wat
APSARA National Authority is reinforcing a 20-metre naga balustrade at Angkor Wat, with work begun in June and planned for completion in late 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗U.S. applies Section 301 tariffs to 60 economies; Cambodia faces an additional 10%
U.S. Section 301 tariffs took effect on July 24 for 60 economies. Cambodia faces an additional 10%, while specified economies receive MFN offsets and exemptions carry conditions.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk governor sees investment opportunities in Lao women’s delegation visit
Preah Sihanouk hosted the Lao Women’s Union delegation on July 24, with the governor expressing hope for closer ties and new Lao investment opportunities.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk promotes MSME access to national and international markets
More than 300 participants joined Preah Sihanouk’s third National MSME Day event on July 24 to discuss enterprise capacity, market access and the business climate.
Read the original report or page ↗Kem Sokha pardoned over five-year travel ban
A royal decree issued on July 24 pardons Kem Sokha’s five-year ban on leaving the country while leaving other penalties outside its scope.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet says officials linked to online scams will be investigated
Prime Minister Hun Manet said the crackdown on online scams would investigate anyone implicated by evidence, regardless of rank or status, and that some military, police and local officials had already faced action.
Read the original report or page ↗Labour Ministry outlines documents needed to claim maternity benefits
The listed maternity-benefit documents include hospital and birth records, an NSSF card, an identity card, a claim form and a designated bank account. Those giving birth at a non-partner hospital must attend a postnatal check at an NSSF partner hospital.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia repatriates 36 Thai nationals after completion of sentences
Poipet border police reported that 36 Thai nationals, including 18 women, were handed to Thai authorities on July 24 after completing sentences in cases involving illegal border crossing and entry into a military area with unlawful intent.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia remembers border suffering one year after Thai incursion in Preah Vihear
The report marks the first anniversary of the July 24 border conflict in Preah Vihear, describes damage and displacement, and relays Cambodian calls for Thai withdrawal and the return of displaced residents.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk governor joins Cabinet meeting on three agenda items
Governor Mang Sineth attended the July 24 Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Hun Manet, with agenda items covering national development monitoring, water resources and El Niño preparedness, and the online-scam crackdown.
Read the original report or page ↗Doun Kaev authorities halt work at two unauthorised construction sites
Doun Kaev authorities reported halting work and seizing construction materials at two unauthorised sites on July 23. They urged owners to obtain permits before building and said inspections would continue.
Read the original report or page ↗Pich Chanmony offers recommendations to keep Khmer weddings meaningful and vibrant
At the third Cambodia Wedding Fair on July 24, 2026, Pich Chanmony called for preserving traditional meaning, educating young couples and supporting Cambodian products and artisans.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk department supplies materials for 100 toilets to low-income households in Prey Nob
The provincial Rural Development Department provided materials for 100 toilets to 100 households in two Prey Nob communes on July 23, 2026, according to the report.
Read the original report or page ↗Fisheries officers remove 650 metres of illegal netting and release over 10 kg of juvenile fish in Peam Ro
Fisheries officers and Peam Ro authorities reported removing illegal fishing gear in the កំពង់ចំណា conservation area on July 22 and releasing more than 10 kilograms of juvenile fish.
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