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Five Cambodian fishing workers reported missing after Thai fishing-boat accident
Thai media reported on July 17 that five Cambodian workers were missing after an accident involving a Thai fishing boat. The report said naval surface and underwater searches had begun, while identities and the cause remained unconfirmed and Cambodian authorities had yet to issue a statement.
Read the original report or page ↗ZTE plans further investment in Cambodia’s telecommunications and AI sectors
Prime Minister Hun Manet met ZTE representative Xiao Ming in China on July 17, 2026. ZTE outlined plans to expand telecommunications investment and support Cambodia’s sovereign AI foundation model and national AI infrastructure; the Prime Minister welcomed the plans and stressed ICT skills.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and Kazakhstan pledge to deepen cooperation
Prime Minister Hun Manet and President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev met in China on July 17, 2026, to discuss stronger ties. They highlighted diplomatic relations’ 32nd anniversary, official-passport visa arrangements and cooperation in trade, food, energy, technology and agriculture.
Read the original report or page ↗More than 100 Chinese travellers arrive in Preah Sihanouk from Guangzhou
A Cambodia Airways flight from Guangzhou landed at Sihanouk International Airport on the afternoon of July 17, 2026, carrying about 114 Chinese passengers and tourists. Provincial and civil aviation officials welcomed them during Cambodia’s announced four-month visa-exemption period for Chinese citizens.
Read the original report or page ↗Temporary homes allocated by lottery at Banteay Meanchey displacement site, with leaders’ support conveyed
Senior Minister Kun Kim visited conflict-displaced residents at រង់ចាំ village in Banteay Meanchey and presided over a lottery for temporary homes. He conveyed greetings from Senate President Hun Sen and Prime Minister Hun Manet and outlined housing and public-service arrangements.
Read the original report or page ↗Displaced residents in Banteay Meanchey continue drawing lots for temporary homes
Kun Kim met displaced residents and attended a draw for temporary homes in ភូមិរង់ចាំ, Banteay Meanchey, on July 17, 2026. The homes are intended for people who cannot yet return to their own homes.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian joint operations target illegal electrofishing and trawling
Fisheries officers, police and local authorities carried out joint operations in Kandal province against illegal electrofishing and prohibited fishing gear. Boats, engines and equipment were seized, and catches of about 7 kg and 15 kg were released.
Read the original report or page ↗Cybercrime department warns about malware in files and links
The Anti-Technology Crime Department warned that scammers use malicious files and links to steal data and personal information. It urged people to check files before opening them, avoid suspicious links, enable two-factor authentication and keep software and operating systems updated.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet meets eight Chinese companies on first day of China visit
Hun Manet met representatives of eight Chinese companies on the first day of a China visit to discuss investment cooperation in mining, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, agriculture, green construction and artificial intelligence. The Cambodian side welcomed more Chinese investment.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk women’s association assists a family in severe poverty in Ream, Kampong Som
គីម សុភ័ក្ត្រ ម៉ាង ស៊ីណេត led members of Preah Sihanouk’s women’s association to deliver supplies and financial assistance to អ៊ុយ សុវណ្ណារ៉ា’s family in Ream on July 16, 2026. The donations came from the association and benefactors to help ease the family’s daily difficulties.
Read the original report or page ↗Kratie environment department acts against suspected illegal gold exploration in Prey Lang
Kratie’s environment department inspected a suspected illegal gold exploration site in Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary on July 16, 2026. Officers found signs of excavation but no suspects, and dismantled and destroyed a temporary shelter tent.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia prepares to promote artificial intelligence in industry
Cambodia is preparing to expand industrial use of AI while developing a national strategy. Bangsheng Spacetime (Guangxi) discussed a proposed Cambodia-China technology industrial park on July 16, 2026, while Huawei discussed training and AI applications.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia reaffirms commitment to sustainable development at UN high-level forum
Cambodian delegates to the HLPF and ECOSOC meetings in New York reaffirmed commitment to the SDGs under the Pentagonal Strategy–Phase I and the National Strategic Development Plan, highlighting science, technology, public-private partnerships and innovative financing.
Read the original report or page ↗2026 World AI Conference opens in Shanghai; Hun Manet attends and delivers speech
The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened in Shanghai on July 17. Xi Jinping attended and delivered a keynote speech, while Hun Manet also attended and spoke. The event focuses on innovation, industrial applications and AI governance.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia deports 17 Thai nationals linked to drugs and online scams
Cambodia’s immigration authorities deported 17 Thai nationals, including eight women, through Cham Yeam on July 17, 2026. The report links them to online scams, drug offences and unlawful residence and employment.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia joins 2026 ASEAN-China conference on trade and supply chains
Cambodia’s commercial attaché in Guangzhou attended an ASEAN-China conference on supply-chain cooperation and trade on July 15–16, 2026. Held at Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Centre, the event aimed to strengthen trade and investment between Guangdong and ASEAN.
Read the original report or page ↗Royal Academy of Cambodia holds roundtable on scenarios behind global disorder
The Royal Academy of Cambodia held a roundtable at its headquarters on July 17, 2026, discussing scenarios behind the current loss of global order. Speakers included the academy’s president, academics and the president of the Club of Cambodian Journalists.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk approves state-borne import taxes for four investment projects
Preah Sihanouk’s investment subcommittee approved import requests for four projects on July 16, 2026, with customs duties, special tax and VAT borne by the state. The projects concern tools, metal and plastic processing, printing and wood products.
Read the original report or page ↗BRIC implementation agreement aims to boost Cambodian rice farmers’ incomes
Cambodia’s agriculture ministry, the Council for Agricultural and Rural Development and GIZ signed an agreement to implement the BRIC initiative on July 16, 2026. It aims to improve farmers’ livelihoods, strengthen climate-resilient rice production and support green agriculture and farming services.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh raids two suspected scam-equipment sites, seizes 1,744 phones
Sen Sok authorities and national police raided two suspected scam-equipment storage and supply sites on July 16, detaining three Chinese suspects. Police reported seizing 1,744 phones, 11 all-in-one computers and boxes of other equipment, with the evidence handed over for further investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Road repairs in ធ្លកវៀន commune nearing completion to improve travel
Officials inspected asphalt road repairs from ក្រាំងល្វា commune to ស្ពានដែក village in ធ្លកវៀន commune on July 16, 2026. Grading, rolling and compaction had reached the village, and repairs within ធ្លកវៀន were expected to finish that same day.
Read the original report or page ↗Outdoor screenings planned across Cambodia for the closing World Cup matches
Cambodian provinces and cities are preparing outdoor screenings of the 2026 World Cup third-place match and final. The report lists viewing sites in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Kampong Thom and Kampot, with kick-off times given in Cambodian local time.
Read the original report or page ↗Mine authority urges precautions against explosive ordnance during and after flooding
Cambodia’s mine authority has urged people not to touch or collect suspicious objects during and after floods, and to report them promptly to local authorities or specialist units. Floodwater can move mines and other explosive remnants from their original locations.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet meets New Dazheng chairman Li Maoshun in China
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met Li Maoshun, chairman of New Dazheng Property Group Co., Ltd., in China on the morning of July 17, 2026. The company provides third-party property services, including management of public buildings and smart-city infrastructure.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk officials join monthly review of action against online scams
Preah Sihanouk Governor Mang Sineth led provincial officials in a July 16, 2026 online meeting chaired by Interior Minister Sar Sokha. Officials reported nationwide inspections and anti-scam operations in June and early July, while calling for sustained enforcement and responses to international media.
Read the original report or page ↗Chinese arts delegation plans visit to Cambodia following cultural and tourism talks
Cambodian Tourism Minister Huot Hak met Yang Xiaoyang, head of China Association for the Promotion of Culture and Arts Development, in Beijing to discuss cultural and tourism cooperation. The two sides outlined possible joint activities, while Yang Xiaoyang said a delegation would visit Cambodia and submit a specific cooperation proposal.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian border operation seizes 36,000 cartons of smuggled cigarettes in Svay Rieng
Authorities seized 600 cases containing 36,000 cartons of unstamped cigarettes from a private warehouse near the Cambodia–Vietnam border in Bavet, Svay Rieng. Three brands were listed, and the goods are being held at the Bavet checkpoint customs warehouse pending a decision by customs leaders.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville holds 2026 consultation forum on residents’ requests and local development
Sihanoukville’s administration held a fourth-mandate municipal council consultation forum on July 16, 2026 with residents from all four sangkats. Officials heard requests on roads, drainage, security, drugs, waste and public services, and said urgent issues would receive priority.
Read the original report or page ↗Water ministry holds briefing on repairing and restoring Canal 61
The water ministry held a July 15, 2026 briefing on repairing and restoring Canal 61 in Kandal and Kampong Speu. Officials said the system is intended to meet water needs, support drainage and water storage, and help prevent rainy-season flooding in Phnom Penh and the two provinces.
Read the original report or page ↗Young digital talents offer hope for Cambodia’s future
Nine-year-old girls in Siem Reap’s Girl Digital team learned coding and game creation through the UNICEF-supported Game Changers Coalition, in cooperation with the education ministry. They received an encouragement award at Cambodia’s National Game Jam in December 2025.
Read the original report or page ↗Japan provided over US$3 billion in financing for Cambodian projects by June 2026
By June 2026, Japan’s concessional financing covered 25 Cambodian projects worth more than ¥422 billion, or about US$3.515 billion, under 39 agreements. Twelve projects were ongoing and 13 completed. The figures were reported alongside a July 15 farewell meeting with Ambassador UENO Atsushi.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia destroys over 2.3 tonnes of seized drugs and chemicals linked to 190 cases
Cambodian authorities held a destruction ceremony in Preah Sihanouk on July 16 for drugs, production chemicals and related items linked to 190 cases. They reported 2,323 kg of drugs and chemicals, covering 165 cases with final judgments and 25 carried out under court destruction orders.
Read the original report or page ↗Beijing Star AI explores investment opportunities in Cambodia
Beijing Star AI’s Zhang Wei met Hun Manet in China on July 15, 2026 to discuss potential AI investment in Cambodia. The firm outlined four proposed areas: intelligent computing, film-grade AI research, cross-border AI short-drama distribution and ASEAN digital commerce.
Read the original report or page ↗Li Qiang and Hun Manet hold bilateral talks
Hun Manet met Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the morning of July 16 to discuss practical bilateral cooperation and regional issues. The two sides agreed to strengthen political trust, advance the “Diamond Hexagon” framework and two development corridors, expand cooperation and improve multilateral coordination.
Read the original report or page ↗Commerce ministry reviews investment missions and progress at weekly meeting
Secretary of State ម៉ៅ ថូរ៉ា chaired the commerce ministry’s July 16, 2026 weekly meeting. Participants reviewed investment missions to Japan and South Korea, consumer protection and competition work, an ASEAN economic attaché’s report and the progress of Kratie provincial units.
Read the original report or page ↗Kun Kim inspects displaced families’ living conditions and crops in Svay Chek
Senior Minister Kun Kim visited war-displaced residents in រង់ចាំ village, ស្លក្រាម commune, Svay Chek district. He praised orderly, hygienic homes and household cultivation of cassava, maize, beans and other crops to support families’ food supplies and incomes.
Read the original report or page ↗Bavet raid detains 31 Vietnamese and two Chinese suspects at alleged scam site
Authorities raided a Bavet villa on July 15 and detained 33 suspects, including 31 Vietnamese nationals and two Chinese men; three of those detained were women. Equipment and suspected drug crystals were seized for investigation, and the villa was temporarily sealed.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk burns over two tonnes seized in 2025; official reports decline in drug offences
Preah Sihanouk held an anti-drug ceremony on July 16, 2026. An official said 2025 operations involved 190 cases and 2,323 kg of drugs and precursor chemicals, including 165 major cases already concluded, and reported a notable fall in provincial drug offences that year.
Read the original report or page ↗Mountain horned dragon spotted by rangers and hikers in a Cambodian protected area
The Environment Ministry reported that Pursat rangers and hikers recently spotted a mountain horned dragon at ភ្នំទំព័រ in ភ្នំសំកុស Wildlife Sanctuary. The account identifies the lizard as Acanthosaura and describes its appearance, forest habitat and insect diet.
Read the original report or page ↗Russey Keo gives three named parties five days to remove structures from disputed development land
Russey Keo’s administration says three named parties must remove warehouses, walls and materials from land in a triangular development block within five days of notification. It cites land-allocation decisions and a final court judgment, and warns of administrative removal if they do not comply.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and China sign protocol opening a pathway for fresh jackfruit exports
Cambodia and China signed a sanitary and phytosanitary protocol for Cambodian jackfruit exports on July 15, alongside a cooperation memorandum on animal and plant quarantine and food safety. The two sides are also advancing exporter registration and compliance with Chinese import requirements.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Prime Minister meets representatives of nine major Chinese companies
Prime Minister Hun Manet met heads and representatives of nine Chinese companies on July 15, 2026 during his China visit ahead of the July 17 World AI Conference in Shanghai. The firms operate in metals, infrastructure, energy, engineering, appliances, agriculture and artificial intelligence.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet meets representative of Chinese agro-industrial investor
Prime Minister Hun Manet met Wu Yujie of Shandong (Cambodia) Economic and Technological Development Zone on July 15, 2026. The company, active in Cambodian agriculture since 2012, plans to expand cassava and cashew investment and add cashew-processing facilities.
Read the original report or page ↗CMAC clears two stacked anti-tank mines from farmland in Sampov Loun
CMAC cleared two anti-tank mines stacked in farmland in Sampov Loun district, Battambang, on July 13, 2026. Its director-general said the mines were found while tracing a wartime mine line, and that the land had been cultivated since 1996.
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