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Poor performance: Cambodia ranks 163rd in global Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, released February 10, ranked Cambodia 163rd of 182 with 20 points, down from 21 in 2024.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and China strengthen mine-action cooperation as China continues supporting risk reduction and Cambodian livelihoods
Ly Thuch thanked China for mine clearance, technical support and victim assistance on February 11. The report also outlined plans for a joint visit to supported projects later in 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗APSARA National Authority expands temple circuits and develops new tourism products to extend stays at Angkor
New circuits at Preah Khan and Ta Keo are planned after facility installation, as APSARA studies further routes to extend stays and spread visitor flows.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and Pakistan strengthen trade cooperation as Cambodian commerce minister meets Islamabad chamber leaders
Cham Nimul met Islamabad chamber leaders on February 10, with both sides committing to trade forums, business-delegation exchanges and wider enterprise networks.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh administration urges residents to remove tiger mosquito habitats within about 150 metres of homes to curb dengue
Phnom Penh urged residents to remove mosquito habitats within about 150 metres of homes, explaining that the absence of a large campaign launch did not mean health-protection work had been neglected.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and Cuba discuss tourism MoU and reciprocal familiarisation visits
Huot Hak met Cuba’s tourism vice-minister and ambassador on February 10 to discuss tourism potential, a proposed agreement and air connections via Istanbul.
Read the original report or page ↗Bavet police identify people linked to body disposal and find 26 Chinese nationals
Police said they traced people linked to transporting and abandoning a body within nearly two hours; a villa search also uncovered suspected scam activity, still under investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Kim Sopheak highlights women’s organisations as a backbone of national development
A February 10 annual-review meeting discussed women’s social roles, frontline support and assistance to displaced people and military families.
Read the original report or page ↗Mang Sineth stresses women’s important role in national development
The Preah Sihanouk governor discussed work, family education, social participation and historical contributions at a February 10 women’s annual conference.
Read the original report or page ↗Banteay Meanchey bans firecrackers and explosives during Chinese and Vietnamese New Year
The province called for public education, patrols, parental supervision and precautions with offerings, candles, incense and home security before travelling.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian gambling regulator warns casinos against scams and other serious offences
A February 9 directive called for lawful operations, removal of equipment used for non-gambling purposes and possible licence suspension or revocation for continued violations.
Read the original report or page ↗Thor Chetha sets temporary measures against further Mekong bank collapse
Following a February 10 inspection, the minister ordered temporary intervention using geotextile sandbags; the report detailed the January 30 collapse and damaged structures’ dimensions.
Read the original report or page ↗Foreign customer reports US$1,000 switched for joss money at Phnom Penh massage shop
Police opened an investigation after a man alleged that a masseuse and accomplices secretly replaced his cash during a February 9 visit.
Read the original report or page ↗Environment Ministry suspends five coagulated-rubber purchasing sites in Memot
Inspectors reported missing wastewater-treatment ponds and environmental-protection contracts; operations must stop pending a new decision, with corrective work and contracts required within three months.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet reiterates Cambodia’s refusal to recognise borders changed by force
At a February 10 meeting with top-performing school students, the prime minister set out Cambodia’s stated legal and peaceful approach to border disputes.
Read the original report or page ↗Min Kompheak urges coordination and capacity building for local planning
A February 10 meeting at the provincial Planning Department covered priority-needs collection, situation analysis and training for provincial, municipal, district and commune-level teams.
Read the original report or page ↗Ministry plans Koh Sralau community as a green leisure destination
A February 9 meeting considered carbon-neutral community principles, criteria and indicators, with plans linking livelihoods, environmental hygiene and conservation to tourism.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia deports 319 Chinese nationals linked to online scams
The Immigration Department said the group, including one woman, was deported by special aircraft on the night of February 9 in cooperation with the Chinese Embassy.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet says international-law approach to border dispute may take time
Speaking to grade-A graduates on February 10, the prime minister called for peaceful, legal and technical solutions that prevent renewed conflict.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and China launch first public–private dialogue on investment challenges
Sun Chanthol and Ambassador Wang Wenbin co-chaired the February 9 dialogue, attended by representatives of 80 Chinese companies and relevant Cambodian bodies.
Read the original report or page ↗Pech Chanmony joins Tripitaka procession marking 56 years of Khmer translation
The February 9 observance at the Vipassana Dhura Buddhist Centre included recitation and a ceremony honouring the Tripitaka Council.
Read the original report or page ↗Media delegation visits conflict-damaged O’Smach market
Cambodia’s Information Ministry organised a visit by the national news agency and 11 other media organisations to Samraong, Oddar Meanchey.
Read the original report or page ↗Social Affairs Minister urges effective national social-protection programme
Chea Somethy spoke at the February 9 appointment ceremony for Kampot’s new departmental director, stressing implementation, coordination and support for vulnerable people.
Read the original report or page ↗About 80 Chinese companies join first Cambodia–China business dialogue
Sun Chanthol and Ambassador Wang Wenbin co-chaired the February 9 meeting; a six-monthly mechanism will follow up investment concerns.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian security officials reject reports of a possible third border clash
Officials denied Thai-media claims of a Cambodian troop build-up and reiterated commitments to peaceful mechanisms and the December 27 ceasefire.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampong Som CPP closes 30th political-education course
Organisers reported 85 participants, including 11 women, with learning outcomes rated 83 percent high and 17 percent moderate across five lessons.
Read the original report or page ↗Conservation team relocates 16 banteng to Siem Pang sanctuary
The February 2–7 operation moved nine males and seven females from a high-risk area; two operations and two newborns brought the reported combined total to 34.
Read the original report or page ↗Molecor expresses interest in Cambodian high-technology water-pipe plant
At February 6 talks with Hem Vanndy, the Spanish company discussed advanced pipes and the minister requested financing solutions for water operators.
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