Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Cambodian Foreign Ministry says Chen Zhi’s expulsion to China was based on law

The Foreign Ministry’s January 26 clarification cited nationality-law provisions and described Chen Zhi’s removal as lawful judicial cooperation.

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Police report rescuing Chinese man kidnapped at Phnom Penh airport and sold after unpaid ransom

Police reported rescuing a Chinese kidnapping victim after five days of tracking and arresting eight suspects following a US$50,000 ransom demand and resale to a scam compound.

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National Bank of Cambodia outlines customer-protection measures in private banking

The central bank reported 721 complaints and enquiries in 2025: 683 resolved, 12 pending and 26 in court, alongside its account of customer-protection measures.

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Cambodia’s UN representative stresses prohibition on threats or force against territorial integrity

At the January 26 Security Council debate, Keo Chhea stressed the prohibition on force, peaceful dispute resolution and respect for international humanitarian law.

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Hun Manet: Cambodia joins Board of Peace without payment for three-year term

Hun Manet said on January 27 that Cambodia accepted an invitation to become a founding Board of Peace member for a three-year term without payment; the US$1 billion payment concerned permanent membership.

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Hun Manet: Cambodia does not have to pay the reported US$1 billion membership fee

Hun Manet said on January 27 that Cambodia’s initial three-year term as a founding Board of Peace member required no fee; the US$1 billion payment applied only to permanent membership.

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Cambodia to pause applications for new fuel and gas stations

The Ministry of Mines and Energy announced a March 1–July 31, 2026 pause on new-station applications while existing operations and specified certificate, transfer and modification procedures continue.

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Hun Sen praises Indonesian ambassador’s contribution to bilateral ties

Hun Sen received outgoing Indonesian Ambassador Santo Darmosumarto on January 26 and praised his efforts to strengthen Cambodia–Indonesia relations.

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Mang Sineth says US Navy visit reflects strong Cambodia–US cooperation

Mang Sineth met USS Cincinnati commander Andrew J. Recame on January 26, discussing naval cooperation, Preah Sihanouk development and attracting US visitors and investment.

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Hun Manet receives US Indo-Pacific commander for courtesy and working talks

Hun Manet met US Indo-Pacific Command commander Admiral Samuel Paparo at Phnom Penh’s Peace Palace on January 26 for courtesy exchanges and discussions on regional security and cooperation.

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