Cambodia

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Cambodia has 46,000 enterprises and more than 2.14 million jobs

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training said Cambodia had about 46,000 enterprises and factories employing more than 2.14 million people as of December 2025. Over 80,000 vacancies remained, with information available through hotline 1297.

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Final procedures still pending: Cambodian bird’s nests could begin formal exports to China in 2026

Cambodia’s bird’s-nest industry hopes to begin formal exports to China in 2026, with registration and coordination still under way. The association says about 1,000 nest houses are registered in Cambodia and six firms are designated for priority coordination; exports remain subject to China’s quarantine and enterprise-registration requirements.

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Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister meets senior Chinese public-security official, pledging priority action against scams

Sar Sokha met Chinese Assistant Minister of Public Security Liu Zhongyi on January 15 to discuss closer law-enforcement cooperation and preventing and combating transnational crime. Cambodia reaffirmed its priority on cybercrime and continued cooperation with China and relevant international organisations.

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Cambodia announces four-month visa exemption for Chinese tourists

The Tourism Ministry announced a visa exemption for PRC passport holders from June 15 to October 15, 2026. It provides for 14-day stays and multiple entries during the scheme, with travellers required to complete an e-Arrival Card.

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Visa-free pilot announced for Chinese passport holders, with stays of up to 14 days

The Tourism Ministry announced on January 15 a visa-free pilot for PRC passport holders from June 15 to October 15, 2026, with stays of up to 14 days per entry. No advance visa application or visa fee is required, but travellers must complete the electronic arrival card.

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Eight years as a bridge of Cambodia–China friendship: from research to rural development

On its eighth anniversary, the Cambodia–China Progress Researchers Association highlights civil-society links, knowledge exchanges and humanitarian activities supporting rural development.

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Cambodia Protests Thai Navy Seizure and Requests Return of Fishing Boat

A diplomatic protest requests the return of the seized fishing boat and all gear after four fishermen were released on January 11, while setting out Cambodia’s sovereignty and jurisdiction objections.

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Government Forms Working Group to Study Future of Former Phnom Penh Airport

An inter-ministerial advisory group will study the former airport’s management, public use and future development, including planning, funding and possible private-sector participation.

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Cambodia and China Agree to Continue Online-Crime Crackdown and Pursue Those Involved

The two sides agreed on January 14 to continue combating online crime, identify those involved for strict punishment under the law and strengthen cooperation between their law-enforcement agencies.

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Cambodian Courts Sentence 171 People in Online-Fraud Cases; Chen Zhi Handed to China

The secretariat reports that 171 people were sentenced in 36 major cases from 2025 to January 10, 2026; Chen Zhi was transferred to Chinese police, while investigations into hidden cross-border networks continue.

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