Cambodia

Female Red Notice fugitive caught in Cambodia; cross-border trafficking case cracked

Cambodian police say an Indonesian woman wanted internationally on suspicion of human trafficking and drug offences was arrested in Preah Sihanouk and handed to Indonesian police.

Cambodia plans visa-free pilot for Chinese tourists, allowing stays of up to 14 days

Cambodia plans a visa-free pilot for Chinese tourists from June 15 to October 15, 2026, allowing stays of up to 14 days.

Cambodia approves a visa-free trial for Chinese citizens

Challenges and opportunities: Cambodia’s economy enters an uncertain phase

The IMF forecasts Cambodian economic growth slowing from 6.0 percent in 2024 to 4.8 percent in 2025 and 4.0 percent in 2026.

Phnom Penh fire officials urged to expand community education during windy season

At a December 1 meeting, Phnom Penh’s fire chief called for public education, equipment and vehicle checks, and further training during the windy season.

Cambodia asks ICRC to keep monitoring 18 soldiers and press for their release

Ly Thuch asked ICRC Vice-President Gilles Carbonnier in Switzerland to keep monitoring 18 detained soldiers and press for their prompt release.

Cambodia calls on states parties to uphold Ottawa Convention standards and spirit

Speaking in Geneva on December 1, Ly Thuch outlined Cambodia’s mine action work and called for cooperation, dialogue and technical approaches to border mine risks.

Poll finds 94% of respondents support a boycott of Thai goods and services

A survey of 4,328 respondents found 94% support for a boycott of Thai goods and services, while businesses differed over the economic impact.

Phnom Penh joint operation raids suspected romance-scam base, detains 28

A joint operation in Phnom Penh on December 1 detained 28 suspects, including six women, at a residence suspected of hosting online scams.

Phnom Penh police raid illegal-detention site; five Chinese nationals among suspects

Phnom Penh police rescued two Chinese men facing a $30,000 extortion demand and arrested seven illegal-detention suspects, five Chinese and two Cambodian.