Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Cambodian internal migrants in Phnom Penh can apply for or renew ID cards more easily

Police said on July 9, 2026, that Cambodian internal migrants living in Phnom Penh could apply for a first national ID card or seek renewal for expired, lost or damaged cards at the city police headquarters. Additional services were available at AEON Mall 2 and 3 and the ID card department.

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Cambodia returns 79 Thai nationals after online offences and illegal border crossings

Cambodia returned 79 Thai nationals, including 34 women, through Poipet on July 10, 2026. Officials listed 40 linked to online scams, 30 to illegal border crossings and nine who had completed sentences, with three- or five-year visa bans reported.

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Cambodia’s first-half international trade reaches US$36.8 billion, up 20.5%

The report cites customs data showing US$36.847 billion in international trade in the first half of 2026, up 20.5%, with exports of US$17.079 billion and imports of US$19.768 billion. China, the US and Vietnam were the top three partners, while trade with Singapore rose sharply.

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Cambodia calls for stronger global action against conflict-related sexual violence

Cambodia’s UN representative កែវ ឈា called for renewed commitments against conflict-related sexual violence at a Security Council debate on July 8, 2026. He urged compliance with international law, credible investigations and prosecutions, and a survivor-centred approach.

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Hun Sen reflects on Cambodia’s path to peace

Speaking in Stung Treng on July 9, Hun Sen reviewed Cambodia’s transition from war to peace, discussing the Paris Peace Agreements and his “win-win policy”. He said comprehensive peace provided the foundation for economic and social development.

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Commerce ministry discusses ways to expand Cambodia’s export opportunities

The export promotion working group, led by Secretary of State សំហេង បូរ៉ា, met on July 7, 2026, to review first-half work and second-half priorities. Discussions covered challenges, market expansion and preparations for SIAL Paris 2026.

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Cambodia calls for safe return of displaced people at Human Rights Council

At the UN Human Rights Council on July 8, 2026, Cambodia called for internally displaced people to return safely, voluntarily and with dignity, and for protection of migrant workers. It also reaffirmed continued cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms.

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One day to go before Cambodia Muslim Tourism Forum and Exhibition 2026

The Cambodia Muslim Tourism Forum and Exhibition 2026 was scheduled for July 10–12 at OCIC’s food palace venue in Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh. The July 9 countdown said the three-day event would begin in one day.

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Cambodia and World Bank discuss long-term agricultural cooperation

Agriculture Minister Dith Tina met Guangzhe Chen and a World Bank delegation on the afternoon of July 8, 2026. They discussed long-term agricultural cooperation and support for priorities aimed at food security and improved livelihoods.

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Hun Sen meets Stung Treng councillors and department leaders

Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen met members of provincial, city, district, commune and sangkat councils and leaders of departments and units across Stung Treng on the morning of July 9, 2026.

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