Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Preah Sihanouk Red Cross receives over US$100,000 plus riel donations for humanitarian work

A third donation round on June 3 brought support from 165 donors, totalling 46.09 million riel and US$104,472. Branch chairman Mang Sineth thanked contributors and pledged transparent use for people in need.

2026-06-04KPS99TV

Commerce Ministry reviews procedures for Cambodian private trade centres abroad

On June 3, the Commerce Ministry reviewed draft procedures for establishing and managing Cambodian private trade centres abroad, with the aim of promoting products and expanding export markets.

2026-06-03KPS99TV

Phnom Penh police seek suspects after Chinese national’s body is found in Dangkor

Phnom Penh police say they are working with national police specialists to investigate the killing of a Chinese national whose body was found in a white Prius in Dangkor on the night of May 29, 2026.

2026-06-03KPS99TV

Hun Manet: Education and health are essential long-term investments in national defence

Speaking at the National Institute of Physical Education and Sport on June 3, 2026, Prime Minister Hun Manet said education, health and human development form a foundation for national defence.

2026-06-03KPS99TV

Prak Sokhonn briefs diplomats on Cambodia’s decision over overlapping maritime claims with Thailand

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn briefed diplomatic missions and international organisations on June 2, 2026 on Cambodia’s initiation of compulsory conciliation under UNCLOS.

2026-06-03KPS99TV

Prak Sokhonn briefs diplomats on Cambodia’s launch of compulsory conciliation

On June 2, Prak Sokhonn briefed foreign diplomats and international organisations on Cambodia’s decision to initiate compulsory conciliation under UNCLOS concerning its dispute with Thailand.

2026-06-03KPS99TV

Cambodia collects over US$2 billion in five-month tax revenue; Hun Sen recalls past salary arrears

Acting head of state Hun Sen said the General Department of Taxation collected over US$2 billion in the first five months of 2026, more than 53% of its US$3.8 billion annual target, and contrasted present salary payments with past arrears.

2026-06-03KPS99TV

Hun Manet announces launch of compulsory conciliation over maritime claims

Prime Minister Hun Manet said on June 2 that Cambodia had notified Thailand and the UN Secretary-General of compulsory conciliation under UNCLOS, while stressing dialogue and peaceful settlement.

2026-06-02KPS99TV

Acting head of state Hun Sen visits new General Department of Taxation headquarters

Cambodia’s acting head of state Hun Sen visited the General Department of Taxation’s new headquarters in Phnom Penh on June 2. Prime Minister Hun Manet inaugurated the building on May 21.

2026-06-02KPS99TV

Kep police raid suspected online-scam premises and detain eight people

Police searched a rented house in Kep on June 1 and detained seven Chinese nationals and one Myanmar national suspected of involvement in online scams. Five desktop computers, three phones and other electronic items were seized.

2026-06-02KPS99TV