Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

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.

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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.

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Cambodia forecast calls for rain, thunderstorms and gusts on June 2–4, 2026

The Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusts for June 2–4, 2026, with regional coverage of about 10%–40%. It said storm Jangmi was not heading across Cambodia.

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Cambodia prepares 19th trade expo for December 17–20 in Phnom Penh

The Ministry of Commerce was preparing the 19th Cambodia Trade Expo for December 17–20 at Phnom Penh’s Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre, with plans to showcase local products and help businesses find partners and markets.

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Four Cambodian specialities gain domestic geographical indication registration

Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce announced domestic geographical indication registration for Phnom Srok Golden Silk, Koh Kong Mud Crab, Kampong Thom Cashew Nut and Oddar Meanchey Mango. The measure is intended to protect local producers and support future international recognition.

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Hun Sen urges stronger tax collection and action against evasion

At a May 30 gathering with 775 local officials in Pursat, Acting Head of State Hun Sen called for stronger tax and customs collection, better public services, action against abuse of authority and faster settlement of land disputes.

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Hun Manet denies using a Thai military quota to attend West Point

In a May 30 statement, Prime Minister Hun Manet denied attending West Point under a Thai military quota. He said Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence nominated him in 1995 and the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia endorsed his application.

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Hun Manet responds to claims about a Thai quota for West Point

Prime Minister Hun Manet denied using a Thai military quota to study at West Point. In his May 30 account, he said he was nominated by Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence and endorsed by the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia in 1995.

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Second Run for Charity raises 104 million riel for Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation

The second Run for Charity in Phnom Penh on May 30 raised 104 million riel for the Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation. Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said 1,700 runners from 11 nationalities took part.

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Police present 24 suspects in five cases in Phnom Penh and Prey Veng

Police said they detained 24 suspects in Phnom Penh and Prey Veng in connection with three theft cases, one assault and phone robbery, and one attempted murder. The suspects were referred to Phnom Penh’s Court of First Instance for legal proceedings.

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