Cambodia

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Phnom Penh Gendarmerie seizes 2,600 boxes of e-cigarettes and detains a Chinese man in Sen Sok

DAP reported that the May 16, 2026 operation seized 13 cartons containing 2,600 boxes of FISCO e-cigarettes and detained a 28-year-old Chinese man for further legal procedures.

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TVK: 104 foreign nationals detained in checks at Phnom Penh's Prince Plaza

TVK reported that 83 people were suspected of online scams and another 21 were linked to unlawful residence in the May 16 operation. The suspects and seized materials were transferred to the competent authorities for further procedures.

2026-05-17KPS99TV

Cambodia Records Over 2.42 Million Air Passenger Movements in First Four Months, Down About 4%

According to contemporary reporting of a civil aviation official’s interview, Cambodia’s three international airports recorded 2,428,009 passenger movements, 23,204 flight movements and 30,448 tonnes of air cargo in January–April 2026, with respective year-on-year changes of approximately −4%, +2% and +36%.

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Phnom Penh Gendarmerie seizes 2,600 boxes of e-cigarettes and detains a Chinese man

DAP reported that gendarmes seized 13 cartons containing 2,600 boxes of FISCO e-cigarettes in Sen Sok on May 16 and detained a 28-year-old Chinese site owner for further legal procedures.

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Cambodian Culture Ministry Protests Thai Religious Ceremonies and Public Opening of K’nar Temple

Cambodia’s Culture Ministry issued a statement on May 16 protesting Thai religious ceremonies and public access at K’nar Temple, and restating its position on sovereignty over the sites and the legal effect of the activities.

2026-05-16KPS99TV

Cambodia’s air passenger traffic falls about 4% as cargo grows 36% in first four months

An SSCA report put Cambodia’s air passenger traffic at about 2.4 million in January–April 2026, down around 4% year on year. Aircraft movements reached 23,204 and air cargo totalled 30,448 tonnes.

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Cambodia exports about 129,000 tonnes of rice to China in first four months, earning US$75.88 million

AKP, citing the Cambodia Rice Federation, reported exports of 129,332 tonnes of rice to China in January–April 2026, up 83% year on year, with revenue of US$75.88 million. It also described a 2025 agreement raising the milled-rice export quota to 500,000 tonnes.

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Cambodian central bank urges care when using images of riel banknotes

A National Bank of Cambodia reminder dated May 12, 2026 urged care in using riel-banknote images and preserving banknotes. It cited Articles 53 and 65 but did not accuse any named person or account.

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Hun Manet says Cambodia will not cede territory and chooses negotiations to protect its people

Hun Manet said on May 15 that defending territory must also protect people, and Cambodia would use every available opening for peaceful negotiations, even if only 1 percent remained.

2026-05-15KPS99TV

Cambodia hands Thai man over through regional border mechanism

The Defence Ministry said a Thai man was handed over at Choam at 10:59 on May 15, 2026, following a May 13 request through a mechanism under the RBC.

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