Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Hun Sen urges government not to open new bilateral maritime talks with Thailand

The original article relays Hun Sen’s May 12 view that, if Thai media accurately quoted the minister, prioritising bilateral talks contradicted cancellation of MOU 2001. He urged the government to seek a 1982 law-of-the-sea mechanism.

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Hun Manet stresses defence capacity as Assembly adopts conscription draft

AKP reported on May 12 that Hun Manet stressed defence self-reliance and military modernisation at the National Assembly, which approved a conscription draft for subsequent Senate review.

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Cambodia reportedly expelled 3,684 foreign nationals of 35 nationalities in first ten days of May

According to the immigration department, 3,684 foreign nationals, including 489 women and representing 35 nationalities, were expelled through Siem Reap Angkor and Techo international airports from May 1 to 10, 2026.

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Phnom Penh raids find 42 Vietnamese nationals in suspected fraud investigation

The original report says officers found 42 Vietnamese nationals and computers at two homes in Russey Keo and Chbar Ampov on May 11. The case remained under investigation.

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Svay Rieng honours student for first place in national Grade 12 Khmer literature competition

The original report says រស់ ដា of ហ៊ុន សែន ពងទឹក High School in រំដួល district won the 2026 national subject competition and received a 2-million-riel award on May 11.

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More than 400 retailers reportedly join Made in Cambodia promotion

The report says a year-long programme coordinated by the Ministry of Commerce has support from over 400 retailers and plans a week of promotion each month to raise awareness of local products.

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Woman, 21, detained in Phnom Penh over suspected unlawful possession and wearing of uniforms

The report, citing Kamboul police, says a 21-year-old woman was detained at the residential development identified as 李拉尼 on the morning of May 9. Two police uniforms were seized in a case concerning conduct on April 29.

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Police investigate foreign man’s fatal fall from Phnom Penh building

The original report says a foreign man died after falling from the 16th floor of the MECON HOTEL apartment building on Sisowath Quay in Wat Phnom Sangkat, Daun Penh, at 7:30 a.m. on May 10. Police secured the scene and began investigating.

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Phnom Penh authorities detain 58 foreigners at two suspected online-scam sites

The report says May 9 operations in Khan 7 Makara involved 55 Indonesians at one hotel and three Chinese nationals at a separate site, with people and seized items referred for further investigation.

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Hun Sen highlights salt production in Kampot and Kep and calls for attention to public health

Meeting local officials on May 9 as Acting Head of State, Hun Sen discussed the two provinces’ salt supply role, iodized salt, public services and local security.

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