Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Cambodia’s Information Ministry says WSJ published its letter, maintains objection to wording

Cambodia’s Information Ministry spokesperson said WSJ published a letter in its opinion section on April 24 reflecting a protest letter from Information Minister Neth Pheaktra. The ministry continued to seek removal of wording it regarded as derogatory and called for respect for journalistic ethics.

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Hun Sen urges Kampong Cham officials to step up anti-fraud and public-security work

Acting Head of State and Senate President Hun Sen met local officials in Kampong Cham province on April 25, calling for the removal of online scam operations and stronger action against youth gangs, illegal gambling and drugs.

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Cambodian cabinet approves military-service draft covering citizens aged 18 to 25

Hun Manet chaired the April 23 cabinet meeting that approved an eight-chapter, 20-article military-service draft. It proposes obligations under legal provisions for citizens aged 18–25, with voluntary participation for women, and is being advanced under an urgent procedure.

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Cambodia and Japan sign ¥6.908 billion loan documents for Phnom Penh flood and drainage project

Japan’s foreign ministry confirms that the two sides signed and exchanged notes in Phnom Penh on April 23, 2026, for a ¥6.908 billion loan supporting flood protection and drainage improvements.

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Wang Yi departs Cambodia after strategic dialogue and official visit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi left Techo International Airport on the afternoon of April 23 after co-chairing the first Cambodia-China 2+2 foreign and defence ministers’ dialogue and making an official visit.

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Acting Head of State and Senate President Hun Sen receives Wang Yi

Hun Sen met visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Phnom Penh on the morning of April 23. The report presented the meeting as a high-level exchange supporting continued friendship and closer cooperation.

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Chuon Narin reportedly chairs Phnom Penh meeting on gathering-site security and technology-enabled scams

The report says police met on April 23 to strengthen security and safety management at gathering places and combat technology-enabled scams, with deputy chiefs and specialist and district officers attending.

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Hun Manet pledges action against online gambling and telecom fraud and closer cooperation with China

Meeting Wang Yi and Dong Jun in Phnom Penh on April 22, Hun Manet welcomed Chinese investment and expressed willingness to strengthen cooperation against cross-border gambling and fraud.

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Cambodia and China agree to expand 2+2 dialogue to a 3+3 framework

Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry said the first 2+2 dialogue on April 22 produced agreement to include Cambodia’s Interior Ministry and China’s Public Security Ministry in a 3+3 mechanism, alongside commitments to strategic coordination and practical cooperation.

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Hun Manet discusses cooperation and border issues with Wang Yi and Dong Jun

Hun Manet met Wang Yi and Admiral Dong Jun at the Peace Palace on April 22. They discussed cooperation across several sectors, while Hun Manet reaffirmed the one-China principle and Cambodia’s position on peaceful settlement of border issues.

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