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Cambodia destroys over 2.3 tonnes of seized drugs and chemicals linked to 190 cases
Cambodian authorities held a destruction ceremony in Preah Sihanouk on July 16 for drugs, production chemicals and related items linked to 190 cases. They reported 2,323 kg of drugs and chemicals, covering 165 cases with final judgments and 25 carried out under court destruction orders.
Read the original report or page ↗Beijing Star AI explores investment opportunities in Cambodia
Beijing Star AI’s Zhang Wei met Hun Manet in China on July 15, 2026 to discuss potential AI investment in Cambodia. The firm outlined four proposed areas: intelligent computing, film-grade AI research, cross-border AI short-drama distribution and ASEAN digital commerce.
Read the original report or page ↗Li Qiang and Hun Manet hold bilateral talks
Hun Manet met Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the morning of July 16 to discuss practical bilateral cooperation and regional issues. The two sides agreed to strengthen political trust, advance the “Diamond Hexagon” framework and two development corridors, expand cooperation and improve multilateral coordination.
Read the original report or page ↗Commerce ministry reviews investment missions and progress at weekly meeting
Secretary of State ម៉ៅ ថូរ៉ា chaired the commerce ministry’s July 16, 2026 weekly meeting. Participants reviewed investment missions to Japan and South Korea, consumer protection and competition work, an ASEAN economic attaché’s report and the progress of Kratie provincial units.
Read the original report or page ↗Kun Kim inspects displaced families’ living conditions and crops in Svay Chek
Senior Minister Kun Kim visited war-displaced residents in រង់ចាំ village, ស្លក្រាម commune, Svay Chek district. He praised orderly, hygienic homes and household cultivation of cassava, maize, beans and other crops to support families’ food supplies and incomes.
Read the original report or page ↗Bavet raid detains 31 Vietnamese and two Chinese suspects at alleged scam site
Authorities raided a Bavet villa on July 15 and detained 33 suspects, including 31 Vietnamese nationals and two Chinese men; three of those detained were women. Equipment and suspected drug crystals were seized for investigation, and the villa was temporarily sealed.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk burns over two tonnes seized in 2025; official reports decline in drug offences
Preah Sihanouk held an anti-drug ceremony on July 16, 2026. An official said 2025 operations involved 190 cases and 2,323 kg of drugs and precursor chemicals, including 165 major cases already concluded, and reported a notable fall in provincial drug offences that year.
Read the original report or page ↗Mountain horned dragon spotted by rangers and hikers in a Cambodian protected area
The Environment Ministry reported that Pursat rangers and hikers recently spotted a mountain horned dragon at ភ្នំទំព័រ in ភ្នំសំកុស Wildlife Sanctuary. The account identifies the lizard as Acanthosaura and describes its appearance, forest habitat and insect diet.
Read the original report or page ↗Russey Keo gives three named parties five days to remove structures from disputed development land
Russey Keo’s administration says three named parties must remove warehouses, walls and materials from land in a triangular development block within five days of notification. It cites land-allocation decisions and a final court judgment, and warns of administrative removal if they do not comply.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and China sign protocol opening a pathway for fresh jackfruit exports
Cambodia and China signed a sanitary and phytosanitary protocol for Cambodian jackfruit exports on July 15, alongside a cooperation memorandum on animal and plant quarantine and food safety. The two sides are also advancing exporter registration and compliance with Chinese import requirements.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Prime Minister meets representatives of nine major Chinese companies
Prime Minister Hun Manet met heads and representatives of nine Chinese companies on July 15, 2026 during his China visit ahead of the July 17 World AI Conference in Shanghai. The firms operate in metals, infrastructure, energy, engineering, appliances, agriculture and artificial intelligence.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet meets representative of Chinese agro-industrial investor
Prime Minister Hun Manet met Wu Yujie of Shandong (Cambodia) Economic and Technological Development Zone on July 15, 2026. The company, active in Cambodian agriculture since 2012, plans to expand cassava and cashew investment and add cashew-processing facilities.
Read the original report or page ↗CMAC clears two stacked anti-tank mines from farmland in Sampov Loun
CMAC cleared two anti-tank mines stacked in farmland in Sampov Loun district, Battambang, on July 13, 2026. Its director-general said the mines were found while tracing a wartime mine line, and that the land had been cultivated since 1996.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia urges Thailand to halt unilateral border activities at secretariat talks
Cambodia’s Defence Ministry said on July 15 that Cambodia had urged Thailand to halt unilateral road building, expansion and barbed-wire installation in Cambodian sovereign territory and undemarcated areas. It called for renewed boundary work, communication and peaceful dialogue.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk prepares road repairs after sustained rain damages Veal Renh–ត្រពាំងល្ពៅ stretch
Preah Sihanouk’s public works department says about six days of heavy rain and increased heavy-goods traffic have damaged the Veal Renh–ត្រពាំងល្ពៅ road near Kampot’s border. Repairs are planned once the rain stops and conditions allow; motorists are urged to slow down and drive carefully.
Read the original report or page ↗Chinese runners look forward to Angkor marathon in Cambodia
The 11th Angkor marathon is scheduled for August 2 in Siem Reap, with 42 km, 21 km, 10 km and 3 km events. Organisers expect 5,000–6,000 participants, while Chinese runners have been sharing videos inviting others to experience the race and Angkor’s heritage.
Read the original report or page ↗Partnership forum promotes fisheries conservation and community governance in Preah Sihanouk
A July 15, 2026 partnership forum in Prey Nob discussed fisheries management, conservation and community governance. Officials and partners highlighted illegal fishing, mangrove loss and other pressures, and said Preah Sihanouk’s 17 community fisheries were active in co-management.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk tackles 700-plus land-registration backlog across six municipalities and districts
A July 15, 2026 meeting reviewed land-registration delays in Preah Sihanouk. Officials reported 751 backlogged local applications for 2020–2025, now reduced to 387, alongside separate provincial tax and cadastral queues. Of 245 applications in 2026, 208 remained in process.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet meets CHINALCO head in China
Prime Minister Hun Manet met CHINALCO head Wang Shilei in China on the afternoon of July 15, 2026. The aluminium producer operates across the value chain, from mineral exploration and mining to finished products, engineering and technical services.
Read the original report or page ↗Authorities plan action over dry-port trucks blocking National Road 4
Container trucks associated with a dry port in អូដឹម village have caused near-daily congestion on National Road 4, including double parking. The ចោមចៅទី៣ commune chief said the port’s management would be invited to talks and asked to commit to stopping obstructive roadside parking.
Read the original report or page ↗Princess Jenna Norodom draws crowds at Shanghai’s BilibiliWorld
Cambodian Princess Jenna Norodom recently attended BilibiliWorld 2026 in Shanghai, joining filming and interaction activities. Reports said the July 10–12 event attracted about 400,000 visits from more than 30 countries and regions, and her appearance drew attention to youth cultural exchanges.
Read the original report or page ↗Sangkae River nears alarm level as authorities urge vigilance
The Sangkae River reached 13.10 metres after 10 a.m. on July 15, 2026. Officials said it could rise to 13.50 metres, 20 cm below the 13.70-metre alarm threshold, and urged riverside residents, especially downstream, to take care during releases from dams.
Read the original report or page ↗Police official warns of online scam recruitment promising US$300–600 a month
Deputy National Police Commissioner ឌី វិជ្ជា warned on July 15, 2026 that online criminal groups were using job offers promising US$300–600 a month to lure Cambodians into illegal activities. He urged people not to participate and to report relevant information or activity to the authorities.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh inspection penalises Fang Xing Garment over fabric burning and excessive emissions
Environmental authorities inspected Fang Xing Garment in Phnom Penh on July 13, reporting unlawful fabric burning, excessive preliminary emissions readings and missing environmental approvals. They ordered the burning to stop, required treatment equipment and paperwork, and imposed administrative penalties.
Read the original report or page ↗Battambang warns riverside residents as Sangkae nears alarm level
The Sangkae River in Battambang city reached 13.30 metres at 12:30 p.m. on July 15, 2026, compared with a 13.70-metre alarm threshold, the provincial administration said. It urged residents to protect older people, young children, livestock and equipment along the river.
Read the original report or page ↗Wing Bank pledges US$500,000 to Khmer Artists Association over five years
Wing Bank announced support of US$100,000 annually for five consecutive years, totalling US$500,000, for the Khmer Artists Association. The funding is intended for artists’ welfare, training the next generation and opportunities to promote Khmer arts internationally.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Many presides over recognition ceremony for UYFC All Star football players
Hun Many, president of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia and of UYFC All Star FT, presided over a ceremony recognising the team’s players at The Kampus on the evening of July 14, 2026. UYFC vice-president Sar Sokha, members, sponsors, players and staff attended.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia registers 276 investment projects worth approximately US$4.7 billion in first half
Cambodia registered 276 investment projects worth approximately US$4.7 billion in the first half of 2026, with potential to create about 160,000 jobs. The CDC registered 181 projects and capital–provincial investment subcommittees registered 95.
Read the original report or page ↗Trump withdraws proposed 20% Hormuz transit fee after diplomatic pressure
U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew a proposed 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours of announcing it, following pressure from Gulf countries. He said their investment commitments to the United States would replace the fee, according to CNN.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet departs for three-day China visit and World AI Conference
Prime Minister Hun Manet left for a July 15–17 visit to China, including planned talks with Xi Jinping and Li Qiang and a speech at the World AI Conference opening in Shanghai on July 17. Senior ministers and business representatives accompanied him.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet leads Cambodian delegation on working visit to China
Prime Minister Hun Manet led a Cambodian government delegation to China on the morning of July 15, 2026. The July 15–17 trip includes a working visit to Beijing and participation in the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai.
Read the original report or page ↗Man critically injured after falling onto transformer frame in Sihanoukville; police investigate
A man was critically injured after falling from a building and coming into contact with electrical equipment near a petrol station in Sihanoukville’s O3 area at around 6 a.m. He was taken to hospital with signs of life. Police are investigating the cause of the fall.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampong Seila authorities inspect two flood-threatened bridges as waters recede
Officials inspected two bridges in អូរបាក់រទេះ commune, Kampong Seila, on July 14, 2026, to assess flood risks and possible repairs. Local authorities say floodwaters have since receded and traffic is normal, while monitoring continues and travellers are urged to remain cautious.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Embassy responds to Nikkei Asia opinion piece on democracy after Kem Ley’s murder
Cambodia’s Embassy in Japan rejected the conclusions of a July 13 Nikkei Asia opinion piece by Mu Sochua in a statement dated July 14. The embassy defended the country’s institutions, development, legal processes and foreign policy, while saying constructive criticism based on facts was welcome.
Read the original report or page ↗Information Minister reviews office structure under Cambodia’s national television directorate
Information Minister Neth Pheaktra chaired a July 14, 2026 meeting to review offices under the General Department of National Television of Cambodia, focusing on roles, responsibilities and more effective organisation in the digital era.
Read the original report or page ↗Ten Chinese nationals investigated after imitation Chinese police insignia found in Poipet
Authorities inspected five locations in Poipet on July 13 over suspected online fraud and unlawful foreign residency. Nearly 40 foreigners were found and ten Chinese nationals were taken for further investigation. Imitation Chinese police insignia and electronic equipment were seized.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia national football team travels to Japan for ASEAN Hyundai Cup training camp
Cambodia’s national football team travelled to Japan yesterday for a training camp ahead of the ASEAN Championship Hyundai Cup 2026, scheduled for July 24–August 26. Cambodia are in Group A.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk’s ហ៊ុន សែន មិត្តភាព Primary School ranks first in 2025 model public-service award
ហ៊ុន សែន មិត្តភាព Primary School in Preah Sihanouk province won first place as a model public-service provider in education for 2025. The award recognises the school community’s work to improve education quality and public service.
Read the original report or page ↗Kandal governor visits soldier’s family after childbirth in ខ្សាច់កណ្តាល
Kandal governor គួច ចំរើន visited the family of soldier យ៉េង កុកម៉េង while his wife was recovering after childbirth at បុត្រឧត្តម Hospital in វិហារសួគ៌ commune, ខ្សាច់កណ្តាល district. He provided money and gifts and urged continued support for military families.
Read the original report or page ↗Experts restore western moat embankment at Angkor Wat
APSARA National Authority is restoring a 20-metre section of Angkor Wat’s western moat embankment, inside and north of the causeway. An archaeologist attributed earlier collapse to ageing stone and drainage damage, and described traditional restoration methods.
Read the original report or page ↗Two fishermen reported dead after fishing boat capsizes off Koh Kong
Two fishermen were reported dead after a fishing boat capsized in rough seas off Koh Kong on July 12. Rescuers recovered the captain-owner’s body at noon on July 13, while the search and related work for the other victim continued. The report also relayed a warning about dangerous monsoon conditions.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet attends National Assembly session with five agenda items
Prime Minister Hun Manet attended the sixth session of Cambodia’s seventh National Assembly on July 14, 2026. The five-item agenda included a confidence vote on a proposed senior minister appointment and debate and approval of four international-agreement bills.
Read the original report or page ↗French volunteer doctors offer two days of free healthcare in Kampong Seila
Volunteer doctors from a France-based Cambodian humanitarian mission association began free general medical consultations and treatment in Kampong Seila on July 14, 2026. The programme runs July 14–15, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at អាយុយឺនយូរអូរបាក់រទេះ Health Post.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia checks over 1.1 million vehicles in first half of 2026; 857 fined for overloading
Cambodia inspected 1,144,623 vehicles in the first half of 2026, finding 321,761 overloaded vehicles, or 28.11%. The Public Works and Transport Ministry said 857 vehicles were fined; most recorded overloads were below 5%.
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