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Police uncover suspected one-man online scam operation in Banteay Meanchey
Police reported a raid in Sisophon, Banteay Meanchey, on the afternoon of July 8, detaining a 22-year-old Cambodian man, Sun Virak, suspected of running a scam operation alone. Officers seized one desktop computer set, and the investigation was continuing.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia calls for stronger global action against conflict-related sexual violence
Cambodia’s UN representative កែវ ឈា called for renewed commitments against conflict-related sexual violence at a Security Council debate on July 8, 2026. He urged compliance with international law, credible investigations and prosecutions, and a survivor-centred approach.
Read the original report or page ↗Labour official encourages Czech scholarship recipients to build skills for Cambodia
A labour ministry official met 18 recipients of 2026 Czech government scholarships, including seven women, on July 9. They planned to start master’s and doctoral studies in September and were encouraged to develop skills and return to contribute to Cambodia’s development.
Read the original report or page ↗Labour ministry urges unions to strengthen partnerships for a good working environment
The labour ministry urged union federations to strengthen partnerships with employers, respect the law and protect workers’ lawful interests. At a July 9, 2026 meeting, an official called for dialogue, timely dispute resolution and promotion of skills training.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen reflects on Cambodia’s path to peace
Speaking in Stung Treng on July 9, Hun Sen reviewed Cambodia’s transition from war to peace, discussing the Paris Peace Agreements and his “win-win policy”. He said comprehensive peace provided the foundation for economic and social development.
Read the original report or page ↗Fire breaks out on Wealth Mansion’s 43rd floor during decoration work
A fire broke out on the 43rd floor of Wealth Mansion in Chroy Changvar at 2:20 p.m. on July 9, 2026, while workers were decorating. Fire crews were dispatched and the cause was under investigation. No injuries or deaths had been reported at the time.
Read the original report or page ↗Commerce ministry discusses ways to expand Cambodia’s export opportunities
The export promotion working group, led by Secretary of State សំហេង បូរ៉ា, met on July 7, 2026, to review first-half work and second-half priorities. Discussions covered challenges, market expansion and preparations for SIAL Paris 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗New 775-metre concrete road expected to support livelihoods in កោះខ្យង village
Kampong Som governor នួន ប៊ុនថុល inspected a 775-metre concrete road project in កោះខ្យង village, អូរជ្រៅ sangkat. The road is expected to improve travel and transport of agricultural and fishery products. He also urged road maintenance, cleanliness and mosquito habitat removal.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk urges civil society organisations to strengthen digital capabilities
At a July 9, 2026 forum, Preah Sihanouk leaders urged civil society organisations to improve digital skills, cybersecurity and responsible technology use. The forum also discussed dialogue with local authorities and experience sharing to support sustainable development.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia calls for safe return of displaced people at Human Rights Council
At the UN Human Rights Council on July 8, 2026, Cambodia called for internally displaced people to return safely, voluntarily and with dignity, and for protection of migrant workers. It also reaffirmed continued cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms.
Read the original report or page ↗Water minister warns excessive sand extraction could erode banks and damage ecosystems
Water resources minister ថោ ជេដ្ឋា warned that excessive sand extraction could cause bank erosion, alter water flows and damage ecosystems. At a July 7, 2026 meeting of the Sand Resources Management Committee, he urged effective and sustainable management.
Read the original report or page ↗One day to go before Cambodia Muslim Tourism Forum and Exhibition 2026
The Cambodia Muslim Tourism Forum and Exhibition 2026 was scheduled for July 10–12 at OCIC’s food palace venue in Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh. The July 9 countdown said the three-day event would begin in one day.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and World Bank discuss long-term agricultural cooperation
Agriculture Minister Dith Tina met Guangzhe Chen and a World Bank delegation on the afternoon of July 8, 2026. They discussed long-term agricultural cooperation and support for priorities aimed at food security and improved livelihoods.
Read the original report or page ↗Inspectors check products and food at 46 sites across seven capital and provincial areas
CCF officers inspected nine markets and 37 other sales premises across seven capital and provincial areas, taking 80 samples and seizing 40.57 kilograms of non-compliant products. Three clear liquor samples were sent to a laboratory. Officers also provided food safety information and contact details for public service 1266.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen meets Stung Treng councillors and department leaders
Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen met members of provincial, city, district, commune and sangkat councils and leaders of departments and units across Stung Treng on the morning of July 9, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Labour ministry and Danish company sign vocational training partnership agreement
The labour ministry and Scan Industrial Services (Cambodia) signed a memorandum of agreement on July 8, 2026, covering vocational training and workforce development. The partnership focuses on TVET and strengthening metal engineering and sheet-metal welding skills at ITI to meet international standards.
Read the original report or page ↗ប៉ែន បូណា joins civil service census supporting public administration reform
ប៉ែន បូណា and Government Spokesperson Unit officials participated in the staff census campaign at the Office of the Council of Ministers, held July 6–9, 2026. Updating structures and personnel data supports public administration reform and workforce management.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk police regulate heavy vehicles and test drivers for drugs and alcohol
Preah Sihanouk traffic police continued regulating disorderly heavy-vehicle parking and checking drivers for drugs and alcohol around ព្រែកត្រែង beach along Samdech Techo Hun Sen coastal boulevard. The operation aimed to improve safety and reduce accident risks.
Read the original report or page ↗Interior ministry reports 20,923 displaced people still unable to return home
According to the Interior Ministry’s update covering 6 a.m. July 7 to 6 a.m. July 8, 2026, 20,923 people, including 10,674 women and 6,066 children, remained unable to return home out of more than 640,000 displaced people.
Read the original report or page ↗Ministry checks mobile weighbridge after complaints, reports company scale discrepancy over two tonnes
The transport ministry and National Metrology Centre inspected the អ្នកលឿង–តាគោក mobile weighbridge on July 7, 2026 after traders’ complaints. The report said one company’s scale differed from the ministry’s by over two tonnes, and urged depot operators to seek scale verification.
Read the original report or page ↗Labour minister says draft workplace safety law should underpin economic development
Labour Minister ហេង សួរ chaired the second tripartite consultation on the draft occupational safety and health law on July 8, 2026. The workshop sought input from government, employers and workers to improve the draft and support safer work.
Read the original report or page ↗Interior ministry reports over 20,000 people still displaced and border service closures
The Interior Ministry’s July 7 update said about 20,900 displaced people had not returned home, while 20 schools and eight hospitals or health centres across three provinces remained closed. It also set out Cambodia’s position on barbed wire installed near the border on July 2.
Read the original report or page ↗Malaysian armed forces chief reviews ASEAN observers’ work in Banteay Meanchey
The Malaysian armed forces chief visited Banteay Meanchey on the afternoon of July 8, 2026 to hear about ASEAN observers’ activities and progress. The visit formed part of an official trip to Cambodia scheduled for July 8–11 to strengthen military cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Water minister seeks World Bank support for four water-security priorities
Water resources minister ថោ ជេដ្ឋា asked the World Bank to continue supporting four priorities during a July 8, 2026 meeting with Guangzhe Chen: CaWSIP, Cambodia’s water security agreement, long-term investment in the Tonle Sap basin and increased border-area water storage.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen outlines agro-industry and mining priorities for Cambodia’s northeast
Hun Sen met 785 local officials in Ratanakiri on July 8, discussing public services, security, taxation, social support and border cooperation. The report outlined a vision for agro-industry and mining to make the northeast a fourth economic growth pole supporting Cambodia’s high-income goal for 2050.
Read the original report or page ↗Two villages welcome 2,500-metre gravel road repair project
Residents of ស្ពានដែក and តាំងត្បែង villages in ធ្លកវៀន commune received a project to repair a 2,500-metre gravel road, 4.5 metres wide, with culverts at 15 locations. The 2026 commune fund allocation was 187,629,100 riel; the district governor urged road care, health precautions and local security cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Tourism minister visits ចម្ការតាខ្នា to explore nature-linked tourism
Tourism Minister Huot Hak visited ចម្ការតាខ្នា in Kampong Thom on July 5, 2026 to examine tourism combining nature, culture and agriculture. He heard from farm managers and stakeholders about development plans and explored agri-tourism potential for domestic and international visitors.
Read the original report or page ↗Banteay Meanchey urges caution on damaged section of Provincial Road 156D
Banteay Meanchey public works authorities warned travellers about Provincial Road 156D in Mongkol Borey after river erosion damaged the section from kilometre 2+800 to 3+000. Teams installed signs, lights and barriers pending a technical assessment and repairs.
Read the original report or page ↗Prey Nob promotes local jobs for returning workers and displaced people
Prey Nob authorities said jobs at រុនហ្ស៊ីម៉ៅ in Samakki commune helped former workers returning from Thailand and displaced people. The district governor cited monthly earnings of US$350–450 and the benefits of living with family, while the administration planned further private-sector cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Car catches fire after hitting tree near Sihanoukville’s Chinatown; driver escapes
A car reportedly lost control and hit a roadside tree near Sihanoukville’s Chinatown at about 6 p.m. on July 7, then caught fire. The report said the Chinese male driver escaped and no casualties occurred; the causes of the loss of control and fire remained under investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Japanese ambassador expresses support for Cambodia’s use of UNCLOS mechanisms
The report said Japanese Ambassador Ueno Atsushi supported Cambodia’s use of UNCLOS mechanisms and continued assistance with border issues during a July 7, 2026 farewell meeting with វង្សី វិស្សុត. The two sides also discussed investment and cooperation against online scams.
Read the original report or page ↗Sambor Prei Kuk marks nine years on UNESCO World Heritage List
July 8, 2026 marked the ninth anniversary of the Sambor Prei Kuk Temple Zone’s inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 8, 2017. The Cambodian cultural heritage site is associated with Chenla civilisation, with inscription supporting conservation for future generations.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampong Som gendarmerie joins National Road 4 security checks
Four Kampong Som gendarmerie personnel joined the city’s unified administrative command in checks for weapons, explosives, prohibited substances and other offences on National Road 4 at kilometres 209–210 in Ream sangkat at 9 p.m. on July 7, 2026.
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