Cambodia forecasts rain, thunder and gusts for February 6–12The February 5 forecast said Penha would affect the northeast monsoon, although Cambodia lay outside the storm’s path; rain coverage varied by region.2026-02-05KPS99TV
Cambodia reports 2,508 scam arrests and more than 110,000 foreign departuresThe anti-scam committee reported 2,508 foreign suspects arrested from January to early February, while 110,095 foreigners left the country during that period.2026-02-05KPS99TV
Cambodia detains over 2,000 foreign online-scam suspects in early 2026A February 5 committee report said authorities targeted 190 locations, including 44 casinos, and detained 2,508 suspects of seven nationalities from January 1 to early February.2026-02-05KPS99TV
Cambodia conducts preliminary study of Phnom Penh metro networkPublic Works and Transport Minister Peng Ponea said on February 5 that the ministry had studied a Phnom Penh metro network and was pursuing northern-railway and airport light-rail studies.2026-02-05KPS99TV
Cambodia rejects Thai report that 40 mm grenades landed near Thai military baseDefence spokesperson Lieutenant General Maly Socheata rejected the Phlan Hin Pet Kon report on February 5, saying Cambodian and Thai regional liaison teams had checked and found no such incident.2026-02-05KPS99TV
Hun Manet asks France for historical and technical material on Cambodia–Thailand borderA February 4 Foreign Ministry release said Hun Manet had written to President Emmanuel Macron seeking technical expertise and historical border documents, while thanking France for supporting the ceasefire.2026-02-05KPS99TV
Truck stopped carrying 160 live pigs from Laos into Cambodia without import permitSpecialist officers stopped a truck in Rovieng district on February 4 carrying 160 pigs brought from Laos through Kampong Sralau, and found it lacked an Agriculture Ministry import permit.2026-02-05KPS99TV
Cambodia and FBI strengthen strategic partnership against technology-enabled fraudChhay Sinarith and the FBI's Scott Schelble met on February 4 to discuss enforcement cooperation, criminal networks and funding, capacity-building and next steps in their partnership.2026-02-05KPS99TV
Cambodia protests Thai placement of containers in its territory at An SesCambodia's Foreign Ministry protested on February 4 against three containers placed by Thai forces at An Ses the previous day, saying they blocked access to the border crossing, violated sovereignty and could hinder de-escalation and civilians' safe, dignified return.2026-02-05KPS99TV
A turning year for Cambodia amid the anti-scam crackdownThis commentary examines the disruption associated with the 2026 anti-scam crackdown and argues that Chinese residents and businesses will need to adapt to a more compliant, locally connected economy.2026-02-04KPS99TV