Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Tourism and religion ministries commit to developing religious tourism in Cambodia

A January 27 memorandum sets out cooperation on promotion, events, hospitality and guide training, and infrastructure for religious-tourism products.

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Cambodia–Thailand dispute in focus before ASEAN retreat in the Philippines

The Philippines chairs ASEAN in 2026, with a January 28–29 retreat in Cebu; Puy Kea discussed expected topics and questions about mediation.

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Cambodian Foreign Ministry says Chen Zhi’s nationality revocation and return to China were lawful

Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry said on January 26 that Chen Zhi’s nationality revocation and return to China complied with domestic law and mutual legal-assistance principles.

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Cambodian Foreign Ministry says Chen Zhi’s expulsion to China was based on law

The Foreign Ministry’s January 26 clarification cited nationality-law provisions and described Chen Zhi’s removal as lawful judicial cooperation.

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Police report rescuing Chinese man kidnapped at Phnom Penh airport and sold after unpaid ransom

Police reported rescuing a Chinese kidnapping victim after five days of tracking and arresting eight suspects following a US$50,000 ransom demand and resale to a scam compound.

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National Bank of Cambodia outlines customer-protection measures in private banking

The central bank reported 721 complaints and enquiries in 2025: 683 resolved, 12 pending and 26 in court, alongside its account of customer-protection measures.

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Cambodia’s UN representative stresses prohibition on threats or force against territorial integrity

At the January 26 Security Council debate, Keo Chhea stressed the prohibition on force, peaceful dispute resolution and respect for international humanitarian law.

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Hun Manet: Cambodia joins Board of Peace without payment for three-year term

Hun Manet said on January 27 that Cambodia accepted an invitation to become a founding Board of Peace member for a three-year term without payment; the US$1 billion payment concerned permanent membership.

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Hun Manet: Cambodia does not have to pay the reported US$1 billion membership fee

Hun Manet said on January 27 that Cambodia’s initial three-year term as a founding Board of Peace member required no fee; the US$1 billion payment applied only to permanent membership.

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Cambodia to pause applications for new fuel and gas stations

The Ministry of Mines and Energy announced a March 1–July 31, 2026 pause on new-station applications while existing operations and specified certificate, transfer and modification procedures continue.

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