Economy

Business, industry, trade and economic development.

Kem Sokha’s prison sentence pardoned; political and travel restrictions remain

A royal pardon signed by Acting Head of State Hun Sen waives Kem Sokha’s 27-year prison sentence. The court’s implementation record says additional political restrictions and a five-year ban on leaving Cambodia remain in force.

2026-05-26KPS99TV

Cambodia’s immigration department rejects rumours of border closure and an under-40 entry ban

A May 26 immigration statement rejected WeChat rumours of a blanket airport closure and an entry ban on foreigners under 40. It said procedures at major international checkpoints continued normally.

2026-05-26KPS99TV

Kem Sokha’s 27-year prison sentence pardoned; additional penalties remain

A royal decree signed by Acting Head of State Hun Sen on May 25, 2026 pardoned Kem Sokha’s principal 27-year prison sentence. The pardon does not cover additional penalties.

2026-05-25KPS99TV

Angkor Borei authorities seize and destroy over three tonnes of illegally imported frozen meat

Authorities in Angkor Borei district, Takeo province, reported stopping two vehicles carrying 388 cartons of frozen meat weighing 3,042 kg without the required permits and hygiene certificates on May 24, 2026. The goods were subsequently destroyed.

2026-05-25KPS99TV

Thai police arrest two suspected account providers in gold-investment scam involving nearly 2.7 million baht

Thai media, citing police on May 20, 2026, reported the arrest of two suspected account providers in an online gold-investment scam. A civil servant contacted on TikTok was directed to a platform calling itself “ZFX” and made 15 transfers, losing nearly 2.7 million baht. Claims of UK ties and Thai registration were part of the solicitation.

2026-05-22KPS99TV

Cambodia transfers 790 male convicts for continued sentences and vocational training

Cambodia’s prison department said 790 male convicts described as gang offenders were transferred on May 21, 2026, to continue their sentences: 651 to Correctional Centre No. 4 in Pursat and 139 to Oddar Meanchey Provincial Prison. Planned vocational training included agriculture and construction to support frontline forces.

2026-05-22KPS99TV

Cambodia requires Khmer-language safety guidance from EV producers, importers and sellers

Cambodia’s Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation calls for illustrated Khmer-language EV safety instructions before sale, short videos and safety briefings for users before handover.

2026-05-21KPS99TV

Preah Sihanouk reviews steel-pipe factory proposal and urges smoother investment procedures

On May 19, 2026, Deputy Governor Long Dimanche inspected the proposed Jindele Technology Pipe Industry Co., LTD steel-pipe factory project in Sihanoukville’s Sangkat 1, calling for procedural support, employee social security and factory safety measures.

2026-05-20KPS99TV

Cambodia reviews seven investment applications worth about US$450 million

The CDC reviewed seven QIP registration applications on May 19, covering industry, agro-industry and energy, with around 900 jobs projected.

2026-05-20KPS99TV

Cambodia reviews seven proposed investment projects worth about US$450 million

On May 19, the Cambodian Investment Board reviewed seven QIP registration applications across Kampong Speu, Stung Treng and Pursat, with projected investment of about US$450 million and around 900 potential jobs.

2026-05-19KPS99TV