Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Cambodia reports deporting 777 foreign nationals across 19 nationality categories in 10 days

The General Department of Immigration reported 777 deportations, including 120 women, for July 21–31, 2026, a period it described as ten days. Among them were 158 Chinese nationals linked to online scams, deported on a special flight from Techo International Airport.

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Cambodia and ADB Sign $250 Million Concessional Loan to Support Economic Stability and Livelihoods

Cambodia and ADB signed a $250 million concessional loan agreement on July 31, 2026, for the RISE Program to support economic stability, jobs, vulnerable households and the green transition.

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King Sihamoni Praises Hun Sen’s Contributions Ahead of His 74th Birthday

King Norodom Sihamoni sent birthday wishes to Senate President Hun Sen, praising his contributions to peace, development and national unity. Hun Sen will turn 74 on August 5, 2026, entering his 75th year.

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Angkor ticket revenue tops US$20 million in first seven months of 2026, down nearly 30%

Angkor Enterprise reported US$20,326,966 in ticket revenue from 428,223 visitors in the first seven months of 2026. Revenue fell 29.03% year on year, while visitor numbers declined by more than 30%.

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Phnom Penh speeds up new Kilometer 9 pumping station, with reported drainage capacity of 8.34m³/s

The new Kilometer 9 pumping station is about 90% complete. Pipe connections are planned before Pchum Ben and full completion in November 2026, alongside canal rehabilitation to improve flood drainage.

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Cambodian graduate Helene Kouch earns Cambridge Master of Law

Helene Kouch says she has graduated from Cambridge with a Master of Law (LLM). The University of Manchester law graduate has also received recognition for volunteering.

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Cambodian Customs Delegation Studies Smart Customs and AI Applications in China

To advance customs modernisation and improve cross-border trade facilitation and supervision, Cambodia’s General Department of Customs and Excise recently sent a delegation to China to study smart customs development and applications of artificial intelligence (AI), seeking experience to support its digital transformation.

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Missing 20-year-old Singaporean woman found safe in Phnom Penh; authorities rule out scams and trafficking

Cambodian authorities said a missing 20-year-old Singaporean woman had been found safe in Phnom Penh and had travelled voluntarily.

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More convenient: Preah Sihanouk residents can now apply for passports in Sihanoukville without travelling to Phnom Penh

A passport branch opened on the third floor of Diamond Plaza KPS in Sihanoukville to bring ordinary passport application services closer to residents.

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Singapore ambassador commends Cambodia’s anti-scam efforts and sees scope for investment and broader cooperation

Singapore’s ambassador and Phnom Penh’s governor discussed anti-scam efforts, investor confidence and cooperation in education, trade, health and tourism.

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