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UNICEF committed to Kingdom’s latest education programme

June Kunugi, regional director of UNICEF East Asia and Pacific, has reaffirmed her organisation’s commitment to continue supporting Cambodia’s new National Education Program (2024–2028), with the goal of ensuring that all children have access to quality and equitable education. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/unicef-committed-to-kingdom-s-latest-education-programme

ACU probes senior customs officer over $1 million bribe, makes sweeping arrests

An Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) investigation into a senior customs official in Koh Kong found over $1 million in suspected bribe payments, including links to online scam operations–an action applauded by a civil society group for the government’s effort in fighting corruption. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/acu-probes-senior-customs-officer-over-1-million-bribe-makes-sweeping-arrests/

PM calls for justice for family killed during Battambang hit-and-run

Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered the Minister of Justice and National Police chief to ensure the driver of a Mercedes car that smashed into a motorbike in Battambang province, killing five family members, including a pregnant woman, and seriously injuring another is brought to ...

Chhim PichBormey
https://kiripost.com/stories/pm-calls-for-justice-for-family-killed-during-battambang-hit-and-run

ESCAP committee head secures UN support for LDC graduation

A senior Cambodian official has requested the support of UN agencies in ensuring Cambodia has a smooth and sustainable graduation from least developed country (LDC) status by 2029. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/escap-committee-head-secures-un-support-for-ldc-graduation

Cambodia calls for ASEAN to embrace peace through traditional sports

Cambodia, as host of today’s consultative workshop on “Priority Setting and Resource Mobilisation for the ASEAN Work Plan on Sports 2026–2030”, has called on all ASEAN member states to promote traditional national sports and to use the spirit of sports to help resolve conflicts and ...

Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/sport/cambodia-calls-for-asean-to-embrace-peace-through-traditional-sports

ADB warns of severe economic impacts if Middle East conflict persists

If the energy market disruptions caused by the ongoing US-Israeli war in Iran last for more than one year, they could reduce the economic growth of developing nations in Asia and the Pacific by up to 1.3% in 2026-2027, while increasing inflation by 3.2%, according ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/adb-warns-of-severe-economic-impacts-if-middle-east-conflict-persists

Hunt continues for spoilt driver who killed six

Provincial police in Battambang are continuing their search for the driver of a luxury car reportedly involved in a deadly traffic accident that left six people dead — including an unborn child — and one seriously injured, after fleeing the scene immediately following the crash. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hunt-continues-for-spoilt-driver-who-killed-six

20 foreigners detained in overnight raid on Phnom Penh scam centre

A joint force operation conducted overnight in the capital’s Sen Sok district led to the arrest of 20 foreign suspects, including two women, in connection with an alleged online scam operation, said the Secretariat of the Commission for Combating Online Scams (CCOS). ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/20-foreigners-detained-in-overnight-raid-on-phnom-penh-scam-centre

Despite high-profile accident, March road toll falls dramatically

A total of 107 people were killed and 257 others injured — some of them seriously — in the 184 road traffic accidents that were recorded across Cambodia in March, according to a report from the Ministry of Interior. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/despite-high-profile-accident-march-road-toll-falls-dramatically

RCAF chief reaffirms commitment to peace, praises AOT

Vong Pisen, commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, has reaffirmed Cambodia’s firm commitment to resolving the Cambodia–Thailand border issue through peaceful means, in accordance with international law. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rcaf-chief-reaffirms-commitment-to-peace-praises-aot

Lawmakers, senators laud anti-scam efforts as bill approaches Senate

During the nine-month period from July 2025 to March 2026, Cambodian authorities report breaking up 250 cases of technology-based fraud. Approximately 750 suspects were sent to court to face charges in 80 cases. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/lawmakers-senators-laud-anti-scam-efforts-as-bill-approaches-senate

AIIB commits to continued support for development projects

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has encouraged the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to continue strengthening its engagement and coordination with the Ministry of Economy and Finance to help accelerate the implementation of practical cooperation projects and maximise benefits for the Cambodian people. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/aiib-commits-to-continued-support-for-development-projects

Angkor ticket sales down one-third in Q1 as conflicts hit tourism

Global economic fragility, rising fuel prices, armed conflict in the Middle East and tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border have all been cited as contributing to a sharp decline in ticket sales to the Angkor Archaeological Park in the first quarter of 2026. The number of ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/angkor-ticket-sales-down-one-third-in-q1-as-conflicts-hit-tourism

Phnom Penh Autonomous Port saw profit climb 50% in 2025

The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) reported notable performance last year. With net profits of nearly $20 million, the port earned almost half as much again as in 2024. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/phnom-penh-autonomous-port-saw-profit-climb-50-in-2025

Jolie tipped to restore historic Battambang theatres

Angelina Jolie inspected the Golden Temple Theatre and Battambang Cinema in Battambang town on April 2, in a visit local authorities described as an important step towards preserving the province’s cultural heritage. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/jolie-tipped-to-restore-historic-battambang-theatres

ASEAN backs Cambodian proposals to advance regional sports development

ASEAN members have expressed strong support for Cambodia’s key principles aimed at promoting both traditional and contemporary sports across the region, with a focus on achieving higher standards and fostering peace. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/sport/asean-backs-cambodian-proposals-to-advance-regional-sports-development

ICCI pledges to promote South Korean investment, tourism to Cambodia

Joo-Bong Park, president of the Incheon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), has pledged to actively promote and connect South Korean investors and tourists to Cambodia. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/icci-pledges-to-promote-south-korean-investment-tourism-to-cambpdia

Japanese support sought for capital water treatment plants

Cambodia has requested that the Government of Japan continue supporting the construction of wastewater treatment plants in Phnom Penh to help improve the quality of wastewater before it is discharged into natural water sources, especially rivers. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/japanese-support-sought-for-capital-water-treatment-plants-

Information, tourism ministries team up to share ‘positive stories, fight disinformation’

The Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Information have joined forces to promote Cambodia’s tourism industry by showcasing authentic information about Cambodia and eliminating fake news that discourages tourists from visiting the “Kingdom of Wonder”. ...

Thenh Rithy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/information-tourism-ministries-team-up-to-share-positive-stories-fight-disinformation-

Cambodia, CICA commit to Asia-wide tourism cooperation

The leader of an inter-governmental forum which encompasses almost all of Asia has pledged to promote the Kingdom’s tourism potential. Minister of Tourism Hout Hak met with Kairat Sarybay, secretary-general of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), in Phnom Penh on ...

Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-cica-commit-to-asia-wide-tourism-cooperation-

‘No signs’ of jet fuel shortage as airlines raise prices

The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) maintains that despite half of the airlines operating in the Kingdom raising their prices, Cambodia is showing no signs of experiencing jet fuel shortages. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/-no-signs-of-jet-fuel-shortage-as-airlines-raise-prices

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