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Ministry of Post and Telecommunications Closes 2026 Digital Government Cybersecurity Workshop

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications concluded a three-day workshop on disseminating digital government knowledge to civil servants in Phnom Penh. The program focused on digital literacy, AI and deepfake threats, protection of government data, and daily cyber hygiene practices to strengthen Cambodia’s digital government resilience.

Ministry of Post and Telecommunications

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National Minimum Wage Council Approves Temporary USD 2.50 Monthly Travel Allowance

The National Minimum Wage Council, chaired by the Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, decided to provide a temporary travel allowance of USD 2.50 per month to workers in the garment, textile, footwear, and travel goods and bag sectors. The additional allowance, effective from 1 April 2026, is to be paid on top of existing travel and accommodation allowances during the period of the global fuel price crisis.

Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT)

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General Department of Immigration Disseminates Prakas 12644 on Procedures for Immigrant Children

The General Department of Immigration, through the Department of Foreigners and Refugees, convened a dissemination meeting in Mondulkiri Province on Prakas No. 12644 concerning procedures for registering newly born immigrant children in annex lists and requesting recognition for immigrant children aged 18 and above. The session gathered provincial immigration officers, representatives of the Khmer-Vietnamese Association, and immigrant foreigners from multiple districts to explain forms and procedures under the Ministry of Interior’s regulation.

General Department of Immigration (GDI)

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Inter-Ministerial Meeting Held on Citizen Land Occupancy Issues in Phnom Penh

The Minister of Inspection and the Minister of Public Works and Transport joined the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction to lead an inter-ministerial meeting on land occupancy issues affecting citizens in Phnom Penh. The meeting was held at the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on 20 March 2026.

Inspection Authority

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MAFF Reviews EU-Funded Sustainable Agro-Food System Project with People in Need

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a meeting on the progress and results of the EU-funded project "Accelerating Sustainability of Agro-Food System in Cambodia," implemented by People in Need. Participants reviewed activities related to biochar, green technologies, greenhouse gas reduction and efficient resource use, and agreed to strengthen cooperation and technical support for MAFF specialists.

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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National Police Chief Orders Continued Crackdown on Online Scam Crimes

The National Police Commissioner General Sar Thet instructed police forces to continue operations against online scam crimes in line with directives from Prime Minister Hun Manet. He emphasized professional conduct, ethical standards, and active cooperation with relevant agencies, stating that operations will continue beyond the Khmer New Year period to restore Cambodia’s international reputation.

National Police of Cambodia

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MOWRAM Inspects AIIB-Financed Climate-Resilient Irrigation Subprojects in Two Provinces

A Secretary of State at the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology led a technical mission to inspect four proposed irrigation subproject sites in Pursat and Banteay Meanchey provinces under the nationwide climate-resilient irrigation development project financed by AIIB. The visit aimed to assess local geographic conditions, prioritize subprojects, and prepare feasibility studies and detailed designs for implementation planned from 2027 to 2031.

Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM)

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National Assembly and NBC Highlight Riel Use and Mandatory Public-Sector Rules

The National Assembly and the National Bank of Cambodia presented joint research on the use of currencies in Cambodia’s public sector, showing that most state revenues and expenditures are already conducted in riel. The presentation outlined short-term mandatory rules for using riel in all government-funded contracts, expansion of the Bakong system for payments, and the creation of an inter-ministerial committee led by the central bank to coordinate data sharing and manage exchange-rate risks.

National Assembly of Cambodia

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Ministers Review Progress of Public Financial Management Reform Phase IV

The Minister of Tourism participated in the 2025 annual review meeting on the implementation of Cambodia’s Public Financial Management Reform Program Phase IV, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance. The meeting highlighted that Cambodia’s public financial system is improving, increasingly aligned with international standards, and enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

Ministry of Tourism

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