Kampot is a coastal province in southern Cambodia with provincial administrative functions, cross-border connectivity, and an economy linked to agriculture, logistics, and port-related infrastructure. This page provides a structured overview of Kampot alongside aggregated government policy, regulation, and governance updates affecting the province, helping users monitor institutional activity, development planning, public administration decisions, and infrastructure-related measures in one reference point.
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide drug crime suppression results on 23 January 2026, covering 22 narcotics cases and 56 arrests. The anti-drug operations involved police and military police units and included seizures of methamphetamine, ketamine, and MDMA.
The General Department of Immigration deported 399 Vietnamese nationals through the Prek Chak International Border Checkpoint in Kampot after their arrest for illegal stay and unauthorized work without passports. The operation was carried out on 17–18 January 2026 by the Investigation and Procedures Enforcement Department.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport reviewed the condition of National Road 41 and completed the final handover process after one year of operation. The inspection relates to road infrastructure quality, bridge works, drainage systems, and traffic safety equipment along the upgraded corridor.
The General Department of Immigration deported 30 Vietnamese nationals through the Prek Chak international border gate in Kampot province in an immigration enforcement action involving illegal stay, illegal work, unlawful entry, and post-sentence removal. The cases included passport violations and offenses linked to online scam activity, violence, unlawful detention, and drug-related charges.
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications announced the official launch of 5G mobile services in Cambodia from January 2026, with initial coverage in Phnom Penh and selected provinces. The rollout involves Cellcard, Metfone, and Smart, alongside telecom infrastructure installation and phased network expansion.
From 1–12 May 2023, a Cambodian delegation led by Secretary of State Sabo Ouchano of the Ministry of Environment attended the 16th Basel Convention COP, the 11th Rotterdam Convention COP, and the 11th Stockholm Convention COP in Geneva, Switzerland. The meetings reviewed implementation progress, considered draft decisions and amendments, and discussed workplans and budgets, while Cambodia reiterated its commitment to international environmental agreements and hazardous chemicals and waste management.
The Ministry of Tourism is continuing inspections and quality recognition for Cambodian tourist boat services based on 34 assessment criteria and 19 mandatory conditions. The ministry is accepting ongoing applications from tourist boat businesses, conducting safety and quality checks before issuing service quality certificates, and has listed several certified operators in Kampot province.
The Minister of Public Works and Transport met with a delegation from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to discuss potential financial cooperation for Cambodia’s transport and logistics infrastructure projects. The meeting outlined key expressway, railway, port, and waterway development priorities, including projects linking Phnom Penh with Sihanoukville, Bavet, Siem Reap, and Kampot.
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