Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s capital and a municipality that serves as the country’s central administrative, legislative, and economic hub, with concentrated public institutions, urban infrastructure, and regulatory activity. This page provides a structured overview of Phnom Penh alongside an aggregated record of government policy updates, helping users monitor regulation, governance decisions, development planning, and institutional actions relevant to the province.
The Ministry of Justice announced the signing of a Cambodia-Belgium treaty on the transfer of sentenced persons, establishing a legal cooperation framework in criminal justice. The agreement was signed in Phnom Penh by Justice Minister Keut Rith and Belgian Ambassador Michel Parys.
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.
MOWRAM reported that the Stung Touch drainage subproject under the Phnom Penh drainage and water diversion project is nearly 100% complete. The water resources project in Kampong Speu includes rehabilitation of a 51-kilometer stream and construction of a water control structure.
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide drug crime suppression operations on 22 January 2026, covering 18 cases and 45 arrests. The anti-drug enforcement results included trafficking, storage, and use cases, with 4,203.15 grams of methamphetamine seized.
The Ministry of Environment said Cambodia’s air quality remains within national standards based on air quality monitoring across 59 stations and satellite-based equipment. The ministry also said it is strengthening public air pollution prevention measures and inspections of factories and other emission sources.
The Ministry of Health reviewed construction progress of the University of Health Sciences Hospital project in Phnom Penh, reporting 48.71% completion as of January 2026. The hospital construction project is financed by a loan from the Republic of Korea and is planned for 200 beds in phase one with a further 200-bed expansion in phase two.
MOWRAM inspected the near-completed drainage and water diversion subprojects serving Phnom Penh, including the Stueng Touch-Stueng Kram Bathi system and three pumping stations under the Cheung Ek main canal system. The works cover flood drainage infrastructure in Kampong Speu province and Phnom Penh.
The Senate of Cambodia’s Committee on Inspection, Clearance, and Anti-Corruption received a humanitarian donation from Global Life Sharing of the Republic of Korea, including medicines, medical supplies, and rescue equipment. The donation was provided under an existing memorandum of understanding involving Senate cooperation and humanitarian assistance.
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training reported that the TAFTAC annual assembly elected He Enjia as president for the 2026–2028 mandate. The meeting also reviewed achievements of Cambodia’s textile, garment, footwear, and travel goods sector and highlighted employer-worker dialogue and labor conditions.
Cambodia said the arrest and transfer of Chen Zhi reflected its cross-border crime policy and cooperation against online scam networks. The statement links Cambodia’s enforcement actions to broader international security coordination with partner countries.
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