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.

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March 23, 2026

MoEYS Discusses Pearson Edexcel Curriculum Expansion and A-Level Equivalency in Cambodia

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport held a working meeting with Pearson Edexcel on the proposed expansion of International GCSE and International A-Level programmes in Cambodia. The discussion included ministerial guidance on recognition of International A-Level as equivalent to Cambodia’s upper secondary diploma and on teacher training for schools using the curriculum.

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March 23, 2026

Workshop Reviews Good Regulatory Practice and EV Charging Infrastructure Pilot in Cambodia

The Council of Jurists of the Office of the Council of Ministers, in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce and ERIA, held a workshop on good regulatory practice and the results of a pilot project on battery charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in Cambodia. The event brought together representatives of relevant ministries and institutions, including the Ministry of Commerce.

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March 23, 2026

Joint Press Release Reports Biodiversity Survey Findings in Cambodia’s Karst Caves

The Ministry of Environment and Fauna & Flora-Cambodia Programme released survey findings on karst ecosystems in Battambang Province, documenting newly identified species and the presence of globally threatened wildlife across more than 60 caves. The press release highlights the ecological significance of limestone hills and caves and identifies quarrying, unmanaged tourism, wildfire, illegal logging, and wildlife hunting as threats.

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March 23, 2026

Ministry of Commerce Participates in Cambodia–Austria Business Forum at CDC

The Ministry of Commerce, represented by Secretary of State Bun Chanthy, presented business opportunities in Cambodia at a Cambodia–Austria Business Forum held at the Council for the Development of Cambodia with participation from 19 Austrian enterprises. The forum also included presentations from other ministries on sectoral opportunities relevant to trade, investment, and business facilitation.

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March 23, 2026

Cambodia Launches WISE Joint Programme for Climate-Resilient Water and Smart Energy Infrastructure

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, together with UNICEF and UNCDF, launched the Water Infrastructure & Smart Energy Joint Programme to expand climate-resilient water services in Cambodia. The programme introduces a revolving blended-finance facility combining commercial and low-interest capital for climate-smart water systems.

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March 23, 2026

Kamboul District Police Brief Officers on Security, Immigration, and Enforcement Priorities

The Kamboul District Police chief led a flag-raising assembly and instructed officers to implement Phnom Penh Police leadership plans, with emphasis on security, immigration work, enforcement of Sub-Decree No. 03 dated 5 January 2026 on security management at concentrated residential locations, traffic law enforcement, and investigation of online scam offences. The briefing also directed continued action against youth gangs and other local crimes.

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March 23, 2026

General Department of Immigration Reports Arrests in Fake Residence Visa Fraud Case

The General Department of Immigration reported the investigation and arrest of five additional suspects linked to fraud and the production of fake residence visas, following coordination with the Phnom Penh Municipal Court and prosecution. The case involved one Bangladeshi national, three Pakistani nationals, and two Cambodian nationals, with all six suspects held pending further legal action.

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March 23, 2026

Dangkor District Police Disseminates Implementation Plan Including Sub-Decree No. 03 on Security Management at Concentrated Residential Locations

The Dangkor District Police Inspector led a flag ceremony and briefed subordinate officers on implementation plans issued by the Phnom Penh Police Commissioner, including attention to security, immigration, traffic law enforcement, online scam investigations, and Sub-Decree No. 03 dated 5 January 2026 on security and safety management at concentrated residential locations. The briefing set operational priorities for district-level police units under the National Police of Cambodia.

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March 23, 2026

MoEYS Workshop Disseminates SEA-PLM 2024 Results and Test Development Guidance for Grade 5 Assessment

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, through its quality inspection function, held a workshop in Kampong Cham from 20 to 22 March 2026 to disseminate SEA-PLM 2024 results and develop test questions based on SEA-PLM models. The workshop set out implementation directions for provincial education departments, teacher training institutions, and schools to strengthen standard test design, teacher capacity, and school governance practices.

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