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

Cambodia and France Discuss Expansion of Volunteer Cooperation Following Recent Bilateral Agreement

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Secretary of State Sun Sovanna met France Volontaires Director General Yann Delaunay to discuss expanding Cambodia-France volunteer missions and preparations linked to the 2026 Francophonie Summit. The meeting also noted the recent signing of a bilateral agreement on international exchange and solidarity volunteering and the strengthened role of France Volontaires in Cambodia.

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March 23, 2026

General Department of Immigration Deports 331 Chinese Nationals in Online Scam and Immigration Violation Cases

The General Department of Immigration stated that 331 Chinese nationals were deported from Cambodia on 21-22 March 2026 in coordination with the Chinese Embassy, in connection with alleged online scam activity, illegal stay, and unlawful work. The deportation was carried out by special flight through Techo International Airport police checkpoint.

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March 23, 2026

MOWRAM Reviews Energy Crisis Impact on Water Infrastructure Engineering and Intervention Works

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology held an urgent meeting to assess the impact of the global energy crisis, linked to conflict in the Middle East, on water resource engineering projects, infrastructure, and intervention works under its mandate. The minister instructed departments to conserve water and energy, reduce non-essential spending, and adjust technical measures to maintain irrigation construction and maintenance operations.

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March 22, 2026

SERC Director General Discusses Securities Market Development and Digital Asset Business Regulation at Cambodia-ASEAN Business Summit

The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia presented updates on the development of Cambodia’s securities market, including green and sustainability-linked instruments, and addressed the recently adopted Prakas on the Supervision and Licensing of Digital Asset Business. The remarks were delivered by SERC Director General Sou Socheat at the Cambodia-ASEAN Business Summit on 4 March 2026.

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March 21, 2026

CCF Conducts Fuel Station Inspections Following March 2026 Commerce Guideline

The Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General conducted joint inspections with the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Mines and Energy at fuel stations and depots on 20–21 March 2026. The operation focused on checking retail fuel prices, quality, and quantity to ensure compliance with technical standards and the Ministry of Commerce’s 14 March 2026 guidance on fuel supply and retail sales.

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March 21, 2026

Ministry of Health Reviews Preparation for One Health Satellite Event 2026

The Ministry of Health held a meeting on 20 March 2026 to review progress in preparing the One Health Satellite Event 2026 in Cambodia and related high-level engagements. The discussion with the French Embassy focused on the event agenda, invited leadership composition, documentation, and Cambodia’s participation in the One Health Summit and thematic ministerial sessions in Lyon, France.

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March 21, 2026

Ministry of Post and Telecommunications Inaugurates G.I.A. Norea Smart Building Project

The Minister of Post and Telecommunications presided over the official inauguration of the G.I.A. Norea smart building project in Phnom Penh, describing it as an important digital infrastructure and smart hub. The project incorporates BIM-based digital twin technology and artificial intelligence for energy management and predictive maintenance, with a call for private sector adoption of digital and AI technologies.

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