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 19, 2026

Kampong Speu Police Inspect Foreign Residence and Detain Six Indonesians for Online Scam Activity

Kampong Speu provincial police, led by the provincial police commissioner, inspected a rented house in Samraong Tong district and detained six Indonesian nationals suspected of involvement in online scam activities. The operation followed national directives to eradicate technology-based fraud originating from Cambodia and applied Sub-Decree No. 03 on security management at locations where foreigners reside and gather.

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March 19, 2026

Foreign Ministry Holds Workshop on Promoting ASEAN Awareness for Students

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in cooperation with the ASEAN-Japan Centre, organized a workshop on promoting ASEAN awareness for university students in Phnom Penh on 19 March 2026. Around 100 students from various universities participated in the event, which aimed to strengthen public understanding of ASEAN and its community-building process.

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March 19, 2026

Malaysia Cambodia Business Association to Establish Sabah Branch Under New MoU

The Malaysia Cambodia Business Association signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a branch in Sabah, Malaysia, during a Lunar New Year event in Kuala Lumpur attended by Cambodia’s Commercial Attaché. The Cambodian representative also highlighted Cambodia’s investment climate, recent simplification of business registration procedures, and opportunities to expand Cambodian exports to Malaysia.

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March 19, 2026

Ministry of Environment Receives FFNPT Chair and Reviews Proposal for Cambodia to Host 3rd Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Conference

The Minister of Environment met with Tzeporah Berman, founder and chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT), to discuss Cambodia’s progress on renewable energy and climate commitments. Berman proposed that Cambodia, as a regional leader in renewable energy, support in principle and potentially host the 3rd international conference on fossil fuel phase-out in 2027 or 2028, a suggestion the minister will submit to the Prime Minister for consideration.

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March 19, 2026

Ministry of Tourism Highlights UK Chevening Alumni Role in Cambodia–UK Tourism Links

The Minister of Tourism presided over the annual general meeting of the British Chevening Alumni Association of Cambodia, attended by the UK Ambassador and more than 100 participants. The event underlined the contribution of Chevening alumni to Cambodia’s development and their role in strengthening Cambodia–United Kingdom relations, including cooperation in tourism.

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March 19, 2026

MoEYS Consults on Draft Results Report for CDPF III Education Capacity Fund

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, in cooperation with UNICEF, held a consultation workshop on the draft results report of the Capacity Development Partnership Fund Phase III (CDPF III). The meeting reviewed effectiveness, sustainability, key achievements, obstacles, and evidence needs to guide future education projects and partner participation in Cambodia’s joint education fund.

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March 19, 2026

Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn Holds Bilateral Meeting with Brazilian Counterpart

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn met with Susan Kleebank, Secretary of Asia and the Pacific of Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during her working visit to Phnom Penh. Both sides reviewed the progress of Cambodia-Brazil relations, discussed cooperation in several sectors, and exchanged views on the Cambodia-Thailand border situation and other regional and international issues.

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March 19, 2026

Commercial Attaché Promotes Cambodia–Japan Trade and Tourism Cooperation in Japan

The Commercial Attaché at the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Japan met with representatives of Jumbo Tours Co., Ltd. and Magokoro Cambodia to discuss strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, education, and tourism between Cambodia and Japan. The mission also supported the promotion of Cambodian products at FOODEX Japan 2026 and explored charter flights, educational support, and a planned Khmer restaurant in Okinawa.

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