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 Education, Youth and Sport announced the official opening of the new AUPP Liger Leadership Academy campus in Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh. The new site began operations in early March 2026 and includes modern learning facilities and a student residential program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide anti-drug operations on 22 March 2026 involving 9 cases and 59 arrests across five police units. The cases included trafficking, transport and storage, drug use, and one warrant execution, with 108.86 grams of methamphetamine seized.
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.
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.
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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