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 Tourism has opened recruitment for a free National Assessors Training Program in hospitality services for 2026, to be held in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Preah Sihanouk. The program aims to upgrade the competencies of tourism professionals in line with ASEAN standards and the use of ASEAN training toolboxes.
The Ministry of Tourism has announced recruitment for the 2026 National Trainer Training Program in hospitality services, aligned with ASEAN standards. The free program targets trainers and tourism professionals in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Preah Sihanouk and will certify successful participants as national trainers.
The Minister of Tourism met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to discuss strengthening bilateral tourism cooperation and increasing tourist flows between the two countries. The meeting also covered air connectivity to Siem Reap, tourism promotion initiatives, and Cambodia’s efforts to combat online crime, including a draft law on online crime approved by the Council of Ministers.
The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia convened a working group meeting led by the Deputy Director General to discuss preparation of a blacklist in the securities sector. The planned list is intended to support management and supervision of regulated business entities, with guidance provided to ensure it is comprehensive and effective in use.
Samdech Kittisangahak Bandith Men Sam An, President of the National Council of the Solidarity Front for Development of the Cambodian Motherland, is leading a high-level delegation on a four-day official visit to Hanoi, Viet Nam. During the visit, the two fronts are scheduled to review cooperation, meet Vietnamese leaders, and sign a 2026–2031 cooperation agreement.
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications concluded a three-day workshop on disseminating digital government knowledge to civil servants in Phnom Penh. The program focused on digital literacy, AI and deepfake threats, protection of government data, and daily cyber hygiene practices to strengthen Cambodia’s digital government resilience.
The National Minimum Wage Council, chaired by the Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, decided to provide a temporary travel allowance of USD 2.50 per month to workers in the garment, textile, footwear, and travel goods and bag sectors. The additional allowance, effective from 1 April 2026, is to be paid on top of existing travel and accommodation allowances during the period of the global fuel price crisis.
The Minister of Inspection and the Minister of Public Works and Transport joined the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction to lead an inter-ministerial meeting on land occupancy issues affecting citizens in Phnom Penh. The meeting was held at the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on 20 March 2026.
The National Police Commissioner General Sar Thet instructed police forces to continue operations against online scam crimes in line with directives from Prime Minister Hun Manet. He emphasized professional conduct, ethical standards, and active cooperation with relevant agencies, stating that operations will continue beyond the Khmer New Year period to restore Cambodia’s international reputation.
The National Assembly and the National Bank of Cambodia presented joint research on the use of currencies in Cambodia’s public sector, showing that most state revenues and expenditures are already conducted in riel. The presentation outlined short-term mandatory rules for using riel in all government-funded contracts, expansion of the Bakong system for payments, and the creation of an inter-ministerial committee led by the central bank to coordinate data sharing and manage exchange-rate risks.
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