Sihanoukville is a coastal province in southwest Cambodia and a key administrative and economic area linked to port operations, logistics, urban development, and infrastructure planning. This page provides a consolidated overview of the province alongside aggregated government policy updates, regulations, and governance actions relevant to Sihanoukville. Tracking these local policy developments and institutional activities supports informed analysis of regulatory change, public administration, and development priorities within the province.
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide drug crime suppression operations on 22 January 2026, covering 18 cases and 45 arrests. The anti-drug enforcement results included trafficking, storage, and use cases, with 4,203.15 grams of methamphetamine seized.
The General Department of Immigration deported 30 Vietnamese nationals through the Prek Chak international border gate in Kampot province in an immigration enforcement action involving illegal stay, illegal work, unlawful entry, and post-sentence removal. The cases included passport violations and offenses linked to online scam activity, violence, unlawful detention, and drug-related charges.
Cambodia National Police reported a nationwide drug enforcement operation on 2 January 2026 involving four cases and 14 arrests, highlighting ongoing narcotics security action across multiple provinces. The Cambodia security operation covered drug trafficking, possession, transport, storage, and use cases, with methamphetamine seized as evidence.
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications announced the official launch of 5G mobile services in Cambodia from January 2026, with initial coverage in Phnom Penh and selected provinces. The rollout involves Cellcard, Metfone, and Smart, alongside telecom infrastructure installation and phased network expansion.
The National Police of Cambodia reported nationwide anti-drug enforcement operations on 27 December 2025, recording 58 drug crime cases and 154 arrests. The drug crackdown involved trafficking, storage and transport, and drug use cases, with narcotics and chemical substances seized across several provinces.
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport joined the Prime Minister in launching construction of a new container terminal at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, part of a three-phase development to transform the port into a major regional hub with total investment of about USD 973 million. The ceremony coincided with International Labour Day celebrations and the 70th anniversary of Cambodia–Japan diplomatic relations.
The Ministry of Tourism is preparing for Cambodia to host the 51st Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Working Group Meeting and the 2023 Mekong Tourism Forum in Preah Sihanouk province at the end of April 2023. The events will gather GMS member state representatives, private sector participants, and media, and will include a sustainable tourism exhibition and study visits to local tourism sites.
The British Royal Navy vessel HMS SPEY (P234) made a five-day port call at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port from 13–17 February 2023, marking the first visit of a United Kingdom naval ship to Cambodia. The visit focused on courtesy calls, friendship-building, and joint naval exercises between the Royal Cambodian Navy and the UK Royal Navy.
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport participated in a national road traffic safety review meeting for 2022 and outlined directions for 2023. The ministry reported on efforts to reduce traffic accidents through road maintenance, upgrades of several national roads, deployment of the ROAD CARE mobile application, and feasibility studies on railway and waterway transport projects.
The Kampong Speu Provincial Police Commissariat clarified an online allegation that traffic police demanded a US$200 payment from a truck operator on National Road 4 and confirmed the ABA account used belonged to a traffic police officer. Ten traffic police officers have been temporarily held at the personnel office for disciplinary action while further legal procedures are being pursued against the truck owner.
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