3 min read
National Bank of Cambodia Marks 46th Riel Day with Seminar on Currency Use
The National Bank of Cambodia organized an event to commemorate the 46th anniversary of the reintroduction of the riel, featuring presentations on two joint research documents with the National Assembly and UNDP. The seminar also hosted a panel discussion on progress, challenges, and policies to promote the use of the riel in Cambodia.
2 min read
Ministry of Environment Convenes Inter-Ministerial Meeting on Funan Techo Canal EIA Report
The Ministry of Environment led an inter-ministerial meeting to review and provide comments on the full Environmental Impact Assessment report for the Funan Techo coastal-inland waterway project (phase 2). The 151.6 km canal project crosses Kandal, Takeo, Kampot and Kep provinces and aims to enhance Cambodia’s waterway connectivity between river and sea.
2 min read
Ministry of Health Convenes Technical Working Group on Digital Health Governance
The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization co-chaired a meeting of the Technical Working Group for Health focused on digital health governance, data architecture, and interoperability. Participants discussed implementation progress and challenges of the CamDHEA digital health enterprise architecture, an electronic immunization registry pilot in Siem Reap, and coordinated support for digital transformation in Cambodia’s health sector.
2 min read
UNDP Cambodia Adopts Riel for Its Operations and Transactions
The National Bank of Cambodia reported that UNDP Cambodia will adopt the riel for its institutional operations and transactions. The central bank welcomed this cooperation, noting it will help further promote the use of the national currency.
3 min read
General Department of Immigration Deports 1,556 Foreign Nationals for Legal Violations
Between 16–19 March 2026, the General Department of Immigration deported 1,556 foreign nationals of 21 nationalities from Cambodia for various immigration and related offenses. The group includes 776 Vietnamese nationals linked to online scam activities, as well as others involved in illegal border crossing, staying without passports, using fake visas, and working without authorization.
2 min read
APSARA National Authority Prepares Equinox Event Reception at Angkor Wat
APSARA National Authority announced preparations to welcome large numbers of domestic and international tourists for the upcoming Equinox sunrise event at Angkor Wat. The authority has arranged order and tourism officers to manage pedestrian flows, maintain environmental cleanliness, and ensure safety during the three-day period from 19–23 March 2026.
