AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCybercrime Crackdown: Cambodia deported nearly 18,000 foreign online scam suspects this year, with more than 17,700 deported from Jan. 1 to Aug. 9, as authorities scale up anti-fraud operations and warn that tackling kingpins and protection networks is key. Education & Youth: Cambodia’s 2026 Upper Secondary School Exam (Baccalaureate) wrapped up with 151,238 candidates tested across 244 centres, with the process reported as smooth and monitored by anti-corruption and other officials. Justice & Rights: Nation Power Party advisor Rong Chhun says the Justice Ministry’s response to his retrial petition dodged his constitutional concerns, after the ministry said courts handled the case properly and offered only an appeal route. AI Push: Cambodia jumped 27 places to 118th in AI readiness, but experts stress the real work now is turning plans into practical systems for services and businesses. Startup Policy: Cambodia launched a 2026-2030 national strategy to grow its startup ecosystem, targeting 300 startups in incubation, 100 receiving investment, and $30m in startup funding. Environment Watch: Koh Kong says sand exports to Singapore have resumed under a licensed dredging operation, despite a past national ban—raising fresh concerns over protected areas and downstream impacts.
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