Sihanoukville & Cambodia news
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Cambodia deports 729 Myanmar nationals over immigration violations
An immigration report says 729 Myanmar nationals, including 217 women, were deported by special aircraft between January 23 and 26.
Read the original report or page ↗Koh Kong announces closure of kamong fishing in Peam Krasop refugia through March 31
Fishing for kamong is prohibited in a 1,283-hectare refugia area from the notice’s issue date through March 31, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Philippines to lead ASEAN Observer Team for three more months, report says
Puy Kea’s report from the ASEAN foreign ministers’ retreat says the observer team’s mandate was extended for three months to support the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire.
Read the original report or page ↗Ministry begins studying bridge linking Phnom Penh and Arey Ksat
A January 28 study and assessment considered a Mekong bridge from Koh Norea to the Mekong Quay satellite city in Arey Ksat.
Read the original report or page ↗Unexploded cluster munition injures three workers in Oddar Meanchey
Three SN employees were injured while installing electricity lines along Road 58 on January 29 and were taken to the provincial hospital.
Read the original report or page ↗CDC denies island sales, says development is through leases
A January 28 CDC statement said the islands in Preah Sihanouk and Kampot were state private property to be leased for development, particularly tourism.
Read the original report or page ↗Displaced families welcome vegetable harvest in Runa Ta Ek Techo Sen
Municipal leaders and working teams harvested 485 kilograms of vegetables from January 23 to 27 for families in temporary accommodation.
Read the original report or page ↗Angkor Wat continues drawing domestic and international visitors in early 2026
Visitors have been coming in large numbers to see Angkor Wat’s intricate beauty, described as an invaluable Khmer cultural heritage asset.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampong Speu governor warns of tough action against officials enabling online scams
Cheam Chansophorn warned police and local officials against colluding with scam operations or failing to monitor and report them.
Read the original report or page ↗Cluster munition explosion injures three SN workers in Banteay Ampil
CMAC’s director-general reported three workers injured along Road 58 and urged people working in border-conflict areas to coordinate with authorities or CMAC.
Read the original report or page ↗All six Stung Treng municipal and district governors pledge action against illegal gambling
The governors committed to regular checks, timely suppression and cooperation with authorities and residents against online gambling and other illegal gambling.
Read the original report or page ↗Mang Sineth says good human resources begin with education in schools
The governor opened Preah Sihanouk’s education review and called for quality public schools, community participation and children’s full development.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh gendarmes uncover hidden-door cash-swap scheme at massage shops
Gendarmes said five suspects were sent to court over theft through concealed passages, three others were released, and a shop owner nicknamed Sros remained at large.
Read the original report or page ↗CMAC reports M46 cluster submunition explosion during operation, with no injuries or machinery damage
CMAC said nine of ten M46 submunitions were recovered and neutralised, while one exploded during recovery in Banteay Meanchey on January 28.
Read the original report or page ↗CDC denies sale of island in Preah Sihanouk and Koh Ki in Kampot to private companies
The CDC said on January 28 that the islands are state private property intended for lawful lease for tourism development, rejecting online sale claims.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk economy gains steadier footing, with GDP per capita around US$4,256
At a January 24 review meeting, Governor Mang Sineth reported 5.4 percent growth and roughly US$1.32 billion in provincial GDP for 2025, alongside infrastructure improvements.
Read the original report or page ↗Pursat police transfer 78 foreigners to immigration for further deportation procedures
The January 27 transfer involved 62 Chinese, nine Myanmar nationals and seven Thais whom police said had entered Cambodia illegally.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk reports 5.4 percent growth and annual total income above US$1 billion
Governor Mang Sineth reported annual total income of about US$1.32 billion and annual GDP per capita of US$4,256 at the province’s 2025 work-review and 2026 planning conference.
Read the original report or page ↗King orders age-based retirement of 230 civil servants from 27 ministries and institutions
The royal decree received on January 28 assigns Prime Minister Hun Manet responsibility for implementation from the date of the King’s signature.
Read the original report or page ↗EV charging projects advance across Cambodia’s 25 capitals and provinces, with openings expected soon
The EAC urged licensed electricity providers to assess charging-station investment, while EDC-funded facilities in all 25 capitals and provinces are due to enter service soon.
Read the original report or page ↗USS Cincinnati departs Ream on January 28 after five-day visit
The US Navy vessel’s January 24–28 visit included Tea Seiha’s January 26 afternoon tour; he also held discussions with Admiral Samuel Paparo at Ream.
Read the original report or page ↗Chinese man sentenced to 46 months in US$37 million crypto-scam case
The January 27 sentence concerned conspiracy to operate an illegal money-transmitting business; the court ordered about US$26.87 million in restitution.
Read the original report or page ↗Tourism and religion ministries commit to developing religious tourism in Cambodia
A January 27 memorandum sets out cooperation on promotion, events, hospitality and guide training, and infrastructure for religious-tourism products.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia–Thailand dispute in focus before ASEAN retreat in the Philippines
The Philippines chairs ASEAN in 2026, with a January 28–29 retreat in Cebu; Puy Kea discussed expected topics and questions about mediation.
Read the original report or page ↗Stung Hav authorities demolish stone jetty said to encroach on beach land
Stung Hav authorities demolished a stone jetty on January 27 after Beach House failed to comply with a removal notice, according to the report.
Read the original report or page ↗Over 2,200 Indonesians register with embassy for help returning home
From January 16 to 24, 2,277 Indonesians registered for help returning home; a support team arrived in Phnom Penh to assist with records and travel documents.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk governor pledges continued land-dispute resolution and faster titles
Mang Sineth pledged continued land-dispute work and faster titles. The province reported 468 complaints or requests and 100,944 land certificates delivered.
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