Sihanoukville & Cambodia news
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Cambodian ministry condemns Khnar temple stair damage and opposes Thai plans at Ta Krabei
A June 5 ministry statement alleges destruction of the 1,181-step, 325-metre stairway built in 2017 and opposes Thai religious, tourism and ticketing plans at Ta Krabei, reiterating Cambodia’s sovereignty position and peaceful legal and diplomatic response.
Read the original report or page ↗Fire severely damages foam-box factory in Phnom Penh’s Dangkao district
A June 4 fire damaged nearly 80% of a roughly 5,000-square-metre building. Authorities reported no casualties; 18 fire engines made 36 water runs using about 216 cubic metres before control was achieved. The cause remains under investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and China sign nearly US$2m fund agreement for seven 2026 Mekong–Lancang projects
Prak Sokhonn and Ambassador Wang Wenbin signed a June 4 agreement worth about US$1.98m for seven projects spanning poverty reduction, rural water, packaging, health, tourism, green technology capacity for engineers and water data. The report puts funded projects since 2017 at 113.
Read the original report or page ↗Proposed additional US tariff could challenge Cambodian exports
The report says Cambodia faces a proposed 10% additional tariff under a USTR consultation that is not yet in force. It cites a July 6 comment deadline and planned July 7 hearing, with analyst Sam Seun urging dialogue and stronger labour safeguards.
Read the original report or page ↗Wang Wenbin says China and Cambodia sign 2026 Lancang–Mekong agreement as projects reach 113
Wang Wenbin said on his official page that he and Prak Sokhonn signed Cambodia’s Special Fund agreement. He put cooperation at 113 projects across poverty reduction, education, health and other fields, and welcomed continued six-country and partner engagement.
Read the original report or page ↗Mang Sineth says scam groups entering Preah Sihanouk after crackdowns elsewhere
The governor told the June 4 council meeting that groups were arriving after enforcement elsewhere and cited eight operations the previous day and 1,203 cumulative inspections.
Read the original report or page ↗Twelve Chinese suspects detained and 133 phones seized in Sihanoukville apartment raid
Provincial authorities coordinated with prosecutors on June 3 to raid an apartment in sangkat 1, detaining 12 suspects, including one woman, and seizing 10 computers and 133 phones for further police questioning and case preparation.
Read the original report or page ↗Kin Phea calls social media a double-edged sword shaped by use and management
The international relations researcher discusses misinformation, intimidation and fraud risks alongside knowledge-sharing, commerce and a voice for vulnerable people, urging conscientious and responsible use.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk Red Cross receives over US$100,000 plus riel donations for humanitarian work
A third donation round on June 3 brought support from 165 donors, totalling 46.09 million riel and US$104,472. Branch chairman Mang Sineth thanked contributors and pledged transparent use for people in need.
Read the original report or page ↗Commerce Ministry reviews procedures for Cambodian private trade centres abroad
On June 3, the Commerce Ministry reviewed draft procedures for establishing and managing Cambodian private trade centres abroad, with the aim of promoting products and expanding export markets.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh police seek suspects after Chinese national’s body is found in Dangkor
Phnom Penh police say they are working with national police specialists to investigate the killing of a Chinese national whose body was found in a white Prius in Dangkor on the night of May 29, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet: Education and health are essential long-term investments in national defence
Speaking at the National Institute of Physical Education and Sport on June 3, 2026, Prime Minister Hun Manet said education, health and human development form a foundation for national defence.
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