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Hun Manet discusses cooperation and border issues with Wang Yi and Dong Jun
Hun Manet met Wang Yi and Admiral Dong Jun at the Peace Palace on April 22. They discussed cooperation across several sectors, while Hun Manet reaffirmed the one-China principle and Cambodia’s position on peaceful settlement of border issues.
Read the original report or page ↗Global warming disrupts ecosystems and increases biodiversity risks
Human greenhouse gas emissions drive global warming, affecting species, habitats and natural cycles. Regional impacts and future risks depend on local conditions and the course of emissions.
Read the original report or page ↗China and Cambodia hold first 2+2 foreign and defence ministers’ dialogue
China and Cambodia held their first 2+2 strategic dialogue in Phnom Penh on April 22, co-chaired by Wang Yi, Dong Jun, Prak Sokhonn and Tea Seiha to strengthen strategic communication and political and security cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet welcomes Chinese delegation as Wang Yi and Dong Jun attend first Cambodia–China 2+2 dialogue
Wang Yi and Dong Jun arrived in Phnom Penh on April 22 for the first Cambodia–China 2+2 strategic dialogue. Hun Manet welcomed the delegation and expressed Cambodia’s wish to deepen practical cooperation and the all-weather community with a shared future in the new era.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian culture ministry protests Thai activities at Ta Krabey Temple and calls for withdrawal
In an April 22 statement, Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts protested Thai activities at Ta Krabey Temple and surrounding areas. It alleged violations of Cambodian sovereignty and attempts to create a fait accompli, and called for activities to stop and personnel to withdraw.
Read the original report or page ↗Wang Yi and Dong Jun arrive for inaugural Cambodia–China 2+2 strategic dialogue
Wang Yi and Dong Jun arrived in Cambodia on the afternoon of April 22 for planned talks with Prak Sokhonn and Tea Seiha and separate courtesy calls on Hun Sen and Hun Manet. The report anticipates closer defence, security and transnational crime cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Wang Yi and Dong Jun arrive in Cambodia ahead of first 2+2 strategic dialogue
Wang Yi and Dong Jun arrived on the afternoon of April 22 ahead of planned evening talks with Prak Sokhonn and Tea Seiha and courtesy calls on Hun Sen and Hun Manet during their visit. The report anticipates closer defence, security and transnational crime cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian rights committee asks WSJ to apologise and revise headline using “Scambodia”
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee protested the use of “Scambodia” in a Wall Street Journal investigation published on April 19. It requested removal of the term, a correction or clarification, a formal apology, avoidance of derogatory language in future coverage and a revised headline.
Read the original report or page ↗Sar Sokha chairs weekly anti-scam progress meeting attended by Mang Sineth
The reported April 22 morning meeting reviewed anti-scam work through Zoom, with Interior Ministry officials and capital and provincial police representatives taking part.
Read the original report or page ↗Tonle Snguot Temple: restored ancient waterworks revive the 'dry river' reservoir
The APSARA National Authority says restoration of the ancient dam and water system gives the reservoir a maximum capacity of 770,000 cubic metres. The account also traces the temple's history and two phases of restoration.
Read the original report or page ↗Vireak Buntham fertiliser factory opens after investment of about US$4 million, director says
The director of Vireak Buntham said about US$4 million had been invested in its Kampong Speu fertiliser factory, which formally opened on April 22, 2026 after six months of trial supply and distribution. Further organic fertiliser expansion depends on demand; a separate food factory remains under construction.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s SERC and US SEC discuss securities and digital assets cooperation in Washington
On April 21, 2026, a Cambodian SERC delegation led by SOU Socheat met the US Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. Talks addressed cooperation, digital asset supervision and policies supporting securities market development.
Read the original report or page ↗CCOS reports 55 foreign nationals detained in Phnom Penh condominium operation
CCOS said 44 of the 55 detainees had passport or visa irregularities, while 11 Vietnamese nationals were suspected of online fraud. Its account also reported seized equipment and roughly 10 kilograms of mixed narcotics.
Read the original report or page ↗Mang Sineth urges civil servants to strengthen professional responsibility and public service
Preah Sihanouk Governor Mang Sineth called for diligence, discipline and cooperation at an April 21 meeting reviewing civil servants’ performance.
Read the original report or page ↗Upper Tatay pumped-storage project plans 1,000 MW capacity and about US$1 billion investment
Cambodian Mines and Energy Minister Keo Rottanak described Upper Tatay as a project supporting green energy and electricity storage. The China National Heavy Machinery Corporation investment is reported at about US$1 billion, with planned capacity of 1,000 MW and completion targeted for 2029.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian and Chinese foreign and defence ministers plan first 2+2 dialogue for April 22
An April 21 report previewed the first Cambodia–China 2+2 strategic dialogue for the following evening and planned meetings with Cambodian leaders.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen visits the King and reports improvement after surgery
Hun Sen said he visited King Norodom Sihamoni at a Beijing hospital for about eight minutes at 9:30 a.m. Beijing time on April 21. He said the King could converse normally, remained on postoperative intravenous care and asked him to convey greetings to monks and the Cambodian people.
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