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Rithy Raksmey sends Khmer New Year wishes to Information Secretary of State ហួត ឃាងវេង
KPS99 General Director Rithy Raksmey, its management and staff sent New Year greetings to Information Ministry Secretary of State ហួត ឃាងវេង and his wife for the Year of the Horse, Atthasak, Buddhist Era 2570.
Read the original report or page ↗KPS99 management and staff send New Year greetings to General Director Rithy Raksmey
KPS99 management and staff sent Year of the Horse greetings to General Director Rithy Raksmey and his family, wishing them health, longevity and continued development of the company.
Read the original report or page ↗Otres Beach Sankranta draws large crowds, Long Dimanche says
Large crowds joined New Year festivities at Otres Beach on April 11–12. Long Dimanche said participation exceeded expectations and urged residents and businesses to prepare a clean, welcoming destination without arbitrary price increases.
Read the original report or page ↗Kratie Administration arranges free public buses for Khmer New Year
Provincial administration and labour officials welcomed residents and workers returning to Kratie on free public buses on the morning of April 12 for the 2026 Khmer New Year.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet sends New Year wishes to citizens, serving troops and displaced families
Prime Minister Hun Manet wished people safe journeys home and happy family reunions for Khmer New Year, while expressing his thoughts for troops on duty and displaced people still in temporary shelters.
Read the original report or page ↗Chinese Ambassador visits and gives aid to 1,700 displaced families in Svay Chek
Wang Wenbin visited a temporary shelter at a veterans’ housing site in Slakram village, Svay Chek district, Banteay Meanchey province, on April 12 to distribute humanitarian aid to 1,700 families.
Read the original report or page ↗AKP reports 311 detained in Phnom Penh Wyndham Grand hotel scam raid
KPS’s April 13 report put the number of foreign nationals detained in the April 12 suspected online scam raid at the Wyndham Grand Phnom Penh Capital Hotel at more than 100. An AKP report dated April 13 gave a total of 311 people, including 31 women.
Read the original report or page ↗Former Phnom Penh airport opens for a New Year public recreation trial
The former airport opened on a trial basis from April 11 to 19. About 15,000 visitors were reported on the first day, with access to selected aviation facilities and historic buildings alongside cultural performances.
Read the original report or page ↗Piano Land brings 996 tourists to Sihanoukville port
The Bermuda-flagged Piano Land docked on April 12. The report separates its 996 tourists from 501 crew members and describes a welcome featuring Khmer krama scarves.
Read the original report or page ↗Koh Rong holds April 11–13 Sankranta to promote island tourism and Khmer traditions
Governor Mang Sineth and his wife opened Koh Rong Sankranta on April 11. The three-day beach celebration combines traditional games, food and cultural activities; the mayor said rooms on the island had already been fully booked.
Read the original report or page ↗Koh Rong New Year festivities open as mayor reports fully booked rooms
Governor Mang Sineth and his wife attended the April 11 opening of Koh Rong’s three-day Sankranta. Traditional games and food demonstrations featured, while the mayor said rooms on the island were fully booked.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet says Cambodia maintains its position on peaceful border resolution
Speaking at an April 11 groundbreaking in Takeo, Hun Manet said Cambodia would pursue peaceful resolution through existing treaties, agreements and mechanisms, and hoped Thailand would put in place a properly constituted JBC leadership team for talks.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet says fuel relief measures cost the state about US$50 million in monthly revenue
Speaking at the Section II groundbreaking of the Funan Techo project in Takeo on April 11, Hun Manet said measures to ease the burden of rising fuel prices since the Middle East war had reduced state revenue by about US$50 million a month.
Read the original report or page ↗Provincial team inspects preparations for KPIG’s Pub Beach on Koh Puos
A joint provincial team led by Preah Sihanouk Deputy Governor Long Dimanche inspected and encouraged preparations for KPIG’s Pub Beach on Koh Puos on April 10. The visit concerned preparations to establish the project.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk UYFC plans April 11–12 Sankranta at Otres Beach
The provincial Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia is preparing two days of traditional New Year festivities at Otres Beach, inviting residents and domestic and international visitors.
Read the original report or page ↗Pursat leaders make offerings and prayers to Oknha Khleang Moeung and his wife
Provincial leaders and officials held Buddhist and Brahmanical rites on April 10, praying for troops, public well-being, safe New Year travel and peaceful settlement of border disputes.
Read the original report or page ↗Commerce Ministry holds briefing on 2027 Australia Awards scholarship applications
The Commerce Ministry hosted an April 8 briefing on application procedures, benefits and key conditions for 2027 Australia Awards scholarships. Its Secretary-General thanked Australia for supporting human resource development in Cambodia.
Read the original report or page ↗Interministerial meeting examines recovery of valuable materials from electronic waste
An April 8 meeting at the Economy and Finance Ministry discussed the scale and types of domestic electronic waste, data collection and recycling feasibility. Participants supported deeper research to inform management plans and investment decisions.
Read the original report or page ↗Royal message: King Sihamoni continues treatment in Beijing, unable to return yet
An April 10 royal message said King Norodom Sihamoni had been diagnosed with prostate cancer after detailed examinations in Beijing and would remain for about one to two additional months of treatment and care. The King and Queen Mother also extended New Year wishes to monks and compatriots.
Read the original report or page ↗Sar Sokha reportedly orders priority handcuffing and referral of drunk drivers
A named spokesman said on April 10 that Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sar Sokha instructed traffic police at an April 9 meeting to prioritise immediate handcuffing and referral of drivers found intoxicated by testing or symptoms, particularly after a road crash.
Read the original report or page ↗April 10 report says King Sihamoni diagnosed with prostate cancer, receiving treatment in Beijing
An April 10 report attributed to the Royal Palace ministry said King Norodom Sihamoni had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in Beijing and would remain in hospital for approximately one to two months. The King and Queen Mother Monineath also extended Khmer New Year wishes.
Read the original report or page ↗Vong Pisen visits Military Region 3 troops ahead of Khmer New Year
The RCAF commander-in-chief visited officers and soldiers on April 10, conveyed greetings to troops and their families, and encouraged unity and further training.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk course trains pool and beach lifeguards at Level 1
The provincial tourism department and មើម៉េធ swimming school held an April 7–10 course for 30 trainees, combining theory and practice to strengthen water safety and rescue skills.
Read the original report or page ↗Sar Sokha reportedly orders priority handcuffing and referral of drink-driving suspects
Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sar Sokha reportedly directed traffic police nationwide to strengthen drink-driving enforcement, prioritising handcuffing and referral where intoxication is indicated by a test or observed behaviour, especially after an accident.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Chamber of Commerce delegation visits Sihanoukville Autonomous Port
A Cambodia Chamber of Commerce delegation led by Vice-President ឡាវ កាង visited Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on April 9 on behalf of President Kith Meng. The visit covered port development, transport capacity and future plans, with New Year greetings to management and staff.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia Chamber of Commerce Foundation brings New Year donations to Ream Naval Base
A foundation delegation led by CCC Vice-President ឡាវ កាង delivered donations to Ream personnel and military families on April 9, conveying New Year greetings from chamber president Kith Meng.
Read the original report or page ↗China says Type 056 assistance to Cambodia is an existing project targeting no third party
Responding on April 9 to a question about the first Chinese-assisted Type 056 frigate reaching Ream, Senior Colonel 张晓刚 said it was an existing military cooperation project, unrelated to the current regional situation and directed at no third party.
Read the original report or page ↗Sinlaku’s track forecast to spare Cambodia directly; scattered thunderstorms expected April 14–25
The attached April 10 weather notice forecasts rain over 20% of lowland and coastal areas and 15% of upland areas, warning of lightning, gusts and sea waves averaging 0.50–1.75 metres.
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