Sihanoukville & Cambodia news
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Cambodian Foreign Ministry rejects territorial-concession claim
A March 30 ministry statement rejected claims that Prak Sokhonn proposed trading territory for peace, reiterating a policy of peaceful resolution through existing treaties, mechanisms and international law.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian disease-control department monitors BA.3.2, cites no evidence of increased spread or severity
A March 30 official notice described BA.3.2 “Cicada” as an Omicron descendant under monitoring, not detected in Cambodia at that time, with no global evidence then of increased spread or severity.
Read the original report or page ↗Chinese man seriously injured in fall in Sihanoukville
A Chinese man suffered a fractured leg and serious injuries in a fall in Sihanoukville’s fourth commune at about 11 a.m. on March 30; authorities were investigating.
Read the original report or page ↗Commentary: Transnational scams require a shared response
The commentary argues that profits, relocation and concealed operations make scams difficult for one country to eliminate alone, calling for international cooperation, information sharing and public vigilance.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk clears 600 metres of waterways ahead of rainy season
Under Mang Sineth’s direction, the provincial water-resources department reported clearing silt and rubbish along 600 metres of two waterways in communes 3 and 4 to improve rainy-season drainage.
Read the original report or page ↗Oddar Meanchey team joins ASEAN observers on border visit
Governor Mean Chanyada joined AOT observers on March 29 at workers’ housing and O Smach checkpoint to assess post-ceasefire conditions, while the article reiterated Cambodia’s opposition to changing borders by force.
Read the original report or page ↗Huot Hak delivers aid to 50 households during Kratie River Festival
On March 28, Tourism Minister Huot Hak represented Hun Manet and his wife in distributing aid to 50 disadvantaged and elderly households from five Kratie communes during the tenth River Festival.
Read the original report or page ↗Hong Kong resident rescued from Myanmar reunites with family in Thailand
The report describes a 25-year-old lured by a job offer into scam work in Myanmar. A March 28 Security Bureau release confirmed the resident was rescued the previous day and reunited with family in Thailand.
Read the original report or page ↗ASEAN observers visit O Smach area to assess post-ceasefire conditions
The report says AOT visited the O Smach checkpoint area in Samraong, Oddar Meanchey, on March 29, and describes an upcoming Philippine leadership role in observation work.
Read the original report or page ↗Government working group inspects drainage and road projects in Sihanoukville’s Sangkat 2
Secretary of State Seng Sometta led a visit to Village 1 projects intended to address narrow roads and rainy-season flooding of homes.
Read the original report or page ↗401 applicants register for prison-officer recruitment exam in Kampot
The March 29 exam drew applicants from four coastal provinces: 193 from Kampot, 93 from Kep, 95 from Preah Sihanouk and 20 from Koh Kong.
Read the original report or page ↗Report ranks ABA first by Cambodian bank assets using 2025 data
The article cites NBC data, putting ABA at US$16.15 billion and Bank of China’s Phnom Penh branch eighth at US$2.49 billion.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia says it facilitated AOT ceasefire observation at O’Smach
The Defence Ministry spokesperson reported the mission at 09:33 on March 29 and reiterated Cambodia’s commitment to existing joint statements.
Read the original report or page ↗March 29 fuel update: petrol falls to 5,000 riel while diesel rises to 7,200
The report gives a 450-riel petrol reduction and 100-riel diesel increase per litre, with approximate dollar prices of US$1.25 and US$1.80.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia forecast to warm, with plains temperatures up to 36°C
The ministry’s March 28 forecast covers March 28–30, with mostly dry weather and coastal waves of about 0.5–1 metre.
Read the original report or page ↗Russian Culture Days in Cambodia mark 70 years of diplomatic ties
Culture Minister Phoeurng Sackona and Russian Ambassador Anatoly Borovik attended the March 28 evening event at Chaktomuk Conference Hall.
Read the original report or page ↗Kratie fish release celebrates Tenth River Festival
Huot Hak and his spouse joined Governor Va Thorn and his spouse at the March 28 ceremony, with over 400 participants reported.
Read the original report or page ↗Commerce Ministry notice sets petrol at 5,000 riel and diesel at 7,200 riel from March 29
The notice sets retail fuel prices from March 29 until further notice and outlines government price discounts and tax measures.
Read the original report or page ↗950-metre concrete road handed over in Sihanoukville’s Village 1
The 7.25-metre-wide road serves more than 3,000 households; the governor said two further roads were planned for 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Labour Ministry reports over 22,000 Phnom Penh vacancies for returnees and jobseekers
The March 28 listing totals 22,219 jobs in industry and services, with information available in ministry recruitment leaflets or via 1297.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and AOT inspect ceasefire conditions at Boeng Trakuon border area
The Defence Ministry spokesperson says the March 28 mission also involved the observer leadership transition from Malaysia to the Philippines.
Read the original report or page ↗Kratie officials say 14 monk impersonators released after warning
The religious affairs chief says the group was questioned at the March 28 River Festival ceremony and released after pledging to stop.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia stresses border mechanisms as route to lasting peace with Thailand
Prak Sokhonn led diplomats to Thmar Da on March 27 as Cambodia expressed readiness to resume boundary surveys.
Read the original report or page ↗Two cars collide at Sihanoukville Chinatown junction; one overturns
The March 27 night-time crash was reported in Village 6, Sangkat 4; casualty and damage figures had not been announced.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia reports deportation of 327 Chinese nationals over scam and immigration cases
Authorities say the operation ran from March 27 night into March 28, with returns through Techo International Airport.
Read the original report or page ↗AOT visits Prey Chan border area as Malaysia and Singapore send personnel
The Defence Ministry spokesperson says the March 28 morning visit was facilitated by Cambodia’s CLG and involved the leadership handover to the Philippines.
Read the original report or page ↗Thai police detain 68 Indian suspects in two alleged online-gambling operations
Police reported combined annual turnover of 2.3 billion baht, a little over US$70 million, and detained 68 Indian suspects in the two operations.
Read the original report or page ↗Two Singapore military personnel arrive in Cambodia to join ASEAN Observer Team
Major Wong Zheng Ernest and Warrant Officer Shasi Kumar arrived at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport at 16:00 on March 27 to join the Philippines-led AOT.
Read the original report or page ↗CMAC estimates cluster-munition artillery use affected 371 Cambodian villages
CMAC’s preliminary survey describes roughly 120,000–130,000 projectiles carrying six to seven million bomblets, with about 2,360 km² marked affected.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk health chief says public fee lists help prevent informal payments
Lim Saman discussed published service prices and the PMRS digital management system at a March 26 health conference.
Read the original report or page ↗Pailin operation detains 17 foreigners at suspected remote scam site
Authorities say a March 27 raid in Sala Krau found a recently established site; the suspects and evidence were referred for investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Huot Hak urges provinces to develop distinctive tourism brands
The Tourism Minister called for recognisable provincial identities at a Kratie workshop to improve competitiveness and attract domestic and international visitors.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk governor urges prompt care for NSSF and Health Equity Fund cardholders
Mang Sineth stressed efficiency, transparency, accountability and medical ethics at a March 26 conference.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia raises concerns with diplomats over Thai container barriers at border
The Cambodian account alleges three more containers were added on March 26 and says the action undermines agreed de-escalation measures.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville local working group holds first-quarter meeting
Provincial gendarmerie commander Heng Bunthy attended the March 27 meeting chaired by Secretary of State Seng Sometha.
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