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Four men arrested in Vietnam over alleged fake-meteorite scheme
Bac Ninh police reported a fraud involving 11 billion dong, approximately 3.17 million yuan, from a Hanoi victim.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk hosts 11th international half-marathon
More than 14,000 people joined the March 22 event at Ochheuteal Beach, which organisers said would promote tourism, the economy and investment.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian government issues fuel and electricity conservation measures
The circular calls for spending controls, less official travel, better traffic management and more efficient buildings and public lighting.
Read the original report or page ↗Angkor Wat equinox-season sunrise attracts visitors
Visitors gathered at dawn on March 22 to watch the sun align with Angkor Wat’s central tower.
Read the original report or page ↗Golden Triangle Kapok School opens 2026 spring term in Laos
More than 600 teachers and students attended the March 5 ceremony, which included awards and a wish-card time capsule.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh police conduct night checks for weapons and drugs
Joint police teams set up checkpoints on March 20, with results to be released by police.
Read the original report or page ↗Myanmar detains 62 Chinese nationals at a former garment factory in Myawaddy
The detainees are suspected of unlawful border crossing and online scams. Authorities say the case remains under investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Koh Rong calls for joint beach clean-up efforts
The city’s sanitation team worked with Sok San residents, businesses and resorts, while the mayor urged visitors to keep public areas free of litter.
Read the original report or page ↗Visitors gather for Angkor Wat’s seasonal sunrise alignment
Crowds watched the sunrise over the central tower on March 21. The event is promoted around March 21–23 and September 21–23.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian culture minister expresses shock during Preah Vihear damage inspection
The March 20 delegation described extensive damage, citing earlier records of 142 damaged locations from July 2025 and a further 420 after the December conflict.
Read the original report or page ↗Thai police detain Chinese fraud suspect at Bangkok condominium
Police say the 37-year-old man was wanted in Chachoengsao and that devices and more than five million baht were seized. Investigators are tracing the money and other suspects.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s minimum wage council examines temporary travel-cost relief
The March 20 emergency meeting considered support for textile, garment, footwear and travel-goods workers in addition to existing travel and accommodation allowances.
Read the original report or page ↗ASEAN seeks tourism marketing agency for an initial one-year contract
Cambodia’s Tourism Ministry relays a call for proposals covering June 2026 to May 2027, with possible renewal up to three years and a March 27 application deadline.
Read the original report or page ↗Angkor Wat’s seasonal sunrise alignment draws visitors twice a year
The event known as Angkor Equinox brings the sun over the central tower, with viewing periods promoted around March 21–23 and September 21–23.
Read the original report or page ↗Kep reports more than 2,000 tonnes of salt harvested in nearly two months
The provincial industry department says 1,222 tonnes were sold and prices rose from 2025 levels, encouraging some producers to consider returning to production.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian rice federation and chamber office in New Zealand sign cooperation MOU
The March 20 agreement aims to expand rice exports, exchange market information and connect businesses and investment, with support from ARDB.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia increases fuel imports from Singapore and Malaysia
In a March 18 interview, Energy Minister Keo Rottanak said supply sources were being diversified and the share of closed petrol stations had fallen to 5.77%.
Read the original report or page ↗Siem Reap announces free New Year bus services for April 12–17
Outbound Phnom Penh–Siem Reap services run April 12–16 and return services April 13–17, with 115 buses allocated and daily departure windows of 6:30–11:30 a.m.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh police investigate disputed driver identity in crash injuring boy
After the March 18 evening crash, the vehicle’s occupants said a woman drove, while residents alleged a man was driving. Police said they were investigating and questioning both occupants; the boy’s relatives called for justice.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet welcomes completion of monumental Dancing Shiva restoration
The report describes the roughly five-metre, over-seven-tonne, five-faced, ten-armed statue and restoration cooperation from 2020 to 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗National Road 7 Skun–Kampong Cham widening reaches reported 89.88%
Citing the ministry’s March 19 update, the report gives progress as of early March and says the four-lane project could finish during 2026 ahead of schedule, while urging caution around construction.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot governor calls for action on prohibited Thai goods and returning scam activity
At a March 19 meeting, Mao Thonin called for cooperation on land and water, clean coasts, prevention of encroachment on waterways and protection of state land to support tourism.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot Food Street prepares plans for more than 60 Khmer New Year dishes
Mao Thonin’s March 19 discussion called for a menu featuring traditional cakes, Kampot specialities and local food culture, alongside cleanliness and support for household livelihoods.
Read the original report or page ↗Prince Bank liquidator announces depositor compensation from March 23
Morisonkak MKA’s March 19 notice offers transfer or in-person payment depending on whether account details were supplied, at the specified floors of No. 445 Monivong Boulevard with relevant documents.
Read the original report or page ↗Huot Hak discusses Muslim tourism plan and agarwood product proposal
The tourism minister met THY Holding chairman Nang Sothy on March 19 to discuss agarwood souvenirs, fragrance and beauty products, shops and agritourism, advising legal consultation on implementation.
Read the original report or page ↗Tenth River Festival planned for March 27–29 in Kratie with seven activity groups
The Tourism Ministry plans almsgiving, bamboo sticky-rice cooking, fish release, performances, exhibitions and food, mass sports and floating lights.
Read the original report or page ↗Prince Bank liquidator sets compensation arrangements from March 23
The March 19 notice describes bank transfers and in-person payment, relevant documents at the specified office, and two information numbers for the liquidation team.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet calls for urgent talks on workers’ commuting costs
The prime minister said on March 19 evening that he asked Labour Minister Heng Sour to convene employers and unions to explore relief for commuting costs while maintaining industrial competitiveness amid higher fuel prices.
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