Sihanoukville & Cambodia news
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Preah Sihanouk announces half-marathon road closures
Four roads were scheduled to close from 5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on March 22 for the international half-marathon.
Read the original report or page ↗Eight Vietnamese suspects detained in Svay Rieng online-scam operation
Police reported a March 16 guesthouse operation in Chantrea and seized computer equipment and phones.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk traffic police brief E-Gets personnel on road safety
The March 18 session reached 27 personnel, including one woman, covering traffic rules and the safe village–commune policy.
Read the original report or page ↗Chinese fraud suspect detained in Thailand in reported 105-million-yuan case
Thai immigration officers reportedly arrested the suspect on March 17 and found 331 days of overstaying.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen backs stronger Cambodia–Slovakia economic cooperation
Acting head of state Hun Sen received credentials from new Slovak Ambassador Alexander Micovčin on March 19.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk Women’s Affairs Department visits new mothers
A March 19 hospital visit brought gifts to women who had given birth and highlighted women’s rights and contributions.
Read the original report or page ↗Information Ministry discusses draft office-structure reforms
A March 19 meeting reviewed a draft ministerial order on offices’ organisation and operation to improve management and public communication.
Read the original report or page ↗ACU detains three people and refers case to Phnom Penh court
ACU chairman Om Yentieng described the case on March 19, involving suspected abuse of power, illicit wealth and asset-declaration offences.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia–China tourism debit card and cross-border services launched
Tourism Minister Huot Hak said the March 18 initiative by Bank of China’s Phnom Penh branch would make payments more convenient for visitors.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and Japan discuss Phnom Penh/Siem Reap–Okinawa charters
A March 13 meeting considered charter links, tourism and trade, education support and promotion of Cambodian products in Japan.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and Australia build on over 30 years of agricultural research
The report describes laser land levelling, rice and poultry research, and Fiona Simson’s visit to discuss future cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen’s 2017 remarks against bullying by privileged children resurface
He urged teachers to strengthen moral education and opposed children using wealthy or powerful families’ influence against others in an October 14, 2017 address.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh begins preparations for Nokor Sangkranta 2026 at Wat Phnom
Hun Many and Governor Khuong Sreng presided over a blessing and preparation ceremony on March 19 ahead of the Khmer New Year celebrations.
Read the original report or page ↗Nine foreign suspects detained at suspected online gambling site in Phnom Penh
The March 18 raid in Niroth detained eight Chinese nationals and one Malaysian and seized 247 phones and other equipment.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia–China latte art competition planned for March 28–29 in Phnom Penh
Organisers say the Oakwood Premier Phnom Penh event will promote hospitality skills and local coffee, following a March 18 press conference.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh raids suspected online gambling operation in Peng Huoth development
Nine foreign suspects were detained on March 18 in Niroth, with 247 phones and other equipment seized. Police are investigating alleged overseas gambling and fraud operations.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk hosts Cambodia–China investment exploration programme
Officials discussed incentives through 2027 and a planned visa-exemption period for Chinese citizens, presenting opportunities for investment and tourism cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Skun–Kampong Cham National Road 7 upgrade reaches 89.88%
The transport ministry spokesperson said the four-lane project was nearly 90% complete in early March and could finish ahead of schedule during 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗World Bank and Cambodia discuss human capital, competitiveness and resilience
A March 16 meeting discussed support under the 2025–2029 partnership framework and Cambodia’s development vision for 2050.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s water ministry reviews 2025 work and sets 2026 priorities
Thor Chetha chaired the March 18 meeting with the national Mekong committee and Tonle Sap authority, discussing water security, ecosystems and disaster resilience.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia protests Thai military road and permanent-structure works
The foreign ministry alleges continuing construction at multiple border locations and sets out Cambodia’s sovereignty and treaty position.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian information minister meets Senate commission chair
Neth Pheaktra and Chiv Yiseang discussed information dissemination and international cooperation at the Senate on March 18.
Read the original report or page ↗Kratie plans free five-kilometre run for River Festival
The March 27 run starts at 6 a.m.; registration closes March 24, with event shirts for the first 1,000 registrants and commemorative scarves for eligible finishers.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk announces regular checks on suspected scam locations
The province and prosecutors plan recurring inspections at casinos and community sites, alongside calls for reporting crime and lawful employment.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s culture ministry warns of legal steps over repeated inappropriate wedding performances
Spokesperson Sum Map says initial measures involve education and pledges to stop, with further legal action considered if conduct continues.
Read the original report or page ↗Koh Samraong profile highlights honey, tobacco and riverside livelihoods
The report profiles the 2,997-hectare island commune in Kampong Siem, Kampong Cham, its livelihoods and improved roads, electricity and water, alongside beach recreation potential.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Human Rights Committee reports 60 submissions to rights mechanisms
In remarks at the March 17 annual meeting, Keo Remy reported 60 submissions and ten aid visits, and accused Thailand of actions affecting Cambodian civilians at the border.
Read the original report or page ↗Siem Reap Cambodia–China street arts event planned for March 21–22 evenings
The ministry’s March 17 announcement describes a Pub Street event from 6 p.m. each evening and Cambodia–China Tourism Year promotion, alongside planned 14-day visa-free entry between June 15 and October 15.
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