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Four Cambodian coastal provinces list 4,090 job openings
The Labour Ministry says industrial and service employers in Koh Kong, Preah Sihanouk, Kampot and Kep had 4,090 openings as of March 14, 2026, for returnees from Thailand and other jobseekers.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet chairs Cabinet approval of anti-scam bill proposing five offences
The Cabinet approved a five-chapter, 24-article draft on March 13, proposing five offences and special criminal procedures. Hun Manet reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fighting online scams.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Culture Ministry urges heritage protection and calm responses
The ministry set out its position on Khmer heritage, including the sbai, on March 14 and urged responsible public responses and respect for cultural diversity.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Tourism Ministry reiterates safety measures and welcomes visitors
The ministry says political and social conditions are stable and describes transport safety, travel facilitation and anti-scam efforts as it invites international tourists to visit.
Read the original report or page ↗CPP committee in Preah Sihanouk reviews February party work
The provincial Cambodian People’s Party committee met on the morning of March 14, 2026, to review February political activities and set further tasks.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian MFA responds to Thai border statement, citing five invitations for technical work
Cambodia’s March 12 response addresses an alleged grenade incident, a statue location and border survey work, and reiterates its position on peaceful resolution under international law and bilateral agreements.
Read the original report or page ↗Agriculture officials review chilli farming progress and challenges in Damnak Trayueng
Khim Finan and Chhoeung Kiriroath led a technical team on March 13 to inspect a veterans’ and retirees’ chilli-growing project in Phnum Kravanh district, Pursat.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia protests Thai military construction in areas it claims as its territory
The Foreign Ministry’s March 13 protest concerns construction and excavation in Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey, invoking international judgments and bilateral documents in setting out Cambodia’s position.
Read the original report or page ↗Prak Sokhonn’s New Zealand visit focuses on cooperation and additional demining assistance
Prak Sokhonn visited New Zealand on March 12–13 at Winston Peters’ invitation, discussing political, security, trade and education cooperation and welcoming NZ$7.5 million in additional demining assistance.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian MFA issues four-point response to Thailand on border issues
The spokesperson addresses a grenade allegation, the Ta Um statue, five invitations for survey work and peaceful settlement after Thailand’s March 11 statement.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampong Speu deputy governor warns prison staff against offences for personal gain
Touch Poliva inspected the provincial prison on March 12, calling for tighter controls on phones, prohibited items, visits and deliveries from detainees’ families.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia launches second phase of regional anti-fake-news project
Information Minister Neth Pheaktra launched the project on March 12, with Cambodia, China, Laos, Vietnam and Myanmar participating.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s locally sourced school meals reach more than 300,000 pupils
The Education Ministry said the programme covered 1,114 rural primary schools in ten provinces and supported local communities through purchases and jobs.
Read the original report or page ↗Former Padivatt school building in Phnom Penh prepared for demolition procedures
An old-building task force inspected the former school and two neighbouring structures after resolving matters with residents.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian rights chief presents border allegations to UN coordinator
Keo Remy met Vladanka Andreeva on March 12 and raised allegations about Thai conduct; the coordinator expressed concern about the conflict’s impact.
Read the original report or page ↗Kandal governor urges residents not to stockpile fuel at home
Kouch Chamroeun called for fuel-price inspections and warned residents about dry-season fires and road accidents.
Read the original report or page ↗Grab announces temporary driver support as LPG and petrol prices rise
Grab announced extra completed-trip incentives and temporary pricing adjustments on March 13, saying the measures applied from March 10 until further notice.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia investigates nearly 2,000 temporary fuel-station closures
Commerce Minister Cham Nimul said authorities would check whether closed outlets had run out of fuel or were withholding stock.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia thanks New Zealand for NZ$7.5 million in additional mine-action support
Prak Sokhonn met Winston Peters in Auckland on March 13 and thanked New Zealand for continued scholarship and demining support.
Read the original report or page ↗Tourism Ministry reviews preparations for tenth River Festival
Huot Hak chaired an interministerial meeting on preparations for the festival scheduled for March 27–29 in Kratie.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet chairs Cabinet meeting on four major agenda items
The March 13 agenda covered anti-scam operations, a draft anti-scam law, displaced people and Cambodia’s 2026 economic outlook.
Read the original report or page ↗Stung Treng prison chief and three other officials temporarily suspended
An Interior Ministry decision suspended four officials; the report linked the move to allegations about payments for detainees’ phone use.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia checks nearly 2,000 fuel outlets closed over claimed shortages
The minister said stocks would be checked and outlined then-applicable price support; March 11–13 prices were 5,200 riel for regular petrol and 6,050 for diesel per litre.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia establishes Grand Bokor SEZ administration
The administration in Preah Sihanouk province will oversee movements into and out of the zone and facilitate administrative and investment procedures.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia establishes Grand Bokor SEZ administration
The administration in Preah Sihanouk province will oversee movements into and out of the zone and facilitate administrative and investment procedures.
Read the original report or page ↗Damrei Phong concrete bridge construction begins in Kampot
The March 12 ceremony launched a 60-metre-long, eight-metre-wide bridge expected to be completed in four months and benefit 2,880 households.
Read the original report or page ↗Official warns local leaders could face accountability if online scams return
Chhay Sinarith said provincial results would be assessed after the government’s deadline and warned of possible criminal penalties in serious cases.
Read the original report or page ↗Sun Chanthol leads fourth Cambodia–US public–private dialogue
The March 11 meeting discussed investment challenges, trade and cooperation, including a proposal for breakfast meetings with international chambers.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampong Speu and Kampot agree to work on boundary adjustments for 194 households
Provincial officials reviewed technical and geographical data and urged teams to complete the administrative-boundary work transparently.
Read the original report or page ↗Tourism Ministry invites regional guides to apply for national-guide training
Successful applicants to the seventh intake will attend seven months of weekend training, including theory, field practice and research.
Read the original report or page ↗Sunset views and historic waters at Jayatataka Baray
The Jayatataka reservoir draws visitors for sunrise and sunset and retains a role in the Angkor area’s groundwater and water system.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh official reports nearly 50 fuel stations temporarily closed
The March 12 council meeting heard that supply problems had affected nearly 50 of more than 447 stations, with monitoring ordered across all 14 districts.
Read the original report or page ↗New Prek Tnot fishway aims to improve fish movement in Kampong Speu
At the March 11 opening, Agriculture Ministry Secretary of State Khun Savoeun discussed Australian support and expected benefits for fisheries and food security.
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