Sihanoukville & Cambodia news
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Mang Sineth attends opening of ABA branch building in special economic zone
The March 10 event marked a new branch building in Preah Sihanouk, with officials and bank representatives discussing investment and banking services.
Read the original report or page ↗Pailin governor urges accommodation operators to check foreigners’ residence papers
Ban Srey Mom called for document checks and reporting within 24 hours at a March 10 meeting, warning of penalties for intentional concealment.
Read the original report or page ↗Commerce Ministry repeats warning against fuel overpricing
The March 9 instruction called for posted prices, accurate quality and quantity, and at least one day’s notice before suspending sales.
Read the original report or page ↗Kratie prepares to host tenth River Festival on March 27–29
Tourism Minister Huot Hak and Governor Va Thorn inspected preparations on March 7, with exhibitions, cultural performances and sports planned.
Read the original report or page ↗APSARA asks visitors to cooperate with filming inquiries at Angkor
The authority cited inappropriate performances, unauthorised product promotion and disruption, while continuing to support respectful souvenir photography and video.
Read the original report or page ↗Interviewees describe the trap behind promises of easy, well-paid work
An Indonesian youth identified by a journalistic pseudonym and a Pakistani man described recruitment, pay and restricted movement, alongside reported Cambodian enforcement figures.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian lawmaker urges caution over conditions for fighter sales to Thailand
Cheam Yeap raised the issue during March 9 talks with a South Korean delegation led by Yoon Hu-duk, alongside parliamentary and strategic cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Mang Sineth reviews incentives and import-tax arrangements for two companies
The March 9 meeting considered furniture and household-goods projects with investment of over US$4.7 million and US$2.3 million respectively.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot officials report overpricing at 20 of 80 inspected fuel sites
The March 7 inspections led to instructions to follow regulated prices, alongside reports of stock shortages and warnings against excess storage.
Read the original report or page ↗Interior Ministry reports 21 road deaths in first week of March
The March 1–7 figures list 41 crashes, 21 deaths and 55 injuries, with a separate February total also reported.
Read the original report or page ↗Seven Cambodian national and provincial roads spanning over 491 km await inauguration
Public Works officials say the development-partner-financed roads were completed in 2025, with a formal inauguration to be requested at a suitable time.
Read the original report or page ↗Peace fuel station in Phnom Penh fined 4 million riels over excess pricing
Officials fined a Peace station on March 8 and required a corrective undertaking. The company apologised and pledged tighter price monitoring.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia–ASEAN trade association expresses interest in cashew processing and bonded warehousing
A delegation led by Wang Tong met Chea Vuthy on March 9, 2026, to discuss investment intentions and future project-registration facilitation.
Read the original report or page ↗Neth Savoeun reports 104 positive drug tests among public and armed personnel, 103 dismissed
Neth Savoeun told an annual meeting that more than 130,000 civil servants and armed personnel had been tested since February 2024, with 104 positive results, 103 dismissals and one legal case.
Read the original report or page ↗Pailin governor inspects infrastructure improvements and urges public cleanliness
Ban Sreymom visited Chroah Saen Sokh on March 8, 2026, urging residents and traders to manage waste properly and improve the environment in support of tourism and livelihoods.
Read the original report or page ↗Keo Rottanak says Cambodia has no fuel shortage as import costs rise
The minister said on March 8 that imports continued daily and stocks could sustain 21 days if imports stopped completely, while newly imported fuel cost more.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian spokesperson relays PM’s New Year guidance favouring culture over water and powder games
Pen Bona said celebrations should centre on folk games, dance and religious ceremonies, linked to recognition of frontline troops, visits to displaced civilians and a share of funding for them.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh holds 10 km women’s run for 115th International Women’s Day
Koy Pisey presided over the March 8 morning event outside Wat Botum Vatey, attended by Nyem Morokot and about 4,000 athletes and other participants in total.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia sets March 8–10 retail fuel prices at 4,400 riels for petrol and 5,150 for diesel
The Commerce Ministry notice lists increases of 550 riels per litre for regular petrol and 1,300 for diesel; the reported rises are about 14.29 and 33.77 percent, with a shorter price-setting interval.
Read the original report or page ↗Rithy Rasmei sends International Women’s Day greetings to Pich Chanmony Hun Manet
The KPS99 Preah Sihanouk director-general’s March 8 message marks the 115th International Women’s Day, praising her women’s and humanitarian work and offering blessings to her family.
Read the original report or page ↗Rithy Rasmei sends International Women’s Day greetings to Bun Rany Hun Sen
The KPS99 Preah Sihanouk director-general’s March 8 letter to the Cambodian Red Cross president praises humanitarian work and women’s advancement and offers blessings to her family.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh Peace station fined 4 million riels over price display and excess-price findings
Inspectors said the station failed to display prices as required and sold fuel above 6,000 riels per litre on March 8. Authorities fined it and required a corrective undertaking.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia lists Gasoline 92 and Gasoil 10 ppm retail prices for March 8–10
The notice sets Gasoline 92 at 4,400 riels per litre and Gasoil 10 ppm at 5,150, continuing a 6.5 US-cent-per-litre retail price reduction.
Read the original report or page ↗Mang Sineth inspects two concrete roads and two new road projects in Sihanoukville
The governor visited privately supported roads in Sangkat 4 on March 8, discussing the two groups’ dimensions and drainage and urging coordinated water, electricity and cable infrastructure.
Read the original report or page ↗Environment minister orders nationwide checks of scrap-storage sites
Following a fire at an allegedly illegal site in Kampong Speu, departments were told to examine storage, hazardous-waste management and environmental permits.
Read the original report or page ↗Contestants from over 40 countries and territories gather for Phnom Penh pageant
The report said the fifth Miss Planet International opened on March 7, with its final scheduled for March 15 at Koh Pich Theatre.
Read the original report or page ↗Fire at Phnom Penh black-oil processing site spreads to machinery workshop
Eight fire engines responded to the March 7 night-time blaze in Tuol Sangkae 2, Russey Keo; the cause remained under investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh court remands seven alleged scam ringleaders, including five Chinese nationals
The report said the seven men were sent to Correctional Center 1 on March 5 in an aggravated-fraud case linked to a Sen Sok apartment.
Read the original report or page ↗Stung Treng described as first province to launch tourism branding: “Beyond the River, Beyond the Ordinary”
Huot Hak and Governor Sar Soputra opened a 3.5-kilometre tourism parade on March 7 alongside the provincial 2026–2030 tourism plan and new brand.
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