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Cambodia forecasts temperatures of 21–33°C for February 6–8
The February 6–8 forecast said Storm Penha would affect the northeast monsoon; forecast regional average temperatures ranged from 21°C to 33°C.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia deports 479 foreign nationals over immigration violations
The General Department of Immigration said 479 people from eight countries were deported on February 5 for illegal entry, stay or work.
Read the original report or page ↗Education Ministry calls on schools to guide students ahead of Valentine’s Day
The ministry set out seven education and discipline measures for schools, including attendance checks and cooperation with parents and communities.
Read the original report or page ↗Oddar Meanchey spokesman alleges Thai forces moved more than 400 metres into Cambodian territory at O Smach
Deputy Governor Met Meas Pheakdey alleged on February 5 that Thai forces had placed barbed wire and concrete culverts about 420 metres inside Cambodian territory around O Smach after the December 27 ceasefire.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet warns officials against involvement in or protection of scam operations
At the Interior Ministry’s annual conference on February 5, the prime minister called for legal and disciplinary action against officials who participate in, tolerate or shield scams.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia forecasts rain, thunder and gusts for February 6–12
The February 5 forecast said Penha would affect the northeast monsoon, although Cambodia lay outside the storm’s path; rain coverage varied by region.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia reports 2,508 scam arrests and more than 110,000 foreign departures
The anti-scam committee reported 2,508 foreign suspects arrested from January to early February, while 110,095 foreigners left the country during that period.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia detains over 2,000 foreign online-scam suspects in early 2026
A February 5 committee report said authorities targeted 190 locations, including 44 casinos, and detained 2,508 suspects of seven nationalities from January 1 to early February.
Read the original report or page ↗Journalists from more than 50 organisations learn first aid
Eighty-three journalists from 53 organisations attended a February 5 course with practical demonstrations by Health Ministry specialists on helping people before hospital care.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia conducts preliminary study of Phnom Penh metro network
Public Works and Transport Minister Peng Ponea said on February 5 that the ministry had studied a Phnom Penh metro network and was pursuing northern-railway and airport light-rail studies.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia rejects Thai report that 40 mm grenades landed near Thai military base
Defence spokesperson Lieutenant General Maly Socheata rejected the Phlan Hin Pet Kon report on February 5, saying Cambodian and Thai regional liaison teams had checked and found no such incident.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk's fourth-term provincial council reviews 11 items at 21st regular meeting
At its February 5 meeting, council chairman Vong Phanat called for cleaner public spaces, visitor safety for Chinese New Year and persistent prevention of drugs, illegal gambling and youth gangs.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet asks France for historical and technical material on Cambodia–Thailand border
A February 4 Foreign Ministry release said Hun Manet had written to President Emmanuel Macron seeking technical expertise and historical border documents, while thanking France for supporting the ceasefire.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville police raid suspected drug-production site, detaining nearly 50
Police detained nearly 50 Chinese and Vietnamese suspects during a February 4 raid on a rental property in Sangkat 4, seizing drugs, equipment and chemicals; the investigation continued.
Read the original report or page ↗Specialists repair wooden pedestrian bridge at Beng Mealea temple
APSARA is repairing a deteriorated bridge at Beng Mealea. The first phase covers 189 metres of the 250-metre bridge, is 60 percent complete and is scheduled to finish by late March 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Truck stopped carrying 160 live pigs from Laos into Cambodia without import permit
Specialist officers stopped a truck in Rovieng district on February 4 carrying 160 pigs brought from Laos through Kampong Sralau, and found it lacked an Agriculture Ministry import permit.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and FBI strengthen strategic partnership against technology-enabled fraud
Chhay Sinarith and the FBI's Scott Schelble met on February 4 to discuss enforcement cooperation, criminal networks and funding, capacity-building and next steps in their partnership.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia protests Thai placement of containers in its territory at An Ses
Cambodia's Foreign Ministry protested on February 4 against three containers placed by Thai forces at An Ses the previous day, saying they blocked access to the border crossing, violated sovereignty and could hinder de-escalation and civilians' safe, dignified return.
Read the original report or page ↗A turning year for Cambodia amid the anti-scam crackdown
This commentary examines the disruption associated with the 2026 anti-scam crackdown and argues that Chinese residents and businesses will need to adapt to a more compliant, locally connected economy.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk agriculture officials vaccinate residents' cattle and buffalo
Animal-health officials vaccinated 252 cattle and buffalo in two Kampong Seila villages against haemorrhagic septicaemia and supplied materials for further vaccinations.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia protests unauthorised field visit led by Thai Army intelligence chief
The Foreign Ministry protested a February 2 inspection by a Thai-led group of foreign military attachés and law-enforcement officials at two O Smach hotels, 397 metres from the checkpoint near border pillar 15.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia's Chinese Business Leader: Sister Pang【Wang Lijuan】
From the harshest single room to sending out meals of love during a citywide lockdown; from hustling on the streets to survive, to putting down roots and opening a shop in a foreign land. She never set out to be a hero—she just couldn't bear to see her fellow countrymen go hungry. An ordinary woman's toughest life answer, written in Cambodia.
Read the original report or page ↗Oddar Meanchey safety centres yield about two tonnes of vegetables and 690 duck eggs
Agriculture officials and about 60 volunteers harvested roughly 2,000 kilograms of vegetables and 690 duck eggs on February 3; eight harvests had yielded 11,260 kilograms of vegetables plus 2,190 eggs.
Read the original report or page ↗Air Cambodia agrees to acquire up to 20 Boeing 737 MAX jets, with 10 firm orders
Boeing announced at the Singapore Airshow on February 3 that Air Cambodia had finalised 10 firm 737-8 orders and an opportunity for 10 more in December 2025.
Read the original report or page ↗Costa Serena brings nearly 3,000 international tourists to Sihanoukville
The Italian-flagged Costa Serena docked on February 4 with about 2,895 international tourists and 1,031 crew. The report described it as the vessel's second Cambodian visit after May 2023.
Read the original report or page ↗Mang Sineth details four-part master plan for Preah Sihanouk's multipurpose model SEZ
On February 4, Mang Sineth outlined a master plan covering logistics and trade, an integrated city, development of 32 islands, and agro-industry and aquaculture in parts of two districts.
Read the original report or page ↗Planned Kampot–Phu Quoc water route awaits Vietnam's final decision
Suor Virak said negotiations on a round-trip water route had made progress but Vietnam's final decision on allowing Vietnamese vessels to enter Cambodia was still pending, with further talks planned in February.
Read the original report or page ↗Italian cruise ship brings nearly 3,000 foreign tourists to Sihanoukville
Costa Serena docked on February 4 with about 2,895 foreign tourists and 1,031 crew, in what the report described as its second Cambodian visit after May 2023.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian finance official says EU trade preferences will continue until end of 2032
Phan Phalla said Cambodia would receive three further years of EU trade preferences after its scheduled LDC graduation at the end of 2029. The report also noted the partial EBA withdrawal in 2020.
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