Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

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.

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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.

2026-03-20KPS99TV

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%.

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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.

2026-03-20KPS99TV

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.

2026-03-20KPS99TV

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.

2026-03-20KPS99TV

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.

2026-03-19KPS99TV

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.

2026-03-19KPS99TV

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.

2026-03-19KPS99TV

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.

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