Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

Cambodia repatriates another 500 Chinese nationals after earlier group of 335

The immigration department said 500 people, including 13 women, were repatriated overnight on March 15–16; another 335 had left on March 14.

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Yat Vinel appointed secretary-general of Cambodia’s commercial gambling administration

A royal decree signed by Acting Head of State Hun Sen appointed Yat Vinel to replace Ros Phirun, with rank equivalent to secretary of state.

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Cambodian government spokesman restates border position and concern for citizens abroad

Pen Bona outlined Cambodia’s position on inherited boundaries and existing agreements and discussed the safety of Cambodians in the Middle East and elsewhere.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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