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Cambodian culture ministry protests Thai activities at Ta Krabey Temple and calls for withdrawal
In an April 22 statement, Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts protested Thai activities at Ta Krabey Temple and surrounding areas. It alleged violations of Cambodian sovereignty and attempts to create a fait accompli, and called for activities to stop and personnel to withdraw.
Read the original report or page ↗Wang Yi and Dong Jun arrive for inaugural Cambodia–China 2+2 strategic dialogue
Wang Yi and Dong Jun arrived in Cambodia on the afternoon of April 22 for planned talks with Prak Sokhonn and Tea Seiha and separate courtesy calls on Hun Sen and Hun Manet. The report anticipates closer defence, security and transnational crime cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Wang Yi and Dong Jun arrive in Cambodia ahead of first 2+2 strategic dialogue
Wang Yi and Dong Jun arrived on the afternoon of April 22 ahead of planned evening talks with Prak Sokhonn and Tea Seiha and courtesy calls on Hun Sen and Hun Manet during their visit. The report anticipates closer defence, security and transnational crime cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian rights committee asks WSJ to apologise and revise headline using “Scambodia”
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee protested the use of “Scambodia” in a Wall Street Journal investigation published on April 19. It requested removal of the term, a correction or clarification, a formal apology, avoidance of derogatory language in future coverage and a revised headline.
Read the original report or page ↗Sar Sokha chairs weekly anti-scam progress meeting attended by Mang Sineth
The reported April 22 morning meeting reviewed anti-scam work through Zoom, with Interior Ministry officials and capital and provincial police representatives taking part.
Read the original report or page ↗Tonle Snguot Temple: restored ancient waterworks revive the 'dry river' reservoir
The APSARA National Authority says restoration of the ancient dam and water system gives the reservoir a maximum capacity of 770,000 cubic metres. The account also traces the temple's history and two phases of restoration.
Read the original report or page ↗Vireak Buntham fertiliser factory opens after investment of about US$4 million, director says
The director of Vireak Buntham said about US$4 million had been invested in its Kampong Speu fertiliser factory, which formally opened on April 22, 2026 after six months of trial supply and distribution. Further organic fertiliser expansion depends on demand; a separate food factory remains under construction.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s SERC and US SEC discuss securities and digital assets cooperation in Washington
On April 21, 2026, a Cambodian SERC delegation led by SOU Socheat met the US Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. Talks addressed cooperation, digital asset supervision and policies supporting securities market development.
Read the original report or page ↗CCOS reports 55 foreign nationals detained in Phnom Penh condominium operation
CCOS said 44 of the 55 detainees had passport or visa irregularities, while 11 Vietnamese nationals were suspected of online fraud. Its account also reported seized equipment and roughly 10 kilograms of mixed narcotics.
Read the original report or page ↗Mang Sineth urges civil servants to strengthen professional responsibility and public service
Preah Sihanouk Governor Mang Sineth called for diligence, discipline and cooperation at an April 21 meeting reviewing civil servants’ performance.
Read the original report or page ↗Upper Tatay pumped-storage project plans 1,000 MW capacity and about US$1 billion investment
Cambodian Mines and Energy Minister Keo Rottanak described Upper Tatay as a project supporting green energy and electricity storage. The China National Heavy Machinery Corporation investment is reported at about US$1 billion, with planned capacity of 1,000 MW and completion targeted for 2029.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian and Chinese foreign and defence ministers plan first 2+2 dialogue for April 22
An April 21 report previewed the first Cambodia–China 2+2 strategic dialogue for the following evening and planned meetings with Cambodian leaders.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen visits the King and reports improvement after surgery
Hun Sen said he visited King Norodom Sihamoni at a Beijing hospital for about eight minutes at 9:30 a.m. Beijing time on April 21. He said the King could converse normally, remained on postoperative intravenous care and asked him to convey greetings to monks and the Cambodian people.
Read the original report or page ↗Tboung Khmum beekeeper attributes lower honey harvest to heat and pesticides
ហ៊ន់ សៀងហៃ, who runs a bee farm in Tboung Khmum, says this year’s honey harvest and prices are below previous years. He attributes the lower yield to extreme heat and spraying in nearby plantations, and puts current prices at KHR50,000–60,000 per litre. The reported 300-plus hives and monthly supply of 5,000–6,000 litres concern his farm.
Read the original report or page ↗Another sea turtle released in Kep in what officials describe as the eighth release operation
Kep fisheries officials say another accidentally caught sea turtle was tagged and returned to the sea, in the eighth local release operation, with more than ten turtles released cumulatively. They encourage fishermen’s participation in conservation; reports of rare animals returning are local observations.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and Canada discuss deeper trade ties and a proposed chamber representative office
Prime Minister Hun Manet met Canadian Ambassador Christian DesRoches at the Peace Palace on April 20. They discussed trade, investment, defence, security and transnational crime. Cambodia said it had instructed relevant bodies to pursue a chamber representative office in Canada; the ASEAN–Canada free trade agreement remained under negotiation.
Read the original report or page ↗Royal Palace Ministry reports King’s surgery in Beijing and continued postoperative care
The Ministry of the Royal Palace said King Norodom Sihamoni underwent successful surgery in Beijing on April 20 and had left the operating room while remaining under medical care. The King had previously disclosed a prostate cancer diagnosis. The report says he will continue treatment and recovery in China and return on medical advice.
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