Sihanoukville & Cambodia news
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Phnom Penh police report four arrests in drug and firearms raids
The March 30–31 operations in Sen Sok reportedly seized drugs, weighing equipment and two handguns; one detainee is described as naturalised Cambodian.
Read the original report or page ↗Battambang crash suspect had not appeared by 10:30 on April 1 after police deadline
The morning account says the 10:00 summons was missed and counts six deaths including an unborn child; Sar Sokha urged the suspect’s father to bring him in.
Read the original report or page ↗Civil aviation authority says Cambodian flights continue normally amid higher fuel prices
The authority says 18 of 36 passenger airlines raised fares and Cambodia operates 52 weekly flight legs with the Middle East, counting both directions.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia says it arrested and transferred Li Xiong to China in online-scam cooperation
The Interior Ministry says the operation followed a formal Chinese request and his Cambodian citizenship was revoked by a March 31 Royal Decree.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia reports deporting 1,528 foreign nationals on March 24–31
The immigration report lists 232 women in the total, including 20 women among 327 Chinese nationals detained in connection with online-scam activity.
Read the original report or page ↗Prak Sokhonn leads Francophonie celebration as Cambodia prepares for 2026 summit
More than 200 people attended the March 31 evening event in Phnom Penh, where preparations for the 20th Francophonie Summit later in 2026 were highlighted.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia–China Mekong Kratie bridge opens to traffic from April 1
Public Works and Transport Ministry spokesperson Phan Rim said the bridge was available as planned; the report also outlines its lanes and more than 32 kilometres of connecting roads.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk plans April 5 New Year celebration themed “Smiles and Hope”
The provincial administration invited residents and visitors to Ochheuteal 1 Beach from 3 p.m. for traditional games, cultural performances and tourism activities.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh police chief sets New Year security, traffic and fire-safety tasks
Chhuon Narin outlined preparations for Khmer New Year and Nokor Sankranta at a March 31 meeting involving the capital’s 14 district police commands.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot food street plans April 11 opening with 52 stalls and over 170 foods
Governor Mao Thonin led a March 30 stall lottery; the tourism department said the street would showcase local cooking and was expected to support tourism and livelihoods.
Read the original report or page ↗Palace ministry says King and Queen Mother will extend Beijing stay
The March 31 announcement cited unfinished health checks and continued follow-up. Senate President Hun Sen was acting head of state during the King’s absence.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and Korea sign US$13.5 million criminal-investigation and forensic project
The March 31 agreement described in the report covers research facilities, laboratory upgrades, DNA and toxicology training, digital forensics and equipment.
Read the original report or page ↗Wang Wenbin pledges continued support for Cambodia and canal cooperation
During a March 31 meeting with Khuon Sudary, the two sides discussed development cooperation, peaceful border dialogue and multilateralism.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk holds positive-parenting training focused on patience and skills
The provincial women’s affairs department held a March 31 course for local officials, promoting alternatives to harsh punishment and violence and stronger community support.
Read the original report or page ↗Wang Wenbin pledges continued support for Cambodia’s economy and defence
Meeting National Assembly President Khuon Sudary on March 31, China’s ambassador pledged further development support, including canal cooperation, and encouraged peaceful dialogue.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet urges safer roads for Khmer New Year travel
In a March 31 morning post, the prime minister called for stronger road-safety measures and careful, law-abiding driving during the April 14–16 holiday.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Foreign Ministry rejects territorial-concession claim
A March 30 ministry statement rejected claims that Prak Sokhonn proposed trading territory for peace, reiterating a policy of peaceful resolution through existing treaties, mechanisms and international law.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian disease-control department monitors BA.3.2, cites no evidence of increased spread or severity
A March 30 official notice described BA.3.2 “Cicada” as an Omicron descendant under monitoring, not detected in Cambodia at that time, with no global evidence then of increased spread or severity.
Read the original report or page ↗Chinese man seriously injured in fall in Sihanoukville
A Chinese man suffered a fractured leg and serious injuries in a fall in Sihanoukville’s fourth commune at about 11 a.m. on March 30; authorities were investigating.
Read the original report or page ↗Commentary: Transnational scams require a shared response
The commentary argues that profits, relocation and concealed operations make scams difficult for one country to eliminate alone, calling for international cooperation, information sharing and public vigilance.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk clears 600 metres of waterways ahead of rainy season
Under Mang Sineth’s direction, the provincial water-resources department reported clearing silt and rubbish along 600 metres of two waterways in communes 3 and 4 to improve rainy-season drainage.
Read the original report or page ↗Oddar Meanchey team joins ASEAN observers on border visit
Governor Mean Chanyada joined AOT observers on March 29 at workers’ housing and O Smach checkpoint to assess post-ceasefire conditions, while the article reiterated Cambodia’s opposition to changing borders by force.
Read the original report or page ↗Huot Hak delivers aid to 50 households during Kratie River Festival
On March 28, Tourism Minister Huot Hak represented Hun Manet and his wife in distributing aid to 50 disadvantaged and elderly households from five Kratie communes during the tenth River Festival.
Read the original report or page ↗Hong Kong resident rescued from Myanmar reunites with family in Thailand
The report describes a 25-year-old lured by a job offer into scam work in Myanmar. A March 28 Security Bureau release confirmed the resident was rescued the previous day and reunited with family in Thailand.
Read the original report or page ↗ASEAN observers visit O Smach area to assess post-ceasefire conditions
The report says AOT visited the O Smach checkpoint area in Samraong, Oddar Meanchey, on March 29, and describes an upcoming Philippine leadership role in observation work.
Read the original report or page ↗Government working group inspects drainage and road projects in Sihanoukville’s Sangkat 2
Secretary of State Seng Sometta led a visit to Village 1 projects intended to address narrow roads and rainy-season flooding of homes.
Read the original report or page ↗401 applicants register for prison-officer recruitment exam in Kampot
The March 29 exam drew applicants from four coastal provinces: 193 from Kampot, 93 from Kep, 95 from Preah Sihanouk and 20 from Koh Kong.
Read the original report or page ↗Report ranks ABA first by Cambodian bank assets using 2025 data
The article cites NBC data, putting ABA at US$16.15 billion and Bank of China’s Phnom Penh branch eighth at US$2.49 billion.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia says it facilitated AOT ceasefire observation at O’Smach
The Defence Ministry spokesperson reported the mission at 09:33 on March 29 and reiterated Cambodia’s commitment to existing joint statements.
Read the original report or page ↗March 29 fuel update: petrol falls to 5,000 riel while diesel rises to 7,200
The report gives a 450-riel petrol reduction and 100-riel diesel increase per litre, with approximate dollar prices of US$1.25 and US$1.80.
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