Sihanoukville & Cambodia news
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Cambodian culture ministry instructs units to conserve fuel and electricity
The ministry’s March 25 measures include fewer work trips, online meetings and lower air-conditioning and lighting use. The report also gives new March 26 fuel prices and cites the energy minister’s call to conserve rather than panic.
Read the original report or page ↗Restoration of 8.3-kilometre ancient dyke and canal north of Angkor Thom completed
The Angkor Water Resilience Project (AWR), supported by New Zealand and implemented by Live & Learn, restored the ancient dyke and canal, repaired three gates and built 17 hydraulic structures to support heritage conservation, water management and nearby villages.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampong Cham governor urges residents to protect ancient temples
Un Chanda called for protection of temples, antiquities and Khmer weaving traditions at a March 25 cultural celebration.
Read the original report or page ↗Svay Rieng water plant opens as five-province expansion begins
Svay Rieng inaugurated a Japanese-funded water plant and launched a five-province expansion, with construction scheduled from March 2026 to September 2027, about 18 months.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh raid detains 16 Chinese suspects, 13 without passports
A March 25 inspection of 22 houses led to the detention of 17 men at one suspected online-scam site.
Read the original report or page ↗Eighteen Sihanoukville investment proposals total over US$144 million
The investment working group reviewed 18 projects with potential for about 1,000 jobs and outlined its incentive programme.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian official says government will pursue its territorial claims
Human Rights Committee chairman Keo Remy outlined Cambodia’s position on the border dispute at a March 24 workshop.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh inspections detain 17 foreigners in suspected online-scam case
Officers checked 22 houses on March 25 and detained 17 men at one site in Chbar Ampov.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia rejects reported Thai Senate panel proposal to scrap 2000 border MOU
A Border Affairs spokesperson set out Cambodia’s legal position in response to recommendations reported by Thai media.
Read the original report or page ↗Ten Vietnamese suspects detained in Phnom Penh lending and scam raid
Police searched a house in Prek Pra on March 24 and seized computers and phones; the investigation remains ongoing.
Read the original report or page ↗Thai villa raid detains 25 suspects in alleged online-gambling operation
Police reported roughly 700 million baht in annual gambling flows and seized more than 80 devices in Chonburi.
Read the original report or page ↗Four Cambodian provinces forecast highs of 41–42°C
March 25 notices warned of unusually hot weather, with alerts in three provinces running through April 7.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampong Seila community preschools receive learning materials
Kim Sophak Mang Sineth visited 64 children and three teachers from three community preschools on March 25.
Read the original report or page ↗National maritime security committee closes legal training
The March 24 course covered the law of the sea, tourism, protected areas and fisheries.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia–China Mekong Kratie Friendship Bridge opens
Ambassador Wang Wenbin welcomed the opening; the report outlines the bridge’s dimensions, financing and regional benefits.
Read the original report or page ↗Five suspects detained in Bavet raid involving drugs and firearms
Svay Rieng police reported seizing 44.76 kilograms of drugs, four handguns and 200 rounds on March 18.
Read the original report or page ↗Svay Rieng police seize over 44 kilograms of drugs and four handguns
Five suspects were detained in Bavet on March 18; police are preparing the case for court.
Read the original report or page ↗Oddar Meanchey governor inspects road and park construction
Mean Chanyada led a technical team on March 24 to inspect a dual-carriageway and a new park.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian ministries adopt fuel and electricity savings measures
The report sets out conservation measures, the energy minister’s reassurance and residents’ complaints about household gas access.
Read the original report or page ↗Kratie prepares seven visitor sites for River Festival
The provincial tourism department named seven destinations for the tenth River Festival, scheduled for March 27–29, 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗Pea Reang announces three Sangkranta events, with 10,000 boiled duck eggs at Prey Pnov
The district’s celebrations are planned for April 5, 7 and 8. The free eggs are associated with the Prey Pnov community event.
Read the original report or page ↗All eight bodies recovered after Koh Dach boat sinking
Search teams had recovered all eight victims by 8 a.m. on March 25. Five of the 13 people aboard survived; overloading was reported as a suspected cause.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville presents logistics centre investment plan covering an initial 49 hectares
About 100 participants attended the March 23 investor conference on SHV-LC, a government initiative planned under a public-private partnership.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot governor says food street is nearing completion ahead of New Year
Mao Thonin called for local menus and traditional Khmer clothing during a March 24 inspection, while tourism officials described the project as a prospective attraction.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot governor gives one week to remove disputed riverbank works
Following a March 24 inspection at Ta Ang village, Mao Thonin ordered removal of fill and concrete structures that authorities said encroached on public riverbank land.
Read the original report or page ↗Interior Ministry allows limited staff rotation and remote work amid fuel pressure
The March 24 guidance gives unit heads discretion to maintain essential staffing while arranging some work online; police, prisons and other essential units are exempt.
Read the original report or page ↗Electricité du Cambodge asks staff to save energy and keep air conditioning at 24°C or higher
The internal notice calls for switching off unused lights and air conditioning, sharing vehicles on official trips and using online meetings where possible.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia denies preparing a third conflict and reaffirms border peace commitments
The Defence Ministry rejected the Thai media claims on March 24 and reiterated its commitment to the December 27 and October 26, 2025 joint documents.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh raids four suspected scam sites and detains 15 Chinese suspects
The March 24 operation seized 43 phones, five computers and a vehicle. Suspected methamphetamine was also reported; police are continuing the investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Banteay Meanchey says temporary relocation does not replace residents’ original homes
The provincial administration says the Svay Chek housing project provides temporary shelter for border-affected residents, with initial allocation by lottery.
Read the original report or page ↗Sihanoukville raids four suspected scam sites and detains 50 people
Authorities screened 26 locations on March 23. A separate inspection at Golden City casino found 186 desktop computers and 154 phones suspected of use in scams.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot governor orders riverbank fill removed, warning of court referral after one week
Mao Thonin issued the instruction at Ta Ang village on March 24 and called on all nine city and district administrations to scrutinise construction near public land.
Read the original report or page ↗Immigration authorities report five more arrests over alleged fraud and forged visas
The immigration department’s March 23 account describes the detention of three Pakistanis and two Cambodians. Together with an earlier Bangladeshi suspect, the report says six were held at Correctional Centre 1 pending further proceedings.
Read the original report or page ↗Interior Ministry reports 14 fires nationwide during March 16–22
Citing ministry figures, the report says third-week fires fell by six and damaged houses by four from the preceding week. It separately lists 97 fires in February and the 118 reporting channel.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia reports deportation of 331 Chinese nationals on March 21–22
Authorities reported deporting 331 Chinese nationals, including 16 women, in cases involving suspected online scams or unlawful residence and work.
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