Sihanoukville & Cambodia news
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Preah Sihanouk hosts Cambodia–China investment exploration programme
Officials discussed incentives through 2027 and a planned visa-exemption period for Chinese citizens, presenting opportunities for investment and tourism cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Skun–Kampong Cham National Road 7 upgrade reaches 89.88%
The transport ministry spokesperson said the four-lane project was nearly 90% complete in early March and could finish ahead of schedule during 2026.
Read the original report or page ↗World Bank and Cambodia discuss human capital, competitiveness and resilience
A March 16 meeting discussed support under the 2025–2029 partnership framework and Cambodia’s development vision for 2050.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s water ministry reviews 2025 work and sets 2026 priorities
Thor Chetha chaired the March 18 meeting with the national Mekong committee and Tonle Sap authority, discussing water security, ecosystems and disaster resilience.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia protests Thai military road and permanent-structure works
The foreign ministry alleges continuing construction at multiple border locations and sets out Cambodia’s sovereignty and treaty position.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian information minister meets Senate commission chair
Neth Pheaktra and Chiv Yiseang discussed information dissemination and international cooperation at the Senate on March 18.
Read the original report or page ↗Kratie plans free five-kilometre run for River Festival
The March 27 run starts at 6 a.m.; registration closes March 24, with event shirts for the first 1,000 registrants and commemorative scarves for eligible finishers.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk announces regular checks on suspected scam locations
The province and prosecutors plan recurring inspections at casinos and community sites, alongside calls for reporting crime and lawful employment.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s culture ministry warns of legal steps over repeated inappropriate wedding performances
Spokesperson Sum Map says initial measures involve education and pledges to stop, with further legal action considered if conduct continues.
Read the original report or page ↗Koh Samraong profile highlights honey, tobacco and riverside livelihoods
The report profiles the 2,997-hectare island commune in Kampong Siem, Kampong Cham, its livelihoods and improved roads, electricity and water, alongside beach recreation potential.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian Human Rights Committee reports 60 submissions to rights mechanisms
In remarks at the March 17 annual meeting, Keo Remy reported 60 submissions and ten aid visits, and accused Thailand of actions affecting Cambodian civilians at the border.
Read the original report or page ↗Siem Reap Cambodia–China street arts event planned for March 21–22 evenings
The ministry’s March 17 announcement describes a Pub Street event from 6 p.m. each evening and Cambodia–China Tourism Year promotion, alongside planned 14-day visa-free entry between June 15 and October 15.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk seeks input for 2026–2030 tourism development plan
A March 17 workshop discussed roads, connectivity, tourism villages, cultural activities and night-time amenities, with officials presenting growth, employment and conservation as goals.
Read the original report or page ↗Ten wells reportedly handed over in Tuek L’ak commune, Prey Nob
District governor I Tharin said the clean-water well fund’s head and team handed over ten wells to residents to support daily water needs and community wellbeing.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot fisheries official says about half of diesel boats go to sea amid fuel pressure
Fishers report using three to four fuel containers per trip, with each rising from over 90,000–100,000 riel to more than 160,000, putting pressure on income and seafood resale margins.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk CCF checks measurement and prices at three fuel stations
The March 16 checks covered Total, Caltex and Peace. The official warned of action over short measure, adulteration, hoarding for price rises and above-limit sales, and listed complaint channels.
Read the original report or page ↗Environment Ministry asks jewellery business to stop open-air gold refining
The report says provincial officers summoned Naak Meas Siang Huol representatives on March 16 over open-air refining and reiterated measures on open burning and industrial combustion without pollution controls.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian immigration report says 1,420 foreigners deported during March 11–15
The report lists 169 women in the overall group and a charter-flight group of 335 Chinese nationals including four women, covering alleged scams and several immigration violations.
Read the original report or page ↗Stueng Hav police assist students and teachers with identity-card applications
The provincial police account says identity-card officers and district police provided two days of application assistance at Hun Sen Keo Phos High School on March 16–17.
Read the original report or page ↗Some Koh Kong fishers suspend trips as petrol costs rise
Khemara Phoumin residents said fuel costs were squeezing incomes, while fisheries officials monitored supplies and prices.
Read the original report or page ↗Wang Wenbin says China will stand with Cambodia against online scams
The ambassador’s March 16 post praised Cambodian operations and pledged continued joint law-enforcement cooperation.
Read the original report or page ↗Kampot aims to finish two tourism projects before Khmer New Year
Governor Mao Thonin inspected a palm-shaped viewing structure and a Khmer-style food street on March 16; reported progress was 60% and 90%.
Read the original report or page ↗China provides police equipment for Cambodia’s anti-scam work
Wang Wenbin and Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith attended the March 16 handover in Phnom Penh.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk joins weekly review of anti-scam operations
Governor Mang Sineth led relevant officials in the March 16 meeting by Zoom.
Read the original report or page ↗Preah Sihanouk invites investment in eco, agricultural and community tourism
The department arranged training on March 16–17 and March 23–24 for two groups, with 61 participants in total, including 40 women.
Read the original report or page ↗New Preah Sihanouk administration building reaches fitting-out stage
Governor Mang Sineth met the contractor on March 16 to review equipment arrangements for the new building.
Read the original report or page ↗Thailand’s second Death Fest invites discussion of life and death
The event brought together end-of-life services and activities intended to help visitors consider death and the people they leave behind.
Read the original report or page ↗Walking Through Cambodia: Visiting the Floating Villages of Tonle Sap Lake
On Cambodia's Tonle Sap Lake, some villages float on the water. Houses, schools and shops all sit on the lake, a way of life that coexists with the water.
Read the original report or page ↗Myanmar reports 86 undocumented foreigners detained in Myawady
The March 14 operation involved people from five countries; authorities said identities were being recorded in Myawady.
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