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Prak Sokhonn urges diplomats to defend sovereignty amid intensifying major-power rivalry
At the Foreign Ministry’s March 5 annual review meeting, Prak Sokhonn called for initiative and foresight to safeguard Cambodia’s interests amid external pressures.
Read the original report or page ↗Nearly 100 Vietnamese nationals held in Bangkok apartment gambling raid
Thaiheadlines reported that police searched an office on Rama 9 Road on March 4, finding Vietnamese-language gambling sites and seizing computers and phones. Investigations continued.
Read the original report or page ↗Second dolphin calf recorded in Cambodia in 2026; reported total reaches 114
Fisheries and WWF researchers spotted an approximately two-day-old calf at Kampi in Kratie on March 5 and said it appeared healthy.
Read the original report or page ↗Commerce Minister Cham Nimul reviews provincial trade work
A March 5 meeting discussed local commerce progress, short- and medium-term product promotion, cassava trading guidance and cooperation with the private sector.
Read the original report or page ↗Dith Tina meets EU–ASEAN Business Council delegation on agricultural investment
A March 4 meeting explored agricultural value chains, fresh-milk production and agro-processing investment opportunities in Cambodia.
Read the original report or page ↗Sangkum heritage buildings and Queen Mother’s Royal Library welcome visitors
The notice invites the public and tourists to visit the King Father–Queen Mother Sangkum heritage buildings at Borei O Svay–Sen Chey and the Queen Mother’s Royal Library.
Read the original report or page ↗Bangkok apartment office raided over suspected online gambling
Police searched an office on Rama 9 Road on March 4, holding nearly 100 Vietnamese nationals and seizing computers and phones. Investigations into the organisers and funds continued.
Read the original report or page ↗Two Sihanoukville concrete-road projects planned at over US$700,000
Governor Mang Sineth inspected roads 123-13 and 833 on March 4, calling for faster construction and properly arranged water, drainage and electricity systems.
Read the original report or page ↗Hanoi police report seven Chinese and Japanese arrests in cross-border scam case
Police said on March 3 that they had detained three Chinese and four Japanese suspects in a group allegedly impersonating Japanese officials, with about US$450,000 identified in the case.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s first oil refinery could start operating within three years
Keo Rottanak said progress depended on successful talks with investors, while the country continued importing its refined fuel.
Read the original report or page ↗Acting Andoung Snay police-post chief suspended over alleged assault
A March 4 Kampong Chhnang police statement required Meas Davit to report during office hours while criminal police continued investigating.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia reports 97 fires in February
Interior Ministry figures listed 83 houses, ten warehouses, eight monks’ residences and other property affected across the country.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia earns over US$142.87 million from rice exports in first two months
The rice federation reported 247,822 tonnes shipped to 51 destinations, alongside 873,880 tonnes of paddy exports worth US$196.62 million.
Read the original report or page ↗Kandal factory fainting incident sends 31 workers to hospital; preliminary inquiry cites conditions
The Labour Ministry said 19 had been discharged by March 4, with 12 still under observation, and the factory planned paid leave through March 5.
Read the original report or page ↗Military attachés from 12 countries visit 1,632 displaced families in Banteay Meanchey
The March 4 visit was coordinated by the Defence Ministry; Maly Socheata set out Cambodia’s positions on displacement, the ceasefire and the border.
Read the original report or page ↗Prey Nob consultation reviews fishing-community data for Preah Sihanouk and Koh Kong
The March 4 event presented ODC data, maps and dashboards, seeking feedback to support community resource protection and public participation.
Read the original report or page ↗Mang Sineth chairs Preah Sihanouk meeting on online-scam enforcement
The March 4 afternoon meeting brought together the prosecutor, police and military-police chiefs, municipal and district governors and other officials.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet discusses resilience as Cambodia contributes to ASEAN’s 2045 ambitions
At the March 4 summit, the prime minister spoke about regional integration, 5.2 percent growth in 2025, vocational training and logistics infrastructure.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet sets April 2026 deadline for eliminating online-scam centres
At the March 4 business summit, he described a shift from containment to eradication to strengthen law enforcement, compliance and the investment climate.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia and European business delegation discuss trade and investment cooperation
Commerce Minister Cham Nimul met the EU–ASEAN Business Council and EuroCham Cambodia delegation led by Sharon Toh on March 4.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia facilitates foreign military attachés’ visit to Banteay Meanchey border area
The March 4 visit to Prey Chan village began at 13:00; the Defence Ministry reiterated Cambodia’s positions on the ceasefire, occupation allegations and related agreements.
Read the original report or page ↗Myanmar reports 297 Chinese suspects among 393 foreigners detained in Tachileik raid
The March 3 account listed 174 computers, 70 CPUs, 233 phones and nine Starlink sets; authorities planned legal processing and repatriation.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia announces fifth national letter-writing competition
The 2026 theme explores human connection in a digital world, with entries open until March 16 to encourage students’ writing and language skills.
Read the original report or page ↗BTV rejects false content circulated under its logo
BTV said videos and information were using its logo without permission; the Cambodian government’s spokesperson channel also denounced the material as false.
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