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Phnom Penh police raid suspected online scam site in Por Sen Chey
Police reportedly detained several foreign nationals and seized computers and communications equipment during an early-morning March 1 operation.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian rights official raises allegations over Thai military actions at ASEAN meeting
The report says Seang Chinda presented Cambodia’s allegations over Thai military actions and displacement at the 42nd AICHR meeting in Manila.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia urges maximum restraint amid Middle East conflict
Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern on February 28 and called for maximum restraint to prevent further escalation that would endanger civilian lives and peace.
Read the original report or page ↗Sar Sokha presides over free medical services in Prey Veng
Sar Sokha attended a February 28 medical outreach in Ba Phnum district. Provincial health officials said more than 400 medical personnel provided a range of free services.
Read the original report or page ↗Hor Namhong reaffirms Cambodia–China friendship in meeting with Wang Wenbin
Hor Namhong met Ambassador Wang Wenbin at his home on February 27, reaffirming bilateral friendship and recalling his longstanding ties with Wang Yi.
Read the original report or page ↗TYDA provides free care to nearly 4,000 in Kampong Speu, provincial administration reports
Kampong Speu’s administration reported that nearly 4,000 residents received free care on February 28 through a TYDA outreach involving more than 400 medical personnel.
Read the original report or page ↗France reiterates readiness to facilitate Cambodian and Thai access to border archives
At his February 25 meeting with Prak Sokhonn, Jean-Noël Barrot reiterated France’s readiness to facilitate both parties’ access to archives it holds concerning the border.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia receives 74 Khmer antiquities returned by Latchford family
A February 27 ceremony at the National Museum received 74 Khmer objects returned by the family of the late collector Douglas Latchford, including sandstone and metal sculptures.
Read the original report or page ↗Hor Namhong says Cambodia and China remain good friends despite global changes
Hor Namhong received Chinese Ambassador Wang Wenbin at his home on February 27, reaffirmed bilateral friendship and asked him to convey greetings to Wang Yi.
Read the original report or page ↗Environment Ministry inspects Kandal factory after reports of fainting and death
The ministry said on February 27 that staff were checking air quality and gathering information at CAMBO UNISOLL LTD. to assess environmental and health impacts; no cause had been established in the report.
Read the original report or page ↗Authorities detain 81 foreign online-fraud suspects in Phnom Penh’s Chbar Ampov
Authorities reported detaining 81 foreign suspects, comprising 72 Chinese and nine Myanmar nationals, in Chbar Ampov on February 26 over suspected online romance fraud.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia records six road deaths and 73 injuries on February 27
National Police reported 12 crashes, six at night; 11 people were seriously injured and 62 sustained minor injuries.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen holds telephone talks with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy
Cambodia’s acting head of state discussed national developments, cooperation and the 35th diplomatic anniversary planned for 2027.
Read the original report or page ↗Phnom Penh raid detains 81 foreign suspects in alleged romance-scam operation
The February 26 operation reportedly detained 72 Chinese and nine Myanmar nationals; suspects and equipment were transferred to police for investigation.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia receives 74 Khmer antiquities returned by Latchford family
The Culture Ministry said the return followed a 2020 agreement and included pre-Angkorian and Angkorian sculpture and ritual objects.
Read the original report or page ↗Sar Sokha announces stricter foreigner accommodation and employment reporting
The report describes March enforcement and a KHR4 million penalty for intentionally concealing or accommodating a foreigner who entered illegally.
Read the original report or page ↗China reports more than 159,000 telecom-fraud cases concluded over five years
The Supreme People’s Court briefing described more than 338,000 defendants sentenced and proceedings against the Ming and Bai criminal groups.
Read the original report or page ↗Angkor Wat central-tower sunrise alignment expected in late March
The report places viewing on March 21–23 in the early morning and describes the link between Khmer architecture, astronomy and belief.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Manet says thriving cities underpin tourism and economic growth
His message for the 13th National Clean City Day stressed cleanliness, green development, safety, hospitality and cultural preservation.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia rejects Thai diplomat’s allegation of military use of Preah Vihear Temple
A February 27 Foreign Ministry statement said the temple served peaceful, cultural and religious purposes and distinguished site security from military use.
Read the original report or page ↗Land Ministry announces fencing of former Padivatt Primary School building
The February 26 notice concerns a building at Streets 144 and 49 in Phnom Penh, with physical fencing planned for March 3 after resident consultations.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian mine authority urges caution over reports of border landmines
The authority called for factual, responsible communication and joint technical checks, while setting out Cambodia’s position on the mine-ban convention.
Read the original report or page ↗Culture Ministry urges designers to research Khmer traditional clothing
A February 26 guideline stressed original forms, contexts and cultural value to avoid misuse or alterations that harm traditional identity.
Read the original report or page ↗Hun Sen asks Kun Khmer federation to temporarily withdraw two fighters’ bans
He proposed waiting until the athletes and delegation returned from overseas competition before resolving the issue in a spirit of unity and national interest.
Read the original report or page ↗19th Cambodian products, fruit and vegetable exhibition opens in Siem Reap
The February 26–March 1 exhibition brings together businesses, farmers, producers and exporters to expand markets for national products.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian King and Queen Mother leave for health checkups in Beijing
King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk departed Techo International Airport for Beijing on the morning of February 27 for scheduled health checkups.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodian mine authority urges careful, responsible reporting on border mine discoveries
CMAA called for evidence-based reporting and joint technical verification of border mine discoveries, while reiterating Cambodia’s position that it had laid no new mines.
Read the original report or page ↗Cambodia’s 2025 employment estimated at 10.7 million, with 4.9 million in services
The report cites Labour Minister Heng Sour on 2025 employment, estimated at 10.7 million, around 800,000 above 2024, including 4.9 million in services.
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