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Vietnam, Cambodia pledge deeper ties as envoy delivers new year greetings

Vietnam’s Ambassador to Cambodia met the Commander-In-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) on Wednesday, reaffirming the neighboring countries’ commitment to deepening bilateral ties ahead of the traditional Khmer New Year. ...

K. Rithy Reak
https://www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/365874

New Myanmar military attaché vows stronger ties with Cambodia

Myanmar’s new military attaché to Cambodia has affirmed his commitment to further advancing relations and cooperation between the two countries’ armed forces, according to a Cambodian military statement released on Wednesday. ...

K. Rithy Reak
https://www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/365873

Cambodia urges EU mine clearance support

Cambodian Senior Minister H.E. Dr. Ly Thuch has requested the European Union (EU) to continue supporting the Kingdom’s vision toward becoming a nation free from the impact of landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW), with a particular focus on clearing munitions left behind by ...

K. Rithy Reak
https://www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/365875

Banteay Meanchey shelters temporary, displaced villagers will return home, say authorities

Provincial authorities have clarified that the houses currently being built and allocated to Cambodians who have been displaced by the border fighting of last year are intended as temporary shelters only, not permanent replacements for their homes. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/banteay-meanchey-shelters-temporary-displaced-villagers-will-return-home-say-authorities

Sihanoukville port on track to hit 1.45 million TEUs by 2027

The Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) will be able accommodate larger vessels and significantly expand its container storage and transshipment capacity starting from the end of the first quarter of 2027, as construction of the Phase 1 New Container Terminal has now surpassed 60% completion. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sihanoukville-port-on-track-to-hit-1-45-million-teus-by-2027

Chroy Changvar raids see 15 Chinese scammers detained

A joint task force under the Phnom Penh Unified Command raided four separate locations in the capital’s Chroy Changvar district this March 24. Authorities took 15 Chinese nationals into custody. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chroy-changvar-raids-see-15-chinese-scammers-detained

Environment official issued warning as minister calls for stricter enforcement of forestry crimes

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has ordered stricter enforcement against natural resource crimes, as details emerged of a formal warning issued to the deputy director of the Mondulkiri Provincial Department of Environment for lack of responsibility. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-official-issued-warning-as-minister-calls-for-stricter-enforcement-of-forestry-crimes

Government ramps up R&D, AI push to drive innovation-led growth

Prime Minister Hun Manet has called for increased investment in research and development (R&D) and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), as Cambodia accelerates its shift toward an innovation-driven economy aimed at achieving high-income status by 2050.​ ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/government-ramps-up-r-d-ai-push-to-drive-innovation-led-growth

Cambodia, India seek to deepen cooperation across key sectors

Cambodia and India have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across a wide range of sectors during a meeting in Phnom Penh. ...

C. Nika
https://www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/365756

Samdech Techo Hun Sen congratulates Lao President on Re-election

Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Acting Head of State of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has extended his sincere congratulations to H.E. Thongloun SISOULITH on his re-election as the President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. ...

C. Nika
https://www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/365743

Prince bank customers collect funds two months after liquidation

More than two months after the liquidation of Prince Bank, customers began receiving full refunds of their deposits on Monday, following the appointment of accounting firm Morisonkak MKA to oversee the winding-up process and convert the bank’s assets into cash. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/prince-bank-customers-collect-funds-two-months-after-liquidation/

Cambodia rejects Thai media claims of preparing for armed conflict

Cambodia has rejected recent Thai media reports alleging that the country is preparing for a third armed conflict, describing the claims as incorrect and baseless. ...

C. Nika
https://www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/365762

Garment worker jailed for comment on Cambodia-Thailand border clash

 A garment worker on Monday was found guilty of incitement for criticizing the Cambodia –Thailand border conflict over social media and insulting a public official. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/garment-worker-jailed-for-comment-on-cambodia-thailand-border-clash/

Trump sends peace plan as Iran opens to 'non-hostile' oil vessels

US President Donald Trump sent a peace plan to Iran as he voiced optimism Tuesday at ending nearly a month of warfare, with Tehran announcing that it will let “non-hostile” oil vessels go through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. ...

Agence France-Presse (AFP)
https://cambodianess.com/article/trump-sends-peace-plan-as-iran-opens-to-non-hostile-oil-vessels

Office of Council of Ministers head lauds officials ‘patriotism, national solidarity, unity’

Vongsey Vissoth, Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers (OCM), has reiterated the vital role the OCM plays in the public sector, serving as the secretariat to the Royal Government in managing and leading the country, resolving major national issues, promoting ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/office-of-council-of-ministers-head-lauds-officials-patriotism-national-solidarity-unity-

UN launches awareness campaign for victims of scam trafficking

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific (UNODC ROSEAP) launched the #TrappedInScamCrime campaign in Cambodia today, March 19, with an awareness-raising event on trafficking in persons for forced criminality in scam centres. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/un-launches-awareness-campaign-for-victims-of-scam-trafficking

Cambodia launches WISE JP to expand climate resilient water and renewable energy services

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), in partnership with the United Nations in Cambodia – UNICEF and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), announced today the launch of the Water Infrastructure & Smart Energy Joint Programme (WISE JP), a groundbreaking blended‑finance ...

C. Nika
https://www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/365614

UN launches regional campaign in Phnom Penh targeting scam trafficking

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Thursday launched a regional campaign in Phnom Penh to raise awareness among young Cambodians and others about trafficking risks from recruitment into scam operations.   ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/un-launches-regional-campaign-in-phnom-penh-targeting-scam-trafficking/

Finance ministry clarify VAT relief on gasoline, diesel

The Ministry of Economy and Finance has issued updated guidelines to fuel importers and distributors to ensure the implementation of the government’s measure to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) burden on the supply of petroleum products, specifically regular gasoline and diesel. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/finance-ministry-clarify-vat-relief-on-gasoline-diesel

Bavet city landfill facility officially inaugurated under livable cities project

A new landfill facility in Bavet city, Svay Rieng province, developed under the Livable Cities Investment Project, was officially inaugurated on Monday to improve solid waste management and environmental sanitation. ...

C. Nika
https://www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/365640

Over 74,000 tourists attend three-day equinox event at Angkor

More than 74,000 national and international tourists visited the Angkor Archaeological Park over three days, from Mar. 21 to 23, to witness and photograph the Angkor Equinox, according to the APSARA National Authority. ...

C. Nika
https://www.akp.gov.kh/post/detail/365635

Cambodia protests Thai army’s continued violation of territorial sovereignty

Thai armed forces have allegedly continued to encroach and unlawfully occupy Cambodia’s sovereign land along disputed border areas despite agreeing to a ceasefire last December, a move an analyst describes as “grave violation” of international law. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/cambodia-protests-thai-armys-continued-violation-of-territorial-sovereignty/

Prince bank customers receive full refunds as withdrawals begin

Prince Bank customers began withdrawing 100 percent of their refunds on Monday following the legal process of converting the bank’s assets into cash. ...

Prak Chan Thul and Iea Sonita
https://kiripost.com/stories/prince-bank-customers-receive-full-refunds-as-withdrawals-begin

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