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Interior Ministry Report Summarizes Weekly and Monthly Gambling Enforcement Cases as of 22 March 2026

According to an Interior Ministry report, National Police units recorded five gambling suppression cases and detained 20 people during the third week of March 2026, with cases reported in Phnom Penh, Kampong Speu, Preah Sihanouk, and Oddar Meanchey. The report also stated that 27 gambling cases and 67 related arrests were recorded in February, with some other individuals required to sign agreements to cease such activities.

General Department of Immigration (GDI)

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MAFF Inspection Committee Evaluates Two New Hybrid Maize Varieties for Official Release

A Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries working group led by Secretary of State Touch Bun Hour inspected and evaluated two new hybrid maize varieties, BH-3577 and BH-4187, for possible official release for use. The assessment was conducted under the crop variety release committee mechanism following field performance review in Tboung Khmum province.

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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Acting Senate President Ouch Borith Meets South Korean Ambassador to Discuss Bilateral and Parliamentary Cooperation

Acting Senate President Ouch Borith received Republic of Korea Ambassador Kim Chang Yong for a courtesy call and working discussion on Cambodia-South Korea relations, parliamentary diplomacy, and bilateral cooperation. The meeting referenced ongoing development support through ODA, KOICA, and EDCF, and discussed strengthening inter-parliamentary coordination.

Senate of Cambodia

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General Department of Immigration Reports Deportation of 939 Foreign Nationals from Cambodia

The General Department of Immigration reported that 939 foreign nationals of 22 nationalities were deported from Cambodia between 20 and 23 March 2026 for immigration and related violations, including illegal border crossing, forged documents, lack of passports, fake visas, online scam involvement, and illegal work. The operation was carried out through Techo International Airport border police procedures under the direction of the Ministry of Interior leadership.

General Department of Immigration (GDI)

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MLVT and South Korea’s Jungwon University Discuss Bilateral Cooperation in TVET

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training held talks with Jungwon University of South Korea on potential bilateral cooperation in technical and vocational education and training. The discussion focused on skills development, human resource capacity, and the role of Cambodia's TVET system in linking job seekers, including poor households, to the labor market.

Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT)

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Cambodia Participates in the 14th China Round Table on WTO Accession at MC14 in Yaoundé

Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce participated in the 14th China Round Table held alongside the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, where officials discussed the value of WTO accession and post-accession implementation within the multilateral trading system. Cambodia’s delegation also shared its perspective on the benefits of WTO membership since its accession in 2004.

Ministry of Commerce

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Legal Reform Steering Committee Reviews 2025 Work and Sets 2026 Priorities

The Legal Reform Steering Committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Vongsey Vissoth, reviewed its 2025 work results and set strategic priorities for 2026 under Cambodia’s legal reform program. The meeting also examined a draft conceptual framework on building the integrity of Cambodia’s legal system.

Office of the Council of Ministers

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Ministry of Tourism Backs Tourism Promotion Program Linking Cambodian Cuisine With Local Destinations

The Ministry of Tourism discussed cooperation with Viettel (Cambodia) Pte. Ltd. (Metfone) and agreed to support promotion of the program “My District, My Food,” which links Cambodian food with tourism destinations. The ministry said the program would be promoted through its official channels and through municipal and provincial tourism departments.

Ministry of Tourism

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