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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.
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Svay Rieng Police Arrest Five Suspects in Bavet Drug and Unauthorized Weapons Case
The Svay Rieng Provincial Police reported an enforcement operation in Bavet City involving alleged drug trafficking, storage, transport, processing, use, and unauthorized possession of weapons and ammunition. The operation resulted in five arrests and the seizure of multiple narcotics and related items.
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Cambodia and EU Review Bilateral Cooperation and Discuss Cambodia-Thailand Border Situation
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn met with Paola Pampaloni of the European External Action Service to review Cambodia-EU cooperation and exchange views on recent developments related to the Cambodia-Thailand border situation. The meeting also noted EU humanitarian assistance for Cambodian displaced people affected by the conflict.
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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.
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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.
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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.
