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Ministry of Environment Announces Coral Spawning Research Findings Around Koh Rong and Koh Sdach
The Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, in cooperation with conservation NGOs and local dive operators, announced the third recorded coral spawning event around the Koh Rong archipelago and the first such observation around Koh Sdach and Koh Song Saa. The night-time underwater surveys conducted from 7–9 March 2026 generated baseline scientific data on coral reproductive cycles, reef health, and factors relevant to long-term coral reef management and conservation in Cambodia’s coastal areas.
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MOWRAM Inspects Maintenance Progress on O Chamark Irrigation Canal System
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology conducted a field inspection of annual maintenance works on the O Chamark irrigation canal system in Stoung district, Kampong Thom province. The visit reviewed specific maintenance and new construction items on main and secondary canals and associated hydraulic structures supplied by the 30 Kanha reservoir.
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Cambodia and Australia Discuss Defence Cooperation and Border Developments
On 15 March 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn held bilateral talks with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles. The two sides reviewed defence and security cooperation, including training and capacity building, and discussed regional and international issues as well as recent developments along the Cambodia–Thailand border.
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MLVT and Australia Launch Automotive Centre of Excellence Partnership in Cambodia
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and Australian partners officially launched the Automotive Centre of Excellence in Cambodia (ACE-C) on 16 March 2026. The initiative, supported by the Australian Government and Bendigo Kangan Institute, aims to strengthen technical and vocational education and training in the automotive sector through practical training and knowledge transfer.
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Ministry of Commerce Delegation Attends 2nd International Participants Meeting for Expo 2027 Belgrade
A Cambodian delegation led by Undersecretary of State Nam Lynal of the Ministry of Commerce attended the 2nd International Participants Meeting for the Specialized Expo 2027 Belgrade from 10–12 March 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia. The meeting provided updates on Expo preparations, while bilateral talks with Serbia’s Minister of Domestic and Foreign Trade focused on strengthening trade cooperation and supporting Cambodia’s participation in the expo.
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Senator Mean Navy and Turkish Ambassador Visit Sewing Skills Center for Muslim Women
On 16 March 2026, Senator Mean Navy, representative of Region 1 in the Senate, and Turkish Ambassador Ülkü Kocaefe conducted a field visit to the Sewing of Hope Center in Phnom Penh. The project aims to equip economically vulnerable Cambodian Muslim women, including housewives and widows, with 12‑month sewing and soft skills training to support their household income.
