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Agricultural census data expected to impact planning, attract investment
The Census of Agriculture Cambodia 2023 was launched this morning, May 19. The data generated by the census is expected to become a key driver in enabling the government and all relevant partners to develop effective plans for advancing Cambodia’s agriculture sector. ...
May 20: Recalling pain and resolving to prevent future genocides
As the May 20 National Day of Remembrance approaches, both Prime Minister Hun Manet and scholars have advocated for greater public awareness of the Khmer Rouge era. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/may-20-recalling-pain-and-resolving-to-prevent-future-genocides
Observers question haste of ‘suicide’ verdicts in falls from high-rises
A series of deaths resulting from falls from high-rise buildings have raised public concerns, with some observers questioning the haste with which authorities appear to have ruled the cases suicides. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/observers-question-haste-of-suicide-verdicts-in-falls-from-high-rises
Manet: Pochentong Airport to be preserved as ‘historically significant site’
The uncertainty surrounding the future of Phnom Penh International Airport has been resolved, with Prime Minister Hun Manet confirming that neither he nor former Prime Minister Hun Sen ever planned to sell the airport to private companies. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-pochentong-airport-to-be-preserved-as-historically-significant-site-
Cambodia moves to synchronize SME data for better service
In a significant step towards enhancing Cambodia’s small and medium enterprise (SME) ecosystem, Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, Tuesday chaired an inter-ministerial meeting focused on synchronizing SME data nationwide. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501684078/cambodia-moves-to-synchronize-sme-data-for-better-service/
FASMEC eyes investment in Northeastern provinces
The Federation of Associations for Small and Medium Enterprises of Cambodia (FASMEC) Monday evinced interest in investing in four Northeastern provinces, with plans to establish SME clusters aimed at producing and processing local products into finished goods for both domestic consumption and export to international ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501683398/fasmec-eyes-investment-in-northeastern-provinces/
Cambodia, Thailand strengthen anti-drug cooperation
Cambodia and Thailand have stepped up their collaborative efforts in the fight against drugs, with a new agreement to implement five key action areas aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of their joint drug control efforts. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-strengthen-anti-drug-cooperation
Despite foreign aid policy shift, US committed to ‘green diplomacy’
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth and Bridgette Walker, chargé d’affaires of the US embassy, have expressed their commitment to continued cooperation on environmental issues and the promotion of “green diplomacy”, despite a US change in the direction of US foreign aid policy under the presidency ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/despite-foreign-aid-policy-shift-us-committed-to-green-diplomacy-
CMAC destroy 120 cluster bomblets in Ratanakiri controlled explosion
A total of 120 cluster munitions, remnants from previous wars in the Kingdom, were destroyed in a controlled explosion by experts from the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) in Ratanakiri province’s O’Chum district on May 12. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-destroy-120-cluster-bomblets-in-ratanakiri-controlled-explosion
‘Good Citizens’ Consciousness’ initiative aims to develop tomorrow’s leaders
The “Good Citizens’ Consciousness” 2025 programme is targeting students in grades 10 and 11 across 12 capital-provinces nationwide. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-good-citizens-consciousness-initiative-aims-to-develop-tomorrow-s-leaders-
Manet, Sokha urge police to step up fight against cyber-crimes
Two of the Kingdom’s top officials have raised concerns about online security challenges in 2025, identifying internet fraud as a major issue among several threats that require heightened attention from the National Police. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-sokha-urge-police-to-step-up-fight-against-cyber-crimes
Battambang farmer unearths 250-pound US bomb, as UK assesses demining funding
HALO Trust Cambodia responded to an unusual Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) call-out over the weekend, when a farmer excavating his land in Battambang province’s Samlout district discovered a Mk81 bomb. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/battambang-farmer-unearths-250-pound-us-bomb
How Cambodia’s OVOP brought about qualitative shift in farmers’ lives
Farmers in rural communities in Cambodia, much like in many developing countries, face long-standing challenges including low income, limited access to markets, and vulnerability to climate and economic shocks. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501682248/how-cambodias-ovop-brought-about-qualitative-shift-in-farmers-lives/
GDT collects $1.25 billion as tax income in Q1
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) collected taxes totalling $1.25 billion between January and March of this year, an official report showed on Thursday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501681322/gdt-collects-1-25-billion-as-tax-income-in-q1/
Textile and garment exports zoom to record $3.5B in Q1
Cambodia’s exports of textile and garment products reached approximately $3.5 billion in the first three months of 2025, marking a record 20.1 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, said Sun Mesa, spokesman of the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (MLVT) yesterday. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501681326/textile-and-garment-exports-zoom-to-record-3-5b-in-q1/
CDC reassure US delegation of Cambodian efforts to combat origin fraud
The Cambodian government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to strengthening procedures to prevent and combat origin fraud and to promote transparent implementation of rules of origin for goods exported to the US. ...
Five-a-side: No changes to troop deployments at Ta Moan Temple
The Ministry of National Defence has clarified that no troops have been withdrawn from the Ta Moan Temple, which both Thailand and Cambodia consider part of their respective heritage and territory. Each side will continue to station five soldiers at the site. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/five-a-side-no-changes-to-troop-deployments-at-ta-moan-temple
Online tutoring, 4am study sessions pay off for number one maths student
The sound of traditional Khmer Chai Yam music echoed through the streets as students and locals gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Chan Sovannreach, a 12th-grade student from Bun Rany Hun Sen Prey Poun High School. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/online-tutoring-4am-study-sessions-pay-off-for-number-one-maths-student
Tourism minister sets out ‘Green Season’ promotional strategies
The Cambodian tourism industry’s traditional low season begins in April and continues until October. As it coincides with fewer public holidays in Europe and North America, the Kingdom receives fewer foreign visitors. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tourism-minister-sets-out-green-season-promotional-strategies
Hun Sen’s long-time support for Timor-Leste reflected in warm welcome
During a current official visit to Timor-Leste, Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen was warmly and enthusiastically welcomed by the country’s leaders. They met him at the airport and will also confer an honorary decoration upon him. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-s-long-time-support-for-timor-leste-reflected-in-warm-welcome
Another waterway polluter identified, total now 29
Another company has been identified by the Ministry of Environment as discharging contaminated wastewater into a public waterway, bringing the total to 29 since 2024. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/another-waterway-polluter-identified-total-now-29
Russian ambassador: ‘Russia strives to ensure all countries can live in peace’
The Russian ambassador to Cambodia has claimed that Russia is making every effort to ensure that all countries in the world can live in peace. He emphasised the importance of standing shoulder to shoulder with other peace-loving nations to prevent any repeat of the devastation ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/russian-ambassador-russia-strives-to-ensure-all-countries-can-live-in-peace-
Factory worker killed, 41 injured in Kampong Speu bus crash
A 21-year-old woman has died and 41 other workers sustained injuries in a May 7 traffic accident on National Road 44 in Kampong Speu province’s Veal Pong commune, in Oudong Me Chey town. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/factory-worker-killed-41-injured-in-kampong-speu-bus-crash
Health ministry urges vigilance against anthrax threat
The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent public warning about the dangers of anthrax. The notice follows recent outbreaks in neighbouring countries and beyond. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/health-ministry-urges-vigilance-against-anthrax-threat