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Years on, Virachey park expansion squeezes indigenous farmers

Three years after Cambodia redrew its conservation map, Indigenous communities around Virachey National Park in the northeast are still adjusting to the changes.   ...

Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/years-on-virachey-park-expansion-squeezes-indigenous-farmers/

Journalists flag stricter media rules at press freedom event

Regulatory hurdles remain major challenges for Cambodia’s media, local journalists said on Thursday at an event ahead of World Press Freedom Day. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/journalists-flag-stricter-media-rules-at-press-freedom-event/

Ministry warns against use of burning acid to extract precious metals

The Ministry of Environment has warned about the public health impacts of the improper use of acid for gold or platinum extraction. Acid is used to extract precious metals like gold or platinum from e-waste, jewellery and other materials. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-warns-against-use-of-burning-acid-to-extract-precious-metals/

Concerns of ‘unethical journalism, media extortion’ raised on World Press Freedom Day

Concerns over unethical practices and alleged extortion in the Kingdom’s media industry took centre stage ahead of today’s World Press Freedom Day, as speakers from the private sector, government and media warned that such behaviour risks eroding public trust and undermining economic growth. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/concerns-of-unethical-journalism-media-extortion-raised-on-world-press-freedom-day/

NBC says Huione pay‑related dispute falls outside its authority after protest

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has said that addressing disputes raised by individuals who identify themselves as customers of Huione Pay Payment Service Institution falls beyond the bank’s legal mandate, following a protest on April 27 that escalated into confrontations near its premises.   ...

Prak Chan Thul
https://kiripost.com/stories/nbc-says-huione-payrelated-dispute-falls-outside-its-authority-after-protest

‘Good’ but ongoing challenges: Press freedom in Cambodia ahead of World Press Freedom Day

Cambodia’s media landscape is under renewed focus ahead of World Press Freedom Day 2026, with a contrast emerging between official data highlighting progress and independent reports documenting continued risks faced by journalists.   ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/good-but-ongoing-challenges-press-freedom-in-cambodia-ahead-of-world-press-freedom-day/

Shots fired as foreign attachés tour Oddar Meanchey border

The Ministry of National Defence has warned that gunfire was heard in the O’Smach area this morning, April 29, during an inspection visit by the Military Attaché Corps to Phnom Penh (MACPP), noting that the display appeared to be contrary to the spirit of the ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/shots-fired-as-foreign-attaches-tour-oddar-meanchey-border/

World Bank’s $300M fund to enhance Cambodia’s transport transformation

A $300 million fund package has been approved by World Bank’s executive directors for Cambodia to improve transport links and logistics capacity which would benefit over 1.6 million road users and communities along the Asian Highway 21 (AH21) corridor. ...

Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/world-banks-300m-fund-to-enhance-cambodias-transport-transformation

Non-performing loan ratio peaks in 2025; may rise above 10% on energy shock in 2026

The overall banking sector’s gross non-performing loan (NPL) ratio hit a 10-year high of 8.6 percent in 2025, with expectations of hitting above 10 percent in 2026, as the war in the Middle East risks pushing fuel-induced inflation to a high, lower domestic consumption, and ...

Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/non-performing-loan-ratio-peaks-in-2025-may-rise-above-10-on-energy-shock-in-2026

Sour highlights workplace learning best practices, urges labour mobility

Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour has highlighted Cambodia’s strong implementation model of Work-Based Learning (WBL) in developing workforce skills within the context of modern technology. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/sour-highlights-workplace-learning-best-practices-urges-labour-mobility/

Cambodia, China planning to promote traditional martial arts with new doco

An upcoming Cambodia–China Martial Arts Performance will take place at the northern courtyard of Bayon Temple on the morning of April 30, showcasing a spectacular collaboration between the traditional martial arts of both nations.   ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/sport/cambodia-china-planning-to-promote-traditional-martial-arts-with-new-doco/

Two Huione pay customers arrested, one alleged to be ringleader of violent protest

Phnom Penh police have arrested two Cambodian Huione Pay customers, alleging they mobilised Chinese and Cambodian customers to protest, which authorities said involved illegally blocking roads and causing unrest that led to a violent clash in front of the National Bank in Sen Sok District​ ...

Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/two-huione-pay-customers-arrested-one-alleged-to-be-ringleader-of-violent-protest

Cambodia: Thailand must show commitment to peace with action on ground

Cambodia continued to urge Thailand to respect the 16 points of the December 27 Joint Statement, as the foreign ministers of both nations met in Brunei. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the ceasefire, as well as a peaceful resolution to the border dispute. ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-must-show-commitment-to-peace-with-action-on-ground/

Fatal crash case raises concerns over accountability and poor road conditions

Public anger has erupted online following a fatal road accident in Preah Vihear province, with social analysts and rights advocates calling for a deeper investigation and improved road safety measures. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/fatal-crash-case-raises-concerns-over-accountability-and-poor-road-conditions

Foreign ministry warns Thai withdrawal from 2001 MoU a ‘step away from cooperation’

Cambodia has warned that if Thailand decides to withdraw from the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), it would be deeply regrettable and represent a major departure from the spirit of cooperation between the two nations. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-ministry-warns-thai-withdrawal-from-2001-mou-a-step-away-from-cooperation/

Japanese support Cambodian waste management with garbage trucks

The Government of Japan has donated ten garbage trucks to the Ministry of Environment, as part of the two nation’s ongoing cooperation in environmental protection. Japanese ambassador Ueno Atsushi presented the trucks to environment minister Eang Sophalleth this morning, April 27. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/japanese-support-cambodian-waste-management-with-garbage-trucks/

Cambodia welcomes Indonesians to ASEAN Observer Team

Cambodia has welcomed two Indonesian military officers who are joining the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT). The team is tasked with monitoring the implementation of border measures between Cambodia and Thailand, explained the Ministry of National Defence. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-welcomes-indonesians-to-asean-observer-team/

Mekong River water quality remains ‘good’ in early 2026

Monthly assessments were conducted at 11 monitoring stations in collaboration with provincial and municipal environment departments along the Mekong, covering Stung Treng, Kratie, Kampong Cham, Kandal, Phnom Penh and Prey Veng. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/mekong-river-water-quality-remains-good-in-early-2026/

Cambodia, JICA strengthen partnership for sustainable, inclusive development

Cambodia and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation and partnership in support of sustainable and inclusive development, with Cambodia also requesting continued support in two priority sectors. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-jica-strengthen-partnership-for-sustainable-inclusive-development/

Dodgy landlords fined over one billion riel for unregistered guests

Authorities have imposed almost half a million dollars on property owners who failed to register tenants or let property to individuals without valid residency documents. Violations of Sub-Decree 03 on security and safety management in shared residential areas are being strictly enforced, explained Touch Sokhak, ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/dodgy-landlords-fined-over-one-billion-riel-for-unregistered-guests/

Manet informs China’s Wang, Dong, of Cambodia’s commitment to peaceful resolution of border issues

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun yesterday, April 22. During the meeting, he described the situation on the Cambodia-Thailand border and reaffirmed Cambodia’s position to adhere to the principles of peace. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-informs-chinas-wang-dong-of-cambodias-commitment-to-peaceful-resolution-of-border-issues/

Phnom Penh deputy police chief, immigration official face court over alleged scam bribes

The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) said it will send two senior officials to court on Wednesday over alleged bribery tied to online scam networks and money laundering. ...

Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/phnom-penh-deputy-police-chief-immigration-official-face-court-over-alleged-scam-bribes/

China ministers visit Cambodia, deepen ties, expand security talks

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun are set to hold further meetings with Cambodian leaders on Thursday, following a “2+2” strategic dialogue that brings together foreign and defense chiefs to deepen political and security ties. ...

Coby Hobbs and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/china-ministers-visit-cambodia-deepen-ties-expand-security-talks/

Cambodia and China to hold first “2+2” dialogue in Phnom Penh

On April 21, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) announced in a statement that Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Defence Minister Tea Seiha will meet with their Chinese counterparts, Wang Yi and Dong Jun, to co-chair the inaugural “2+2” Strategic Dialogue. ...

Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-and-china-to-hold-first-22-dialogue-in-phnom-penh

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