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Cambodia, Thailand military commanders to meet tonight after fatal shooting incident

The border commanders of the Cambodian and Thai armies are scheduled to meet this evening, May 29 to ease tensions in the Mom 3 area of Choam Khsant district, Preah Vihear province, following the death of a Cambodian soldier during a brief exchange of fire ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-military-commanders-to-meet-tonight-after-fatal-shooting-incident

Ministry respond to soldier’s border clash death: ‘resolute defence at any cost’

Khmer troops have been deployed to the border zone in Preah Vihear province following a brief exchange of fire with Thai soldiers at Techo Morakot village – in Choam Ksan district’s Morakot commune – which resulted in the death of one Cambodian soldier. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-respond-to-soldier-s-border-clash-death-resolute-defence-at-any-cost-

Chinese tourists touch down ahead of ‘Cambodia-China Tourism Year’ celebrations

A group of 1,000 Chinese tourists has arrived in Cambodia to participate in the official opening ceremony of the “Cambodia-China Tourism Year”, which will take place in Phnom Penh from May 23–25. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chinese-tourists-touch-down-ahead-of-cambodia-china-tourism-year-celebrations

Official calls for media to fact check to ensure social justice

Ministry of Information spokesman Tep Asnarith has expressed concerns over the spread of misinformation regarding a recent tragic case that appalled the Kingdom – the murder of a 14-year-old school girl. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/official-calls-for-media-to-fact-check-to-ensure-social-justice

Kampong Speu factory ordered to end use of filthy furnace

Ministry of Environment officials have determined that a factory belonging to Tong Kang (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. is polluting the air around it. According to a May 23 statement from the ministry, a furnace at the factory – which produces components or shoes – has adversely ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kampong-speu-factory-ordered-to-end-use-of-filthy-furnace

Environment ministry launch new app, digital programme to support green goals

The Ministry of Environment has officially launched phase 2 of its E-Admin Digital Administration Programme, along with the Chakra STEM app. The initiative aims to accelerate the flow of administrative documents and improve responsiveness to environmental issues in Cambodia. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-ministry-launch-new-app-digital-programme-to-support-green-goals

Annual road tax reminder issued: Special plates not exempt

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has once again clarified that the owners of private vehicles bearing “State”, “Police” or “Military” license plates are not automatically exempt from tax and import obligations and must register their vehicles with the Ministry of Public Works and transport. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/annual-road-tax-reminder-issued-special-plates-not-exempt

Environment minister to polluters: ‘I have a sword, I will strike, with no exceptions’

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has doubled down on warnings to the owners and operators of factories — especially mango processing plants — that discharge untreated wastewater into clean water sources, threatening that the ministry now has “a sword to strike with”. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-minister-to-polluters-i-have-a-sword-i-will-strike-with-no-exceptions-

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/

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/

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

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

Tina highlights IP registration to boost value of agri products

Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries yesterday highlighted the importance of intellectual property registration to boost the value of agricultural products.   ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501679354/tina-highlights-ip-registration-to-boost-value-of-agri-products/

NBC to conduct 12th Macroeconomic Conference on SMEs

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) will host the 12th Annual Macroeconomic Conference in December 2025, focusing on ‘Promoting the Participation of Small and Medium Enterprises in Cambodian Economic Development’, according to an announcement released on Friday.   ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501679358/nbc-to-conduct-12th-macroeconomic-conference-on-smes/

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