Aid and development

China provides almost half million in mine action funding

The Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA) and representatives of the Chinese embassy announced the launch of the “Mekong-Lancang Cooperation in Mine Action” project on June 17, with over $430,000 of funding. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/china-provides-almost-half-million-in-mine-action-funding

‘10,000 Riel, 10,000 People’ raises $4.9 million for Kantha Bopha

The Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation had received over $4.9 million in donations as of Wednesday, June 18, through its “10,000 Riel, 10,000 People” campaign. It is also staging a June 29 charity run in Kampot province to raise additional funds. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-10-000-riel-10-000-people-raises-4-9-million-for-kantha-bopha

World Bank slashes Cambodia’s GDP growth to 4% in 2025

The bank sees setbacks from falling demand and high levels of uncertainty in exports, trade policy, and macro financial instability from high NPL ratios — all of which compelled its decision to cut economic growth to four percent for 2025 in its June report, from ...

Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/world-bank-slashes-cambodias-gdp-growth-to-4-in-2025

MPTC, ADB discusses digital governance project

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Tuesday held talks on a governance project aimed at strengthening digital systems, infrastructure, and human capital for sustainable national development. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501695160/mptc-adb-discusses-digital-governance-project/

Hun Sen and family donate $10 million site for female student dorm in capital

Former Prime Minister Hun Sen and his family have donated a 2-hectare plot of land valued at over $10 million to furthering women’s education. The family will construct a dormitory for impoverished female provincial students who are pursuing their studies in Phnom Penh. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-and-family-donate-10-million-site-for-female-student-dorm-in-capital

Cambodia exports processed fisheries products to Australia (VIDEO)

Poum Sotha, Delegate of the Royal Government, Director General of Fisheries Administration (FiA), said that three Cambodian enterprises have exported processed fisheries products to Australia, while five other processing enterprises are preparing to export to the European market.   ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501677939/cambodia-exports-processed-fisheries-products-to-australia/

RSF report: Cambodia’s press freedom score drops further but gov’t states real situation is “very good”

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) ranked Cambodia 161 out of 180 countries in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, which is a further drop from 151 in 2024, reflecting a deteriorating media landscape, according to its report released a day before World Press Freedom Day. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/rsf-report-cambodias-press-freedom-score-drops-further-but-govt-states-real-situation-is-very-good/

World Press Freedom Day sees three key issues raised

The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the suspension of USAID support and Cambodia’s drop in press freedom rankings from 151 to 161 were the most widely discussed topics during an event held to mark the 32nd World Press Freedom Day. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/world-press-freedom-day-sees-three-key-issues-raised

KOICA partners with agriculture ministry; $12M for commune officers

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has signed a Record of Discussions with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to provide approximately $12 million in grant aid. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koica-partners-with-agriculture-ministry-12m-for-commune-officers

Gender equality and climate action: Cambodia’s NDC 3.0 vision for a resilient future

With global concerns around climate change intensifying, Cambodia’s approach reflects a commitment to addressing the climate crisis in a way that is inclusive, sustainable, and equitable for all, especially women. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/gender-equality-and-climate-action-cambodia-s-ndc-3-0-vision-for-a-resilient-future-

Manet dismisses suggestion that Cambodia ‘handed over’ to China

Prime Minister Hun Manet has strongly refuted claims by overseas analysts who interpreted a joint statement released last week as indicating that Cambodia has allowed China to fully control the country. He described such claims as a “betrayal of the truth”. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-dismisses-suggestion-that-cambodia-handed-over-to-china

International port looks to jumpstart Kampot tourism

Hopes are high that the new Kampot International Tourism Port will be a driving force in attracting domestic and international visitors to the province in greater numbers. It is also expected to promote more recreational travel to several islands. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/international-port-looks-to-jumpstart-kampot-tourism

Luxembourg sign $2 million demining grant

Luxembourg has provided a two million Euro ($2.16 million) grant for mine action in Cambodia, under the Clearing for Results Project, managed by the Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) and UNDP. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/luxembourg-sign-2-million-demining-grant-

Japan urged to boost investment in Cambodia

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) and the Ministry of Environment (MoE) yesterday called on the Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA) to explore further investment opportunities in Cambodia, particularly in the agricultural and environmental sector, which offers significant potential for growth. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501663437/japan-urged-to-boost-investment-in-cambodia/

WB supports Cambodia’s path to realizing vision 2050

Cambodia’s Vision 2050 received a boost as the World Bank Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s long-term development through a newly approved Partnership Framework (2025-2029). ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501660421/wb-supports-cambodias-path-to-realizing-vision-2050/

Manet calls for streamlined, efficient ministry reforms

rime Minister Hun Manet has emphasised the importance of strengthening, rather than expanding, government ministries and institutions, noting that they should be streamlined for improved efficiency. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-calls-for-streamlined-efficient-ministry-reforms

Kep students embracing STEM thanks to ADB support

Teachers and students at Hun Sen Chamkar Doung High School in Kep province have received a head start with their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills, thanks to an Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded programme. ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kep-students-embracing-stem-thanks-to-adb-support

Ireland steps up to support rural farming communities

Ireland has announced a funding package of €800,000 ($872,00) for a climate-related programme, led by Oxfam Cambodia. The initiative aims to support rural communities in the northern part of the Kingdom through climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, climate resilience and rural development. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ireland-steps-up-to-support-rural-farming-communities

Communities, unions saddened and fear loss of voice after Trump cuts funds to VOA, RFA, puts staff on leave

Independent radio stations, Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA), have been suspended unexpectedly, raising concern among advocates of press freedom, unionists, and civil society in Cambodia. ...

Sovann Sreypich and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/communities-unions-saddened-and-fear-loss-of-voice-after-trump-cuts-funds-to-voa-rfa-puts-staff-on-leave/

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