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Prey Lang community uncovers hundreds of illegal timber planks, seeks action by authorities

Members of the Prey Lang Community Network in Preah Vihear province say they uncovered widespread illegal logging activities, including hundreds of illegally processed timber planks, during a four-day forest patrol. They have requested urgent intervention from the authorities.   ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/prey-lang-community-uncovers-hundreds-of-illegal-timber-planks-seeks-action-by-authorities/

Press release on the baccalaureate exam, with the examination date: 10 August 2026

On 27 July 2026, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports issued a press release on the baccalaureate exam, with the examination date: 10 August 2026.The Ministry would like to inform all parents, guardians, candidates, and the public that it will organize the baccalaureate exam on ...

Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport

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Thais accuse Hollywood star of misinformation about displaced civilians

A sympathetic message from Hollywood star Angelina Jolie about the fate of displaced Cambodian civilians has received a predictable response from the Thai military. ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/thais-accuse-hollywood-star-of-misinformation-about-displaced-civilians/

India, Cambodia agree to Pursat demining project

India and Cambodia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to implement a Quick Impact Project (QIP) supporting humanitarian mine clearance across 163,207 square metres of contaminated land in Mol village, Rokat commune, Phnom Kravanh district, Pursat province. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/india-cambodia-agree-to-pursat-demining-project/

Escaping into green paradise more convenient than ever at Khnorng Phsar

Visiting the Khnorng Phsar natural tourism site has never been easier, thanks to significant infrastructure upgrades. It was once a seven-kilometre, three hour, tractor ride to the base of the mountain, but a new road means nature-lovers can now drive themselves to the start of ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/escaping-into-green-paradise-more-convenient-than-ever-at-khnorng-phsar/

Press release on the discovery of a dead dolphin in Sangkat Svay Chrum, Ariksat City, Kandal Province

On 26 July 2026, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries issued a press release on the discovery of a dead dolphin in Sangkat Svay Chrum, Ariksat City, Kandal Province.On 24 July 2026, a dead dolphin was discovered at Svay Chrum Village, Sangkat Svay Chrum, Ariksat ...

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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Announcement on cyclone named Noul

On 24 July 2026, Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology issued an announcement on the state of cyclone named Noul.The low-pressure area over the western Pacific Ocean has developed into Cyclone Noul T2612 and is affecting the southwest monsoon over the Bay of Bengal, Andaman ...

Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology

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Announcement on the official launch of the CamInvoice Chatbot on Telegram

On 23 July  2026, the General Department of Digital Economy of the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued an announcement on the official launch of the CamInvoice Chatbot on Telegram.Please inform the public and all users of the Cambodian Electronic Invoicing System (CEIS) that, in ...

General Department of Digital Economy

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Almost 4K sq km contaminated by unexploded Thai ordnance

One year after armed conflict along the Cambodia-Thailand border, Cambodian demining operators warn that explosive remnants of war left behind by the fighting continue to endanger civilians across seven provinces, with newly completed surveys identifying nearly 3,900 square kilometres of land contaminated by unexploded ordnance ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/almost-4k-sq-km-contaminated-by-unexploded-thai-ordnance/

Mekong dolphin drowns in fishing net

A male Mekong Irrawaddy dolphin, estimated to be between 12 and 15 years old, has died after becoming entangled in fishing gear in Kandal province, Cambodia’s Fisheries Administration (FiA)has confirmed. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/mekong-dolphin-drowns-in-fishing-net/

One year after Thai invasion, Banteay Ampil struggling with lasting scars

A year after armed attacks along the Cambodia-Thailand border devastated communities in Oddar Meanchey province, local authorities say the conflict continues to cast a long shadow over daily life. Hundreds of families remain unable to return to their homes, unexploded ordnance (UXOs) delay reconstruction and ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/one-year-after-thai-invasion-banteay-ampil-struggling-with-lasting-scars/

When the cameras left: The unfinished recovery of Cambodia’s border families

The mother of three now has a roof over her head in a temporary settlement in Srah Kaev village, Pumgor commune, Chong Kal district, Oddar Meanchey province, replacing the cramped evacuation camps where thousands of families sought refuge during last year’s Cambodia-Thailand border conflict. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/when-the-cameras-left-the-unfinished-recovery-of-cambodias-border-families/

Scam crackdown marks first year; almost 3K prosecutions as efforts ongoing

The results of the first year of a nationwide crackdown on cyber fraud have been announced, with Prime Minister Hun Manet describing law enforcement efforts as “a major step forward”, while insisting that enforcement must continue without pause. Since the campaign began, Cambodian authorities have ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/scam-crackdown-marks-first-year-almost-3k-prosecutions-as-efforts-ongoing/

Hun Manet rejects Thai claim UNCLOS process shut door to border talks

Prime Minister Hun Manet has rejected Thai assertions that Cambodia’s decision to pursue compulsory conciliation under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has effectively ended bilateral negotiations on broader border issues, calling the claim “inaccurate” and “unfair”. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-manet-rejects-thai-claim-unclos-process-shut-door-to-border-talks/

New sanctuary for critically endangered Siamese crocodiles established in Cardamoms

The Ministry of Environment has designated Boeung Veal Veng, a 315.11-hectare wetland in the Cardamom Mountains National Park, as a protected sanctuary and genetic resource conservation area for the critically endangered Siamese crocodile. ...

Post staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/new-sanctuary-for-critically-endangered-siamese-crocodiles-established-in-cardamoms/

Water resources ministry issues drought warning for dry-season rice as El Niño effects roll on

As Cambodia continues to face the impacts of the El Niño climate phenomenon, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha has instructed officials to work with relevant government institutions to develop dry-season rice cultivation plans, with particular attention to be paid to the risks ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/water-resources-ministry-issues-drought-warning-for-dry-season-rice-as-el-nino-effects-roll-on/

Press release on Cambodia protesting the Thai military’s continued violations of Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity

On 22 July 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia protesting the Thai military’s continued violations of Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.The Royal Government of Cambodia would like to formally protest the continued violations by Thailand of Cambodia’s ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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India backs Cambodian scam crackdown ahead of Phnom Penh conference

Cambodia and India have agreed to deepen cooperation in combating transnational online scam networks through greater intelligence sharing, technical exchanges and capacity building.   ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/india-backs-cambodian-scam-crackdown-ahead-of-phnom-penh-conference/

Koh Sralao advances model carbon-neutral island vision

Koh Sralao, which has been selected to become Cambodia’s first carbon-neutral island, has taken another step towards sustainable development through a recent tour which saw environmental specialists exchange knowledge and best practices on community waste management and marine conservation, with the aim of preventing marine ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/koh-sralao-advances-model-carbon-neutral-island-vision/

Cambodia urges UNESCO to maintain close watch over threats to Preah Vihear

Cambodia has called on UNESCO and the international community to monitor ongoing security threats to the Preah Vihear Temple, warning that emergency conservation efforts alone cannot fully safeguard the World Heritage Site while threats persist along the Cambodia-Thailand border.   ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-urges-unesco-to-maintain-close-watch-over-threats-to-preah-vihear/

CSOs, labour ministry discuss strategies for extending social protection to informal workers

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, along with non-governmental organisations, continued their work to disseminate Cambodia’s Roadmap for the “Global Accelerator on Decent Work and Social Protection for Just Transitions” and the progress of its implementation. ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/csos-labour-ministry-discuss-strategies-for-extending-social-protection-to-informal-workers/

Cambodia accuses Thai troops of continued border violations, delaying JBC commitments

Cambodia has lodged yet another formal diplomatic protest against Thailand. The latest, issued on July 22 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, accuses Thai forces of carrying out fresh road construction and laying barbed wire inside occupied Cambodian territory in Oddar Meanchey ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-accuses-thai-troops-of-continued-border-violations-delaying-jbc-commitments/

Oddar Meanchey honours fallen soldiers ahead of first anniversary of border conflict

Authorities in Oddar Meanchey province staged a Buddhist memorial ceremony to honour the Cambodian soldiers and police officers who lost their lives during last year’s border conflict with Thailand, marking the anniversary of the outbreak of fighting with a call to remember their sacrifice and ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/oddar-meanchey-honours-fallen-soldiers-ahead-of-first-anniversary-of-border-conflict/

Announcement of suspension of business activities and payment of severance pay

On 21 July 2026, Hi-Tech Apparel (Cambodia) Company Limited issued an announcement of suspension of business activities and payment of severance pay.According to the report dated 21 July 2026, in the spirit of the resolution meeting and with the participation and coordination of the Director ...

Hi-Tech Apparel (Cambodia) Company

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