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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/
Tuk-Tuk drivers stage protest at Grab Phnom Penh over unmet fare agreement
Approximately 200 tuk‑tuk drivers gathered at Grab’s Phnom Penh office in Sangkat Boeung Reang, Khan Daun Penh, to raise concerns over fare issues, citing discrepancies in the implementation of a previously discussed pricing adjustment following a protest on April 3. ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-tuk-tuk-drivers-stage-protest-at-grab-phnom-penh
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/
Latest Kratie dolphin calf sighting brings population to 118
A newborn Irrawaddy dolphin calf has been spotted at the Kampi dolphin pool in Kratie province, bringing the total number of Mekong dolphins in Cambodia to 118. ...
Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/latest-kratie-dolphin-calf-sighting-brings-population-to-118/
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. ...
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/
H-PAY creditors given 30 days to file claims
H-PAY creditors have been asked by National Bank of Cambodia-appointed liquidator, Reachs & Partners Co., Ltd., to submit information about their debt or claims within 30 days, warning that those who fail to file within the set period would be excluded from benefiting from any ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/h-pay-creditors-given-30-days-to-file-claims
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/
Cambodia drafts New Military Service Law targeting youth aged 18–25
A new draft law on military service that mandates conscription for all male citizens aged 18 to 25 has been drafted, comprising eight chapters and 20 articles, replacing the outdated 2006 framework to better address modern security needs and strengthen national defence. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-drafts-new-military-service-law-targeting-youth-aged-1825
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/
Battambang mango factory temporarily shuttered after fish deaths in nearby stream
The Ministry of Environment has suspended the operations of Baising Seng mango processing factory in Battambang province. Officials discovered that the plant was discharging untreated liquid waste, causing water pollution, fish deaths and other environmental damage in O’Treng stream. ...
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. ...
Preah Vihear villagers protest, submit petition for return of farmland from Global Green Mining Firm
Hundreds of families in Preah Vihear province are demanding Global Green (Cambodia) Energy Development Co Ltd to return their land. ...
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
CHRC pushes back against ‘Scambodia’ label, citing human rights, national dignity concerns
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) has formally called on The Wall Street Journal to review and correct what it described as a derogatory and harmful headline that labelled the country “Scambodia”, warning that such language risks undermining the dignity and rights of the Cambodian ...
Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/chrc-pushes-back-against-scambodia-label-citing-human-rights-national-dignity-concerns/