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Foreign ministry clarify ICJ case neither ‘hostile, nor provocative’

Cambodia’s recourse to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) should not be misconstrued as a hostile or provocative act, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation clarified, in a July 4 statement. Rather, it is a peaceful, responsible and lawful measure that reflects Cambodia’s ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-ministry-clarify-icj-case-neither-hostile-nor-provocative-

Defence ministry dismiss Thai claims of temple sovereignty as ‘flag-gate’ ramps up tensions

With Cambodia in the process of filing a complaint to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning the Ta Krabei, Ta Moan Tauch and Ta Moan Thom temples, and Mum Bei area, the Ministry of National Defence on July 6 rejected “baseless and arrogant claims” ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-ministry-dismiss-thai-claims-of-temple-sovereignty-as-flag-gate-ramps-up-tensions

National climate commitment plan ready for submission to UN

The Ministry of Environment has finalised the preparation of the Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC3.0) plan (2025–2030), reaffirming the Royal Government’s strong commitment to addressing climate change, in partnership with the international community. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/national-climate-commitment-plan-ready-for-submission-to-un

Jan-June rice exports see slight increase, top $1 billion

Cambodia exported nearly 3.6 million tonnes of paddy and milled rice in the first half of 2025, generating over $1 billion in revenue, an increase of nearly 7% compared to the same period in 2024. Currently, 50 exporters are actively exporting Cambodian milled rice. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-june-rice-exports-see-slight-increase-top-1-billion

Giant steps: Footwear exports up 40% in first five months of year

Cambodia’s footwear export industry generated nearly $850 million in revenue during the first five months of 2025, an increase of almost 40% over the same period last year. The US accounted for more than one-third of the total export value.   ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/giant-steps-footwear-exports-up-40-in-first-five-months-of-year

Historic Phnom Penh building set for demolition as preservation calls grow

In the shadow of gleaming high-rises in downtown Phnom Penh, the 75-year-old Nokor Meanchey building stands weathered and near-empty, marked for demolition over concerns about its structural integrity. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/historic-phnom-penh-building-set-for-demolition-as-preservation-calls-grow/

US tariff rates to be announced soon, with Trump suggesting ‘20-30%’ likely

Following numerous in-person and online meetings, the US and Cambodia have reached an agreement and are currently drafting a statement that will outline a framework agreement regarding the “reciprocal” tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in April. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/us-tariff-rates-to-be-announced-soon-with-trump-suggesting-20-30-likely

Defence minister clarifies: ‘no communication with Thai counterparts’

In a statement issued today, Cambodian Minister of National Defence General Tea Seiha responded to remarks made by Thai deputy defence minister General Natthapon Nakpanich. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-minister-clarifies-no-communication-with-thai-counterparts-

Thai military ramp up tensions, allow tourists to visit Ta Moan Thom Temple

A verbal clash occurred between Thai soldiers and Cambodian forces on June 27, when the Thais allowed tourists to visit Ta Moan Thom Temple during curfew hours, which violated the agreement between the two countries. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-military-ramp-up-tensions-allow-tourists-to-visit-ta-moan-thom-temple

Much-loved elephant keeper will not return full-time, promises to visit Lucky

Try Sitheng has confirmed that he will not be returning to work with the​ Wildlife Alliance but has instead requested permission from the Minister of Agriculture to be able to visit Lucky the elephant, whom he considers like family. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/much-loved-elephant-keeper-will-not-return-full-time-promises-to-visit-lucky

Senior officials named as suspects in former Oknha fraud case

The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has announced that it is investigating two senior officials for their links to the fraud case involving disgraced former Oknha Leng Channa. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/senior-officials-named-as-suspects-in-former-oknha-fraud-case

Revocation of citizenship on the cards for those who attack ‘national interests’

The amendment to the Constitution to revoke the citizenship of Cambodians who collude with foreigners against the Kingdom’s national interests is imminent. Today, both the prime minister and the president of the Senate emphasised the necessity of this law, comparing it to similar laws already ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/revocation-of-citizenship-on-the-cards-for-those-who-attack-national-interests-

Many Cambodian garment factories face short-term closure amid US tariff uncertainty - survey

Nearly half of 203 garment, footwear and travel goods (GFT) factories surveyed in Cambodia are uncertain whether they can sustain operations beyond the next three months due to unclear US tariff policies and waning buyer confidence. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodian-garment-factories-face-short-term-closure-amid-us-tariff-uncertainty-survey

Japan refutes ‘misinformation’ that combat drones delivered to Thai forces

The Japanese embassy in Phnom Penh has dismissed rumours that the government of Japan will supply military drones to Thailand, as tensions rise over ongoing border disputes between Thailand and Cambodia. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-refutes-misinformation-that-combat-drones-delivered-to-thai-forces

Cambodia hosts final ASEAN entrepreneur forum, empowering women entrepreneurs

In support of women entrepreneurs in the ASEAN region, Cambodia is hosting the second and final edition of The Pinnacle Entrepreneur Forum and ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Awards (AWEN) this year before passing hosting duties to Laos. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-hosts-final-asean-entrepreneur-forum-empowering-women-entrepreneurs

‘Dolphins now have land titles’, as Mekong habitat registered as state land

A total of 20 conservation and community fisheries areas in eight provinces across Cambodia — covering a combined land area of approximately 25,000 hectares — have now been officially registered with the Ministry of Land Management, including over 20,000 hectares of Mekong River dolphin habitat. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-dolphins-now-have-land-titles-as-mekong-habitat-registered-as-state-land

Environment ministry, iDE join forces to expand rural waste management services

As part of continued efforts towards tackling environmental and public health challenges, iDE Cambodia and the Ministry of Environment have signed a new project agreement aimed at expanding solid waste management services across Cambodia’s rural communities. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-ministry-ide-join-forces-to-expand-rural-waste-management-services

Baht bills banned: EAC order halt to Thai currency billing on border

The Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC) has instructed two electricity supply companies along the Thai border to immediately cease issuing invoices in Thai baht. The decision follows Cambodia’s complete cessation of electricity imports from Thailand. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/baht-bills-banned-eac-order-halt-to-thai-currency-billing-on-border

Cambodia denied entry to over 1,200, deported nearly 6,000 offenders first half of year

Over 1,200 foreigners were denied entry to Cambodia in the first six months of 2025, while the number of national and international travellers entering and exiting through Cambodia’s international checkpoints reached 3.6 million, a nearly 15 per cent increase compared to the same period in ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-denied-entry-to-over-1-200-deported-nearly-6-000-offenders-first-half-of-year

Wildlife Alliance: Elephant keeper resigned voluntarily, was not dismissed

The Wildlife Alliance Cambodia has stated that Try Sitheng submitted his resignation voluntarily from his role as an animal caretaker at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center, and that he was neither dismissed nor asked to resign. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/wildlife-alliance-elephant-keeper-resigned-voluntarily-was-not-dismissed

Cambodia seeking more Singaporean flight connections

Senate president Hun Sen has described the visit of the Singaporean prime minister to Cambodia as part of strengthening bilateral diplomatic and trade relations, particularly through expanding air connectivity, especially as Cambodia prepares to launch the Techo International Airport. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-seeking-more-singaporean-flight-connections

‘Mixed reactions’ over Hun Sen’s citizenship revocation proposal

The Constitutional Council of Cambodia (CCC) has announced that amending Article 33 of the Constitution is “possible”, following a proposal by Senate president Hun Sen that the Minister of Justice review this supreme law and allow the citizenship of Cambodian citizens that collude with foreigners ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-mixed-reactions-over-hun-sen-s-citizenship-revocation-proposal-

One year on, Mother Nature Cambodia activists remain behind bars as families and NGOs demand their release

One year after five Mother Nature Cambodia activists were imprisoned, civil society groups and families are calling for their immediate release. To mark the anniversary of their detention, rights groups launched a five-day campaign demanding justice, highlighting how their continued detention harms environmental protection efforts ...

Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/one-year-on-mother-nature-cambodia-activists-remain-behind-bars-as-families-and-ngos-demand-their-release/

Japanese firm look to expand recycling operations, support rural students

Japanese company GOMI Recycle 110 Co., Ltd., which has more than a decade of experience in waste recycling in Cambodia, has announced plans to expand its operations to several provinces and remote districts to support the education of poor students through recycling, in cooperation with ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japanese-firm-look-to-expand-recycling-operations-support-rural-students

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