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Tourism ministry shares details of Cambodia-China Tourism Year” events
In a bid to strengthen cultural and tourism ties between Cambodia and China, the Ministry of Tourism has laid out ambitious plans for the “Cambodia-China Tourism Year 2025”. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tourism-ministry-shares-details-of-cambodia-china-tourism-year-events
Labour ministry laud success of TVET programmes as celebrations planned
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training shared that over 120,000 applications have been received for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes in the past 500 days, indicating the contribution the programme will make to enhancing the national workforce. ...
Koh Kong’s Srae Ambel district declared mine-free
Srae Ambel District in Koh Kong Province was declared mine-free in a June 10 ceremony, with mine clearance efforts supported by assistance from the Government of India. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koh-kong-s-srae-ambel-district-declared-mine-free
RCEP trade sees steady Jan-Apr growth, imports up 20%
Cambodian exports to the member countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) were valued at more than $3.6 billion in the first four months of 2025, an increase of nearly 8% compared to the same period last year. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rcep-trade-sees-steady-jan-apr-growth-imports-up-20-
Tourism minister suggests additional South Korean air links
Cambodia has requested that Asiana Airlines explore the possibility of operating flights between South Korea and the Kingdom’s Siem Reap and Preah Sihanouk provinces. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tourism-minister-suggests-additional-south-korean-air-links
Border troop ‘adjustment’ sparked unfounded fear of retreat, warn pundits
The “adjustment of military forces” in the disputed zone along the Cambodia-Thailand border has sparked questions and debate on social media, with analysts urging the government to provide swift official updates to counter speculation. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/border-troop-adjustment-sparked-unfounded-fear-of-retreat-warn-pundits
World Oceans Day marked with ‘100,000 Mangroves’ campaign
This year’s June 8 World Oceans Day celebrations saw the launch of the “100,000 Mangroves” campaign, which will see mangrove trees planted in 13 fishing communities across Kep and Kampot provinces to support biodiversity and nature-based tourism. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/world-oceans-day-marked-with-100-000-mangroves-campaign
New border rules disrupting lives, livelihoods as Cambodia-Thailand tensions escalate
Around 4 p.m on Sunday, about 10 Thai authorities who wore black uniforms walked out from a nearby building to pull an iron gate close at the checkpoint. ...
Sovann Sreypich, Khy Sovuthy, and Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/new-border-rules-disrupting-lives-livelihoods-as-cambodia-thailand-tensions-escalate/
ASEAN customs delegates express concern over US tariffs
Senior officials of the customs delegations from ASEAN member countries have jointly expressed concern over the unilateral imposition of customs tariffs by the US, which they fear could create uncertainty and pose significant challenges for investors. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/asean-customs-delegates-express-concern-over-us-tariffs
October launch of ASEAN tech hub expected to drive regional innovation
The ASEAN Technology Management Hub (ASEAN TMH) has taken a major step towards its official launch, scheduled for the 88th ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI) Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this October. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/october-launch-of-asean-tech-hub-expected-to-drive-regional-innovation
Foreign minister clarifies Kingdom’s position to Thai counterpart
Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, sent a letter to his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa on June 6, inviting Thailand to jointly bring the ongoing border disputes to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-minister-clarifies-kingdom-s-position-to-thai-counterpart
Chinese banana group expand operations by 50%
Cambodian Banana Agricultural General Co., Ltd. (CBA), a Chinese company, is planning to increase its export of fresh yellow Cavendish bananas to China to 30,000 tonnes this year, through the expansion of cultivation areas and its supply chain. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chinese-banana-group-expand-operations-by-50-
Phnom Penh railside residents seek land titles amid eviction fears
Fearing eviction as development advances along one of Phnom Penh’s only two railways, more than 80 railside residents have petitioned city hall for land titles, hoping it will help them avoid being uprooted without adequate compensation or support. ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/phnom-penh-railside-residents-seek-land-titles-amid-eviction-fears/
Cambodia rejects Thai request for withdrawal of border forces
Cambodia has firmly reiterated its stance to Thailand, stating it will not withdraw troops from the Mum Bei area as requested by Thailand, citing Cambodian sovereignty. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-rejects-thai-request-for-withdrawal-of-border-forces
Thai protestors claims dismissed by foreign ministry
The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia has firmly rejected accusations made by Thai protesters that Cambodia invaded Thai territory. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-protestors-claims-dismissed-by-foreign-ministry
Captive-bred greater adjutants learning to fly ahead of return to forests
While Cambodia’s population of greater adjutant storks remains critically low, at just 750. There has been a welcome development at Siem Reap province’s Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB). Two chicks which were born at the centre have fledged and are learning to spread ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/captive-bred-greater-adjutants-learning-to-fly-ahead-of-return-to-forests
14th Scientific Day promotes the value of research in the Kingdom’s development
The 14th Scientific Day, themed “Leveraging R&D for Innovation and Growth” was held at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) on May 5, with the aim of celebrating the power of research and development in driving Cambodia’s progress. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/14th-scientific-day-promotes-the-value-of-research-in-the-kingdom-s-development
Environmental journalist Chhoeung Chhoeng’s killer gets 12 years
A Siem Reap court has sentenced Sy Loeuy, a woodworker and alleged illegal logger, to 12 years in prison for fatally shooting environmental journalist Chhoeung Chhoeng in December. The verdict was handed down on May 28 but had not been previously reported. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/environmental-journalist-chhoeung-chhoengs-killer-gets-12-years/
Indonesia seeks competitive rice prices from Cambodia as trade expands
In a recent press conference with the Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ), Indonesian ambassador to Cambodia Santo Darmosumarto emphasised the potential for increased rice trade between the two nations, while highlighting the challenges surrounding competitive pricing and transportation costs. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/indonesia-seeks-competitive-rice-prices-from-cambodia-as-trade-expands
Vietnam tariff agreement expected to drive cross-border trade
Economists are optimistic that exports to Vietnam will increase significantly in the wake of a Vietnamese announcement that it will grant zero per cent tariff preferences on 28 tariff lines of Cambodian-origin products until December 31, 2026. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/vietnam-tariff-agreement-expected-to-drive-cross-border-trade
King calls on public to join environmental, natural resource protection efforts
His Majesty the King has appealed to all Cambodians to work together to promote environmental conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources, in order to preserve these valuable assets for future generations. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/king-calls-on-public-to-join-environmental-natural-resource-protection-efforts
Anonymous wildlife crime reporting tool launched in Cambodia
A new initiative, called “WildLeaks”, is now online in Cambodia. It aims to help combat wildlife and natural resource crimes, to protect these valuable assets for future generations. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/anonymous-wildlife-crime-reporting-tool-launched-in-cambodia
International visitor numbers up; more than half overland
Despite ongoing global challenges in politics, economics and the ongoing fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of foreign tourists travelling to Cambodia has continued to rise. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/international-visitor-numbers-up-more-than-half-overland
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/