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CSOs petition Paris Peace Agreement signatories over violation of sovereignty
Cambodian civil society organisations (CSOs) have submitted petitions to the signatory nations of the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements, calling for urgent action to protect Cambodia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and peace. ...
Skincare products of former Oknha lotion seller found to contain mercury, cadmium
Four products from the range sold by former Oknha Chheng Sreyrath, well-known online as “Love Riya”, have been shown to contain unsafe levels of substances that may harm the health of consumers, including mercury, a police chief has claimed. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/skincare-products-of-former-oknha-lotion-seller-found-to-contain-mercury-cadmium
CGCC guarantees over $365 million in loans
The Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) has guaranteed more than $365 million in loans as of July 31, 2025, reflecting steady progress in its mission to support businesses’ access to finance. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501742385/cgcc-guarantees-over-365-million-in-loans/
Cambodia to ink cross-border payment deal with Philippines soon
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) plans to launch bilateral cross-border payments with the Philippines soon as part of the broader strategy to expand the use of QR code-based payments for seamless transactions across the region, a statement issued by the NBC on Tuesday said. ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501742383/cambodia-to-ink-cross-border-payment-deal-with-philippines-soon/
Cambodia, Philippines on track to implement cross-border QR payment system
Cambodia and the Philippines are promoting bilateral financial cooperation and accelerating the adoption of a bilateral QR cross-border payment system, which is expected to be implemented soon. The initiative aims to facilitate trade and tourism between the people of both countries. ...
Labour minister urges returning migrant workers to call 1297, register for jobs
Cambodian workers returning from Thailand who want to find work in Cambodia need only call the 1297 hotline, said Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour. He explained labour ministry staff will register them directly, saving them travel expenses and time. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-minister-urges-returning-migrant-workers-to-call-1297-register-for-jobs
CMAC head: Thailand trying to turn ‘elephants into ants, ants into elephants’
Heng Ratana, director-general of the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC), has hit back at Thailand, accusing it of distorting facts and slandering Cambodia over unexploded munitions, border violations and landmines. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-head-thailand-trying-to-turn-elephants-into-ants-ants-into-elephants-
Formal protest against Thai incursions, barricades
Cambodia has lodged a formal protest against Thailand, which continues to accuse Cambodia of violating its territorial integrity, while urging Thailand to show a genuine commitment to implementing the current Donald Trump-backed ceasefire. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/formal-protest-against-thai-incursions-barricades
Sihanoukville port’s net profit falls by half in Q2’25
The state-owned deep sea port recorded unrealised foreign exchange losses which lowered net profit while revenue rose 30 percent on increased container and cargo throughput. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/sihanoukville-ports-net-profit-falls-by-half-in-q225
Indonesia eyes more Cambodian imports to boost trade ties
Indonesia is seeking to boost bilateral trade with Cambodia – particularly by increasing imports of Cambodian goods – while stressing the need to improve connectivity, logistics and cooperation in energy and defense to unlock greater economic potential. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/indonesia-eyes-more-cambodian-imports-to-boost-trade-ties
Thai army admits using white phosphorus in border clash
The Thai army has confirmed its use of white phosphorus shells during July’s five-day border conflict with Cambodia, but says the action was in full compliance with international law and humanitarian principles because it was not used as a chemical weapon. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/thai-army-admits-using-white-phosphorus-in-border-clash
MoE responds to Battambang oil spill
Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth is leading a team to address environmental damage after a train derailment on Saturday in Tuol Ta Ek village, Battambang city, which resulted in a large diesel spill. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501740618/moe-responds-to-battambang-oil-spill/
Fossilised tree discovered in Stung Treng
Researchers have unearthed a fossilised tree estimated to be between 100,000 and two million years old in Katot village, Kamphun commune, Sesan district, Stung Treng province. The tree is believed to be at least 30 metres long, more than half of which has been excavated. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501741515/fossilised-tree-discovered-in-stung-treng/
Phnom Penh port sees revenue jump 20% Jan-July
The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) generated over $27 million in revenue during the first seven months of 2025, an increase of nearly 20% compared to the same period in 2024. July alone brought in more than $5 million, according to a statement from the ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/phnom-penh-port-sees-revenue-jump-20-jan-july
Cambodia setting sights on Muslim tourist market
Cambodia is working to diversify and broaden its international tourism market by seeking to capture the Muslim tourist segment — a market with significant potential that would supplement its current international tourism base, according to Minister of Tourism Huot Hak. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-setting-sights-on-muslim-tourist-market
All land plots to be registered by end of year, titles to follow
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction is pushing to complete the registration of the Kingdom’s remaining parcels of land by the end of the year. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/all-land-plots-to-be-registered-by-end-of-year-titles-to-follow
Foreign ministry warns that Thai legal plans ‘threaten ceasefire, violate sovereignty’
The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has warned that planned legal action against Cambodian leaders, as discussed by Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, will constitute a violation of Cambodia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and the principle of sovereign equality. ...
Malaysian, Cambodian PMs discuss ceasefire, border monitoring
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Hun Manet today, August 19, to review the latest developments regarding the fragile ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/malaysian-cambodian-pms-discuss-ceasefire-border-monitoring
From clashes to court: Conventional clashes become information war of accusations, denials
Following deadly border clashes, a diplomatic downgrade and land encroachment, Thailand is now moving forward with a series of lawsuits against Cambodia, accusing it of armed aggression and war crimes. ...
Thai goods boycott spreads to non-Thai companies, leaders warn of economic risk
As the Cambodian boycott of Thai products grows, several non-Thai companies are also facing backlash for allegedly terminating contracts with public figures for commenting on the Cambodia–Thailand conflict. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/thai-goods-boycott-spreads-to-non-thai-companies-leaders-warn-of-economic-risk/
Months after US aid cuts, Cambodia’s free press still scrambles to survive
After the Trump administration this year axed most U.S. foreign aid and public broadcasters serving parts of the world with scant press freedom, the fallout laid bare the shaky crutch propping up independent media in underserved regions. ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/months-after-us-aid-cuts-cambodias-free-press-still-scrambles-to-survive/
Chinese tourists increase by 48.2% in first seven months
Chinese tourist arrivals have surged by 48.2 percent in the first seven months of 2025, with nearly 690,000 visitors recorded. This dramatic growth is a key driver in the Kingdom’s tourism sector, which saw a total of 3.71 million international visitors during the same period. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/chinese-tourists-increase-by-482-in-first-seven-months
Demining officials explain how Thai display of mines violates Ottawa Convention
Senior mine action officials have dismissed the way Thailand tried to use new landmines to support its unfounded accusations against Cambodia, dismissing the whole performance as no more than theatre, and even warning that it may in fact have suggested a breach of the Ottawa ...
More than 200 turtles, tortoises hatched through Siem Reap breeding programme
A Siem Reap breeding programme for endangered turtles and tortoises has achieved remarkable success, with 211 hatchlings born so far during the 2025 breeding season. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/more-than-200-turtles-tortoises-hatched-through-siem-reap-breeding-programme