The Phnom Penh Post
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
Following conflict, 35,000 displaced remain in sanctuaries
Displaced citizens continue to stay in sanctuaries across four provinces, after homes and infrastructure near the border were damaged or destroyed during the recent border clashes with Thailand. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/following-conflict-35-000-displaced-remain-in-sanctuaries
Demining specialist shares belief that Thailand used mine incidents as ‘pretext for invasion’
A senior official from the mine action sector has publicly stated that Thailand used landmine incidents as a pretext, or “stepping stone” to invade Cambodian territory. ...
Million-year-old fossilised tree unearthed for study and eco-tourism development
The remains of a fossilised tree estimated to be between 100,000 years and two million years old has been excavated in Stung Treng province. Almost 20 of its estimated 30 metre length has been uncovered, and be used for research, as well as to promote ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/million-year-old-fossilised-tree-unearthed-for-study-and-eco-tourism-development
Hun Sen condemns reported arrest threats by Thai PM
Senate president Hun Sen has strongly criticised reported remarks by Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who was quoted as saying that Cambodian leaders such as Hun Sen and Prime Minister Hun Manet would be arrested if they entered Thailand. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-condemns-reported-arrest-threats-by-thai-pm
Dodgy dairy: Thai milk altered to appear Cambodian-made
The Ministry of Commerce has discovered that the importer of Kofi brand milk products has illegally altered the barcodes of several product lines to fool the public into believing they were manufactured in Cambodia, when in fact they were made in Thailand. The products have ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/dodgy-dairy-thai-milk-altered-to-appear-cambodian-made
Hun Sen on Coke: ‘Please reconsider boycott calls over VannDa fall out’
Former prime minister and current Senate president Hun Sen has called on Cambodian citizens to remain calm and consider the implications of recent calls to boycott Coca-Cola more carefully. This follows the US-based company’s decision to terminate its commercial brand ambassador contract with Cambodian rapper ...
Battambang train derailment sees 70,000 litres of diesel spilt
Ministry of Environment officials are assessing the environmental impact of a freight train derailment which took place near Battambang town on August 16. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/battambang-train-derailment-sees-70-000-litres-of-diesel-spilt
SOSORO museum exhibiting rare 1972–1975 photographs of Cambodia
The Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum of Economy and Money (SOSORO) has unveiled a temporary exhibition showcasing rarely seen photographs of Cambodia taken between 1972 and 1975, just before the fall of Phnom Penh. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sosoro-museum-exhibiting-rare-1972-1975-photographs-of-cambodia
Cambodian JBC slams Thai troops’ ‘unilateral land grab’
The Cambodian Joint Border Committee (JBC) has lodged a strong protest against what it described as repeated violations by the Thai military along the Cambodia–Thailand border in Banteay Meanchey province earlier this week. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-jbc-slams-thai-troops-unilateral-land-grab-
CAPRED sees new export pathway open to Australian market
Trade between Australia and Cambodia continues to grow, with Cambodian business Royal Trust Trading Co., Ltd. (RTT) dispatching its first shipment of nuts and dried fruit to Australia on August 14. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/capred-sees-new-export-pathway-open-to-australian-market
Japan pledges $1.8 million in aid for Cambodia–Thailand border areas
The government of Japan has announced an emergency grant of approximately $1.8 million to support humanitarian needs along the Cambodia–Thailand border, amid ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions between the two countries. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-pledges-1-8-million-in-aid-for-cambodia-thailand-border-areas
Labour demand tipped to grow as factories expand production
Strong growth in domestic production demand has prompted several factories in Cambodia to expand their operations. This expansion is expected to result in an increasing need for labour. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/labour-demand-tipped-to-grow-as-factories-expand-production
Finance ministry tips slight economic slowdown for Kingdom in 2025-26
Cambodia’s economy is expected to grow at a slower pace for the next year-and-a-half, with a projected growth rate of 5.2% in 2025 and 5.0% in 2026, due to the anticipated negative impacts on certain export sectors resulting from a global trend toward protectionism in ...
RBC meeting sees Thais raise demining, scam centres, Cambodia urges removal of barricades
Today’s August 16 Cambodia-Thailand Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting saw both sides agree on importance of closer communication, while Cambodia called for Thai forces to halt the installation of barbed wire on Cambodian territory. ...
China renew backing for Cambodia’s push towards mine-free 2030
Cambodia has expressed gratitude to China for continuing to provide grant assistance for humanitarian mine clearance, a priority effort that has helped protect millions of people and support development across the country. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/china-renew-backing-for-cambodia-s-push-towards-mine-free-2030
Chinese ‘tea diplomacy’ aims to ease border tensions
Chinese Minister of foreign Affairs Wang Yi brought Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn and their Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa together for informal “tea diplomacy” talks aimed at easing tensions over the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chinese-tea-diplomacy-aims-to-ease-border-tensions
Cambodia requests UN support for cleaning up waterways
Cambodia has requested that the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) continue to provide cooperation on key projects aimed at preventing plastic waste pollution in the Tonle Sap Lake, the Mekong River and the sea. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-requests-un-support-for-cleaning-up-waterways
CMAA strongly refutes ongoing Thai allegations of fresh mine laying
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has dismissed claims by a Thai defence spokesperson that Cambodia laid new landmines, resulting in injuries to Thai soldiers on July 16, July 23, August 9 and August 12. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmaa-strongly-refutes-ongoing-thai-allegations-of-fresh-mine-laying
Cambodia welcomes Chinese support for mine clearance in border areas
Cambodia has expressed its gratitude to China for offering humanitarian assistance, including mine clearance support, along the agreed border areas between Cambodia and Thailand. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-welcomes-chinese-support-for-mine-clearance-in-border-areas
Ministries coordinating school enrolments for 50,000 children of returning migrant workers
Several government ministries are working together to arrange schooling for the estimated 50,000 children who have returned from Thailand with their migrant worker parents. They are helping the parents to enrol their children, while also facilitating the issuance of civil status documents, to ensure that ...
Labour demand tipped to grow as factories expand production
Strong growth in domestic production demand has prompted several factories in Cambodia to expand their operations. This expansion is expected to result in an increasing need for labour. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/labour-demand-tipped-to-grow-as-factories-expand-production
Cambodian JBC slams Thai troops’ ‘unilateral land grab’
The Cambodian Joint Border Committee (JBC) has lodged a strong protest against what it described as repeated violations by the Thai military along the Cambodia–Thailand border in Banteay Meanchey province earlier this week. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-jbc-slams-thai-troops-unilateral-land-grab-