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Prudential Cambodia launches an exclusive customer programme: ICONIC by Prudential

Prudential (Cambodia) Life Assurance PLC has officially launched ICONIC by Prudential, a premium financial protection and lifestyle program created for most distinguished customers. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/prudential-cambodia-launches-an-exclusive-customer-programme-iconic-by-prudential-

ECCC continues efforts to establish a Legacy Institution for genocide prevention, education

The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) has shared a concept note on the establishment of the ECCC Legacy Institution, which aims to prevent the recurrence of the genocidal regime and support public education. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eccc-continues-efforts-to-establish-a-legacy-institution-for-genocide-prevention-education

Kampot pig farm fined for water pollution

The Ministry of Environment has ordered an immediate halt to the discharge of untreated liquid waste from a pig farm in Kampot province’s Teuk Chhou district. The farm’s operators have been fined for discharging into a public canal. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kampot-pig-farm-fined-for-water-pollution

Thai government summons Cambodian ambassador over leaked phone conversation

The Thai Foreign Ministry summoned the Cambodian Ambassador to Thailand at 11am today, June 19, to accept a letter of protest regarding the June 18 leaking of a recording of a phone call between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-government-summons-cambodian-ambassador-over-leaked-phone-conversation

Flooding strikes five provinces, out-of-season rice affected

Heavy rains have caused flooding in five provinces, with at least 927 hectares of rice fields damaged. Kampong Thom province reportedly suffered the worst flooding. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/flooding-strikes-five-provinces-out-of-season-rice-affected

Chem Widhya: Senate president leverages experience to strengthen Cambodia’s diplomacy

Cambodia’s diplomatic efforts are gaining momentum under the leadership of Senate president Hun Sen, with the Senate playing a critical role in the nation’s international relations, according to Chem Widhya, head of the Senate’s 5th Committee. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chem-widhya-senate-president-leverages-experience-to-strengthen-cambodia-s-diplomacy

Vehicle industry exports exceed $1 billion, growth driven by tyre manufacturing

As of 2024, investment in Cambodia’s automotive sector reached approximately $746 million, while exports exceeded $1.1 billion, the majority of which came from tyre manufacturing. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/vehicle-industry-exports-exceed-1-billion-growth-driven-by-tyre-manufacturing

Kingdom’s first drug-sniffing dogs ready to go into action

Cambodia has begun employing drug dogs, as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to tackle the increasingly complex and dangerous drug challenges facing the world. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-s-first-drug-sniffing-dogs-ready-to-go-into-action

Digital trade forum aims to scale up online trade

Cambodia is actively encouraging citizens to increasingly and safely adopt digital trade practices through the organization of the “Cambodia Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo”. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/digital-trade-forum-aims-to-scale-up-online-trade

Cambodia’s rubber industry expands with local latex glove production

In a bold step toward self-sufficient supply chains, a Boeung Ket rubber plantation – in Stung Trang district of Kampong Cham province – has announced plans to expand its operations by producing latex gloves for export. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-s-rubber-industry-expands-with-local-latex-glove-production

Commerce minister lauds role of rice in Cambodia’s export economy

The production of rice is considered a key strategic crop by the government for ensuring food and nutritional security. It is also a high-potential export commodity among the priority-listed agricultural products selected for annual promotion in international markets, according to Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/commerce-minister-lauds-role-or-rice-in-cambodia-s-export-economy

AVI: Majority of Cambodians satisfied with handling of border dispute

More than 90% of Cambodians have expressed satisfaction with the Cambodian government’s general approach to resolving the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, according to a public opinion survey conducted by the Asia Vision Institute (AVI).​ ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/avi-majority-of-cambodians-satisfied-with-handling-of-border-dispute

China provides almost half million in mine action funding

The Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA) and representatives of the Chinese embassy announced the launch of the “Mekong-Lancang Cooperation in Mine Action” project on June 17, with over $430,000 of funding. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/china-provides-almost-half-million-in-mine-action-funding

Paetongtar admits ‘domestic pressures’ in leaked call

A recording of part of a June 15 telephone conversation between Senate president Hun Sen and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtar Shinawatra was leaked this morning, with the two discussing ways to ease the tension at the borders, especially lifting border crossing restrictions. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/paetongtar-admits-domestic-pressures-in-leaked-call

$78M Koh Kong highway passes inspection

The construction and upgrading of National Road 48 in Koh Kong province is now complete. The $78 million project was formally handed over to the Ministry of Public Works and transport, following a June 17 inspection. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-78m-koh-kong-highway-passes-inspection

‘10,000 Riel, 10,000 People’ raises $4.9 million for Kantha Bopha

The Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation had received over $4.9 million in donations as of Wednesday, June 18, through its “10,000 Riel, 10,000 People” campaign. It is also staging a June 29 charity run in Kampot province to raise additional funds. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-10-000-riel-10-000-people-raises-4-9-million-for-kantha-bopha

Manet answers Thai accusations of ‘unprofessional’ politics

Prime Minister Hun Manet has responded to comments made by senior Thai politicians, who accused the Cambodian leadership of engaging in “unprofessional” politics related to border issues and meetings, apparently due to the fact that they use social media to communicate with the public. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-answers-thai-accusations-of-unprofessional-politics

Draft fisheries law passes Senate; FAO declares new bill ‘significant achievement’

A draft fisheries law was approved by the Senate on June 16. The proposed bill was subject to thorough examination and feedback from Senate members, along with a clarification session presented to a plenary session by Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Dith Tina. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/draft-fisheries-law-passes-senate-fao-declares-new-bill-significant-achievement-

Laser installation aims to reduce driver fatigue on expressway

The use of lasers will be tested at three high-risk locations on the Phnom Penh–Preah Sihanouk Expressway from Thursday, June 19, with the goal of reducing accidents caused by driver fatigue at night. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/laser-installation-aims-to-reduce-driver-fatigue-on-expressway

Banks, MFIs highlight ‘responsible, sustainable’ growth of financial sector

Cambodia’s financial sector is undergoing a quiet yet powerful transformation — one that centres on sustainability, responsibility and community empowerment, say the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA). ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/banks-mfis-highlight-responsible-sustainable-growth-of-financial-sector

Anhui investors mulling opportunities in Preah Sihanouk

Five companies from China’s Anhui province are currently exploring investment opportunities in Preah Sihanouk province to further expand their market presence in the region. In 2024, nearly 50% of Cambodia’s total foreign direct investment came from Chinese investors. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/anhui-investors-mulling-opportunities-in-preah-sihanouk

ICJ application lodged, legal process rolling on

Cambodia’s official letter reached the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague on the afternoon of June 16, after being sent from Cambodia on June 15. The Kingdom is seeking a resolution to the current four-point border dispute with Thailand. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/icj-application-lodged-legal-process-rolling-on

Seiha dismisses alarmist reports of artillery being trained on Thailand

Minister of National Defence Tea Seiha has explained that reports of Cambodian artillery pieces being aimed at Thai villages and military positions is nothing to be alarmed at, as no military routinely directs its weapons towards its own territory. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/seiha-dismisses-alarmist-reports-of-artillery-being-trained-on-thailand

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