The Phnom Penh Post

A 15-year-old Cambodian youth advocate took centre stage at the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD). He called on regional leaders to invest in child nutrition, improved farming techniques and greater awareness of healthy eating. ...

A workshop aimed at enhancing capacity on wetland management and migratory bird flyways is currently taking place in Siem Reap, with participants are sharing experiences on the conservation of migratory bird species. ...

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has issued a warning that unregistered vessels will be prohibited from operating in Cambodian waters. ...

The OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation made a profound impact on the lives of many Cambodians with a weekend workshop, offering free vision screenings and prescription eyeglasses to those in need. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has declared that the real estate market, particularly in residential properties in Cambodia, has started to pick up gradually, and that growth is stronger and clearer than before. ...

Tourism specialists have highlighted how the launch of a new Turkish Airlines route from Istanbul, Turkiye, to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, at the end of 2025 will contribute to boosting Cambodia’s tourism industry and create a more convenient travel environment for investors looking to either bring ...

A modified van carrying about 20 cubic metres of luxury hardwood timber – with an estimated value of around $10,000 – was intercepted in Kratie province on March 3, despite being reportedly escorted by another vehicle which aimed to warn the van driver of the ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet and Minister of Interior Sar Sokha have spoken out against derogatory remarks targeting women, following public outrage over comments by a Kun Khmer TV show host’s offensive comments about women’s dignity. ...

Police are hunting for a group of criminals who attempted to abduct a Chinese man in Kandal province on March 3. The victim leapt from a moving vehicle to escape, in a scene which went viral on social media. ...

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has reshuffled officials at weigh stations across the country to strengthen the efficiency of their operations. ...

Sun Chanthol first vice-president of The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), stated that Cambodia is continuing to push for improvements in all sectors to enhance the business environment and increase the potential to attract more foreign direct investment. ...

The Ministry of Environment is encouraging supermarkets in Phnom Penh to use mesh bags instead of plastic bags. The initiative aims to reduce plastic usage and its environmental and public health impacts. ...

Cambodia is witnessing a continued upward trend of non-communicable diseases, with over 230,000 new cases of diabetes diagnosed in 2024, marking an increase of more than 59 per cent. ...

Remittances sent back to the Kingdom by Cambodian workers abroad increased to approximately $2.95 billion in 2024, with about 1.38 million Cambodians working overseas. ...

The National bank of Cambodia has reported large increases in the use of its Bakong digital payment system in 2024, with over 600 million transactions taking place. ...

A senior official from the Ministry of Economy and Finance has suggested that the success of an investment initiative in Preah Sihanouk province will lead to similar, Kingdom-wide programmes. ...

Currently, Cambodia has only one large weather forecasting radar system in use, in Phnom Penh, within the grounds of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology headquarters. ...

The Ministry of Commerce has rejected claims by US-owned news outlet NK News that North Korean companies are engaged in business in Cambodia. ...

Experts from the Ministry of Environment and their international partners have discovered 67 fossil sites in 13 provinces since 2019, with plans to conduct further in-depth studies on some of the fossils. ...

Nearly 60,000 mangrove trees have been planted in Koh Kong province since the beginning of last year. Additionally, more than 20,000 saplings are currently being cultivated to support further reforestation efforts, aimed at protecting coastal areas and biodiversity. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has issued an order to conduct examinations that will allow contract teachers to obtain full-time teacher status in primary education. He described the approach as “killing two birds with one stone”, as it will allow experienced teachers to secure permanent positions. ...

More than $14,000 had been donated to American-born forest activist Ben Davis as of Monday, February 24, to support his ongoing efforts to protect over 50,000 hectares of forest, particularly from the threat of wildfires during the current dry season. ...

In a year-long traffic law enforcement campaign in 2024, authorities fined a total of 11,6308 drivers across the Kingdom. Fines equalling 26.230 billion riel (over $6.5 million) were issued. ...

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has reiterated that the environment ministry is enforcing all water pollution laws, with no exceptions. ...