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Manet warns: Man-made disasters evolving in complex ways
Natural and human-made disasters continue to evolve in increasingly complex ways, requiring all relevant stakeholders to work together to address them through smart investment and direct resources, warned Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-warns-man-made-disasters-evolving-in-complex-ways
Authorities dismantle illegal structures Kirirom National Park, hunt on for owner
Environmental rangers are removing illegal structures from the Preah Soramrit Kosamak Kirirom National Park. The buildings, in Chambok commune of Kampong Speu province’s Phnom Sruoch district, were discovered in September. The authorities are attempting to identify the person behind the construction. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/authorities-dismantle-illegal-structures-kirirom-national-park-hunt-on-for-owner
IOT investigating ‘haunting sounds’ on border
The Ministry of National Defence, in coordination with the ASEAN Interim Observer Team (IOT), dispatched a field mission late on Saturday night to Banteay Meanchey province’s Chok Chey and Prey Chan villages, following reports that loudspeakers from the Thai side were broadcasting disturbing “haunted sounds” ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/iot-investigating-haunting-sounds-on-border
Region-leading healthcare initiative sees Cambodia launch HIV-preventive vaginal ring
The Ministry of Health has launched the phased rollout of the Dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR-PrEP) — a new HIV prevention method for women at high risk of infection in Cambodia. The rollout was announced on Thursday, October 9, at the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/region-leading-healthcare-initiative-sees-cambodia-launch-hiv-preventive-vaginal-ring
Information ministry warns of impact of ‘fake news’, particularly on border situation
A Ministry of Information spokesperson has warned that the proliferation of fake news — especially concerning the ongoing border tensions with Thailand — have affected the morale of the Kingdom’s troops, as well as the implementation of many of the mechanisms which the government is ...
Hun Sen calls for smugglers of Thai goods to be punished, warns against use of baht
Senate president Hun Sen has suggested that the Royal Government and authorities at all levels track down and punish any corrupt officials or smugglers who import Thai goods into the country while the land border is closed. He warned that continued Thai imports could give ...
Capital governor reminds districts of importance of year-round drain inspections
Phnom Penh governor Khuong Sreng has instructed the authorities of each of the capital’s 14 districts to pay close attention to canals and drainage systems, to ensure effective flood protection in residential areas. He reminded them that regular inspections are essential throughout both the rainy ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/capital-governor-reminds-districts-of-importance-of-year-round-drain-inspections
Jan-Sep agriculture exports almost hit $4 billion
Cambodia earned nearly $4 billion from the export of more than 11 million tonnes of agricultural products to international markets during the first three quarters of 2025, with rice and paddy exports alone contributing around $1.5 billion. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-sep-agriculture-exports-almost-hit-4-billion
Preah Sihanouk incentive group approve $280 million in projects
Seventeen investment projects in Preah Sihanouk province, with a total capital of $280 million and the potential to create around 2,000 jobs, have been approved for special incentive policies under the “Special Investment Promotion Program in Sihanouk Province”. ...
Cambodia uses UNESCO conference to raise Preah Vihear attack concerns
Cambodia has shared an urgent warning over renewed attacks on the Preah Vihear Temple, telling a UNESCO global forum that the World Heritage site has faced artillery shelling and cluster bomb strikes as recently as July this year, despite international court rulings affirming Cambodia’s sovereignty. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-uses-unesco-conference-to-raise-preah-vihear-attack-concerns
ADB soften growth forecast as Thai tensions loom over economy
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reacted to economic challenges related to geopolitical tensions with Thailand and uncertainty surrounding the US export market, downgrading its growth forecast for Cambodia from 6.1% to 4.9% for 2025 and from 6.2% to 5.0% for 2026. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/adb-soften-growth-forecast-as-thai-tensions-loom-over-economy
Amid provocative Thai unilateral action, UN head shares Cambodia’s desire for peace
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed the strong hope that the neighbouring Kingdoms of Thailand and Cambodia can resolve their border dispute peacefully, through dialogue and mutual commitment. ...
Cambodian military welcome Thai counterparts to border committee meetings
In the spirit of promoting ceasefire compliance and enhancing peace between the two nations, the Cambodia-Thailand Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting between Cambodia’s 3rd Military Region and Thailand’s Chanthaburi-Trat Border Defense Command is scheduled to take place this weekend. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-military-welcome-thai-counterparts-to-border-committee-meetings
Environment ministry, World Bank ramp up conservation co-op
The Ministry of Environment and the World Bank have agreed to strengthen and expand their cooperation in supporting local community livelihoods, environmental protection and natural resource conservation in Cambodia — especially in the Cardamom Mountain range and the Tonle Sap landscape. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-ministry-world-bank-ramp-up-conservation-co-op
Cambodia calls for regional clean, green development, climate action
Cambodia has urged enhanced regional cooperation by developing priority plans aimed at environmental cleanliness, green growth, and responses to climate change. The appeal was made by Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth, who presided over the opening of the “Green Transition in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam: ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-calls-for-regional-clean-green-development-climate-action
Cambodia hits back at Thai minister’s UN remarks over border dispute
Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior has issued a sharp rebuttal to the address delivered by Thailand’s newly appointed foreign minister at the UN General Assembly, accusing Bangkok of twisting facts about the ongoing border conflict. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-hits-back-at-thai-minister-s-un-remarks-over-border-dispute
Hun Sen announces 100 new houses per year for veterans, retirees
Hundreds of new homes will be constructed for veterans and retirees starting from this year, with Senate president Hun Sen, who serves as president of the Cambodian Veterans and Retirees Association, and his wife, committing to building at least 500 houses by 2030. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-announces-100-new-houses-per-year-for-veterans-retirees
Banteay Meanchey governor warns of ‘Thai provocation’ with latest eviction threats
Banteay Meanchey provincial governor Oum Reatrey has formally protested the decision of Thai authorities in Sa Kaeo province regarding plans to prosecute Cambodians in Prey Chan and Chouk Chey villages under Thai domestic law. ...
Encroachment, not closure: Villagers fear spread of razor wire more than closed borders
O Bei Chon commune, Banteay Meanchey – For many Cambodians living along the Kingdom’s borders, the closure of border crossings with Thailand have not been the crisis that some expected. Life in the villages continues with farming, small businesses and local workers all carrying on, ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/encroachment-not-closure-villagers-fear-spread-of-razor-wire-more-than-closed-borders
ASEAN observers investigating scene of yesterday’s gunfire, mortar attacks
Members of the ASEAN Interim Observers Team (IOT) are visiting Cambodian military positions in Preah Vihear province today, just one day after Cambodia claimed Thai forces attacked the positions with mortar and small arms fire. The Ministry of National Defence coordinated the visit to the ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-observers-investigating-scene-of-yesterday-s-gunfire-mortar-attacks
From hosting peacekeepers to providing them: UNGA message clouded by border tensions
Cambodia used its September 27 address to the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to underscore its transformation from a war-torn country which was once under UN peacekeeping supervision to an active global contributor to peace. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/from-hosting-peacekeepers-to-providing-them-unga-message-clouded-by-border-tensions
Cambodia launches third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) on climate change
Cambodia has officially launched its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to address climate change, after submitting it to the UNFCCC Secretariat on August 8. The ceremony, presided over by Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth, with the participation of relevant institutions and key partners, took ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-launches-third-nationally-determined-contribution-ndc-3-0-on-climate-change
Manet requests ‘urgent intervention’ from ASEAN chair to resolve Thai border provocations
Prime Minister Hun Manet has called for “urgent intervention” from the ASEAN chair, urging the bloc to ensure that Thailand does not continue installing razor wire barricades in Prey Chan village or other areas and to maintain the current ceasefire, leaving the issue to be ...
Capital police detain 14 foreigners in latest scam busts
The joint forces of the capital’s Chamkarmon and ChbarAmpov districts, along with specialist officers from the Phnom Penh Municipal Police Commissariat, raided two locations in Phnom Penh which were suspected of operating online scams. Officers took 14 foreigners into custody. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/capital-police-detain-14-foreigners-in-latest-scam-busts