The Phnom Penh Post
Manet dismisses suggestion that Cambodia ‘handed over’ to China
Prime Minister Hun Manet has strongly refuted claims by overseas analysts who interpreted a joint statement released last week as indicating that Cambodia has allowed China to fully control the country. He described such claims as a “betrayal of the truth”. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-dismisses-suggestion-that-cambodia-handed-over-to-china
Thousand-year Khmer statue ready for Paris debut
Restoration and reassembly work on one of the largest Khmer bronze statues ever discovered has been completed. 39 fragments of a statue of Vishnu or Lord Narayana, known in Khmer as Preah Noreay are now being prepared for display at the Guimet National Museum in ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thousand-year-khmer-statue-ready-for-paris-debut
Despite cool weather, officials confident cashew harvest retained quality
Recent prolonged cold weather has not affected the quality of Cambodian cashew nuts, while the harvest from three modern agricultural communities has reached over 55%, according to an April 21 statement from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/despite-cool-weather-officials-confident-cashew-harvest-retained-quality
International port looks to jumpstart Kampot tourism
Hopes are high that the new Kampot International Tourism Port will be a driving force in attracting domestic and international visitors to the province in greater numbers. It is also expected to promote more recreational travel to several islands. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/international-port-looks-to-jumpstart-kampot-tourism
Meeting looks to find win-win solution to illegal Tonle Sap infill
The authorities are scheduled to meet on Tuesday, tomorrow, to discuss finding a solution to an issue which has arisen in the Tonle Sap Lake. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/meeting-looks-to-find-win-win-solution-to-illegal-tonle-sap-infill
Economist: No need for concern over Cambodia’s 90% Chinese trade deficit
The bilateral trade volume between Cambodia and China in the first quarter of 2025 totaled more than $4 billion, an increase of about 26% compared to Q1 of 2024. Of the volume, Chinese imports amounted to more than $3.7 billion, resulting in a trade deficit ...
Calls reissued for end to illegal gold mining in Mondulkiri
The Department of Environment in Mondulkiri province has issued an appeal to citizens who are illegally mining for gold — most of them small-scale, family operations — within protected natural areas to immediately stop their activities, in order to avoid life-threatening risks and legal consequences. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/calls-reissued-for-end-to-illegal-gold-mining-in-mondulkiri
Private sector believe Xi’s visit will boost Chinese arrivals
Cambodia’s private-sector tourism operators have expressed optimism that the number of Chinese tourists and tourism investments will continue to surge, especially following the official state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Kingdom. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/private-sector-believe-xi-s-visit-will-boost-chinese-arrivals
Phnom Penh port operator reports operations, revenue up one third in Q1
Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) has reported a positive first quarter performance, with cargo vessel traffic, container volume and revenue all increasing by approximately 30%. ...
Preah Sihanouk investment incentives driving growth
The investment and construction sectors in Preah Sihanouk Province are expected to see significant improvement following the approval of 287 investment projects, with a total estimated capital of nearly $7 billion. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/preah-sihanouk-investment-incentives-driving-growth
Cambodia reiterates adherence to ‘One China’ policy as Xi departs
Cambodia has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to the “One China” policy and reiterated that it considers Taiwan an inseparable part of Chinese territory. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-reiterates-adherence-to-one-china-policy-as-xi-departs
China pledges support for action against online crimes, climate change
During his April 17-18 state visit to Cambodia, Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the Kingdom’s efforts to crack down on illegal online gambling and scam operations. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/china-pledges-support-for-action-against-online-crimes-climate-change
Annual clearing operation sees invasive species removed from 100 hectares of protected area
The invasive species Mimosa pigra, commonly known as Vietnamese thorns, has been cleared from more than 100 hectares of the Boeung Prek Lpov landscape protection area in Takeo province. ...
Japanese navy first international guests at Ream Naval Base
Two Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels, the “Bungo” and “Etazima”, docked at Ream Naval Base today. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japanese-navy-first-international-guests-at-ream-naval-base
Funan Techo Canal advances with contracts signed during Xi visit
The FunanTecho Canal Project has made significant progress, dispelling doubts about China’s potential withdrawal, as agreements and contracts were signed with a Chinese company during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Cambodia on April 17-18. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/funan-techo-canal-advances-with-contracts-signed-during-xi-visit
New access bridges, stairs on way for Koh Kong eco-tourism attraction
Four wooden bridges and staircases leading up to “Phnom Mrech Kongkeb,” located in the Stung Areng eco-tourism community in Koh Kong province’s Thma Bang district, are set to be renovated to better accommodate tourists. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-access-bridges-stairs-on-way-for-koh-kong-eco-tourism-attraction
Hunting the hunters: Search on for AK armed poachers after shootout
The Ministry of Environment is working with national authorities to identify a group of heavily armed poachers who engaged in an April 5 shootout with rangers in a Mondulkiri wildlife sanctuary. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hunting-the-hunters-search-on-for-ak-armed-poachers-after-shootout
Cardamom eco-tourism projects protecting resources, creating jobs
For the past three years, Ly Senserey has not yet made a profit from his Koh Kong province eco-tourism business. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cardamom-eco-tourism-projects-protecting-resources-creating-jobs
Cambodia’s tallest bridge connected to road network ahead of KNY opening
The highest bridge in Cambodia, located on National Road 10 in Pursat province, was connected to the national road network this morning, April 8. The 90 metre-high bridge will be temporarily opened to light vehicle traffic— mainly for tourists and families — during the daytime ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-s-tallest-bridge-connected-to-road-network-ahead-of-kny-opening
Widespread support for plans for new Tonle Sap, Mekong ports
Officials and tourism industry insiders alike have described the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers as Cambodia’s “uncut gems” and shared their support for initiatives to build ports along these rivers to serve the tourism sector and transportation. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/widespread-support-for-plans-for-new-tonle-sap-mekong-ports
Teens now largest demographic in agricultural households
During the release of the latest agricultural census findings, Rin Virak, chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Statistics (NIS), highlighted key insights into Cambodia’s agricultural sector, particularly the demographic shifts observed over the past decade. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/teens-now-largest-demographic-in-agricultural-households
Loss of Samrong trees aparks fears of future extinction
Members of forest communities have expressed growing concerns about the continued loss of Scaphium affine trees, which are felled for their fruit. Known as Samrong, or malva nut trees, their fruit is widely used in traditional medicine across the region. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/loss-of-samrong-trees-aparks-fears-of-future-extinction
European investors share confidence with CDC
European investors have expressed positive sentiments towards direct investment in Cambodia, with the government taking proactive steps to resolve various issues, particularly through the establishment of the Cambodia-Europe Public-Private Sector Dialogue. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/european-investors-share-confidence-with-cdc
Fewer farmers, bigger farms: Cambodia’s agricultural shift paves way for 2050 vision
Cambodia is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation in its agricultural sector. New data from the 2023 Census of Agriculture Cambodia (CAC) reveals a 13 per cent (280,000 households) decline in the number of agricultural households compared to 2013, even as the average landholding size ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fewer-farmers-bigger-farms-cambodia-s-agricultural-shift-paves-way-for-2050-vision