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

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 ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/economist-no-need-for-concern-over-cambodia-s-90-chinese-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

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. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/annual-clearing-operation-sees-invasive-species-removed-from-100-hectares-of-protected-area-

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

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

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