The Phnom Penh Post

Australia, Japan combine to boost Cambodian cashew industry

Australia and Japan are collaborating to strengthen Cambodia’s cashew industry by helping improve processing capabilities, while the quality and flavour of the Kingdom’s nuts. In 2024, only about 5 per cent of the Kingdom’s harvested cashews were processed domestically, with the vast majority exported before ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/australia-japan-combine-to-boost-cambodian-cashew-industry

Education ministry announces pilot of new grade 10+ pathways

The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports is preparing to pilot new “education pathways” from grade 10 and up, to help students make informed decisions about their future careers. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/education-ministry-announces-pilot-of-new-grade-10-pathways

Thais share border restrictions as ICJ case preparations get underway

The Thai embassy in Phnom Penh has announced stringent new measures to restrict operating hours at multiple land border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia, even as tensions at the border reportedly eased after both side “adjusted” their forces at the border. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thais-share-border-restrictions-as-icj-case-preparations-get-underway

Sokha calls for vigilance amid Cambodian-Thai border tensions

On June 10, Minister of Interior Sar Sokha issued a statement urging heightened vigilance and comprehensive preparations to address the escalating tensions along the Cambodian-Thai border. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sokha-calls-for-vigilance-amid-cambodian-thai-border-tensions

Cambodia’s international trade up 20%, surpasses $25 billion

The total value of Cambodia’s imports and exports rose by nearly 20%, pushing international trade volume in the first five months of 2025 to over $25 billion. China accounted for nearly one-third of the total. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-s-international-trade-up-20-surpasses-25-billion

CDC project approvals almost double Jan-May year-on-year

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 59 investment projects – with a value of more than $800 million – in May this year, bringing the total number of approved investment projects in the first five months of 2025 to nearly 300. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-project-approvals-almost-double-jan-may-year-on-year

Labour ministry urges inspections of worker transport vehicles, drivers

The Ministry of Labour is continuing to urge the relevant authorities and the Ministry of Public Works and transport to conduct regular inspections of the large vehicles which are used to transport factory workers, as well as their drivers, in order to reduce traffic accidents ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-ministry-urges-inspections-of-worker-transport-vehicles-drivers

Environment ministry warn of dangers of plastic use, burning waste

The Ministry of Environment has issued a warning about the health and environmental impacts of increasing plastic waste, especially the burning of plastic bags, which produces toxic smoke that can cause respiratory diseases, and even cancer. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-ministry-warn-of-dangers-of-plastic-use-burning-waste

Tourism ministry shares details of Cambodia-China Tourism Year” events

In a bid to strengthen cultural and tourism ties between Cambodia and China, the Ministry of Tourism has laid out ambitious plans for the “Cambodia-China Tourism Year 2025”. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tourism-ministry-shares-details-of-cambodia-china-tourism-year-events

Labour ministry laud success of TVET programmes as celebrations planned

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training shared that over 120,000 applications have been received for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes in the past 500 days, indicating the contribution the programme will make to enhancing the national workforce. ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-ministry-laud-success-of-tvet-programmes-as-celebrations-planned

Koh Kong’s Srae Ambel district declared mine-free

Srae Ambel District in Koh Kong Province was declared mine-free in a June 10 ceremony, with mine clearance efforts supported by assistance from the Government of India. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koh-kong-s-srae-ambel-district-declared-mine-free

RCEP trade sees steady Jan-Apr growth, imports up 20%

Cambodian exports to the member countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) were valued at more than $3.6 billion in the first four months of 2025, an increase of nearly 8% compared to the same period last year. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rcep-trade-sees-steady-jan-apr-growth-imports-up-20-

Border troop ‘adjustment’ sparked unfounded fear of retreat, warn pundits

The “adjustment of military forces” in the disputed zone along the Cambodia-Thailand border has sparked questions and debate on social media, with analysts urging the government to provide swift official updates to counter speculation. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/border-troop-adjustment-sparked-unfounded-fear-of-retreat-warn-pundits

World Oceans Day marked with ‘100,000 Mangroves’ campaign

This year’s June 8 World Oceans Day celebrations saw the launch of the “100,000 Mangroves” campaign, which will see mangrove trees planted in 13 fishing communities across Kep and Kampot provinces to support biodiversity and nature-based tourism. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/world-oceans-day-marked-with-100-000-mangroves-campaign

ASEAN customs delegates express concern over US tariffs

Senior officials of the customs delegations from ASEAN member countries have jointly expressed concern over the unilateral imposition of customs tariffs by the US, which they fear could create uncertainty and pose significant challenges for investors. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/asean-customs-delegates-express-concern-over-us-tariffs

October launch of ASEAN tech hub expected to drive regional innovation

The ASEAN Technology Management Hub (ASEAN TMH) has taken a major step towards its official launch, scheduled for the 88th ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI) Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this October. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/october-launch-of-asean-tech-hub-expected-to-drive-regional-innovation

Foreign minister clarifies Kingdom’s position to Thai counterpart

Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, sent a letter to his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa on June 6, inviting Thailand to jointly bring the ongoing border disputes to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-minister-clarifies-kingdom-s-position-to-thai-counterpart

Chinese banana group expand operations by 50%

Cambodian Banana Agricultural General Co., Ltd. (CBA), a Chinese company, is planning to increase its export of fresh yellow Cavendish bananas to China to 30,000 tonnes this year, through the expansion of cultivation areas and its supply chain. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chinese-banana-group-expand-operations-by-50-

Cambodia rejects Thai request for withdrawal of border forces

Cambodia has firmly reiterated its stance to Thailand, stating it will not withdraw troops from the Mum Bei area as requested by Thailand, citing Cambodian sovereignty. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-rejects-thai-request-for-withdrawal-of-border-forces

Thai protestors claims dismissed by foreign ministry

The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia has firmly rejected accusations made by Thai protesters that Cambodia invaded Thai territory. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-protestors-claims-dismissed-by-foreign-ministry

Captive-bred greater adjutants learning to fly ahead of return to forests

While Cambodia’s population of greater adjutant storks remains critically low, at just 750. There has been a welcome development at Siem Reap province’s Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB). Two chicks which were born at the centre have fledged and are learning to spread ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/captive-bred-greater-adjutants-learning-to-fly-ahead-of-return-to-forests

14th Scientific Day promotes the value of research in the Kingdom’s development

The 14th Scientific Day, themed “Leveraging R&D for Innovation and Growth” was held at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) on May 5, with the aim of celebrating the power of research and development in driving Cambodia’s progress. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/14th-scientific-day-promotes-the-value-of-research-in-the-kingdom-s-development

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