The Phnom Penh Post
Flooding affects over 1,400 hectares of Kampong Thom rice fields
Flooding caused by recent heavy rains has affected more than 1,400 hectares of rice crops four districts of Kampong Thom province, creating significant early-season damage. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/flooding-affects-over-1-400-hectares-of-kampong-thom-rice-fields
Hun Sen appeals to government response to Thai border restrictions
Senate president Hun Sen, leader of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), has once again addressed the Royal Government of Cambodia in light of Thailand’s recent unilateral decision to restrict access to its border checkpoints with Cambodia. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-appeals-to-government-response-to-thai-border-restrictions
World Bank shrinks Cambodia’s economic growth forecast to 4.0%, urges diversification
Global and domestic challenges, shifting trade policies, a prolonged downturn in the real estate sector and tightening credit cycles have presented significant obstacles for Cambodia’s economy. ...
Phnom Penh port sees 30% jump in container traffic Jan-May
More than 200,000 containers passed through Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) in the first five months of 2025, an increase of nearly 30% compared to the same period in 2024. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/phnom-penh-port-sees-30-jump-in-container-traffic-jan-may
Calls for Cambodia to hold firm to ICJ stance, as June 14 JBC talks loom
Ahead of Saturday’s June 14 Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting, Cambodia has firmly stated its intention to bring disputes over four border areas to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the Hague, while Thailand insists on resolving the matter through existing bilateral negotiations. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/calls-for-cambodia-to-hold-firm-to-icj-stance-as-june-14-jbc-talks-loom
Government announce financial support from imprisoned mothers, pregnant women
The government has announced a new policy which will see financial support provided to incarcerated women who are pregnant or have children under two living with them in prison. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/government-announce-financial-support-from-imprisoned-mothers-pregnant-women
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
Nine-province, $95M sanitation infrastructure project breaks ground
The Ministry of Rural Development has officially launched a major construction and rehabilitation project which focuses on clean water supply and rural sanitation. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nine-province-95m-sanitation-infrastructure-project-breaks-ground
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 ...
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. ...
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-
Tourism minister suggests additional South Korean air links
Cambodia has requested that Asiana Airlines explore the possibility of operating flights between South Korea and the Kingdom’s Siem Reap and Preah Sihanouk provinces. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tourism-minister-suggests-additional-south-korean-air-links
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