The Phnom Penh Post

Over 40 CMA members pledge support for military, refugees

More than 40 members of the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) have pledged to ease the financial burdens of the families of the fallen, disabled and injured soldiers who defended the Kingdom from Thai military aggression. They have also pledged their support for war-displaced individuals residing ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/over-40-cma-members-pledge-support-for-military-refugees

Kuntha Bopha treats almost 100K kids in July

A total of 92,148 children received medical care at Kuntha Bopha Children’s Hospital in July 2025, including nearly 4,000 cases of dengue fever, according to an August 6 report from the hospital. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kuntha-bopha-treats-almost-100k-kids-in-july

Japanese embassy denies plans to supply combat drones to Thailand

The Japanese embassy to Cambodia has denied that the Japanese government has any plans to provide combat drones to Thailand and confirmed it has never received such a request from Thailand. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japanese-embassy-denies-plans-to-supply-combat-drones-to-thailand

Red Cross will not release report on captured soldiers, cite ‘safety concerns’

After meeting with 18 Cambodian soldiers detained by Thai authorities on August 5, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) stated that it cannot and will not disclose its findings or observations from the visit. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/red-cross-will-not-release-report-on-captured-soldiers-cite-safety-concerns-

US, Philippines companies express interest in Kingdom’s fintech sector

Top executives from US-based financial firm Argentem Creek and its partner Salmon Group have expressed interest in the investment potential of Cambodia’s financial technology (fintech) sector, as digital payment systems become increasingly popular in the Kingdom. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/us-philippines-companies-express-interest-in-kingdom-s-fintech-sector

In pictures: “Cambodia needs peace! Thailand must stop encroaching on Cambodian territory!”

Approximately 1,500 Cambodian citizens living in the US gathered in Olympia, Washington State, on Sunday, August 3, to peacefully protest against the Thai military’s incursion on Cambodia’s territorial integrity. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/in-pictures-cambodia-needs-peace-thailand-must-stop-encroaching-on-cambodian-territory-

Labour ministry launches job campaign as over 600K migrant workers return

As of Tuesday, August 5, the number of Cambodian citizens returning from Thailand had risen to over 610,000. The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has launched a job promotion campaign which highlights the benefits of working in the Kingdom, such as healthcare and pensions. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-ministry-launches-job-campaign-as-over-600k-migrant-workers-return

Cluster munitions convention head urges respect for humanitarian principles, calls for peace

The current president of the state parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) has committed to preserving the norms and principles of the convention and contributing to the reduction of the humanitarian consequences caused by the use of cluster munitions. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cluster-munitions-convention-head-urges-respect-for-humanitarian-principles-calls-for-peace

‘Ponlork Baitong’ fair cancelled due to border conflict, free sapling distribution continues

The Ministry of Environment has cancelled the planned ‘Ponlork Baitong’ Exhibition and the National One-Million Palm Tree Planting Event 2025, which were scheduled to take place from August 5 to 7. The ministry highlighted the current need to focus efforts on supporting Cambodia’s frontline soldiers ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-ponlork-baitong-fair-cancelled-due-to-border-conflict-free-sapling-distribution-continues

The information that should and shouldn’t be shared during conflict

The spread of false information on social media platforms has stirred public confusion and fear, and most worryingly, has disrupted military and police investigations. This has even extended to alerting the enemy to the capture of their own intelligence operatives, warned Cambodia’s Anti-Cyber Crime Department. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/the-information-that-should-and-shouldn-t-be-shared-during-conflict

International experts suggest MK-84 bomb purchased from Israel by Thais

Today, August 4, ordnance specialists from the Cambodian mine Action Centre (CMAC), the Golden West and NPA (Norwegian People’s Aid), assessed an unexploded MK-84 bomb which was found in Oddar Meanchey province. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/international-experts-suggest-mk-84-bomb-purchased-from-israel-by-thais

King assigns Hun Sen and Hun Manet to oversee defence matters

His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, issued a royal decree today, Agust 4, which assigns key responsibilities to Senate president Hun Sen, chairman of the Supreme Advisory Council to the King, and Prime Minister Hun Manet, to ensure national defence and safeguard the Kingdom’s ...

ហុង រស្មី
https://www.postkhmer.com/national/2025-8-4-189-262859

Interior ministry: Thailand falling into ‘trap of international law’

Although the political leaders of the Cambodian and Thai governments agreed to a ceasefire that officially came into effect at midnight on July 28, a Ministry of Interior statement has suggested that the Thai military has continued to provoke incidents, seemingly in an attempt to ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/interior-ministry-thailand-falling-into-trap-of-international-law-

Cambodia seeking ways to secure release of detained soldiers

Cambodia is actively exploring means to bring the 18 soldiers detained by Thailand home. The government is currently pursuing both bilateral negotiations with Thai authorities and international mechanisms to ensure their swift and safe return. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-seeking-ways-to-secure-release-of-detained-soldiers

Thuch: Despite ceasefire, UXOs pose a deadly risk

Although Cambodia and Thailand have reached a ceasefire agreement, explosive remnants of war still remain scattered across the areas that saw conflict. They pose a deadly threat to human life, according to Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thuch-despite-ceasefire-uxos-pose-a-deadly-risk

Cambodia welcomes more favourable ‘reciprocal’ tariffs from US

Senior representatives from the Cambodian government and the private sector have expressed their appreciation for the positive outcome which resulted from the hard work of the Kingdom’s tariff negotiation team’s efforts —  ultimately achieving results that exceeded expectations. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-welcomes-more-favourable-reciprocal-tariffs-from-us

Five Cambodian towns, districts selected as ASEAN Environmental Sustainability Award finalists

Five of the Kingdom’s towns and districts were included as nominees for ASEAN’s prestigious Environmental Sustainability Awards at the 36th Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment (ASOEN) in Langkawi, Malaysia, held from July 28 to 31. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/five-cambodian-towns-districts-selected-as-asean-environmental-sustainability-award-finalists

Prak Sokhonn: Government to ensure displace people can return home safely

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring safety before allowing displaced residents to return to their homes near the Thai-Cambodian border. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/prak-sokhonn-government-to-ensure-displace-people-can-return-home-safely

CMAC report 10 MK-84 bombs dropped by Thais, four of which exploded

Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) officials confirmed today, August 1, that the Thai air force dropped 10 MK-84 bombs during the five days of fighting with Cambodia. Only four exploded, it noted. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-report-10-mk-84-bombs-dropped-by-thais-four-of-which-exploded

Border calm; Defence ministry warn Thais may try to reverse territorial losses ahead of GBC meeting

As of 9pm tonight, the Ministry of National Defence reported that the border situation remained calm, but noted that all forces remain on high alert. It urged people to be wary of “fake news” and assured the public that it would keep them informed. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/border-calm-defence-ministry-warn-thais-may-try-to-reverse-territorial-losses-ahead-of-gbc-meeting

Kantha Bopha Foundation attract $22M in Jan-Jun funding

The Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation received more than $22 million in funding in the first half of the year, a slight increase over the same period in 2024. However, virtually the whole amount has been used to provide free medical services for children. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kantha-bopha-foundation-attract-22m-in-jan-jun-funding

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