The Phnom Penh Post

Oddar Meanchey provincial governor Mean Chanyada has encouraged Cambodians to visit the Ta Moan Temple, adding on February 19 that Cambodians are free to organise activities and sing the national anthem as usual. ...

In a remarkable turn of events, Cambodia’s granite and stone slab industry, once on the brink of collapse, has experienced an impressive resurgence. ...

THACO AGRI, a subsidiary of Vietnam’s Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO), which began developing agriculture in Kratie and Ratanakiri provinces in 2018 with a focus on bananas, cattle, and other fruits and vegetables, estimates that it could earn $800 million in annual profits, starting in ...

The Kingdom’s authorities and business community are in general agreement that exports to the US will continue to grow despite the ongoing threat of new US import tariffs. ...

A delegation representing 18 large Chinese companies has expressed interest in investment opportunities in Cambodia, noting that the Kingdom requires foreign capital in several sectors, particularly for planting, producing, and processing goods to meet both domestic and export demand. ...

National carrier Air Cambodia inaugurated a new route connecting Phnom Penh with Bangkok, Thailand, on February 17. ...

A Kampong Chhnang high school will soon become the first in the Kingdom to establish a “Traffic Safety Garden”. ...

Four heads of environmental departments – each in provinces which are notably rich in natural resources – were recently replaced. The officials who were appointed in their places have been advised to enhance their cooperation with relevant parties to improve the effectiveness of their work ...

Last week, a fire destroyed approximately 15 hectares of the Phnom Tamao forest protected area, which houses the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre and zoo. ...

Cambodia’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem has received a boost thanks to the introduction of the Digital & Green Innovation Accelerator (DGIx) Cambodia, a nine-month initiative aimed at propelling startups using digital and tech-enabled solutions for environmental sustainability. ...

As part of the government’s efforts to improve the Kingdom’s transport infrastructure across all modes of transport, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport has signed a framework agreement with private company Royal Railway Co., Ltd. ...

Real estate insiders have noted that sales of entry-level new homes have begun to pick up, a promising sign in a market that has remained largely stagnant since 2020. ...

The Prey Lang Community Network (PLCN) – which spans four provinces – is currently celebrating Forest Day (Bonn Prey Lang) on Valentine’s Day to honour the value of trees, ordain special trees and call for stronger participation in forest conservation, as well as the protection ...

Local authorities in Pursat province’s Phnom Kravanh district have begun fining anyone caught dumping trash in public areas. The litterbug crackdown is in line with the continued efforts of provincial governor Khoy Rida, who has repeatedly called for public order, hygiene and a clean environment ...

As construction of the Funan Techo Canal begins to gather steam, the Kingdom is working to develop a legal framework for the management of freshwater ports. ...

In the ever-evolving global landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Cambodia is actively engaging in international discussions on the responsible development and application of this transformative technology, seeking collaboration to ensure its benefits are fully realised. ...

Phnom Penh ranked 41 among 100 cities in the Asia-Pacific region for livability, lovability and prosperity with Singapore top of the list and Lahore of Pakistan at the bottom, according to the latest Asia-Pacific’s Best Cities report by consultancy company Resonance. ...

The Ministry of Environment is preparing the required documentation to shut down the operations of Win Ta Garment & Finishing Co., Ltd. It will request cooperation from the Ministry of Justice. ...

A senior official has warned that river guards who abuse their power or turn a blind eye to illegal fishing activities in protected Irrawaddy dolphin areas will be removed from their positions to enhance the effectiveness of conservation efforts along the Mekong River. ...

Mine clearance authorities and their development partners met today to discuss the draft “National Mine Action Policy for 2026-2035”. The policy aims to pave the way toward achieving the vision of a “Cambodia free from the impacts of mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW).” ...

A labour shortage during the harvest season has led to the loss of over 50% of the early 2025 Pailin longan yield, while the price of the sweet fruit has dropped more than 10% in the past year. ...

Arvin International Marketing Inc, the largest supplier and distributor of salt in the Philippines, has expressed interest in purchasing Cambodian rice for distribution through their extensive domestic operations. ...

An increase in demand for raw materials to meet the needs of domestic factories/enterprises for the production of export goods led to a rise in customs revenue in 2024. ...

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has reported that over the five-year period from 2020 to 2024, the ministry earned approximately $628 million, a 341% increase over the previous five-year period. ...