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Information ministry: Press freedom improving, AI represents challenges
In the past decade, Cambodia’s media landscape has undergone a major transformation, marked by notable growth in digital platforms. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/information-ministry-press-freedom-improving-ai-represents-challenges
Manet scathing about attempts to urge foreign nations to pressure Cambodia
Prime Minister Hun Manet has questioned the political merits of opposition figures who call on international communities, such as the EU, to put pressure on Cambodia for political reasons. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-scathing-about-attempts-to-urge-foreign-nations-to-pressure-cambodia
Cambodia, Vietnam pledge to boost bilateral trade three-fold
Cambodia and Vietnam have agreed to establish a joint mixed trade commission aimed at promoting the growth of bilateral trade, with the goal of reaching $20 billion in the near future. In 2024, trade between the two countries reached almost $7.8 billion. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-vietnam-pledge-to-boost-bilateral-trade-three-fold
Tariffs, taxes: Testing times for Cambodia’s investment future
Cambodia’s once-booming appeal as a destination for foreign investment appears to be facing growing turbulence as US trade pressure intensifies and tax compliance becomes a make-or-break issue for businesses, industry leaders warned this week. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tariffs-taxes-testing-times-for-cambodia-s-investment-future
UK ambassador highlights need for ‘predictable, efficient’ tax system
British ambassador to Cambodia Dominic Williams has highlighted the crucial role an effective taxation system will play in supporting Cambodia’s economic growth, particularly as the country looks ahead to its Vision 2050. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/uk-ambassador-highlights-need-for-predictable-efficient-tax-system
Manet: Government committed to improving working conditions, labour rights
“The government is ambitious about creating and expanding decent working conditions, while promoting sustainable and resilient long-term growth for the collective benefit of citizens, especially workers and employees, ‘under the cool shade of peace’,” said Prime Minister Hun Manet in a letter released to mark ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/manet-government-committed-to-improving-working-conditions-labour-rights
Energy ministry clarification: No approval granted for Kampot oil refinery
The Ministry of Mines and Energy today have issued a clarification refuting reports by some media outlets that Guanzun Energy Investment plans to invest in a $3.5 billion oil refinery project in Kampot province. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/energy-ministry-clarification-no-approval-granted-for-kampot-oil-refinery
Cambodia takes measures to combat fraudulent US exports
Starting from May 12, all Cambodian goods exported to the US must have a Certificate of Origin, which will be issued by the General Department of Trade Services under the Ministry of Commerce. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-takes-measures-to-combat-fraudulent-us-exports
Fisheries units, communities recognised for conservation efforts
Eighteen fisheries administration units and fishing communities have been recognised by the CAPFISH-Capture programme with awards for their outstanding contributions to improving inland fisheries resources through their active participation in conservation efforts over the past five years. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fisheries-units-communities-recognised-for-conservation-efforts
Cambodia, KOICA, WFP launch $10M advance of school feeding programme
A new $10 million 2025-2029 initiative aims to accelerate the institutionalisation and expansion of Cambodia’s national homegrown school feeding programme. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-koica-wfp-launch-10m-advance-of-school-feeding-programme
PM: Don’t focus on personal gains when investors approach
Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged authorities at district and provincial levels to prioritise collective benefits over personal interests when attracting investors to their respective locales. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-don-t-focus-on-personal-gains-when-investors-approach
Cambodia hits one-third mark of ‘digital transformation’
Cambodia is making substantial progress toward its 2035 goal of a fully digital economy. It has completed one-third of its journey, as highlighted in a recent workshop on the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework for the Digital Economy and Society Policy Framework. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-hits-one-third-mark-of-digital-transformation-
BYD assembly plant breaks ground: New EVs will roll out by November
Private sector leaders are optimistic that electric vehicle (EV) usage in Cambodia will surge, as construction of a local assembly plant of Chinese EV giant BYD (Build Your Dream) got underway. ...
Minister reminds public Zone 3 protected land the ‘lifeblood’ of Tonle Sap
The protected “Zone 3” lands of the Tonle Sap Lake serve as the lifeline of the Kingdom’s largest body of water, and deliver economic benefits of around $2 billion annually to the people. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-reminds-public-zone-3-protected-land-the-lifeblood-of-tonle-sap
KOICA partners with agriculture ministry; $12M for commune officers
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has signed a Record of Discussions with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to provide approximately $12 million in grant aid. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koica-partners-with-agriculture-ministry-12m-for-commune-officers
Russian, Vietnamese naval vessels visiting Sihanoukville, Ream base
Three vessels of the Russian Federation Navy have docked at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS), while a Vietnamese gunboat is visiting the recently modernised Ream Naval Base. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/russian-vietnamese-naval-vessels-visiting-sihanoukville-ream-base
Cambodia targets zero pollution: Minister vows to eliminate destructive companies
In a move aimed at protecting Cambodia’s environmental future, Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has committed to eliminating all companies that cause widespread environmental destruction. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-targets-zero-pollution-minister-vows-to-eliminate-destructive-companies
Blooming tall: World record orchid producing rare flowers in Siem Reap
A rare example of the Preah Trahoeng giant orchid, the world’s tallest orchid, is blooming for the third time within the Kingdom. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/blooming-tall-world-record-orchid-producing-rare-flowers-in-siem-reap
Rare hailstorm surprises people across Cambodia
Cambodia witnessed a rare and surprising weather phenomenon over the weekend, as hailstones hit several parts of the Kingdom during heavy storms. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rare-hailstorm-surprises-people-across-cambodia
China ready to welcome Cambodian swiftlet nests
Cambodia and China have reached an agreement that will allow the export of Cambodian swiftlet nests to Chinese markets. The agreement was signed during the official state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Cambodia on April 17–18. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/china-ready-to-welcome-cambodian-swiftlet-nests-
NBC ink MoU for Japanese cross-border QR payments
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Payments Japan Association (PJA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on cross-border QR code payments between Cambodian KHQR and Japanese JPQR, with the goal of establishing a framework for cross-border payments between the two ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/nbc-ink-mou-for-japanese-cross-border-qr-payments
Gender equality and climate action: Cambodia’s NDC 3.0 vision for a resilient future
With global concerns around climate change intensifying, Cambodia’s approach reflects a commitment to addressing the climate crisis in a way that is inclusive, sustainable, and equitable for all, especially women. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/gender-equality-and-climate-action-cambodia-s-ndc-3-0-vision-for-a-resilient-future-
Cambodia expects to eliminate malaria by year’s end
Cambodia anticipates that malaria will be totally eradicated by the end of 2025, in line with the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination (2011-2025). ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-expects-to-eliminate-malaria-by-year-s-end
Meteorology minister urges caution during rainy season; Warns of forecasting flaws
Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha has once again emphasised the necessity of cooperation in sharing data, technology and knowledge to address climate challenges. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/meteorology-minister-urges-caution-during-rainy-season-warns-of-forecasting-flaws