The Phnom Penh Post
January international trade up 25% year-on-year
Cambodia’s international trade continued its positive performance, with January 2025 recording over $5 billion, a nearly 25% increase compared to January 2024. Exports accounted for approximately 45% of the total trade value. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/january-international-trade-up-25-year-on-year
Hun Sen alleges drone plot, as terror legislation under review
As the Ministry of Justice reviews a draft law on counterterrorism, Senate president Prime Minister Hun Sen has revealed an alleged plan to attack his residence in Takhmao town, Kandal province, using drones. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/politics/hun-sen-alleges-drone-plot-as-terror-legislation-under-review
Third Irrawaddy dolphin birth of 2025 recorded
The third newborn Irrawaddy dolphin calf of 2025 was sighted in Kratie province’s Anlong Chroy Banteay on February 9, in an exciting development for the Kingdom’s conservation enthusiasts. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/third-irrawaddy-dolphin-birth-of-2025-recorded
Nests and chicks of critically endangered species sited in Sambor sanctuary
A total of 18 nests belonging to vulnerable and critically endangered bird species, along with 13 newborn chicks, have been discovered in Kratie province’s Sambor Wildlife Sanctuary. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nests-and-chicks-of-critically-endangered-species-sited-in-sambor-sanctuary
January international trade up 25% year-on-year
Cambodia’s international trade continued its positive performance, with January 2025 recording over $5 billion, a nearly 25% increase compared to January 2024. Exports accounted for approximately 45% of the total trade value. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/january-international-trade-up-25-year-on-year
Environment ministry, Royal Academy ink protection agreement on Techo Sen Russey Treb Park
The Ministry of Environment and the Royal Academy of Cambodia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on the preservation of the Techo Sen RusseyTreb Park in Preah Vihear province. ...
Korean company donates 8,000 ebikes to Kingdom
South Korean manufacturer Very Words has announced plans to donate 8,000 electric motorcycles to the Ministry of Environment. In addition, the company plans to establish approximately 200 charging stations across the Kingdom, to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to Cambodia’s goal of achieving ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/korean-company-donates-8-000-ebikes-to-kingdom
National grid reaches 99.15% of Cambodian villages
Electricity supply coverage across Cambodia has steadily expanded, especially over the past 15 years. By the end of 2024, more than 14,000 of the Kingdom’s 14,153 villages had access to the national grid. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/national-grid-reaches-99-15-of-cambodian-villages-
5G moving closer, PM assures public ‘no health risks’
Prime Minister Hun Manet has authorised the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications to launch a fifth-generation (5G) internet system, and is currently considering an appropriate time for its official rollout. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/5g-moving-closer-pm-assures-public-no-health-risks-
Ministry forecast cooler dry season than ’24, early rains
Average temperatures this dry season are tipped to be cooler than those of 2024, according to the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-forecast-cooler-dry-season-than-24-early-rains
European delegation admire Kingdom’s investment potential
A delegation from nine European countries has expressed serious interest in Cambodia’s investment potential. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/european-delegation-admire-kingdom-s-investment-potential
CDC report January project approvals up 300% on 2023
In January 2025, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 68 investment projects with a total capital of approximately $748 million, representing an increase of about 300% over January 2024. China continues to account for the highest number of foreign direct investment projects, ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-report-january-project-approvals-up-300-on-2023
Cambodia working to improve transportation rankings
The private sector within Cambodia’s logistics industry has highlighted the importance of the “Logistic Performance Index (LPI)” in enhancing the Kingdom’s transportation sector, noting that it could attract more international investment. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-working-to-improve-transportation-rankings
Chinese government continues demining support to tune of $4.4M
Although US assistance for mine clearance through USAID has been suspended, the Chinese government continues to provide support for the elimination of landmines in Cambodia, with a $4.4 million Chinese-funded project set to begin operations next month. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chinese-government-continues-demining-support-to-tune-of-4-4m
Vandeth: Telco ministry driving Cambodia's digital transformation
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has shared several of its achievements of the past five years at a special February 5 conference held to summarise Cambodia’s digital transformation journey. ...
Increase in common mosquitoes attributed to dry season, climate change
Rising temperatures and an increase in standing water are the key factors contributing to the rapid growth and reproduction of common Culex mosquitoes. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/increase-in-common-mosquitoes-attributed-to-dry-season-climate-change
Truckload of suspicious timber seized then released to monastery
A heavy truck transporting timber intended for construction at a monastery in Kampong Cham province has been released after initially being impounded by the authorities in Preah Vihear province on the night of February 3. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/truckload-of-suspicious-timber-seized-then-released-to-monastery
ASEAN, Australia enhancing ‘fishway’ collaboration for sustainable fisheries
The Mekong River, a vital resource flowing through Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, plays a central role in the livelihoods of millions. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-australia-enhancing-fishway-collaboration-for-sustainable-fisheries
Governor resolves overcrowding: 148 students in single class
Khuong Sreng, governor of Phnom Penh, has provided emergency financial support to address the issue of overcrowding in a Phnom Penh primary school. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/governor-resolves-overcrowding-148-students-in-single-class
Microfinance association, stakeholders commit to increasing public trust
The chairwoman of the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) has reiterated that the association is committed to working with all relevant parties to increase public trust in the Kingdom’s microfinance sector. ...
CDC reviewing 12 major projects, $135 million capital investment
A total of 12 investment projects, with a total capital of $135 million and the potential to create 7,000 jobs, are currently under review by the Council for the Development of Cambodian (CDC). ...
Experts: Sluggish growth of insurance sector due to external factors
Slow global economic growth led to Cambodia’s insurance industry achieving a gross premium income of nearly $350 million in 2024, a modest increase of just 1.31% over the previous year. ...
Pursat residents ordered to halt burn-offs as air quality index hits red
The Pursat Provincial Department of Environment has urged residents to stop burning solid waste at home or setting fires in public areas. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has risen to a “red” level, indicating that the air in the province is currently the worst in ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pursat-residents-ordered-to-halt-burn-offs-as-air-quality-index-hits-red
Almost one-third of protected forest destroyed by fire
Around 30 per cent of the forest area at the Techo Sen Russey Treb Park – which spans over 10,000 hectares in Preah Vihear province’s Chheb district – has been destroyed by fire, resulting in the loss of wildlife and numerous trees. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/almost-one-third-of-protected-forest-destroyed-by-fire