The Phnom Penh Post

Foreign minister clarifies Kingdom’s position to Thai counterpart

Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, sent a letter to his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa on June 6, inviting Thailand to jointly bring the ongoing border disputes to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-minister-clarifies-kingdom-s-position-to-thai-counterpart

Chinese banana group expand operations by 50%

Cambodian Banana Agricultural General Co., Ltd. (CBA), a Chinese company, is planning to increase its export of fresh yellow Cavendish bananas to China to 30,000 tonnes this year, through the expansion of cultivation areas and its supply chain. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chinese-banana-group-expand-operations-by-50-

Cambodia rejects Thai request for withdrawal of border forces

Cambodia has firmly reiterated its stance to Thailand, stating it will not withdraw troops from the Mum Bei area as requested by Thailand, citing Cambodian sovereignty. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-rejects-thai-request-for-withdrawal-of-border-forces

Thai protestors claims dismissed by foreign ministry

The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia has firmly rejected accusations made by Thai protesters that Cambodia invaded Thai territory. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-protestors-claims-dismissed-by-foreign-ministry

Captive-bred greater adjutants learning to fly ahead of return to forests

While Cambodia’s population of greater adjutant storks remains critically low, at just 750. There has been a welcome development at Siem Reap province’s Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB). Two chicks which were born at the centre have fledged and are learning to spread ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/captive-bred-greater-adjutants-learning-to-fly-ahead-of-return-to-forests

14th Scientific Day promotes the value of research in the Kingdom’s development

The 14th Scientific Day, themed “Leveraging R&D for Innovation and Growth” was held at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) on May 5, with the aim of celebrating the power of research and development in driving Cambodia’s progress. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/14th-scientific-day-promotes-the-value-of-research-in-the-kingdom-s-development

Indonesia seeks competitive rice prices from Cambodia as trade expands

In a recent press conference with the Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ), Indonesian ambassador to Cambodia Santo Darmosumarto emphasised the potential for increased rice trade between the two nations, while highlighting the challenges surrounding competitive pricing and transportation costs. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/indonesia-seeks-competitive-rice-prices-from-cambodia-as-trade-expands

Vietnam tariff agreement expected to drive cross-border trade

Economists are optimistic that exports to Vietnam will increase significantly in the wake of a Vietnamese announcement that it will grant zero per cent tariff preferences on 28 tariff lines of Cambodian-origin products until December 31, 2026. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/vietnam-tariff-agreement-expected-to-drive-cross-border-trade

King calls on public to join environmental, natural resource protection efforts

His Majesty the King has appealed to all Cambodians to work together to promote environmental conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources, in order to preserve these valuable assets for future generations. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/king-calls-on-public-to-join-environmental-natural-resource-protection-efforts

Anonymous wildlife crime reporting tool launched in Cambodia

A new initiative, called “WildLeaks”, is now online in Cambodia. It aims to help combat wildlife and natural resource crimes, to protect these valuable assets for future generations. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/anonymous-wildlife-crime-reporting-tool-launched-in-cambodia

International visitor numbers up; more than half overland

Despite ongoing global challenges in politics, economics and the ongoing fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of foreign tourists travelling to Cambodia has continued to rise. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/international-visitor-numbers-up-more-than-half-overland

Government plans $35 million to support modern agricultural communities

The government has decided in principle to allocate an additional $35 million to support concessional loans for modern agricultural communities, aiming to strengthen the quality of the agricultural sector and improve market access. The funds will be made available over the next three years. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/government-plans-35-million-to-support-modern-agricultural-communities

Jan-May sees Cambodia earn almost $1 billion in paddy, rice exports

Cambodia earned nearly 1 billion USD from the sale of paddy rice and milled rice to international markets in the first five months of 2025, an increase of nearly 7% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF). ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-may-sees-cambodia-earn-almost-1-billion-in-paddy-rice-exports

Jan-May sees Kuntha Bopha treat half a million mothers, children

In the first five months of 2025, The Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospital provided $18 million dollars’ worth of free medical treatment to more than half a million sick children and pregnant women. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/jan-may-sees-kuntha-bopha-treat-half-a-million-mothers-children

Hun Sen and family donate $10 million site for female student dorm in capital

Former Prime Minister Hun Sen and his family have donated a 2-hectare plot of land valued at over $10 million to furthering women’s education. The family will construct a dormitory for impoverished female provincial students who are pursuing their studies in Phnom Penh. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-and-family-donate-10-million-site-for-female-student-dorm-in-capital

Impact of plastic waste key theme for tomorrow’s Environment Day

“Beat Plastic Pollution” is the chosen theme for tomorrow’s National Environment Day, as well as World Environment Day, which also falls on June 5. Cambodia, like the rest of the world, is experiencing rising concerns over the increase and impact of plastic waste. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/impact-of-plastic-waste-key-theme-for-tomorrow-s-environment-day

Thailand calls for bilateral talks on border issue, as Cambodia prepares ICJ case

The Thai government is advocating for bilateral negotiations to address ongoing border disputes with Cambodia, with the recommendation that existing mechanisms such as the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC), the General Border Committee (GBC) and regional border committee be used to resolve the issue. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thailand-calls-for-bilateral-talks-on-border-issue-as-cambodia-prepares-icj-case

‘Green season’, halal offerings target Indonesian tourists

In a move to enhance cultural and tourism ties between Indonesia and Cambodia, Indonesian ambassador to Cambodia Santo Darmosumarto has highlighted several key initiatives aimed at boosting Indonesian tourism to the Kingdom. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-green-season-halal-offerings-target-indonesian-tourists

EU, Germany launch business partnership facility

The EU and Germany have announced the official launch of the EU-Cambodia Business Partnership Facility, a programme aimed at promoting and enhancing Cambodia’s export capacity to European and other international markets. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/eu-germany-launch-business-partnership-facility

Pundits confident Cambodian-Thai trade relations will continue as normal

Economists and tourism specialist have praised the Cambodian government’s decision to seek an end to ongoing border disputes with Thailand through the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The area in question surrounds the Ta Moan Thom, Ta Moan Touch, and Ta Krabei temples. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/pundits-confident-cambodian-thai-trade-relations-will-continue-as-normal

KOICA boost Cambodia’s IP capacity with training programme

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office has announced that the third year of an intellectual property (IP) and patent recognition training course for Cambodian officials will begin this month. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/koica-boost-cambodia-s-ip-capacity-with-training-programme

Senator, lawmaker call for inspection of imported fertilisers, seeds

Members of the Senate and National Assembly have urged the government to inspect the quality of imported chemical fertilisers and fruit seeds, while encouraging farmers to expand organic farming operations to protect public health. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/senator-lawmaker-call-for-inspection-of-imported-fertilisers-seeds

As sea levels rise, Cambodia approves UN glacier protection declaration

As part of its commitment to contributing to a global response to climate change, Cambodia has approved the Dushanbe Glaciers Declaration – a call for member states and stakeholders of the UN to take action to protect glaciers. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/as-sea-levels-rise-cambodia-approves-un-glacier-protection-declaration

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