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Rural development bank support cassava, corn trade
The CEO of the Rural Development Bank of Cambodia (ARDB) has called on traders and businesspeople to increase their purchases of cassava from local farmers. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rural-development-bank-support-cassava-corn-trade
Leadership declare: MSMEs key to 2029 goals
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are playing an increasingly active and essential role, and are set to become a key driver in leading Cambodia toward achieving its goal of graduating from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by the end of 2029, according to a ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/leadership-declare-msmes-key-to-2029-goals
Farewell, ‘brother’: Hun Sen warns he will expose Thaksin for betraying him
Senate president Hun Sen has sent a blunt message to the man who he once described as his “Godbrother” – former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra – accused Thaksin of betraying him and warning that he will expose his treasonous actions, including betraying the Thai ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/farewell-brother-hun-sen-warns-he-will-expose-thaksin-for-betraying-him
Hun Sen warns border conflict may be prolonged
Senate president Hun Sen travelled to Oddar Meanchey province to meet with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) troops stationed at the border this afternoon, June 26. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-warns-border-conflict-may-be-prolonged
Manet: Cambodia waiting to see who holds ‘real power’ in Thailand
Prime Minister Hun Manet has explained that Cambodia is waiting to see who holds real power and a clear position in Thailand — someone the Kingdom can trust enough to work with to find a joint solution for the benefit of both countries. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-cambodia-waiting-to-see-who-holds-real-power-in-thailand-
PM praises police for contribution to sovereignty, territorial integrity
The head of the government has praised the border police force for their effective cooperation with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), noting that they have courageously made many kinds of sacrifices to defend Cambodia’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, ensuring it remains stable and ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-praises-police-for-contribution-to-sovereignty-territorial-integrity
Cambodia, governments in regions commit to registering all births, deaths by 2030
Governments across Asia and the Pacific have made a renewed commitment to register every birth and record every death by 2030. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-governments-in-regions-commit-to-registering-all-births-deaths-by-2030
Interior minister: Thailand claims borders open, yet people barred from crossing
Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has raised questions about the sincerity of Thai authorities. He cited several issues, from the killing of a Cambodian soldier to the closure of borders to the dissemination of “false” information to the world regarding ongoing border issues with Cambodia. ...
Patriotic pumpkin sales through roof as public back Preah Vihear farmers
At least 400 tonnes of pumpkins have already been purchased from farmers in Preah Vihear province by private companies and local authorities. The drive for local sales stem from the suspension of vegetable and other imports from Thailand due to the current border dispute. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/patriotic-pumpkin-sales-through-roof-as-public-back-preah-vihear-farmers
Cambodia, Kazakhstan discuss expanding tourism cooperation
Cambodia and the Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan have exchanged views on strengthening and expanding new areas of cooperation, particularly in the field of bilateral tourism. In 2024 alone, over 4,000 Kazakh nationals visited the Kingdom. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-kazakhstan-discuss-expanding-tourism-cooperation
Siamese crocodile egg discovery bodes well for species’ survival
Three nests of Siamese crocodile eggs – one of the world’s most critically endangered species – were discovered in 2025 in the Chhay Reap area of Sre Ambel district, Koh Kong province, and in the O’Som area of the Cardamom Mountains National Park. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siamese-crocodile-egg-discovery-bodes-well-for-species-survival
Cambodia-Thailand flights operating as usual
Despite Thailand’s unilateral decision to close all land borders with Cambodia on the night of June 23, flight operations between Cambodia and Thailand are continuing as usual up to the present. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-flights-operating-as-usual
Two factories suspended for polluting public water sources
The Ministry of Environment has ordered the temporary suspension of production activities at Cambodian Noble Taste Food Co., Ltd. and Kubon (Cambodia) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., following their failure to comply with environmental laws and ministry directives to stop polluting public water sources. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/two-factories-suspended-for-polluting-public-water-sources
Government spokesperson highlights ‘irrational’ claims by Thai leader
A Cambodian government spokesperson has pointed out “irrational claims” made by Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. On June 23, she claimed that Thailand had decided to cut electricity, internet, and oil and gas supplies to Cambodia, when in fact Cambodia had already shut down these ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/government-spokesperson-highlights-irrational-claims-by-thai-leader
Authorities destroy 340kg of seized narcotics
To mark International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, nearly 350 kilogrammes of narcotics and over 30,000 pills were incinerated during a June 23 ceremony in Battambang province. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/authorities-destroy-340kg-of-seized-narcotics
Tourism minister lauds role of Kingdom’s tour guides
The Minister of Tourism has urged the Kingdom’s tour guides to strengthen their commitment and contribute to promoting Cambodia’s tourism potential to people of all nationalities around the world, encouraging more visitors to travel and explore. ...
Warnings issued after two cases of bird flu leave one dead, one hospitalised
The Ministry of Health has issued a renewed warning to the public about the ongoing threat of bird flu, after detecting two cases within five days — one of which has resulted in the death of a Svay Rieng man. ...
Inaugural commission meeting sets strategy for ICJ border dispute case
Cambodia has taken a major step forward in its legal efforts to resolve border disputes with Thailand, following the inaugural meeting of the Commission for the Preparation of Documents for Submission to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). ...
At least two missing, feared drowned in coastal region flash floods
At least two people are missing after flash flooding swept away roads in Preah Sihanouk and Koh Kong provinces on Sunday, June 22. ...
Analyst: Cambodia has no choice but to respond in kind if Thailand downgrades diplomatic ties
Following Thailand’s recall of its ambassador last week, the ruling Pheu Thai Party stated that Thailand is in the process of downgrading diplomatic relations with Cambodia. Analysts say Cambodia has little choice but to reciprocate. ...
SEZs now account for almost one quarter of export value
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are playing an increasingly important role in boosting Cambodia’s exports to international markets. Over the past three years, exports from SEZs across the country have accounted for approximately one-fourth of Cambodia’s total export value. ...
Cambodia confident no supply disruptions after Thai fuel, gas imports halted
Persistent pressure and threats from certain Thai extremist groups have prompted the Cambodian government to suspend all fuel and gas imports from Thailand. The Cambodian government, economic experts and the general public are all reportedly in agreement that Cambodia is fully capable of securing enough ...
Thai cyclists violate temple agreement
The Ministry of National Defence has warned that Thailand violated an agreement between the armed forces of both countries, which specifies designated times for accessing the Ta Moan Thom Temple. ...
Cambodia responds to Thai border closures, closes two Oddar Meanchey crossings
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has responded to the unilateral decision of Thailand’s Military Region 2 to close the Chong Sai Taku-Choub Korki border checkpoint. ...