The Phnom Penh Post
Urgent flood warnings issued for three provinces
The National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) has called on the residents of Kratie, Stung Treng and Kampong Thom provinces to be on high alert as the threat of imminent flooding rises. ...
Bor Pich Zelin and Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/urgent-flood-warnings-issued-three-provinces
Traffic fatalities decline but remain a concern
At least 1,000 people were killed and over 2,700 injured in traffic accidents in Cambodia during the first eight months of the year, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. These figures mark a 9 per cent decrease compared to the same period ...
Neang Sokunthea and Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/traffic-fatalities-decline-remain-concern
Cambodian fisheries eye European market access
Shetty Thombathu, chief technical adviser to the UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), said the UN agency and the Fisheries Administration (FiA) under Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries are collaborating to ensure that the Kingdom’s fisheries products meet EU regulations and standards for access ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-fisheries-eye-european-market-access
New uniform to help identify ‘non-sworn’ traffic officers
Minister of Interior Sar Sokha and National Police chief Sar Thet have announced that the Phnom Penh municipal authorities will introduce new uniforms for “contracted” – or non-commissioned – traffic police. The move aims to make it simpler for the public to distinguish them from ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-uniform-help-identify-non-sworn-traffic-officers
Manet’s first Chinese mission brings nations closer together
The leaders of Cambodia and China have pledged to unswervingly develop their ever-lasting friendship and deepen cooperation for mutual benefits, no matter how the international situation may change, according to a September 16 joint statement. ...
Ozone layer protection requires ‘global response’
The Ministry of Environment regards the observance of the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer as a profoundly meaningful event aimed at raising public awareness about the necessity and importance of caring for and protecting the natural filter which shields the planet ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ozone-layer-protection-requires-global-response
Joy as Koh Ker Temple registered by UNESCO
Cambodia’s Koh Ker Temple archaeological site has been officially added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on September 17. ...
Sok Raksa and Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/joy-koh-ker-temple-registered-unesco
Manet highlights importance of regional trade at China-ASEAN expo
Prime Minister Hun Manet addressed the opening ceremony of the 20th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, China, on September 16, expressing his belief that amid growing global uncertainties, the expo would provide an opportunity for the attendees to forge closer relations while helping to promote sustainable ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/manet-highlights-importance-regional-trade-china-asean-expo
NA approves draft laws on inspection ministry and border secretariat
The National Assembly (NA) has approved draft laws which will rename the Ministry of National Assembly-Senate Relations and Inspection and establish a permanent Secretariat of State for Border Affairs. The new legislation is part of the seventh-mandate government’s bid to deepen its reforms. ...
Vong Daravady
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/na-approves-draft-laws-inspection-ministry-and-border-secretariat
Ministry issues water conservation warning
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has urged farmers in rural and remote areas to use water cautiously as this year’s rainy season is expected to end earlier and bring less rainfall. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-issues-water-conservation-warning
Ministry enhances curriculum for hearing, visual impairments
The education ministry is focusing on enhancing materials and teaching methods for a specialised curriculum supporting students with hearing and visual impairments in Cambodia, thereby promoting the development of disabled individuals. ...
AFD commits to skills development in Cambodia
France has reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing collaboration with Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, particularly in relation to the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and National Social Security Fund (NSSF) sectors. ...
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/afd-commits-skills-development-cambodia
Rice seeding machines gifted to communities
The agriculture ministry has allocated 100 rice-planting machines to communities across 13 provinces. Distributed on September 13, the transplanters were a gift from former Prime Minister Hun Sen, aimed at bolstering the production of seeds and paddy rice exports. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rice-seeding-machines-gifted-communities
Manet touches down in Beijing for high-level meetings
Prime Minister Hun Manet arrived in Beijing on September 14 for his first official visit to China, where he is slated to attend the 20th China-ASEAN Expo and meet other leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/manet-touches-down-beijing-high-level-meetings
Tax revenue dips 2% between Jan, July
The government collected 15.4 trillion riel or $3.7 billion in tax revenue in the first seven months of the year, which is equivalent to 58.7 per cent of the 2023 annual budget law, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tax-revenue-dips-2-between-jan-july
Manet’s China visit for ‘interests of nation, people’
Prime Minister Hun Manet departed Cambodia on the morning of September 14 for his first official visit to China, where he is slated to attend the 20th China-ASEAN Expo and meet with other leaders. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/manets-china-visit-interests-nation-people
Ministry, WCS collaborate on ecotourism potential
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth stated that the ministry is carefully pursuing the implementation of ecotourism as its primary focus. ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-wcs-collaborate-ecotourism-potential
Ministry, WCS collaborate on ecotourism potential
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth stated that the ministry is carefully pursuing the implementation of ecotourism as its primary focus. ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-wcs-collaborate-ecotourism-potential
Minister discusses media's role with The Post
Newly minted Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra on September 13 emphasised the pivotal role that news outlets play as a bridge between the government and the people, during a courtesy call by the management of The Phnom Penh Post. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-discusses-medias-role-post
Heritage site revamp aims to boost tourism
Historian and travel industry experts believe the redevelopment of the Luong Preah Sdach Korn Heritage Site in Ponhea Kraek district into a cultural and historical resort will enhance tourism and sustainability in Tbong Khmum province. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/heritage-site-revamp-aims-boost-tourism
China’s CHINT to open $2.5M medium voltage factory
A global smart energy solutions firm, Chinese-owned CHINT Group Co Ltd, is leveraging the Kingdom’s energy production capacity to support the rapid demand growth for medium-voltage power equipment in the country, as well as Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/chinas-chint-open-25m-medium-voltage-factory
Koh Kong plans new SEZs to ‘boost’ trade
A senior official from the Koh Kong Provincial Administration has revealed that the government has plans to establish two additional special economic zones (SEZs) in Botum Sakor district. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koh-kong-plans-new-sezs-boost-trade
Parties eye ‘common ground’ in wage talks
In the latest meeting of the National Council on Minimum Wage (NCMW) regarding 2024 wage determination for the textile, garment, bag, footwear and travel goods sectors, both parties have reached an agreement to conclude negotiations by September 28. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/parties-eye-common-ground-wage-talks
Cambodia looks to step up China tech co-op
Cambodia and China have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing and broadening comprehensive bilateral cooperation in the fields of science, technology and innovation (STI). ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-looks-step-china-tech-co-op