The Phnom Penh Post

The Ministry of Environment is encouraging supermarkets in Phnom Penh to use mesh bags instead of plastic bags. The initiative aims to reduce plastic usage and its environmental and public health impacts. ...

Cambodia is witnessing a continued upward trend of non-communicable diseases, with over 230,000 new cases of diabetes diagnosed in 2024, marking an increase of more than 59 per cent. ...

Remittances sent back to the Kingdom by Cambodian workers abroad increased to approximately $2.95 billion in 2024, with about 1.38 million Cambodians working overseas. ...

The National bank of Cambodia has reported large increases in the use of its Bakong digital payment system in 2024, with over 600 million transactions taking place. ...

A senior official from the Ministry of Economy and Finance has suggested that the success of an investment initiative in Preah Sihanouk province will lead to similar, Kingdom-wide programmes. ...

Currently, Cambodia has only one large weather forecasting radar system in use, in Phnom Penh, within the grounds of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology headquarters. ...

The Ministry of Commerce has rejected claims by US-owned news outlet NK News that North Korean companies are engaged in business in Cambodia. ...

Experts from the Ministry of Environment and their international partners have discovered 67 fossil sites in 13 provinces since 2019, with plans to conduct further in-depth studies on some of the fossils. ...

Nearly 60,000 mangrove trees have been planted in Koh Kong province since the beginning of last year. Additionally, more than 20,000 saplings are currently being cultivated to support further reforestation efforts, aimed at protecting coastal areas and biodiversity. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has issued an order to conduct examinations that will allow contract teachers to obtain full-time teacher status in primary education. He described the approach as “killing two birds with one stone”, as it will allow experienced teachers to secure permanent positions. ...

More than $14,000 had been donated to American-born forest activist Ben Davis as of Monday, February 24, to support his ongoing efforts to protect over 50,000 hectares of forest, particularly from the threat of wildfires during the current dry season. ...

In a year-long traffic law enforcement campaign in 2024, authorities fined a total of 11,6308 drivers across the Kingdom. Fines equalling 26.230 billion riel (over $6.5 million) were issued. ...

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has reiterated that the environment ministry is enforcing all water pollution laws, with no exceptions. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has established a high-level Ad Hoc Commission​ to combat online scams, granting it the authority to deploy armed forces and law enforcement officers in operations against online fraud. ...

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) agreements between the Ministry of Environment and private companies will be finalised within just one week from now on, providing the company follows ministry guidelines and submits sufficient documentation. ...

A senior government official has highlighted the importance of increasing the speed of Cambodia’s economic diversification is essential to achieving its 2050 vision of becoming a high-income country. ...

In response to mounting public concerns over air quality and widespread skepticism regarding official data, Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has pledged to enhance transparency and enforcement in environmental monitoring. ...

Extensive emergency response drills which simulated a plane crash were conducted at Phnom Penh International Airport this morning. ...

The US has lifted the suspension of the aid it provides for mine clearance operations in the Kingdom. This decision has restored the hopes of the 210 demining personnel who were affected by the recent suspension of aid, according to Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) ...

Three of the river guards who are responsible for protecting the Mekong Irrawaddy dolphin conservation area were dismissed by the Kratie provincial administration on February 19. ...

The deafening roar of engines and the dust-laden air of the Okvau gold mine in Keo Seima district are a world away from the quiet hum of a sewing machine. ...

The fossilised remains of arthropods and timber were recently discovered by Ministry of Environment officials in Koh Kong province. Laboratory analysis has suggested the site may be up to 65 million years old. ...

The Japanese government has provided a grant of over $240,000 for the installation of a new clean water supply system in two villages in Soutr Nikom district’s Kampong Khleang commune, which borders the Tonle Sap Lake in Siem Reap province. ...

The government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) is supporting the government of Cambodia with the provision of air quality monitoring stations (AQMS). ...