The Phnom Penh Post
RBC meeting sees agreement on peaceful solutions to border issues
Delegations from the 5th Military Region of Cambodia and the First Army Region of Thailand held a Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting this morning, to determine peaceful solutions to issues on the frontier and prevent misunderstandings that could lead to further clashes. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rbc-meeting-sees-agreement-on-peaceful-solutions-to-border-issues
Chinese arrivals surge in July as Thai visitor numbers plummet
Cambodia’s tourism sector saw dramatic shifts in July as arrivals from Thailand collapsed, although there was a silver lining as Chinese visitor numbers climbed sharply, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Tourism. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chinese-arrivals-surge-in-july-as-thai-visitor-numbers-plummet
Cambodia seeking Malaysian investment in halal food processing
Cambodia and Malaysia held talks aimed at strengthening and expanding their bilateral trade relations, as well as promoting the potential for direct investment, particularly in the manufacture of halal food products for export. ...
Government driving EV uptick with reduced road taxes
With the goal of promoting and encouraging the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in Cambodia, the government — through the Ministry of Economy and Finance — has announced that it will reduce the road tax rates charged for various types of EV. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/government-driving-ev-uptick-with-reduced-road-taxes
Online scam crackdown accelerates, thousands detained
Cambodian authorities say they have intensified the fight against online scams, with the secretariat in charge releasing updated figures from their current 60-day campaign. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/online-scam-crackdown-accelerates-thousands-detained
May 12 designated as commemoration day for veterans, former civil servants
The Royal Government of Cambodia has designated May 12 as the Day of Veterans and Former Civil Servants of Cambodia, with the aim of honouring the heroic bravery and great sacrifices made by Cambodian combatants, veterans and former civil servants for the cause of the ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/may-12-designated-as-commemoration-day-for-veterans-former-civil-servants
ACU will deploy 4,000 observers for upcoming high school exams
The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) announced plans to deploy 4,100 officials and volunteers to observe this year’s high school diploma exams, scheduled for two days beginning on August 28. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/acu-will-deploy-4-000-observers-for-upcoming-high-school-exams
As China reiterates support for ceasefire, analyst warns of Thai ‘lack of goodwill’
China has shared its support for the effective implementation of the current ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, and the resumption of normalised relations. Meanwhile, a well-known analyst has warned that Thailand appears to be motivated by external pressure, rather than genuine goodwill. ...
Over 400 suspects and victims arrested and rescued in human trafficking and sex trade crimes
At least 130 suspected human traffickers were arrested during the first half of 2025, while 278 victims were rescued, according to the National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT). ...
Increasing number of Japanese investors considering Cambodian projects
The latest group of Japanese investors to travel to Cambodia have explored investment opportunities in the electric wire and cable industry, architecture and construction, and public infrastructure development. In 2024 alone, about 90 Japanese companies registered businesses in Cambodia. ...
CSOs petition Paris Peace Agreement signatories over violation of sovereignty
Cambodian civil society organisations (CSOs) have submitted petitions to the signatory nations of the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements, calling for urgent action to protect Cambodia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and peace. ...
Skincare products of former Oknha lotion seller found to contain mercury, cadmium
Four products from the range sold by former Oknha Chheng Sreyrath, well-known online as “Love Riya”, have been shown to contain unsafe levels of substances that may harm the health of consumers, including mercury, a police chief has claimed. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/skincare-products-of-former-oknha-lotion-seller-found-to-contain-mercury-cadmium
Cambodia, Philippines on track to implement cross-border QR payment system
Cambodia and the Philippines are promoting bilateral financial cooperation and accelerating the adoption of a bilateral QR cross-border payment system, which is expected to be implemented soon. The initiative aims to facilitate trade and tourism between the people of both countries. ...
Labour minister urges returning migrant workers to call 1297, register for jobs
Cambodian workers returning from Thailand who want to find work in Cambodia need only call the 1297 hotline, said Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour. He explained labour ministry staff will register them directly, saving them travel expenses and time. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-minister-urges-returning-migrant-workers-to-call-1297-register-for-jobs
CMAC head: Thailand trying to turn ‘elephants into ants, ants into elephants’
Heng Ratana, director-general of the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC), has hit back at Thailand, accusing it of distorting facts and slandering Cambodia over unexploded munitions, border violations and landmines. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-head-thailand-trying-to-turn-elephants-into-ants-ants-into-elephants-
Formal protest against Thai incursions, barricades
Cambodia has lodged a formal protest against Thailand, which continues to accuse Cambodia of violating its territorial integrity, while urging Thailand to show a genuine commitment to implementing the current Donald Trump-backed ceasefire. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/formal-protest-against-thai-incursions-barricades
Phnom Penh port sees revenue jump 20% Jan-July
The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) generated over $27 million in revenue during the first seven months of 2025, an increase of nearly 20% compared to the same period in 2024. July alone brought in more than $5 million, according to a statement from the ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/phnom-penh-port-sees-revenue-jump-20-jan-july
Cambodia setting sights on Muslim tourist market
Cambodia is working to diversify and broaden its international tourism market by seeking to capture the Muslim tourist segment — a market with significant potential that would supplement its current international tourism base, according to Minister of Tourism Huot Hak. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-setting-sights-on-muslim-tourist-market
All land plots to be registered by end of year, titles to follow
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction is pushing to complete the registration of the Kingdom’s remaining parcels of land by the end of the year. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/all-land-plots-to-be-registered-by-end-of-year-titles-to-follow
Foreign ministry warns that Thai legal plans ‘threaten ceasefire, violate sovereignty’
The Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has warned that planned legal action against Cambodian leaders, as discussed by Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, will constitute a violation of Cambodia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and the principle of sovereign equality. ...
Malaysian, Cambodian PMs discuss ceasefire, border monitoring
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Hun Manet today, August 19, to review the latest developments regarding the fragile ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/malaysian-cambodian-pms-discuss-ceasefire-border-monitoring
From clashes to court: Conventional clashes become information war of accusations, denials
Following deadly border clashes, a diplomatic downgrade and land encroachment, Thailand is now moving forward with a series of lawsuits against Cambodia, accusing it of armed aggression and war crimes. ...
Demining officials explain how Thai display of mines violates Ottawa Convention
Senior mine action officials have dismissed the way Thailand tried to use new landmines to support its unfounded accusations against Cambodia, dismissing the whole performance as no more than theatre, and even warning that it may in fact have suggested a breach of the Ottawa ...
More than 200 turtles, tortoises hatched through Siem Reap breeding programme
A Siem Reap breeding programme for endangered turtles and tortoises has achieved remarkable success, with 211 hatchlings born so far during the 2025 breeding season. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/more-than-200-turtles-tortoises-hatched-through-siem-reap-breeding-programme