The Phnom Penh Post

The Cambodian Ministry of National Defence has strongly rejected accusations by Thailand over a recent landmine explosion that injured three Thai soldiers, saying the incident occurred due to the Thai military’s unauthorised incursion into Cambodian territory. ...

Senate president Hun Sen has responded to former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who told Thai media that he has stopped communicating with Hun Sen. In response, Hun Sen stated that he has no desire to speak with someone who is preparing to face imprisonment ...

The Cambodian government has announced a relief measure for the tourism industry. It will waive provisional fines for expired tourism licenses of all types, with the exception of tour guide licenses. ...

The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has categorically rejected and dismissed allegations published by Thai media which accused Cambodia of planting new landmines on the border, calling the claims false and contrary to Cambodia’s principles. ...

Flight K6929, operated by national carrier Air Cambodia, completed the inaugural direct flight between Shenzhen, China and Siem Reap, touching down at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport at 7.50am this morning, July 18, with a full load of passengers. ...

Since June 27, almost 1,500 suspects linked to online scam operations have been apprehended by Cambodian authorities. As the campaign continues, one prominent analyst described the crackdown as being aimed at protecting social order, even as Thailand’s actions appear to be intended to exploit and ...

China has expressed firm support for the government’s ongoing efforts to combat online scam operations. It has pledged additional cooperation to eradicate these crimes in Cambodia, said the Ministry of Information. ...

The border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand has a long and complex history, but recent tensions were reignited by the tragic death of a Cambodian soldier on May 28. ...

The ICT Festival, hosted on July 17 at the Kandal Regional Teacher Training Center (RTTC), underscored the remarkable strides made in Cambodia’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) education sector. ...

A new initiative aimed at building the capacity of Commune Agriculture Officers (CAOs) and farmers to enhance climate-resilient cashew and pepper production was officially launched by the EU delegation to Cambodia, the German embassy and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, on July 17. ...

Nearly 800 hectares of forest land that had been encroached upon and planted with various crops in protected areas of Siem Reap province were identified in 2024 and 2025, thanks to the use of modern technology and information systems. ...

The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) earned over $22 million in revenue during the first half of 2025, representing an increase of more than 20% over the same period in last year. This growth came alongside a nearly 30% increase in container traffic, according to ...

Just a day after Prime Minister Hun Manet ordered a renewed crackdown on online scam operations, the authorities have arrested nearly 750 suspects across three provinces and the capital.​ ...

The Preah Sihanouk Provincial Police Commissioner have reiterated their firm commitment to suppressing all crimes and maintaining security for tourists in the coastal province, particularly regarding online fraud. Last week, authorities detained over 40 Vietnamese nationals for cybercrime. ...

In response to a Thai move to take legal action against Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen over a leaked audio message, Touch Sokhak, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, has shared his belief that Thailand’s threats to involve Interpol were politically motivated, not criminal. ...

The Cambodian government has issued yet another executive order for authorities to crack down on online scam operations, with the goal of making existing mechanisms more effective. ...

The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia has reiterated that businesses may continue to import non-prohibited goods into Cambodia as usual, provided they comply with the formalities and procedures outlined in existing regulations. ...

Bilateral trade and investment cooperation between Cambodia and Vietnam is expected to show even greater positivity, as the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and the Vietnam-Cambodia Business Association plan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this week. ...

The government is examining an increase to the Kingdom’s defence budget to modernise the military and also intends to implement mandatory military service, starting from next year, with the length of service extended from 18 to 24 months. ...

Cambodia’s Minister of National Defence has demanded that a former Thai patrol soldier, along with Thai authorities, issue a public apology for the unprovoked assault on a Cambodian soldier that took place at Ta Mone Thom temple on July 13. ...

Tan Kimsour, a well-known forest protection activist, has been summoned by the Kratie Provincial Court’s prosecutor office to provide clarification in a case involving the transportation of forest products without a permit. ...

Nearly 100 families in Preah Sihanouk province’s Teuk La’ak commune, in Prey Nop district , have called for the closure of Kubon (CAMBODIA) Technology Co., LTD., a company that processes cattle hides, if it does not cease polluting local waterways. The pollution has negatively impacted ...

The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) has reported notable progress in tax and duty collection for the first half of 2025, reaching nearly $1.5 billion, an increase of one-fifth compared to the same period in 2024. This accounts for nearly 60% ...

A senior Cambodian government official has called on all investors to remain patient and allow working groups to continue reciprocal tariff negotiations with the United States. His call followed the lowering of proposed US tariffs on Cambodian imports from 49% to 36%. The latest tariffs, ...