The Phnom Penh Post
Governor dispels dangerous myth: Odour at Preah Vihear camp ‘not from chemical weapons’
The smell reported at the Wat Po 5000 refugee sanctuary in Preah Vihear province’s Kulen district on Wednesday, August 13, was not from poison dropped by drones, but from burning trash and freshly sprayed herbicide, confirmed Kulen district governor Pen Cheung. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/governor-dispels-dangerous-myth-odour-at-preah-vihear-camp-not-from-chemical-weapons-
Commerce chamber look to tighten Malaysian ties
The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has encouraged Malaysian investors to explore direct investment opportunities in Cambodia. Currently, Malaysia is Cambodia’s 11th largest trading partner. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/commerce-chamber-look-to-tighten-malaysian-ties
Observer teams monitoring ceasefire on border
Members of the ASEAN Interim Observer Team (IOT) departed Phnom Penh this morning for a tour of Battambang, Banteay Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces, where they will assess the implementation of the current ceasefire agreement. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/observer-teams-monitoring-ceasefire-on-border
Fresh claims that Thai soldiers destroyed homes, installed barricades, in Banteay Meanchey
Cambodia has once again demanded that Thailand immediately halt all actions which violate the ceasefire, such as the laying of new barbed wire at the border, which infringes on Cambodia’s sovereignty. The latest Thai provocations reportedly occurred in Banteay Meanchey province. ...
International students explore mine action operations in Cambodia
The Cambodia Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) gave a briefing on the problem of landmines and explosive remnants of war in Cambodia, as well as the Kingdom’s more than 30 years of efforts to clear mines, to visiting students from the Global Peace ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/international-students-explore-mine-action-operations-in-cambodia
Cambodia sees almost 6% economic growth in first half of 2025
Despite continued global political and economic uncertainty over the past several years, Cambodia’s economy has shown resilience, achieving nearly 6% growth in the first half of 2025, according to the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-sees-almost-6-economic-growth-in-first-half-of-2025
City Hall ban smoking on Phnom Penh ‘Walking Street’
The Phnom Penh administration has prohibited the use of cigarettes and all kinds of smoking devices on the riverside pedestrian street “Walking Street” every weekend. The municipal authorities explained that they aim to promote a clean, green, safe and vibrant tourism destination. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/city-hall-ban-smoking-on-phnom-penh-walking-street-
Tonnes of counterfeit Thai ‘Chef 55’ MSG, fake branded delivery vehicles, seized
More than 30 tonnes of counterfeit “Chef 55” brand flavour enhancer has been confiscated by the authorities, following a raid on a factory in Phnom Penh. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tonnes-of-counterfeit-thai-chef-55-msg-fake-branded-delivery-vehicles-seized
Protecting returning workers: Starting next week, up to 100 job forums per day
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational training has announced that starting next week, daily job forums will be scheduled across all 25 capital-provinces, as part of its ongoing efforts to provide information about employment opportunities to migrant workers who have returned from Thailand. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/protecting-returning-workers-starting-next-week-up-to-100-job-forums-per-day
Cambodians in Japan united for soldiers, evacuees, urged Thailand to honour ceasefire
The Cambodian ambassador to Japan has shared how Cambodians living in Japan rallied in a show of unity to support frontline soldiers and displaced civilians on August 3. They also called for Thailand to respect the July 28 ceasefire. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodians-in-japan-united-for-soldiers-evacuees-urged-thailand-to-honour-ceasefire
Cambodia, Vietnam vow closer cross-border anti-drug cooperation
Cambodia and Vietnam are stepping up their collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking. They are currently enhancing training for specialist officers and exploring the possibility of building a rehabilitation and treatment centre in eastern Cambodia. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-vietnam-vow-closer-cross-border-anti-drug-cooperation
Foreign minister warns UN of egregious Thai breaches of ceasefire
Minister of Foreign Relations and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn dispatched urgent missives to the president of the UN Security Council and UN Secretary-General António Guterres on August 11, highlighting the current risks to the fragile ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia and calling on Thailand to ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-minister-warns-un-of-egregious-thai-breaches-of-ceasefire
Happy Elephant Day! Conservationists call for more protections of wild population
Conservation organisations in Cambodia and the Ministry of Environment have released a message marking World Elephant Day on August 12, with the goal of raising awareness of the importance of protecting Cambodia’s wild elephant population. Only between 400 and 600 remain in the Kingdom. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/happy-elephant-day-conservationists-call-for-more-protections-of-wild-population
Labour ministry: almost 10% of returning migrant workers employed within ten days
A Labour Forum campaign saw more than 110,000 job opportunities advertised to the public and Cambodian workers returning from Thailand, resulting in over 60,000 people securing employment within just 10 days. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-ministry-almost-10-of-returning-migrant-workers-employed-within-ten-days
Defence ministry warn of Thai general’s ‘invasion’ claims
Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence has drawn the attention of the public — and the international community — to comments made by Boonsin Padklang, commander of Thailand’s Second Army Region. Yesterday, August 10, he shared his intention to occupy Cambodian territory by force. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-ministry-warn-of-thai-general-s-invasion-claims-
Despite lingering fears, many border residents return home
At the Phnom Thma Kambor sanctuary camp in Banteay Ampil district, thousands of displaced families wait anxiously for the sound of peace, not gunfire. ...
Hong Raksmey and Vong Oun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/despite-lingering-fears-many-border-residents-return-home
Environment minitry: monitoring systems prevent over 10M cubic metres of wastewater discharge
The Ministry of Environment calculates that it prevented more than 10 million cubic metres of untreated wastewater from being discharged into and polluting public water sources during the first seven months of 2025. ...
CMAC warns of deadly cluster munition threat to border residents
The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) issued an August 12 warning to the residents of northern border areas, noting that its operators have discovered multiple unexploded cluster munitions left behind from recent clashes with Thai forces. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-warns-of-deadly-cluster-munition-threat-to-border-residents
Commerce ministry driving increased domestic orders for animal feed
Locally produced animal feed is expecting to take a larger share of the Cambodian market in the near future, as the result of a new agreement driven by the Ministry of Commerce. ...
No nat’l ID required for returning migrant workers to register for work, NSSF
Cambodian workers returning from Thailand are not required to have a Cambodian National ID card to apply for work or register with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/no-nat-l-id-required-for-returning-migrant-workers-to-register-for-work-nssf
Ceasefire brings hope for return; military attachés call for lasting peace
On a humid morning earlier this week, Nhay Suy sat at the Wat Phnom Thma Kambor sanctuary centre in Po Chas village, watching tuk-tuks and tractors with trailers slowly roll away. One by one, families who had fled the Thai-Cambodian border clashes in late July ...
Hong Raksmey and Vong Oun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ceasefire-brings-hope-for-return-military-attach-s-call-for-lasting-peace
CMAC report Thais struck Oddar Meanchey with heavy ordnance over 1,500 times
Heng Ratana , director-general of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC), has noted that the CMAC records indicate that the Thai military dropped 1,549 bombs on Oddar Meanchey province. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-report-thais-struck-oddar-meanchey-with-heavy-ordnance-over-1-500-times
Pursat solar power plant inaugurated
A 10-megawatt solar power plant, combined with an energy storage battery system developed by SchneiTec ZEALOUS, has officially begun operations in Pursat province. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/pursat-solar-power-plant-inaugurated
Tourism minister reassures guests: Cambodia still one of world’s safest destinations
Despite still simmering border tensions, the Cambodian tourism sector continues to show positive signs, according to Minister of Tourism Huot Hak. ...