The Phnom Penh Post

Commerce chamber suggest Hungary open commercial office

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has requested that the Hungarian government examine the possibility of establishing a commercial office in the Kingdom to expand Cambodia-Hungary trade and investment cooperation. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/commerce-chamber-suggest-hungary-open-commercial-office

Agricultural fair and forum to promote local products, nationalism

In an effort to promote local agriculture and inspire a sense of nationalism among Cambodians, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries is set to host the “Khmer Agricultural Village” fair and the “Discuss the Taste of Khmer Agricultural Products” forum. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/agricultural-fair-and-forum-to-promote-local-products-nationalism

Minister: Over half of Kingdom ODF by end of ‘24

Six provinces are set to be declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) by the end of the year, bringing the number of provinces to achieve ODF status to 13 of Cambodia’s 25 capital and provinces. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-over-half-of-kingdom-odf-by-end-of-24

Agricultural fair and forum to promote local products, nationalism

In an effort to promote local agriculture and inspire a sense of nationalism among Cambodians, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries is set to host the “Khmer Agricultural Village” fair and the “Discuss the Taste of Khmer Agricultural Products” forum. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/agricultural-fair-and-forum-to-promote-local-products-nationalism

China considering additional SEZs in Kingdom

China has agreed to study the possibility of creating more special economic zones (SEZ) in Cambodia, while pledging to encourage Chinese companies to invest in the Kingdom, as well as expanding agricultural imports from Cambodia. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/china-considering-additional-sezs-in-kingdom

Import tax debate sparks furore in Tbong Khmum

Vendors in Tbong Khmum province’s Memot district are waiting for the return of hundreds of new and used mobile phones which were seized by local customs officials last week. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/import-tax-debate-sparks-furore-in-tbong-khmum

Mixed dolphin pod raises eyebrows

Marine Conservation Cambodia (MCC) and the Kampot provincial Fisheries Administration (FiA) observed an unusual member of a pod of humpback whales swimming in the Prek Tnaot River in Kampot province on May 30. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mixed-dolphin-pod-raises-eyebrows

Gov’t warns of fraudulent companies, urges cautious investment

There are other companies operating in similar form to disgraced former Oknha Leng Channa’s now-defunct Brilliant City World Co Ltd, which secretly defrauded people, Ky Tech, head of the government’s legal team, warned during a meeting attended by 267 people from several provinces in Phnom ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/gov-t-warns-of-fraudulent-companies-urges-cautious-investment

Ten years on: Roka reconciles HIV legacy

It has been a decade since a tragic case of medical malpractice rocked the Kingdom. In December 2014, several cases of HIV infection were detected in Roka commune, in Battambang province’s Sangke district. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ten-years-on-roka-reconciles-hiv-legacy-

IT Academy and ministry support lifelong learning with digital focus

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, in collaboration with the IT Academy STEP Cambodia and DVV International Cambodia, is set to host the first national lifelong learning forum titled “Digital Technology Represents Lifelong Learning Opportunities” on March 28. ...

Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/it-academy-and-ministry-support-lifelong-learning-with-digital-focus

Coral spawning observed in Cambodian waters

Conservationist working groups have urged participation in protecting and conserving important coral habitats following the first-ever observation of coral reef spawning in Cambodian seawaters. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/coral-spawning-observed-in-cambodian-waters

Commentators have their say on end of The Post’s print publication

Following the announcement that The Phnom Penh Post, and Post Khmer, its Khmer language sister paper, will cease publication in print form on March 29, several social observers, government officials, intellectuals and readers were prompted to share their thoughts at the end of more than ...

Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/commentators-have-their-say-on-end-of-the-post-s-print-publication

NBC reports 44% surge in electronic riel transactions

National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) governor Chea Serey announced an increase in electronic transactions and payments in Cambodian riel for 2023, noting that they were 44% higher than in 2022. ...

Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nbc-reports-44-surge-in-electronic-riel-transactions

UK, private firms foster Koh Kong green SEZ project

The private sector has expressed support for the plan to establish a green special economic zone (SEZ) in Koh Kong province, viewing it as a role model for others to emulate. Cambodia currently utilises “almost 70%” clean energy nationwide. ​ ...

May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/uk-private-firms-foster-koh-kong-green-sez-project

Ministry lauds 8 years of MLC cooperation as ‘win-win’

Over the past eight years, the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) mechanism has not only established itself as an effective model for win-win cooperation but has also made consistent progress, enhancing collaboration among Mekong countries in various fields, according to Cambodia’s foreign ministry. ...

Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-lauds-8-years-of-mlc-cooperation-as-win-win-

Satellite tech to boost forest, natural resource protection

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth emphasised the critical importance of protecting forests and natural resources, asserting that it is a top priority for the ministry and stressing the need for modern technology to combat illegal activities in these areas. ...

Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/satellite-tech-to-boost-forest-natural-resource-protection

Maternal health up as infant mortality dips, says ministry

The Ministry of Health provided instruction to trainers at the Cambodian Midwives Association in maternal and child healthcare, aiming to enhance the capabilities of perinatal nurses and ensure that women receive high-quality and safe services during pregnancy, delivery and post-delivery. ...

Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/maternal-health-up-as-infant-mortality-dips-says-ministry

Ministry conducts Digital School training

The education ministry’s Information Technology Department conducted a recent training course for 200 high school teachers, in order to enhance their use of online teaching resources. ...

Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-conducts-digital-school-training

Info ministry urges ethical practices in journalism, media

The Ministry of Information has reiterated calls for news writers and media outlets to uphold and adhere to editorial principles, emphasising their role in fostering the professional values of Cambodian journalism, following the ministry’s revocation of a media group’s business license for “serious breaches of ...

Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/info-ministry-urges-ethical-practices-in-journalism-media

$35M for rural road resilience work signed off by World Bank

The World Bank (WB) has approved an additional $35 million of financing projects which will improve the quality of rural roads in Kratie, Kampong Cham and Tbong Khmum provinces. It is expected that the work will improve the lives of more than two million people ...

Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-35m-for-rural-road-resilience-work-signed-off-by-world-bank

Deforestation crackdown in Pursat yields large seizures

Eight people have been reprimanded and one suspect has been sent to court during the beginning of a 30-day campaign against state land occupation and deforestation in Pursat province. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/deforestation-crackdown-in-pursat-yields-large-seizures

Contact us

Contact us

Do you have questions on the content published by Open Development Cambodia (ODC)? We will gladly help you.

Have you found a technical problem or issue on the Open Development Cambodia (ODC) website?

Tell us how we're doing.

Do you have resources that could help expand the Open Development Cambodia (ODC) website? We will review any map data, laws, articles, and documents that we do not yet have and see if we can implement them into our site. Please make sure the resources are in the public domain or fall under a Creative Commons license.

File was deleted
ERROR!

Disclaimer: Open Development Cambodia (ODC) will thoroughly review all submitted resources for integrity and relevancy before the resources are hosted. All hosted resources will be in the public domain, or licensed under Creative Commons. We thank you for your support.

emXyG
* The idea box couldn't be blank! Something's gone wrong, Please Resubmit the form! Please add the code correctly​ first.

Thank you for taking the time to get in contact!