The Phnom Penh Post

Cambodia stun hosts Philippines to claim first-ever SEA V-Cup victory

The Cambodian men’s national volleyball team opened their SEA V-Cup 2026 campaign with a hard-fought five-set victory over hosts the Philippines, securing the country’s first-ever win in the regional tournament. The team was kept winless in their debut appearance last year. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/sport/cambodia-stun-hosts-philippines-to-claim-first-ever-sea-v-cup-victory/

US embassy pledges closer anti-scam cooperation

The US embassy in Cambodian has recorgnised the Kingdom’s commitment to eliminate online crimes, with a promise to step up collaboration between their respective law enforcement agencies. ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/us-embassy-pledges-closer-anti-scam-cooperation/

APSARA bars inaccurate ‘ancient Khmer’ costumes from Angkor Park

Visitors wearing inaccurately designed “ancient Khmer” costumes that fail to follow traditional cultural standards will no longer be permitted to enter Angkor, after experts determined that as many as 70 per cent of the rental outfits available in front of Angkor Wat stray from authentic ...

Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/apsara-bars-inaccurate-ancient-khmer-costumes-from-angkor-park/

More than 500 tourists rescued after flash floods cut Khnang Phsar Mountain access roads

More than 500 stranded tourists have been evacuated to safety from Khnang Phsar Mountain after flash flooding cut off several access routes to the popular tourist site, in Kampong Speu province.​ ...

Phom Penh post
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/more-than-500-tourists-rescued-after-flash-floods-cut-khnang-phsar-mountain-access-roads/

Cambodian jet ski team flies national flag with five golds at world series

Cambodia’s national jet ski team continued to showcase the country’s growing strength on the international stage after winning five gold and two silver medals at the opening round of the 2026 Jet Ski World Series in Bulgaria.​ ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/sport/cambodian-jet-ski-team-flies-national-flag-with-five-golds-at-world-series/

Silk woven from Cham survivors’ memories finds new role in Muslim-friendly tourism

A silk tradition nearly erased during the Khmer Rouge genocide is being woven back to life through the memories of Cham women, as Cambodia looks to community heritage to strengthen its appeal as a Muslim-friendly tourism destination. ...

Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/silk-woven-from-cham-survivors-memories-finds-new-role-in-muslim-friendly-tourism/

Cambodians in Japan urged to build skills for Kingdom’s development

Cambodian ambassador to Japan Chum Sounry has encouraged all Cambodian interns and workers in Japan to make the most of their time abroad by developing their knowledge and professional skills so they can contribute to the Kingdom’s future development upon their return.​ ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodians-in-japan-urged-to-build-skills-for-kingdoms-development/

Cambodia protests fresh Thai border fortifications, urges halt to post-ceasefire military works

Cambodia has lodged a fresh diplomatic protest against Thailand, accusing its armed forces of carrying out new military engineering works inside Cambodian territory. It described the activities as violating the two countries’ ceasefire commitments and undermining efforts to peacefully resolve the long-running border dispute. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-protests-fresh-thai-border-fortifications-urges-halt-to-post-ceasefire-military-works/

Cambodia Urges Malaysia to Fast-track Defence MoU

Cambodia has urged Malaysia to accelerate the signing of a memorandum of understanding on national defence and expand cooperation among all types of armed forces, with Malaysia supporting the Kingdom’s proposal to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-urges-malaysia-to-fast-track-defence-mou

Outgoing Japanese ambassador pledges to promote Kingdom, proposes visa exemption

Outgoing Japanese ambassador Ueno Atsushi has pledged to help promote Cambodia’s tourism potential to the Japanese public based on his firsthand experience travelling to each of the Kingdom’s provinces and cities, while also proposing that Cambodia consider introducing visa-free entry for Japanese tourists. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/outgoing-japanese-ambassador-pledges-to-promote-kingdom-proposes-visa-exemption/

KOICA backs Cambodia’s education, border logistics through specialised training

Thirty government officials will travel to South Korea this month under a Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) fellowship programme aimed at strengthening education reform and improving cross-border transport and logistics, two areas identified as priorities by Cambodia’s national development strategy. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/koica-backs-cambodias-education-border-logistics-through-specialised-training/

Displaced child’s dream: ‘I just want to go home as soon as possible’

Despite continuing attending classes three times a day while displaced, third-grader Mach Raksmey has one overriding wish: to return to his home in Thmar Da, Veal Veng district, Pursat province, as soon as possible. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/displaced-childs-dream-i-just-want-to-go-home-as-soon-as-possible/

Information ministry: Facebook, TikTok ‘not reliable news media’

Cambodia’s Ministry of Information has urged the public not to automatically regard content shared on Facebook and TikTok as professional journalism, warning that the platforms allow anyone to publish information without editorial oversight or fact-checking. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/information-ministry-facebook-tiktok-not-reliable-news-media/

$2.8M Japanese scholarship programme supports officials’ post-grad studies

The Japanese government has funded the latest round of a human resource development scholarship programme which enables young Cambodian government officials to pursue postgraduate studies at leading universities in Japan. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/2-8m-japanese-scholarship-programme-supports-officials-post-grad-studies/

Kampong Thom resource crimes down; illegal fishing falls 70%

Cambodian authorities have reclaimed more than 4,300 hectares of illegally encroached forest land in Kampong Thom, while illegal fishing activities have fallen by an estimated 70-80 per cent in the province over the past two years, according to the Royal Cambodian Army. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/kampong-thom-resource-crimes-down-illegal-fishing-falls-70/

Free trees: Arbor Day will see five million saplings distributed free across Cambodia from tomorrow

To mark this year’s July 9 National Arbor Day in Cambodia, the Ministry of Environment has announced that up to five million tree saplings will be distributed free of charge to the public over a three-day campaign beginning on tomorrow, July 10. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/free-trees-arbor-day-will-see-five-million-saplings-distributed-free-across-cambodia-from-tomorrow/

Tourism ministry walks back ‘Frog Out of the Well’ campaign after public feedback

Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism has announced it will refine its newly introduced “Frog Out of the Well” tourism campaign after the slogan sparked widespread public discussion and differing interpretations. A ministry statement noted that it welcomes constructive feedback while reiterating its goal of promoting the ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/tourism-ministry-walks-back-frog-out-of-the-well-campaign-after-public-feedback/

Philippines ambassador departs with reassurance of ASEAN observer neutrality

Outgoing Philippine ambassador to Cambodia Flerida Ann Camille P. Mayo has reaffirmed his nation’s commitment to remaining a neutral and impartial chair of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) which is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/philippines-ambassador-departs-with-reassurance-of-asean-observer-neutrality/

Demining chief lauds Chinese support, promotes shared future

Senior Minister Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), has hailed China’s support for Cambodia’s development, saying its assistance — particularly in humanitarian mine action — has transformed war-affected land into safe, productive areas while strengthening peace, development ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/demining-chief-lauds-chinese-support-promotes-shared-future/

Senate official informs Francophone Parliament of Thai violations of Cambodian sovereignty

A Cambodian parliamentary leader has provided a detailed account of the Cambodia-Thailand border situation to the leadership of the Francophone Parliament, highlighting what he described as Thailand’s “dishonesty” in evading its duties to the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) following Cambodia’s decision to seek a resolution ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/senate-official-informs-francophone-parliament-of-thai-violations-of-cambodian-sovereignty/

Malaysia army chief to lead ASEAN observer mission to disputed Cambodia-Thailand border

The chief of Malaysia’s defence forces is leading a senior military delegation, accompanied by members of the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), on a visit to Cambodia’s western border this afternoon, July 8. He will inspect an area where Phnom Penh says Thai forces have encroached ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/malaysia-army-chief-to-lead-asean-observer-mission-to-disputed-cambodia-thailand-border/

Cambodia discusses displaced civilians, alleged abuses with UN rights office

Cambodia has raised concerns over the humanitarian impact of the ongoing border dispute with Thailand during talks with the UN human rights office. Officials highlighted allegations of serious rights violations, noting that more than 20,000 displaced civilians remain unable to return to their homes, despite ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-discusses-displaced-civilians-alleged-abuses-with-un-rights-office/

Landfill closed after $300M ‘recycling facility’ pollutes stream, kills fish

The Ministry of Environment has ordered the closure of a landfill in Preah Sihanouk province, after it was determined that the site had polluted a nearby stream and caused the death of multiple fish. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/landfill-closed-after-300m-recycling-facility-pollutes-stream-kills-fish/

Phnom Penh residential inspection uncovers romance scammers

Eight foreigners, seven Bangladeshi men and one woman from Myanmar, were arrested after officials conducting a routine residential inspection in Phnom Penh determined they were operating an online scam operation. ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/phnom-penh-residential-inspection-uncovers-romance-scammers/

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