The Phnom Penh Post

Defence minister clarifies: ‘no communication with Thai counterparts’

In a statement issued today, Cambodian Minister of National Defence General Tea Seiha responded to remarks made by Thai deputy defence minister General Natthapon Nakpanich. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-minister-clarifies-no-communication-with-thai-counterparts-

Thai military ramp up tensions, allow tourists to visit Ta Moan Thom Temple

A verbal clash occurred between Thai soldiers and Cambodian forces on June 27, when the Thais allowed tourists to visit Ta Moan Thom Temple during curfew hours, which violated the agreement between the two countries. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-military-ramp-up-tensions-allow-tourists-to-visit-ta-moan-thom-temple

Much-loved elephant keeper will not return full-time, promises to visit Lucky

Try Sitheng has confirmed that he will not be returning to work with the​ Wildlife Alliance but has instead requested permission from the Minister of Agriculture to be able to visit Lucky the elephant, whom he considers like family. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/much-loved-elephant-keeper-will-not-return-full-time-promises-to-visit-lucky

Senior officials named as suspects in former Oknha fraud case

The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has announced that it is investigating two senior officials for their links to the fraud case involving disgraced former Oknha Leng Channa. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/senior-officials-named-as-suspects-in-former-oknha-fraud-case

Revocation of citizenship on the cards for those who attack ‘national interests’

The amendment to the Constitution to revoke the citizenship of Cambodians who collude with foreigners against the Kingdom’s national interests is imminent. Today, both the prime minister and the president of the Senate emphasised the necessity of this law, comparing it to similar laws already ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/revocation-of-citizenship-on-the-cards-for-those-who-attack-national-interests-

Japan refutes ‘misinformation’ that combat drones delivered to Thai forces

The Japanese embassy in Phnom Penh has dismissed rumours that the government of Japan will supply military drones to Thailand, as tensions rise over ongoing border disputes between Thailand and Cambodia. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-refutes-misinformation-that-combat-drones-delivered-to-thai-forces

Cambodia hosts final ASEAN entrepreneur forum, empowering women entrepreneurs

In support of women entrepreneurs in the ASEAN region, Cambodia is hosting the second and final edition of The Pinnacle Entrepreneur Forum and ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Awards (AWEN) this year before passing hosting duties to Laos. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-hosts-final-asean-entrepreneur-forum-empowering-women-entrepreneurs

‘Dolphins now have land titles’, as Mekong habitat registered as state land

A total of 20 conservation and community fisheries areas in eight provinces across Cambodia — covering a combined land area of approximately 25,000 hectares — have now been officially registered with the Ministry of Land Management, including over 20,000 hectares of Mekong River dolphin habitat. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-dolphins-now-have-land-titles-as-mekong-habitat-registered-as-state-land

Environment ministry, iDE join forces to expand rural waste management services

As part of continued efforts towards tackling environmental and public health challenges, iDE Cambodia and the Ministry of Environment have signed a new project agreement aimed at expanding solid waste management services across Cambodia’s rural communities. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-ministry-ide-join-forces-to-expand-rural-waste-management-services

Baht bills banned: EAC order halt to Thai currency billing on border

The Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC) has instructed two electricity supply companies along the Thai border to immediately cease issuing invoices in Thai baht. The decision follows Cambodia’s complete cessation of electricity imports from Thailand. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/baht-bills-banned-eac-order-halt-to-thai-currency-billing-on-border

Cambodia denied entry to over 1,200, deported nearly 6,000 offenders first half of year

Over 1,200 foreigners were denied entry to Cambodia in the first six months of 2025, while the number of national and international travellers entering and exiting through Cambodia’s international checkpoints reached 3.6 million, a nearly 15 per cent increase compared to the same period in ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-denied-entry-to-over-1-200-deported-nearly-6-000-offenders-first-half-of-year

Wildlife Alliance: Elephant keeper resigned voluntarily, was not dismissed

The Wildlife Alliance Cambodia has stated that Try Sitheng submitted his resignation voluntarily from his role as an animal caretaker at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center, and that he was neither dismissed nor asked to resign. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/wildlife-alliance-elephant-keeper-resigned-voluntarily-was-not-dismissed

Cambodia seeking more Singaporean flight connections

Senate president Hun Sen has described the visit of the Singaporean prime minister to Cambodia as part of strengthening bilateral diplomatic and trade relations, particularly through expanding air connectivity, especially as Cambodia prepares to launch the Techo International Airport. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-seeking-more-singaporean-flight-connections

‘Mixed reactions’ over Hun Sen’s citizenship revocation proposal

The Constitutional Council of Cambodia (CCC) has announced that amending Article 33 of the Constitution is “possible”, following a proposal by Senate president Hun Sen that the Minister of Justice review this supreme law and allow the citizenship of Cambodian citizens that collude with foreigners ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-mixed-reactions-over-hun-sen-s-citizenship-revocation-proposal-

Japanese firm look to expand recycling operations, support rural students

Japanese company GOMI Recycle 110 Co., Ltd., which has more than a decade of experience in waste recycling in Cambodia, has announced plans to expand its operations to several provinces and remote districts to support the education of poor students through recycling, in cooperation with ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japanese-firm-look-to-expand-recycling-operations-support-rural-students

‘Pinnacle Entrepreneur Forum’ planning global expansion

In what could become a major step for the Kingdom’s business community, the Pinnacle Entrepreneur Forum has outlined its goal of growing from a national gathering into a significant regional and global trade and business forum. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/-pinnacle-entrepreneur-forum-planning-global-expansion

Hun Sen reassures Japanese parliamentarian: ‘No need for third party, ICJ will resolve border issue’

Senate president Hun Sen has informed Nagashima Akihisa, special advisor to the Japanese Prime Minister, that Cambodia is not yet seeking a third party to resolve the border dispute with Thailand, prioritising the International Court of Justice (ICJ) mechanism first. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-reassures-japanese-parliamentarian-no-need-for-third-party-icj-will-resolve-border-issue-

‘GIA Tower’ blood drive collects over 400 much-needed units

A two-day blood donation campaign by several prominent corporates and NGOs has demonstrated the importance of giving. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-garden-in-the-air-blood-drive-collects-over-400-much-needed-units

Manet ready to welcome ICJ legal team, assertive in face of threats

Prime Minister Hun Manet announced that a team of international lawyers will arrive in Cambodia this evening to discuss the Kingdom’s four-point complaint to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-ready-to-welcome-icj-legal-team-assertive-in-face-of-threats

Phnom Penh garment factory ordered to halt burning waste, polluting air

The Ministry of Environment has ordered the Xin Mei Fushi (Cambodia) Co., Ltd garment factory, located in Trapang Chrey village, Kakab II commune, in Phnom Penh’s Por Senchey district, to immediately cease the burning of fabric and plastic waste. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/phnom-penh-garment-factory-ordered-to-halt-burning-waste-polluting-air

Manet lauds restoration of fish stocks, calls for continued pressure on illegal fishing

After seeing an increase in fish stocks due to combined efforts in suppressing illegal fishing, the prime minister has urged all relevant parties to continue this collaboration further — “like a steady drizzle, not just a one-time effort”. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-lauds-restoration-of-fish-stocks-calls-for-continued-pressure-on-illegal-fishing

Foreign arrivals maintain double digit growth

Nearly three million foreign tourists visited Cambodia in the first five months of 2025, marking an increase of nearly 12% compared to the same period in 2024. Of them, over 40% arrived by air. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-arrivals-maintain-double-digit-growth

Recently discovered gecko species proposed for IUCN Red List

Three gecko species which were identified by a team of environmental scientists in March 2024 in the Phnom Thmor Kambor mountain range in Battambang province have officially been recognised as new species to science. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/recently-discovered-gecko-species-proposed-for-iucn-red-list

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