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Sarus crane project celebrated on film for World Migratory Bird Day
A short film about the “Srov Met Kriel” sarus crane project – a conservation initiative which encourages and supports wildlife-friendly farming – was unveiled on May 10 to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day 2025. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sarus-crane-project-celebrated-on-film-for-world-migratory-bird-day
Five-a-side: No changes to troop deployments at Ta Moan Temple
The Ministry of National Defence has clarified that no troops have been withdrawn from the Ta Moan Temple, which both Thailand and Cambodia consider part of their respective heritage and territory. Each side will continue to station five soldiers at the site. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/five-a-side-no-changes-to-troop-deployments-at-ta-moan-temple
FiA: Kampong Prak fish conservation area going swimmingly, stocks up 20%
Kampong Prak, the third-largest fish conservation area on the Tonle Sap Lake, currently holds an estimated 300 tonnes of mixed fish stock for breeding purposes. It holds significant economic value, especially for endangered species like the thicklip barb and giant barb. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fia-kampong-prak-fish-conservation-area-going-swimmingly-stocks-up-20-
‘Visit Angkor’ app launched as just one-third of international tourists visit temples
More than 1.8 million foreign tourists visited Cambodia in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of over 16% compared to the same period in last year. The increase coincides with the launch of the trial version of the APSARA National Authority (ANA)’s new “Visit Angkor” ...
Environment ministry: Forest communities must be ‘shields’ not chainsaws
Most forest communities serve as a frontline defence for protecting natural resources by helping prevent crimes and reducing total dependence on forest resources through the development of alternative livelihoods. However, some community members are acting contrary to this mission and are now facing legal consequences. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-ministry-forest-communities-must-be-shields-not-chainsaws
Dauntri Dam close to completion, will irrigate eleven communes
The Dauntri Dam Development Project, which aims to supply irrigation water to communes in Battambang and Pursat province, is on track for completion this October. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/dauntri-dam-close-to-completion-will-irrigate-eleven-communes
Cambodia’s international airports welcome 18% more passengers Jan-Apr
Cambodia’s aviation sector continues to show positive growth, with more than 22,000 flights and over 2.5 million passengers passing through the country’s three international airports in the first four months of 2025, according to the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA). ...
Online tutoring, 4am study sessions pay off for number one maths student
The sound of traditional Khmer Chai Yam music echoed through the streets as students and locals gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Chan Sovannreach, a 12th-grade student from Bun Rany Hun Sen Prey Poun High School. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/online-tutoring-4am-study-sessions-pay-off-for-number-one-maths-student
Tourism minister sets out ‘Green Season’ promotional strategies
The Cambodian tourism industry’s traditional low season begins in April and continues until October. As it coincides with fewer public holidays in Europe and North America, the Kingdom receives fewer foreign visitors. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tourism-minister-sets-out-green-season-promotional-strategies
Hun Sen’s long-time support for Timor-Leste reflected in warm welcome
During a current official visit to Timor-Leste, Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen was warmly and enthusiastically welcomed by the country’s leaders. They met him at the airport and will also confer an honorary decoration upon him. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-s-long-time-support-for-timor-leste-reflected-in-warm-welcome
CDC reassure US delegation of Cambodian efforts to combat origin fraud
The Cambodian government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to strengthening procedures to prevent and combat origin fraud and to promote transparent implementation of rules of origin for goods exported to the US. ...
ABA strengthens humanitarian support with $100,000 donation to Cambodian Red Cross
ABA Bank, the largest commercial bank in Cambodia and an active corporate citizen, is proud to announce another donation of $100,000 to the Cambodian Red Cross (CRC) on the 162nd anniversary of the World Red Cross, to be celebrated on 8 May 2025. ...
Another waterway polluter identified, total now 29
Another company has been identified by the Ministry of Environment as discharging contaminated wastewater into a public waterway, bringing the total to 29 since 2024. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/another-waterway-polluter-identified-total-now-29
Pursat fisheries cooperation reduces crime, boosts yields
Fish yields in Pursat province have increased by approximately 26 per cent over the past five years, thanks to collaborative efforts among local and national authorities, communities, and numerous partner organisations. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pursat-fisheries-cooperation-reduces-crime-boosts-yields
Russian ambassador: ‘Russia strives to ensure all countries can live in peace’
The Russian ambassador to Cambodia has claimed that Russia is making every effort to ensure that all countries in the world can live in peace. He emphasised the importance of standing shoulder to shoulder with other peace-loving nations to prevent any repeat of the devastation ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/russian-ambassador-russia-strives-to-ensure-all-countries-can-live-in-peace-
Jan-Apr rice export earnings up nearly 10%
Cambodia’s paddy and milled rice production generated $932.27 million in national revenue during the first four months of 2025, marking an increase of almost 10% on the same period last year. Paddy accounted for over $723 million, while milled rice contributed nearly $210 million, according ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-apr-rice-export-earnings-up-nearly-10-
Factory worker killed, 41 injured in Kampong Speu bus crash
A 21-year-old woman has died and 41 other workers sustained injuries in a May 7 traffic accident on National Road 44 in Kampong Speu province’s Veal Pong commune, in Oudong Me Chey town. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/factory-worker-killed-41-injured-in-kampong-speu-bus-crash
Health ministry urges vigilance against anthrax threat
The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent public warning about the dangers of anthrax. The notice follows recent outbreaks in neighbouring countries and beyond. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/health-ministry-urges-vigilance-against-anthrax-threat
CDC-approved investments jump 170% in April
In April 2025 alone, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 59 investment projects with a total capital of $860 million, bringing the total number of approved projects in the first four months of 2025 to 231. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-approved-investments-jump-170-in-april
$20M methane reduction project launched in Cambodia
A $20 million ASEAN–South Korea Cooperation Project on Methane Mitigation (AKCMM) has officially been launched. The project aims to help Cambodia tackle methane emissions — one of the most dangerous greenhouse gases contributing to global warming. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-20m-methane-reduction-project-launched-in-cambodia
Robot combat dogs returning for ‘Golden Dragon 2025’
This year’s “Golden Dragon” military exercises will get underway later this month, with more than 2,000 military personnel from the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) set to take part. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/robot-combat-dogs-returning-for-golden-dragon-2025-
Cambodian, Malaysian chambers ink MoU to jumpstart investment
Two of Cambodia and Malaysia’s major private sector organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which should see the establishment of a framework that will enhance bilateral economic and trade relations. In 2024, the trade volume between the two countries reached over $865 million. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-malaysian-chambers-ink-mou-to-jumpstart-investment
Prime Minister orders shut down of waterway polluters
Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered the suspension of operations at any factory or enterprise that lack proper wastewater treatment systems and cause pollution to public water sources, especially near rivers and the sea. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/prime-minister-orders-shut-down-of-waterway-polluters
Indonesia offers to support private sector fisheries, energy cooperation
Senate president Hun Sen met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, during a working visit to Indonesia on May 5. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/indonesia-offers-to-support-private-sector-fisheries-energy-cooperation