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Defence ministry reports incursions, claims prisoners taken after ceasefire
Phat Vibolsopheak, director-general of the defence ministry’s Department of International Relations, informed visiting military attachés and other international observers about Thai breaches of the current ceasefire. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-ministry-reports-incursions-claims-prisoners-taken-after-ceasefire
Banks, MFIs respond to call to honour sacrifices by Kingdom’s military
More and more banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Cambodia have announced that they will write off the debts of soldiers killed or disabled in the recent border clashes with Thailand, and have also agreed to reduce debts or suspend interest payments for those who ...
Vaccination programme rolled out for displaced children
The Ministry of Health and UNICEF have launched an urgent vaccination campaign starting July 28 to support communities in Pursat, Battambang and Banteay Meanchey provinces, and beyond, to protect the health of children displaced by the border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/vaccination-programme-rolled-out-for-displaced-children
Online scam crackdown: thousands held, deportations underway
Thousands of foreign nationals were arrested in a nationwide crackdown on suspected online scam operations in July—some deported, while others await deportation, and many remain in detention at provincial facilities and the General Department of Immigration (GDI). ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/online-scam-crackdown-thousands-held-deportations-underway/
Breaking: No sounds of shooting after ceasefire comes into effect at midnight
Provincial spokesperson of Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces confirmed that sounds of artillery shelling and gunfire fell silent after midnight at areas where clashes occurred along the border with Thailand. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/breaking-no-sounds-of-shooting-after-ceasefire-comes-into-effect-at-midnight/
Cambodia rejects Thailand’s repeated accusations of ceasefire violations
Both a Cambodian government spokesperson and the Ministry of Defence spokesperson have repeatedly denied Thai accusations that Cambodian forces violated the ceasefire agreement after midnight last night. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-rejects-thailand-s-repeated-accusations-of-ceasefire-violations
World Vision urges continued protection for children as ceasefire continues to hold
In the wake of the newly declared ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, World Vision International in Cambodia has launched an emergency response while calling on the international community to prioritise the protection and well-being of children affected by the recent border conflict. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/world-vision-urges-continued-protection-for-children-as-ceasefire-continues-to-hold
Information ministry appeals for public to cease social media attacks on foreign leaders
The Ministry of Information has issued an urgent call for all content creators, social media users and members of the public to immediately cease any form of insult or defamation targeting foreign heads of state or leaders, even in the context of current border tensions. ...
Cambodia strengthens UNESCO cooperation on groundwater, heritage conservation
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth and UNESCO country representative Sardar Umar Alam met on Monday, July 28, to reinforce bilateral cooperation on the protection of natural resources and cultural heritage, with a particular focus on transboundary groundwater conservation and ecological sustainability. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-strengthens-unesco-cooperation-on-groundwater-heritage-conservation
Preah Vihear staff, tourists, evacuated safely from temple
Almost 50 staff members of the Preah Vihear National Authority and civilians who were stranded at Preah Vihear Temple have been safely evacuated. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/preah-vihear-staff-tourists-evacuated-safely-from-temple
Officials warn of Thai ‘disinformation campaign’
Thailand is employing information warfare tactics and conducting a disinformation campaign to fabricate pretexts for its military aggression against Cambodia, all while falsely portraying itself as the victim, according to Cambodian officials. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/officials-warn-of-thai-disinformation-campaign-
Defence ministry deny use of long-range missiles
Cambodia has denied accusations that it fired PHL-03 missiles into Thailand, as Thailand intensifies its attacks on Cambodia, with naval elements joining the fighting on the third day of fighting. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-ministry-deny-use-of-long-range-missiles
Despite Trump ceasefire calls, Thai attacks intensify
Despite a ceasefire mediated by President Donald Trump, Thai troops continue to launch aggressive attacks on Cambodian territory, using heavy weaponry, drones and cluster bombs. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/despite-trump-ceasefire-calls-thai-attacks-intensify
Defence ministry: Thailand escalate conflict with fresh assaults, create disinformation
At 2am this morning, Thailand launched a heavy artillery attack on Cambodian territory in the Eagle Field area of Preah vihear. At 2.30am, Thai forces began attacking Tathav, Phnom 333 and Phnom Khmoach and launched drones. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-ministry-thailand-escalate-conflict-with-fresh-assaults-create-disinformation
Labour ministry warns of increase in violence towards Cambodians working in Thailand
The Cambodian Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has urged brands and buyers sourcing from Thailand and consumers of Thai products and services to pay attention to the increasing violence and harassment being suffered by Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand. It noted that they appear ...
Chinese biotech form examine ethanol energy investment
The president of Xingtai Shunhe Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a company which operates over 70 private fuel stations in China, has expressed interest in investing and strengthening cooperation in the energy sector—specifically ethanol-based fuel—with Cambodia. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/chinese-biotech-form-examine-ethanol-energy-investment
Pushback grows against proposed longer conscription term
Young Cambodians are voicing growing concern that mandatory military service will deepen their financial woes, as the country prepares to expand conscription in 2026. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/pushback-grows-against-proposed-longer-conscription-term/
Recorded natural resource crimes down a quarter in first half of year
The Ministry of Environments latest report on natural resource crimes reported a 27% decrease in the number of crimes it intervened in from January to June, when compared to last year. It recorded a total of 986 cases, including the seizure of over 10,000 snares, ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/recorded-natural-resource-crimes-down-a-quarter-in-first-half-of-year
Cambodia rejects Thai accusations of planting new landmines, injuring five soldiers
Maly Socheata, undersecretary of state at the Ministry of National Defence, has categorically rejected Thailand’s baseless accusations against Cambodia regarding the injuries suffered by Thai in a landmine mine explosion in An Ses village, Choam Ksant commune and district, Preah Vihear province, this afternoon, July ...
Analysts: Current cybercrime crackdown will boost tourism, investment confidence
Recent proactive measures taken by Cambodian authorities to combat online scams giving the Kingdom a fresh momentum in attracting foreign investors and tourists, according to several economists and tourism specialists. ...
Cambodia launches infrastructure bond Prakas
The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), in cooperation with the Australian embassy, staged the “Public Awareness on the Implementation of the Prakas on the Offering of Infrastructure Debt Securities and the Guideline on the Eligible Assets Used for the Offering of Infrastructure Debt ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-launches-infrastructure-bond-prakas
This time we’re serious: Scam detainees pass 3K in latest campaign
The number of people detained in the latest online scam crackdown has passed 3,000, with most facing deportation. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/this-time-we-re-serious-scam-detainees-pass-3k-in-latest-campaign
Bringing truth to the public: Asian media leaders tackle disinformation at AMS 2025
As the 20th Asia Media Summit (AMS 2025) launched in Siem Reap on July 22, a resounding message emerged from media leaders across the Asia-Pacific region. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/bringing-truth-to-the-public-asian-media-leaders-tackle-disinformation-at-ams-2025
Sen Kra'op fragrant rice proving profitable for Kampong Thom community
Farmers in Kampong Thom province’s Baray Taing Kork Modern Agricultural Community have elected to plant the Sen Kra’op 01 fragrant rice variety. They now earn more than one million riel per hectare more than those cultivating the common OM rice variety. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sen-kra-op-fragrant-rice-proving-profitable-for-kampong-thom-community