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‘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-
One year on, Mother Nature Cambodia activists remain behind bars as families and NGOs demand their release
One year after five Mother Nature Cambodia activists were imprisoned, civil society groups and families are calling for their immediate release. To mark the anniversary of their detention, rights groups launched a five-day campaign demanding justice, highlighting how their continued detention harms environmental protection efforts ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/one-year-on-mother-nature-cambodia-activists-remain-behind-bars-as-families-and-ngos-demand-their-release/
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
Two Korean-owned banks allegedly committed human rights abuses via aggressive lending practices in Cambodia
Two Korean-owned commercial banks in Cambodia have been accused of human rights abuses against vulnerable borrowers, where they allegedly used aggressive debt practices, according to a new report by a Korean NGO. ...
‘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. ...
‘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
‘Fake news’ on border issue surged in Q2, warn information ministry
In recent months, the Ministry of Information has recorded a significant spike in fake news, particularly surrounding the Cambodian-Thai border issue. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-fake-news-on-border-issue-surged-in-q2-warn-information-ministry
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
Despite three rounds of talks, Cambodia risks 49% U.S import tariff as deadline nears
With just 10 days left before the U.S. reciprocal tariffs take effect, President Donald Trump has confirmed he will not extend the 90-day pause beyond the July 9 deadline, signaling that trade penalties will be enforced unless new agreements are reached with the U.S. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/despite-three-rounds-of-talks-cambodia-risks-49-u-s-import-tariff-as-deadline-nears/
Cambodia-Turkiye transport cooperation strengthened with latest MoU
Cambodia and Turkiye have signed a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the transport sector via international transit corridors (specifically, the Middle Corridor and TRACECA). ...
CRF denies involvement Thai-branded rice on sale in China
The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) has denied any connection to Thai-branded rice which is currently being marketed online in China. The five-kilogramme packages are labelled in Thai and marked with a design resembling the Thai national flag, while being marketed as a a Cambodian product. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/crf-denies-involvement-thai-branded-rice-on-sale-in-china
First draw of new forest protection land allocation scheme conducted
The National Committee tasked with implementation of the “Forest Protection Land Grant for Sustainable Development” programme began a lucky draw today, June 30 to allocate land to the first 500 impoverished families who will be provided with land in Stung Treng province’s Sesan district. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/first-draw-of-new-forest-protection-land-allocation-scheme-conducted
Health workers on standby to support military, citizens on Thai border
The Ministry of Health has deployed additional staff and stockpiled medical supplies to strengthen more than 120 health centres along the border. The beefed up clinics and centres aim to assist local citizens — as well as military personnel — along the Cambodia–Thailand border, following ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/health-workers-on-standby-to-support-military-citizens-on-thai-border
Cambodia’s CRVS progress commended but death data gaps remain, Says UN official
Cambodia has made significant strides in civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) over the past decade, with timely birth registration up by 30 percentage points and death registrations more than doubling to 70 per cent by 2023. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-s-crvs-progress-commended-but-death-data-gaps-remain-says-un-official
Garment, footwear workers worry about U.S tariff hike costing their jobs
Garment, footwear and travel goods sector workers are concerned that the 49 percent increase in US tariffs will put them at risk of job losses, poor working conditions and increased exploitation, while their minimum wage cannot keep up with inflation. ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/garment-footwear-workers-worry-about-u-s-tariff-hike-costing-their-jobs/
Thumbs down on proposal to strip Khmer citizenship; risk of being abused
Senate president Hun Sen has proposed amending the Cambodian Constitution to strip the citizenship of Cambodians who are found conspiring or colluding with foreign forces to undermine national interests — opponents and commentators argue the move is unnecessary. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/thumbs-down-on-proposal-to-strip-khmer-citizenship-risk-of-being-abused/
U.S. Funding Cut of $150M Puts Global Independent Media at Risk
Independent media outlets worldwide are facing an unprecedented crisis, as revealed in an in-depth report released Friday, which found that the 2025 U.S. aid cuts—removal of $150 million in annual support—triggered widespread closures, layoffs, and a surge in disinformation across dozens of countries. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/u-s-funding-cut-of-150m-puts-global-independent-media-at-risk/
Boeung Tamok residents accept compensation, plead judge to quash criminal charge during 18-minute hearing
Despite accepting compensation to move from their land, nine Samrong Tbong villagers from Boeung Tamok appeared in court on June 26 for their seventh hearing to defend against a criminal charge following a canal protest in February last year. They denied using violence and urged ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/boeung-tamok-residents-accept-compensation-plead-judge-to-quash-criminal-charge-during-18-minute-hearing/
Century-old Chinese firm considering SSEZ investment
Chinese investment giant Wuxi Guolian Group has expressed an intention in contributing to the development of the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) through investment in the processing of agricultural products for export to China. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/century-old-chinese-firm-considering-ssez-investment