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Demining specialist shares belief that Thailand used mine incidents as ‘pretext for invasion’
A senior official from the mine action sector has publicly stated that Thailand used landmine incidents as a pretext, or “stepping stone” to invade Cambodian territory. ...
Million-year-old fossilised tree unearthed for study and eco-tourism development
The remains of a fossilised tree estimated to be between 100,000 years and two million years old has been excavated in Stung Treng province. Almost 20 of its estimated 30 metre length has been uncovered, and be used for research, as well as to promote ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/million-year-old-fossilised-tree-unearthed-for-study-and-eco-tourism-development
Hun Sen condemns reported arrest threats by Thai PM
Senate president Hun Sen has strongly criticised reported remarks by Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who was quoted as saying that Cambodian leaders such as Hun Sen and Prime Minister Hun Manet would be arrested if they entered Thailand. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-condemns-reported-arrest-threats-by-thai-pm
Dodgy dairy: Thai milk altered to appear Cambodian-made
The Ministry of Commerce has discovered that the importer of Kofi brand milk products has illegally altered the barcodes of several product lines to fool the public into believing they were manufactured in Cambodia, when in fact they were made in Thailand. The products have ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/dodgy-dairy-thai-milk-altered-to-appear-cambodian-made
Hun Sen on Coke: ‘Please reconsider boycott calls over VannDa fall out’
Former prime minister and current Senate president Hun Sen has called on Cambodian citizens to remain calm and consider the implications of recent calls to boycott Coca-Cola more carefully. This follows the US-based company’s decision to terminate its commercial brand ambassador contract with Cambodian rapper ...
Press release on briefing on Cambodia-Thailand border developments
On 17 August 2025, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on briefing on Cambodia-Thailand border developments.On 15 August 2025, Her Excellency Eat Sophea, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, conducted a briefing to members of the diplomatic corps ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release on the results of the visit of a high-ranking delegation from the Ministry of Interior to attend the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Police Force Day
On 18 August 2025, Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the results of the visit of a high-ranking delegation from the Ministry of Interior to attend the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Police Force Day.H.E. Aphisanthi Dr. Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister ...
Ministry of Interior
Battambang train derailment sees 70,000 litres of diesel spilt
Ministry of Environment officials are assessing the environmental impact of a freight train derailment which took place near Battambang town on August 16. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/battambang-train-derailment-sees-70-000-litres-of-diesel-spilt
SOSORO museum exhibiting rare 1972–1975 photographs of Cambodia
The Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum of Economy and Money (SOSORO) has unveiled a temporary exhibition showcasing rarely seen photographs of Cambodia taken between 1972 and 1975, just before the fall of Phnom Penh. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sosoro-museum-exhibiting-rare-1972-1975-photographs-of-cambodia
Cambodian JBC slams Thai troops’ ‘unilateral land grab’
The Cambodian Joint Border Committee (JBC) has lodged a strong protest against what it described as repeated violations by the Thai military along the Cambodia–Thailand border in Banteay Meanchey province earlier this week. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-jbc-slams-thai-troops-unilateral-land-grab-
Unexploded bomb shown to press as Cambodia counters Thai claims
An unexploded MK-84 sits in a trench next to a damaged shelter in the middle of farmland in Thmar Daun village in Beanteay Ampil district’s Kok Mon commune. ...
Marissa Carruthers and Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/unexploded-bomb-shown-to-press-as-cambodia-counters-thai-claims
Pagodas provide shelter, hope for displaced Cambodians amid border conflict
With hundreds of thousands displaced due to the border conflict, pagodas have become not just relief centres but also brought relief to scores who suffer from fear and anguish as they seek shelter there amid lingering border tensions. ...
James Tostevin
https://kiripost.com/stories/pagodas-provide-shelter-hope-for-displaced-cambodians-amid-border-conflict
People return home but fear persists as Thailand violates ceasefire agreement
Residents near the Cambodia-Thailand border continue to feel fear due to the ongoing incursions by the Thai military into Cambodian territory. The military has installed barbed wire within Cambodia and occupied homes—actions which violate the ceasefire agreement signed on July 28, 2025. ...
CAPRED sees new export pathway open to Australian market
Trade between Australia and Cambodia continues to grow, with Cambodian business Royal Trust Trading Co., Ltd. (RTT) dispatching its first shipment of nuts and dried fruit to Australia on August 14. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/capred-sees-new-export-pathway-open-to-australian-market
Cambodia reports over 1,000 road crashes in six months
In the first half of 2025, Cambodia recorded 1,066 traffic crashes, with 58% occurring at night, resulting in 694 deaths and 1,476 injuries, 849 of them serious, the National Road Safety Committee said in a report on Wednesday. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501740035/cambodia-reports-over-1000-road-crashes-in-six-months/
$35M multipurpose port project planned for Kratie
A $35 million multipurpose port is planned for development in Preaek Prasab district, Kratie province, aimed at boosting investment and facilitating the transport of agricultural products as part of the government’s push to attract investors to the northeast under a special incentive programme. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501739955/35m-multipurpose-port-project-planned-for-kratie/
Press release on outcomes of the 10th Mekong-Lancang cooperation foreign ministers’ meeting and the bilateral meetings between His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn and Foreign Ministers of the Mekong-Lancang countries
On 15 August 2025, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on outcomes of the 10th Mekong-Lancang cooperation foreign ministers’ meeting and the bilateral meetings between His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn and Foreign Ministers of the Mekong-Lancang countries.H.E. Mr. ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Japan pledges $1.8 million in aid for Cambodia–Thailand border areas
The government of Japan has announced an emergency grant of approximately $1.8 million to support humanitarian needs along the Cambodia–Thailand border, amid ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions between the two countries. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-pledges-1-8-million-in-aid-for-cambodia-thailand-border-areas
Labour demand tipped to grow as factories expand production
Strong growth in domestic production demand has prompted several factories in Cambodia to expand their operations. This expansion is expected to result in an increasing need for labour. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/labour-demand-tipped-to-grow-as-factories-expand-production
Finance ministry tips slight economic slowdown for Kingdom in 2025-26
Cambodia’s economy is expected to grow at a slower pace for the next year-and-a-half, with a projected growth rate of 5.2% in 2025 and 5.0% in 2026, due to the anticipated negative impacts on certain export sectors resulting from a global trend toward protectionism in ...
RBC meeting sees Thais raise demining, scam centres, Cambodia urges removal of barricades
Today’s August 16 Cambodia-Thailand Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting saw both sides agree on importance of closer communication, while Cambodia called for Thai forces to halt the installation of barbed wire on Cambodian territory. ...
China renew backing for Cambodia’s push towards mine-free 2030
Cambodia has expressed gratitude to China for continuing to provide grant assistance for humanitarian mine clearance, a priority effort that has helped protect millions of people and support development across the country. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/china-renew-backing-for-cambodia-s-push-towards-mine-free-2030
Cambodia hands over 353 people to Vietnam
Cambodian authorities on August 15 handed over 353 citizens, identified by Cambodia as illegal residents, to the Border Guard Station at Xa Mat International Border Gate in the southern province of Tay Ninh. ...
Khmer Times staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501739431/cambodia-hands-over-353-people-to-vietnam/
Agro exports to Australia rise but farmers call for increased processing plants as pricing woe persists
Cambodia has exported 12 metric tonnes of nuts and dried fruit to Australia for the first time, with a larger and more diverse second shipment already planned. While the milestone signals a boost for the country’s agricultural products, farmers warn that unstable prices and a ...
Seoung Nimol and Long Somneang
https://cambojanews.com/agro-exports-to-australia-rise-but-farmers-call-for-increased-processing-plants-as-pricing-woe-persists/