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Thousand-year Khmer statue ready for Paris debut
Restoration and reassembly work on one of the largest Khmer bronze statues ever discovered has been completed. 39 fragments of a statue of Vishnu or Lord Narayana, known in Khmer as Preah Noreay are now being prepared for display at the Guimet National Museum in ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thousand-year-khmer-statue-ready-for-paris-debut
Despite cool weather, officials confident cashew harvest retained quality
Recent prolonged cold weather has not affected the quality of Cambodian cashew nuts, while the harvest from three modern agricultural communities has reached over 55%, according to an April 21 statement from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/despite-cool-weather-officials-confident-cashew-harvest-retained-quality
International port looks to jumpstart Kampot tourism
Hopes are high that the new Kampot International Tourism Port will be a driving force in attracting domestic and international visitors to the province in greater numbers. It is also expected to promote more recreational travel to several islands. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/international-port-looks-to-jumpstart-kampot-tourism
Meeting looks to find win-win solution to illegal Tonle Sap infill
The authorities are scheduled to meet on Tuesday, tomorrow, to discuss finding a solution to an issue which has arisen in the Tonle Sap Lake. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/meeting-looks-to-find-win-win-solution-to-illegal-tonle-sap-infill
Xi’s visit brings deals, not Chinese loans
Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up a five-day, three-nation Southeast Asia tour on Friday with 37 new agreements inked in Phnom Penh. ...
Seoung Nimol and Coby Hobbs
https://cambojanews.com/xis-visit-brings-deals-not-chinese-loans/
Thai PM Paetongtarn makes maiden visit to Cambodia next week
During her two-day visit on April 23, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will meet Cambodian leaders with the aim of strengthening their 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations and is expected to sign key bilateral agreements, amid calls for stronger cooperation on cross-border crimes. ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/thai-pm-paetongtarn-makes-maiden-visit-to-cambodia-next-week
Economist: No need for concern over Cambodia’s 90% Chinese trade deficit
The bilateral trade volume between Cambodia and China in the first quarter of 2025 totaled more than $4 billion, an increase of about 26% compared to Q1 of 2024. Of the volume, Chinese imports amounted to more than $3.7 billion, resulting in a trade deficit ...
Calls reissued for end to illegal gold mining in Mondulkiri
The Department of Environment in Mondulkiri province has issued an appeal to citizens who are illegally mining for gold — most of them small-scale, family operations — within protected natural areas to immediately stop their activities, in order to avoid life-threatening risks and legal consequences. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/calls-reissued-for-end-to-illegal-gold-mining-in-mondulkiri
Press release: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to pay official visit to Cambodia
On 21 April 2025, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to pay official visit to Cambodia.At the invitation of Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Her Excellency Paetongtarn ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Private sector believe Xi’s visit will boost Chinese arrivals
Cambodia’s private-sector tourism operators have expressed optimism that the number of Chinese tourists and tourism investments will continue to surge, especially following the official state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Kingdom. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/private-sector-believe-xi-s-visit-will-boost-chinese-arrivals
Phnom Penh port operator reports operations, revenue up one third in Q1
Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) has reported a positive first quarter performance, with cargo vessel traffic, container volume and revenue all increasing by approximately 30%. ...
Preah Sihanouk investment incentives driving growth
The investment and construction sectors in Preah Sihanouk Province are expected to see significant improvement following the approval of 287 investment projects, with a total estimated capital of nearly $7 billion. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/preah-sihanouk-investment-incentives-driving-growth
Cambodia reiterates adherence to ‘One China’ policy as Xi departs
Cambodia has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to the “One China” policy and reiterated that it considers Taiwan an inseparable part of Chinese territory. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-reiterates-adherence-to-one-china-policy-as-xi-departs
China pledges support for action against online crimes, climate change
During his April 17-18 state visit to Cambodia, Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the Kingdom’s efforts to crack down on illegal online gambling and scam operations. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/china-pledges-support-for-action-against-online-crimes-climate-change
Annual clearing operation sees invasive species removed from 100 hectares of protected area
The invasive species Mimosa pigra, commonly known as Vietnamese thorns, has been cleared from more than 100 hectares of the Boeung Prek Lpov landscape protection area in Takeo province. ...
Japanese navy first international guests at Ream Naval Base
Two Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels, the “Bungo” and “Etazima”, docked at Ream Naval Base today. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japanese-navy-first-international-guests-at-ream-naval-base
Funan Techo Canal advances with contracts signed during Xi visit
The FunanTecho Canal Project has made significant progress, dispelling doubts about China’s potential withdrawal, as agreements and contracts were signed with a Chinese company during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Cambodia on April 17-18. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/funan-techo-canal-advances-with-contracts-signed-during-xi-visit
New access bridges, stairs on way for Koh Kong eco-tourism attraction
Four wooden bridges and staircases leading up to “Phnom Mrech Kongkeb,” located in the Stung Areng eco-tourism community in Koh Kong province’s Thma Bang district, are set to be renovated to better accommodate tourists. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-access-bridges-stairs-on-way-for-koh-kong-eco-tourism-attraction
Press release: Outcomes of the state visit of His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, to the Kingdom of Cambodia from 17 to 18 April 2025
On 17 April 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued a press release on the “Outcomes of the State Visit of His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, to the Kingdom of Cambodia from 17 to 18 ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release: President Xi Jinping to pay a State Visit to Cambodia
On 11 April 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on President Xi Jinping to pay a State Visit to Cambodia.At the invitation of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath NORODOM Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, His Excellency XI ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Announcement on the Implementation of New Sample of Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association (MAA)
On 10 April 2025, the Ministry of Commerce announced the implementation of a new sample of the company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association (MAA), which is included in Appendix 1 of the company’s MAA. This Appendix 1 contains company name, structure, business objectives, registered address, ...
Ministry of Commerce
Hunting the hunters: Search on for AK armed poachers after shootout
The Ministry of Environment is working with national authorities to identify a group of heavily armed poachers who engaged in an April 5 shootout with rangers in a Mondulkiri wildlife sanctuary. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hunting-the-hunters-search-on-for-ak-armed-poachers-after-shootout
Cardamom eco-tourism projects protecting resources, creating jobs
For the past three years, Ly Senserey has not yet made a profit from his Koh Kong province eco-tourism business. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cardamom-eco-tourism-projects-protecting-resources-creating-jobs
They beat me in the dark’: survivor details abuse in Cambodia’s emerging scam hub
A translator who said she was brutally abused inside a building in the emerging scam compound city of Sampov Poun is demanding justice, accusing police of delaying action. Kandal provincial police met with her on Monday, following her appearance on a local media outlet. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/they-beat-me-in-the-dark-survivor-details-abuse-in-cambodias-emerging-scam-hub/



