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A new perspective of Beng Mealea Temple, thanks to ANA landscaping efforts

Visitors to Siem Reap province will soon enjoy better views and photo opportunities at the Beng Mealea Temple, after the APSARA National Authority (ANA) cleared the overgrown path to a scenic point known as “Preah Ang Phti”. ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/a-new-perspective-of-beng-mealea-temple-thanks-to-ana-landscaping-efforts/

US congressional delegation pledges support for broader cooperation with Cambodia

A US congressional delegation has pledged stronger support for efforts to expand cooperation between Cambodia and the US, while reaffirming Washington’s support for mine and unexploded ordnance clearance operations in Cambodia. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/us-congressional-delegation-pledges-support-for-broader-cooperation-with-cambodia/

Cambodia protests Thai ‘violations’ after heavy machinery deployed at border

Cambodia has filed a formal protest against what it described as Thailand’s ongoing violations of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, following the recent deployment of heavy construction equipment in Oddar Meanchey province. ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-protests-thai-violations-after-heavy-machinery-deployed-at-border/

Next month’s digital trade forum and online expo looks to advance e-commerce

The Ministry of Commerce is hoping to expand digital commerce in Cambodia through the 3rd Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo (3rd DTF), which will take place next month. ...

Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/next-months-digital-trade-forum-and-online-expo-looks-to-advance-e-commerce/

Commerce chamber president urges Cambodia to diversify exports

Amid growing global uncertainty, one of the Kingdom’s leading business leaders has declared that Cambodia needs to further broaden and diversify its markets to enhance competitiveness and create more export opportunities. ...

Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/commerce-chamber-president-urges-cambodia-to-diversify-exports/

Cambodia and Malaysia’s Selangor explore investment and business opportunities

Cambodia and Malaysia’s Selangor state have discussed investment opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and potential business cooperation to deepen economic ties and encourage cross-border investment. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502010500/cambodia-and-malaysias-selangor-explore-investment-and-business-opportunities/

ASEAN dialogue puts forward nine priorities to strengthen food security

The two-day Parliamentary Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue concluded yesterday with nine key recommendations aimed at promoting responsible investment in agriculture, including stronger legal frameworks, sustainable finance, technology adoption, support for smallholder farmers and a proposed ASEAN Food Bank. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502012716/asean-dialogue-puts-forward-nine-priorities-to-strengthen-food-security/

Air Cambodia launches new control centre to support fleet expansion

Air Cambodia on Monday inaugurated its new Airline Operations Control Center (AOC) at its headquarters in Phnom Penh, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s broader operational modernisation and growth strategy. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502012740/air-cambodia-launches-new-control-centre-to-support-fleet-expansion/

Cambodian garment exports up almost 10% Jan-July

Cambodia’s exports of garments and clothing accessories continue to show positive signs, with total export earnings reaching nearly $7 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up nearly 8% compared with the same period in 2025. The total accounted for one-third of Cambodia’s total ...

Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodian-garment-exports-up-almost-10-jan-july/

Hun Manet’s foreign policy tested by war, geopolitics

As wars, major-power rivalry and tensions with Thailand reshape Cambodia’s security environment, the government is expanding diplomacy by strengthening old alliances, cultivating new partners and defending sovereignty through international law. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502011448/hun-manets-foreign-policy-tested-by-war-geopolitics/

Cambodia’s mid-year industrial output hits record $9.8B

Cambodia’s industrial sector recorded strong growth in the first six months of 2026, with total production exceeding $9.8 billion, according to a report released yesterday by the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI).​ ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502011421/cambodias-mid-year-industrial-output-hits-record-9-8b/

MoC, Rachna Eco Energy discuss EV investment plans

Commerce Minister Cham Nimul met with Director General of Rachna Eco Energy EV Automotive (Cambodia) Co Ltd Oun Rachna, on Monday, and discussed the company’s business progress and its upcoming plans to expand electric vehicles (EVs) and clean energy development across Cambodia. ...

Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502011998/moc-rachna-eco-energy-discuss-ev-investment-plans/

CSX market capitalisation rises to $3.1B as index rebounds

The securities market rebounded in June, with the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) Index climbing to 455.8 and total market capitalisation rising to 12,505 billion riels, equivalent to $3.1 billion, according to the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) latest data. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502011415/csx-market-capitalisation-rises-to-3-1b-as-index-rebounds/

Manet lauds Northeastern investment initiative; more than 70 applications to date

Prime Minister Hun Manet has shared the success of the government’s “Special Programme to Promote Investment in the Four Northeastern Provinces of the Kingdom of Cambodia 2025–2028”. ...

Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/manet-lauds-northeastern-investment-initiative-more-than-70-applications-to-date/

PM: Government will not merge ministries; will instead strengthen efficiency

Prime Minister Hun Manet has quashed speculation that the current government will reduce the number of ministries and institutions it maintains, noting that what needs to be done is to improve the quality of existing ones. ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-government-will-not-merge-ministries-will-instead-strengthen-efficiency/

Tourism board throw marketing support behind short film festival

The Cambodia Tourism Board (CTB) signed a Matching Grant Agreement with the organisers of the Chaktomuk Short Film Festival (CSFF). The new partnership, part of the Overseas Promotion of Local Events initiative, aims to amplify the international visibility of Cambodia’s creative, cultural and film industries. ...

Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-board-throw-marketing-support-behind-short-film-festival/

Energy shock measures as effective as possible, notes new report

International development economists have encouraged Cambodia to continue the measures it has introduced to counter the efforts of the current global energy disruption, according to a new report released by the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI). The “The Economic Impact of International Energy Market Disruptions ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/energy-shock-measures-as-effective-as-possible-notes-new-report/

Rise of dengue cases prompts additional training for Koh Kong, Pursat medical staff

As dengue fever cases continue to rise, a Ministry of Health team monitoring progress in dengue management across Cambodia’s capital and provinces has launched training courses on the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. ...

Post staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/rise-of-dengue-cases-prompts-additional-training-for-koh-kong-pursat-medical-staff/

Almost 4,000 Cambodians still blocked from returning home in Banteay Meanchey

Nearly 4,000 Cambodian civilians, including more than 1,100 children, remain unable to return to their homes in Banteay Meanchey province, because of what Cambodian authorities describe as the Thai military’s illegal placement of shipping container barricades. ...

Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/almost-4000-cambodians-still-blocked-from-returning-home-in-banteay-meanchey/

Thai construction continues on occupied land

Since late July, Thai forces have been clearing the forest on occupied land in Oddar Meanchey province. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, they are planning to construct a road on the newly-cleared land, located between border marker No. 14 to ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-construction-continues-on-occupied-land/

Three Banteay Meanchey factories close; labour ministry pledges to support workers

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has expressed regret over the closure of three factories in Banteay Meanchey province, which it said were affected by high transportation costs and declining orders following border disruptions with Thailand. The ministry has assured workers at the three ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/three-banteay-meanchey-factories-close-labour-ministry-pledges-to-support-workers/

Defence official warns Thais not to blame Cambodia for mine incidents; should demine own territory

A Ministry of National Defence official has reiterated that Thai demining operations should only be conducted on their own territory, not on Cambodian soil, or in areas that have not yet been measured and demarcated. ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-official-warns-thais-not-to-blame-cambodia-for-mine-incidents-should-demine-own-territory/

Myanmar Leader to visit Cambodia; faces criticism of ‘seeking legitimacy’

Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing will pay an official visit to the Cambodia in early September “to strengthen bilateral relations”. The visit comes after trips to Russia, China, India and Thailand, among others, which many have described as an attempt to gain international recognition as ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/myanmar-leader-to-visit-cambodia-faces-criticism-of-seeking-legitimacy/

Pesticide containers, plastic bags removed from Kampot crane habitat

More than 2,600 pieces of plastic trash, including discarded agricultural pesticide containers and plastic bags were collected from a protected area in Kampot province’s Kampong Trach district this year as part of ongoing efforts to reduce pollution and safeguard the habitat of the endangered sarus ...

Post staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/pesticide-containers-plastic-bags-removed-from-kampot-crane-habitat/

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