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Agricultural census data expected to impact planning, attract investment

The Census of Agriculture Cambodia 2023​ was launched this morning, May 19. The data generated by the census is expected to become a key driver in enabling the government and all relevant partners to develop effective plans for advancing Cambodia’s agriculture sector. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/agricultural-census-data-expected-to-impact-planning-attract-investment

May 20: Recalling pain and resolving to prevent future genocides

As the May 20 National Day of Remembrance approaches, both Prime Minister Hun Manet and scholars have advocated for greater public awareness of the Khmer Rouge era. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/may-20-recalling-pain-and-resolving-to-prevent-future-genocides

Global progress on alcohol reduction masks alarming trends in Cambodian youth

While the WHO reports steady global progress in reducing alcohol consumption, a new policy white paper and national data from Cambodia reveal a troubling local picture — particularly among the Kingdom’s youth. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/global-progress-on-alcohol-reduction-masks-alarming-trends-in-cambodian-youth

Observers question haste of ‘suicide’ verdicts in falls from high-rises

A series of deaths resulting from falls from high-rise buildings have raised public concerns, with some observers questioning the haste with which authorities appear to have ruled the cases suicides. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/observers-question-haste-of-suicide-verdicts-in-falls-from-high-rises

Environment minister warns: ‘one tree falls, one official fired’’ at Phnom Khnang Phsar

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has issued a warning to environmental officials, informing them that any of them found felling trees for use in infrastructure construction in the Phnom Khnang Phsar area will be removed from their positions. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-minister-warns-one-tree-falls-one-official-fired-at-phnom-khnang-phsar

Good sign for economic resilience in Cambodia amid global uncertainty

Despite a challenging global trade landscape, the global effects of inflation, realignment of tariffs, and geopolitical tensions, Cambodia’s march towards inclusive, sustainable and resilient growth goes on. With strong fundamentals, collaborative public policies and recalibrated strategic diplomacy, the Kingdom seems to continue pursuing healthy economic growth ...

Dr Darin DUCH
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501684696/good-sign-for-economic-resilience-in-cambodia-amid-global-uncertainty/

Cambodia moves to synchronize SME data for better service

In a significant step towards enhancing Cambodia’s small and medium enterprise (SME) ecosystem, Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, Tuesday chaired an inter-ministerial meeting focused on synchronizing SME data nationwide.   ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501684078/cambodia-moves-to-synchronize-sme-data-for-better-service/

FASMEC eyes investment in Northeastern provinces

The Federation of Associations for Small and Medium Enterprises of Cambodia (FASMEC) Monday evinced interest in investing in four Northeastern provinces, with plans to establish SME clusters aimed at producing and processing local products into finished goods for both domestic consumption and export to international ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501683398/fasmec-eyes-investment-in-northeastern-provinces/

Cambodia confronts cancer crisis amid food safety concerns, calls for stricter border checks

Every 40 minutes, one Cambodian dies from cancer – a grim reality announced by Prime Minister Hun Manet recently. Experts caution that contaminated imported food could contribute to the issue. To safeguard public health, the government is stepping up inspections of imported meat and vegetables ...

Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/cambodia-confronts-cancer-crisis-amid-food-safety-concerns-calls-for-stricter-border-checks/

Cambodia proposes Japanese SEZ investment

Cambodia has encouraged the leadership of giant Japanese automotive supplier Yazaki group to explore the possibility of investing in special economic zones (SEZ) to help attract more Japanese investors to the Kingdom. In the first four months of 2025, trade between the two nations equalled ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-proposes-japanese-sez-investment

Cambodia, Thailand strengthen anti-drug cooperation

Cambodia and Thailand have stepped up their collaborative efforts in the fight against drugs, with a new agreement to implement five key action areas aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of their joint drug control efforts. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-strengthen-anti-drug-cooperation

Despite foreign aid policy shift, US committed to ‘green diplomacy’

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth and Bridgette Walker, chargé d’affaires of the US embassy, have expressed their commitment to continued cooperation on environmental issues and the promotion of “green diplomacy”, despite a US change in the direction of US foreign aid policy under the presidency ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/despite-foreign-aid-policy-shift-us-committed-to-green-diplomacy-

Customs department takes aim at illegal durian imports

The General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) has instructed all customs authorities to take strict measures against the smuggling of fresh durians through the border corridors under their jurisdiction. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/customs-department-takes-aim-at-illegal-durian-imports

Sophalleth reminds environment officials of need for strict measures against forest crimes

Following the recent discovery of forest crimes which took place within protected areas, Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has reiterated that all provincial departments of the environment ministry must strictly enforce the law to ensure the sustainable management of natural resources in protected zones. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sophalleth-reminds-environment-officials-of-need-for-strict-measures-against-forest-crimes

Updated Fisheries Law approved by NA commission, likely to be passed soon

A draft of a new fisheries law has received been approved by the National Assembly (NA)’s Third Commission and will be forwarded to the NA Standing Committee for further review, according to a May 13 statement from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/updated-fisheries-law-approved-by-na-commission-likely-to-be-passed-soon

Korean Air tipped as historic final flight into Phnom Penh

July 10 is the target set by officials for the launch of operations at Techo International Airport. As the new facility becomes operational, commercial flights will cease at the existing Phnom Penh International Airport. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/korean-air-tipped-as-historic-final-flight-into-phnom-penh

UK, US top April Angkor ticket sales, while Chinese drop nearly 15%

Angkor Enterprise has released its latest report, indicating a notable shift in the composition of international tourists visiting the iconic Angkor Archaeological Park complex. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/uk-us-top-april-angkor-ticket-sales-while-chinese-drop-nearly-15-

CDC reviews 13 investment project proposals

A total of 13 investment proposals — 12 new projects and the expansion of an existing one — with a combined investment capital of approximately $318 million are under review by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-reviews-13-investment-project-proposals

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