The Phnom Penh Post

Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered the suspension of operations at any factory or enterprise that lack proper wastewater treatment systems and cause pollution to public water sources, especially near rivers and the sea. ...

Senate president Hun Sen met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, during a working visit to Indonesia on May 5. ...

Chinese company Beijing Scitech Holdings Co., Ltd. has expressed interest in investing in crude oil refining and the production of various by-products derived from crude oil residue in Cambodia. ...

The inaugural Cambodian Monetary Policy Competition, an event organised by students, for students, marked an achievement in youth engagement with economics in Cambodia. ...

In Cambodia, around 20,000 new cancer cases are reported annually, with approximately 14,000 deaths from the disease each year. This number may be lower than in other countries, but it is still high when the Kingdom’s population of 17 million is taken into consideration. ...

The first phase of the construction of Techo International Airport (TIA) is currently in its final stages of technical inspection and assessments. The airport is expected to begin operations in the second week of July. ...

The diplomatic relationship between France and Cambodia is gaining new momentum, marked by ambitious cooperation projects and high-level visits designed to take the partnership to the next level. ...

Anthrax, a disease which predominantly affects cattle and buffalos, is not present in Cambodia, confirmed Ly Sovann, director of the Department of Communicable Disease Control (CDC). ...

Around 120,000 mixed-species trees are being planted in the Antung Ang area (better known as “Phnom 1500”) on over 200 hectares of land in Pursat province’s Veal Veng district. ...

Around 4,000 logs of a valuable species of hardwood, classified as a Type 1 luxury timber, were seized by a joint force in Mondulkiri province over four days at the end of April. The logs were illegally felled and removed from a protected natural area. ...

Economists are optimistic that Cambodia will see positive outcomes from upcoming bilateral trade negotiations with the US, set to take place in Washington, D.C., on May 14–15. ...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has reiterated that the government is continuing its efforts to expand and strengthen the capacity of its largest deep-sea international port while also reducing the complexity of its standard operating procedures (SOPs), to help boost national economic growth through the ...

The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the suspension of USAID support and Cambodia’s drop in press freedom rankings from 151 to 161 were the most widely discussed topics during an event held to mark the 32nd World Press Freedom Day. ...

In the past decade, Cambodia’s media landscape has undergone a major transformation, marked by notable growth in digital platforms. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has questioned the political merits of opposition figures who call on international communities, such as the EU, to put pressure on Cambodia for political reasons. ...

Cambodia and Vietnam have agreed to establish a joint mixed trade commission aimed at promoting the growth of bilateral trade, with the goal of reaching $20 billion in the near future. In 2024, trade between the two countries reached almost $7.8 billion. ...

Cambodia’s once-booming appeal as a destination for foreign investment appears to be facing growing turbulence as US trade pressure intensifies and tax compliance becomes a make-or-break issue for businesses, industry leaders warned this week. ...

British ambassador to Cambodia Dominic Williams has highlighted the crucial role an effective taxation system will play in supporting Cambodia’s economic growth, particularly as the country looks ahead to its Vision 2050. ...

“The government is ambitious about creating and expanding decent working conditions, while promoting sustainable and resilient long-term growth for the collective benefit of citizens, especially workers and employees, ‘under the cool shade of peace’,” said Prime Minister Hun Manet in a letter released to mark ...

The Ministry of Mines and Energy today have issued a clarification refuting reports by some media outlets that Guanzun Energy Investment plans to invest in a $3.5 billion oil refinery project in Kampot province. ...

Starting from May 12, all Cambodian goods exported to the US must have a Certificate of Origin, which will be issued by the General Department of Trade Services under the Ministry of Commerce. ...

Eighteen fisheries administration units and fishing communities have been recognised by the CAPFISH-Capture programme with awards for their outstanding contributions to improving inland fisheries resources through their active participation in conservation efforts over the past five years. ...

A new $10 million 2025-2029 initiative aims to accelerate the institutionalisation and expansion of Cambodia’s national homegrown school feeding programme. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged authorities at district and provincial levels to prioritise collective benefits over personal interests when attracting investors to their respective locales. ...