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Germany pledges support for skill, productivity enhancement
German and Cambodian officials have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the areas of labour, social security, and vocational training to help enhance productivity and skills development in Cambodia. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/germany-pledges-support-for-skill-productivity-enhancement
ASEAN chair Philippines monitoring border issue, AOT will continue to facilitate resolution
General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., chief of staff of the armed forces of the Philippines, has noted that as current ASEAN chair, the Philippines is closely monitoring the Cambodia-Thailand border situation and will continue to lead the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT), with the goal of ...
Cambodia, Australia strengthen Mekong protection cooperation
Cambodia and Australia are strengthening cooperation on environmental protection and natural resource management under Cambodia’s Environmental Sector Strategy, through joint efforts to safeguard the Mekong River, including the development of a sub-decree on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) procedures. ...
Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-australia-strengthen-mekong-protection-cooperation
UK supports schooling for displaced children after border disruptions
The United Kingdom is partnering with World Vision International in Cambodia to help displaced children continue their education after border-related population movements disrupted schooling in several provinces. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/uk-supports-schooling-for-displaced-children-after-border-disruptions
Environment ministry order water contractor to clean up site after Battambang blaze
The Ministry of Environment has ordered the Kiridangrek Company to construct wastewater containment and treatment systems by February 17, after a fire destroyed thousands of plastic water pipes at a storage site. ...
South Korea provides $500,000 to support displaced children’s return to classroom
The government of South Korea has pledged $500,000 to support children and families affected by the recent Cambodia–Thailand border conflict, with the funding expected to help more than 24,000 children return safely to school after months of disruption. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/south-korea-provides-500-000-to-support-displaced-children-s-return-to-classroom
Casino Bust: 800 scam suspects detained in Sihanoukville raid
Authorities raided the Xinli Casino in Preah Sihanoukville province yesterday, detaining more than 800 suspected scammers. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/casino-bust-800-scam-suspects-detained-in-sihanoukville-raid
US lifts Cambodian arms embargo amid push for regional stability
The US has formally lifted its arms embargo on Cambodia, a policy shift effective February 3, 2026. The move was widely seen as an indication of improved relations between the two nations during the presidency of Donald Trump. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/us-lifts-cambodian-arms-embargo-amid-push-for-regional-stability
Displaced but determined — thousands remain in sanctuaries as return to border villages blocked
Nearly two months after fighting broke out along the Thai-Cambodian border, thousands of residents remain unable to return home. Many are living in temporary safety centres while military obstacles and security risks continue to bar access to their villages. ...
Cambodia-Thailand yet to find common ground at latest RBC meeting
The attendees of today’s meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand Regional Border Committee (RBC) have once again failed to reach a consensus, with both sides withdrawing to their respective headquarters, according to the Ministry of National Defence. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-yet-to-find-common-ground-at-latest-rbc-meeting
Cambodia protests Thai military hosted ‘tour’ of Cambodian territory
Cambodia has registered strong objections after Thai officials led journalists, foreign military personnel and FBI officials on an inspection tour of a location 397 metres inside Cambodian territory, noting that the action was a violation of international law and the UN charter. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-protests-thai-military-hosted-tour-of-cambodian-territory
Manufacturing sector saw 8.5% growth in 2025, lower than 2024
The manufacturing sector remains a key pillar supporting Cambodia’s economic growth. According to estimates for 2025, the sector is expected to grow by more than 8%, while overall economic growth is projected at around 5%. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manufacturing-sector-saw-8-5-growth-in-2025-lower-than-2024
Nearly 50 Tourism Investment Projects in 2025
The government’s efforts to enhance the attractiveness of the tourism sector, along with the construction of new infrastructure — especially Techo International Airport — are reportedly paying dividends, attracting more investment. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/nearly-50-tourism-investment-projects-in-2025
Border road project ‘over 70% complete’, millions of square metres cleared of landmines
Cambodia’s border ring road project has reportedly reached more than 72 per cent completion after just over a year of construction, with Mondulkiri province nearing full delivery by March 2026. Large-scale landmine clearance has paved the way for further infrastructure development along the northeastern frontier. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/border-road-project-over-70-complete-millions-of-square-metres-cleared-of-landmines
Senior Cambodian official details Thai breaches on international law at APF
The situation along the land border has severely deteriorated because existing principles and mechanisms, intended to prevent the spread of conflict, have not been fully respected or effectively implemented by the Thai side, said Ouch Borith, vice president of the Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie ...
Displaced families call on UN to help them return to their homes
Despite Thai artillery shells landing in her neighbouring village, 69-year-old Van Noeun stubbornly refused to abandon her home, even as many other villagers fled, leaving the village nearly empty during the fighting last December. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/displaced-families-call-on-un-to-help-them-return-to-their-homes
Chinese arrival numbers jump 40% in 2025
The number of Chinese tourists traveling to Cambodia in 2025 surged to more than 1.2 million, an increase of over 40% compared to 2024. The figure is expected to rise even further in 2026 as the government introduces a trial visa exemption for Chinese citizens ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/chinese-arrival-numbers-jump-40-in-2025
Cambodia set to strengthen role in regional party diplomacy through trilateral summit with Vietnam and Laos
The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) will host three high-level summits with the top leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party on February 6–7. The events will consist of two bilateral meetings and one trilateral summit, underscoring Cambodia’s role as ...
Cambodian, Thai military delegation return to headquarters after border talk fails
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to return to their respective military headquarters to await further negotiations after a bilateral border committee meeting ended without reaching common ground, according to a statement from Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-thai-military-delegation-return-to-headquarters-after-border-talk-fails
Immediate evacuation of historic building ordered over risk of ‘imminent collapse’
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has ordered the immediate evacuation of the former Padivath Primary School building in Daun Penh district, Phnom Penh, after experts determined the structure faces an imminent risk of collapse. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/immediate-evacuation-of-historic-building-ordered-over-risk-of-imminent-collapse-
Conservationists hopeful as fishing cat reappear near Tonle Sap
The fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus), one of Asia’s rarest small wild cats, has been confirmed for the first time in the restored flooded forests of Pursat province, around the Tonle Sap Lake, through 46 photos captured by camera traps in mid-2025. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/conservationists-hopeful-as-fishing-cat-reappear-near-tonle-sap
Digital Divide Data shifts to AI after 25 years training low-income youth in Cambodia
After 25 years of training and employing young people from low-income families, impact sourcing pioneer Digital Divide Data (DDD) says it is shifting toward artificial intelligence (AI)-driven services to ensure Cambodian youth remain competitive in a rapidly changing global digital economy. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/digital-divide-data-shifts-to-ai-after-25-years-training-low-income-youth-in-cambodia
Cluster munition explosion raised alarm over civilian safety
Cambodian authorities have expressed serious concerns after a cluster munition explosion injured three civilian workers in Oddar Meanchey province, underscoring the enduring humanitarian threat posed by explosive remnants of war (ERWs) left from past Thai aggression in the area. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cluster-munition-explosion-raised-alarm-over-civilian-safety
Cambodia-Thailand clash not big enough? No reporters ask about fighting at ASEAN retreat
Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa P. Lazaro was surprised as she wrapped up a press conference at the ASEAN Foreign Minister’s Retreat. No reporters from the pool asked about the Cambodia-Thailand conflict, which claimed more than a hundred lives. ...