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CMAA leader: Mine-free goal in reach, will require political will, financial support
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has emphasised that in order for Cambodia to achieve its goal of becoming “mine-free by 2030”, the country requires sustained political will, adequate resources and innovative methods, which must be supported generously by friendly nations and ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmaa-leader-mine-free-goal-in-reach-will-require-political-will-financial-support
Cambodia, Thailand advance temporary border markers between posts 42 and 47
Cambodian and Thai technical teams convened at the Poipet International Gate on Tuesday to advance preparations for erecting temporary markers along a section of their shared border, following the recent approval of the Technical Instruction (TI) form by the Joint Border Committee (JBC). ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-advance-temporary-border-markers-between-posts-42-and-47
Cambodia urges stronger climate finance, reaffirms commitments at COP30
Cambodia has called for an increase to the flow of climate finance and pledged its strongest commitment to responding to global climate change at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), being held from November 10-21 in Belém, Brazil. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-urges-stronger-climate-finance-reaffirms-commitments-at-cop30
2026 Budget Law focuses on protecting sovereignty, addressing socio-economic challenges
The draft budget law 2026 focuses on protecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, mitigating revenue decline and addressing a decrease in state reserves. It was presented to a National Assembly (NA) commission on November 17 for inspection, and to allow lawmakers to ask questions to clarify ...
Authorities apprehend 30 online scam suspects in Svay Rieng
Thirty Vietnamese nationals have been taken in to custody by a Cambodian authorities during raids on two suspected online scam centres in Svay Rieng province’s Bavet town. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/authorities-apprehend-30-online-scam-suspects-in-svay-rieng
Border demarcation working group meeting delayed by one day
A planned meeting of the Joint Technical Working Group, on the implementation of technical instructions for temporary border demarcation in the areas of Prey Chan and Chouk Chey villages, has been postponed by one day, to November 18. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/border-demarcation-working-group-meeting-delayed-by-one-day
Hun Sen: Soldiers remain in Thai custody. Where is UN human rights Special Rapporteur?
Senate president Hun Sen has enquired about the views of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, regarding the continued detention of 18 Cambodian soldiers who were captured by Thai forces on July 29, a day after the ceasefire took ...
Conservationists celebrate first dolphin death-free year in over two decades
In the past year, not a single Mekong Irrawaddy dolphin death was recorded, marking one of the most unprecedented conservation successes in more than 20 years. Conservation groups celebrated this achievement with the “Mekong Dolphin Day” event, which featured a giant dolphin sculpture made entirely ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/conservationists-celebrate-first-dolphin-death-free-year-in-over-two-decades
New environment ministry manual aims to promote ‘transparency, accountability’
The Ministry of Environment officially launched the “Internal Audit Guidebook” on Wednesday, November 12, describing it as a key tool and strategic framework to ensure transparency and accountability in environmental management and administrative operations. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-environment-ministry-manual-aims-to-promote-transparency-accountability-
Thai soldiers reportedly open fire on makeshift civilian tent shelters, killing at least one
One Cambodian civilian was killed, and several others injured, when Thai soldiers opened fire with live ammunition this afternoon, November 12, in Banteay Meanchey province’s Prey Chan village, in Or Beichoan commune, O Chrov district, confirmed the provincial administration and Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra. ...
Cambodia, South Korea form joint task force to address online crime
The General Commissariat of the National Police of Cambodia and the South Korean National Police Agency have agreed to create a Cambodia–Korea Joint Task Force for Korean Citizens. The new body will facilitate information exchange and mutual support in combating crimes, with a particular focus ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-south-korea-form-joint-task-force-to-address-online-crime
As Cambodian refugees and heavy weapons return home, Thailand begins constructing bunkers
As Cambodia continues to implement the hard-won peace agreement by withdrawing highly destructive heavy weapons and after the displaced population have returned to their homes, Thailand appears to be moving in the opposite direction, digging trenches and announcing that it is preparing to evacuate citizens ...
Cambodia urges non-politicalisation of landmines, reaffirms commitment to Ottawa treaty
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has called on Thailand to refrain from using a recent landmine incident as a pretext to unilaterally suspend the Joint Declaration peace agreement that was signed by both nations on October 26. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-urges-non-politicalisation-of-landmines-reaffirms-commitment-to-ottawa-treaty
Cambodia rejects Thai claims of new landmines amid Peace Accord suspension
The government of Cambodia is gravely concerned about media reports indicating that Thailand has suspended the implementation of the Joint Declaration between the Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-rejects-thai-claims-of-new-landmines-amid-peace-accord-suspension
Thai arrivals plunge for third straight month; Chinese visitor numbers increase
Cambodia’s tourism sector has witnessed contrasting trends in the past three months. Arrivals from Thailand continue to decline sharply while Chinese tourists are surging, according to reporting from the Ministry of Tourism. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-arrivals-plunge-for-third-straight-month-chinese-visitor-numbers-increase
Police arrest 263 foreigners in major scam crackdown in Preah Sihanouk
Cambodian authorities have arrested 263 suspects, including 17 women, during a major operation targeting a suspected online scam ring based in Preah Sihanouk province. The large-scale raid took place on November 9 at the former Galaxy World Casino in Sihanoukville town. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/police-arrest-263-foreigners-in-major-scam-crackdown-in-preah-sihanouk
Manet highlights priority areas for ASEAN disaster relief efforts
Manet delivered his remarks during the opening ceremony of the 13th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Management (AMMDM), the 14th Conference of the Parties to AADMER, and related meetings, hosted by Cambodia on Thursday, October 16. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-highlights-priority-areas-for-asean-disaster-relief-efforts
Manet pledges increased anti-scam ties with South Korea, notes no need for Thai involvement
Cambodia and South Korea have pledged to continue to strengthen their cooperation to prevent, suppress and combat online crimes. This work did not require prompting from any neighbouring country, Prime Minister Hun Manet noted pointedly, following a meeting with a senior South Korean official. ...
Cambodia, UNICEF launch campaigns to keep every child in school
The launch, held in Kampong Cham province on October 13, marked a renewed national effort to keep children — especially those from vulnerable communities — in school from early childhood through adolescence. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-unicef-launch-campaigns-to-keep-every-child-in-school
Senate spokesperson: No truth to Thai claims Hun Sen called for border openings
Senate spokesperson Chea Thyrith has rejected comments made by Thai defence ministry spokesperson Surasan Kongsiri, who claimed today that Senate president Hun Sen pressured Thailand to open the border crossings on October 20. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/senate-spokesperson-no-truth-to-thai-claims-hun-sen-called-for-border-openings
Royal Group’s capital SEZ unaffected by uncertainty, tensions
Hak Serey, RGPPSEZ senior manager for CS Marketing and PR, explained that since its inception in 2006, the zone has aimed to become a leading hub for manufacturing companies in various industries, while simultaneously creating crucial employment opportunities for Cambodians. Nearly 20 years later, the ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/royal-group-s-capital-sez-unaffected-by-uncertainty-tensions
Illegal concrete wall along Takeo stream demolished same day as inspection
Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha inspected the site this morning, October 13, and determined that it breached laws governing the distance from shorelines and riverbanks for such structures. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/illegal-concrete-wall-along-takeo-stream-demolished-same-day-as-inspection
Manet warns: Man-made disasters evolving in complex ways
Natural and human-made disasters continue to evolve in increasingly complex ways, requiring all relevant stakeholders to work together to address them through smart investment and direct resources, warned Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-warns-man-made-disasters-evolving-in-complex-ways
Authorities dismantle illegal structures Kirirom National Park, hunt on for owner
Environmental rangers are removing illegal structures from the Preah Soramrit Kosamak Kirirom National Park. The buildings, in Chambok commune of Kampong Speu province’s Phnom Sruoch district, were discovered in September. The authorities are attempting to identify the person behind the construction. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/authorities-dismantle-illegal-structures-kirirom-national-park-hunt-on-for-owner