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Hunting the hunters: Search on for AK armed poachers after shootout
The Ministry of Environment is working with national authorities to identify a group of heavily armed poachers who engaged in an April 5 shootout with rangers in a Mondulkiri wildlife sanctuary. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hunting-the-hunters-search-on-for-ak-armed-poachers-after-shootout
Cardamom eco-tourism projects protecting resources, creating jobs
For the past three years, Ly Senserey has not yet made a profit from his Koh Kong province eco-tourism business. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cardamom-eco-tourism-projects-protecting-resources-creating-jobs
Cambodia’s tallest bridge connected to road network ahead of KNY opening
The highest bridge in Cambodia, located on National Road 10 in Pursat province, was connected to the national road network this morning, April 8. The 90 metre-high bridge will be temporarily opened to light vehicle traffic— mainly for tourists and families — during the daytime ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-s-tallest-bridge-connected-to-road-network-ahead-of-kny-opening
Widespread support for plans for new Tonle Sap, Mekong ports
Officials and tourism industry insiders alike have described the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers as Cambodia’s “uncut gems” and shared their support for initiatives to build ports along these rivers to serve the tourism sector and transportation. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/widespread-support-for-plans-for-new-tonle-sap-mekong-ports
Teens now largest demographic in agricultural households
During the release of the latest agricultural census findings, Rin Virak, chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Statistics (NIS), highlighted key insights into Cambodia’s agricultural sector, particularly the demographic shifts observed over the past decade. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/teens-now-largest-demographic-in-agricultural-households
Loss of Samrong trees aparks fears of future extinction
Members of forest communities have expressed growing concerns about the continued loss of Scaphium affine trees, which are felled for their fruit. Known as Samrong, or malva nut trees, their fruit is widely used in traditional medicine across the region. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/loss-of-samrong-trees-aparks-fears-of-future-extinction
European investors share confidence with CDC
European investors have expressed positive sentiments towards direct investment in Cambodia, with the government taking proactive steps to resolve various issues, particularly through the establishment of the Cambodia-Europe Public-Private Sector Dialogue. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/european-investors-share-confidence-with-cdc
Fewer farmers, bigger farms: Cambodia’s agricultural shift paves way for 2050 vision
Cambodia is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation in its agricultural sector. New data from the 2023 Census of Agriculture Cambodia (CAC) reveals a 13 per cent (280,000 households) decline in the number of agricultural households compared to 2013, even as the average landholding size ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fewer-farmers-bigger-farms-cambodia-s-agricultural-shift-paves-way-for-2050-vision
Manet: Senior officials ready to depart to US for tariff negotiations
As part of Prime Minister Hun Manet’s plans to negotiate the last-minute 49 per cent blanket tariffs placed on Cambodian imports by US President Donald trump, two senior officials are now on standby for a rapid departure to the US. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-senior-officials-ready-to-depart-to-us-for-tariff-negotiations
Rural waste collection services guarding Tonle Sap from pollution
As part of ongoing efforts to protect the Tonle Sap Lake, residential waste collection services have been expanded into rural villages across Boribour district in Kampong Chhnang province. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rural-waste-collection-services-guarding-tonle-sap-from-pollution
ACLEDA Bank ink MoU with CATA for ‘RIBA Clearance’ programme
ACLEDA Bank Plc., one of Cambodia’s leading commercial banks, has collaborated with the Cambodian Amanah Takaful Association (CATA) to implement the “RIBA Clearance” programme. The new initiative will allow members of the Cambodian Muslim community to save money in accounts that do not accrue interest, ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/acleda-bank-ink-mou-with-cata-for-riba-clearance-programme
‘Controversial’ Ream Naval Base upgrades enter service
Despite suggestions by some international commentators that Cambodia-China relations have cooled, Prime Minister Hun Manet has shared that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Cambodia in two weeks. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-controversial-ream-naval-base-upgrades-enter-service
Manet calls for tariff calm; negotiations on the way
Prime Minister Hun Manet has explained how the US increase in import tariffs on goods demonstrates that the US has been and continues to incur significant losses from importing goods from many countries around the world, as reflected through its trade deficit. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-calls-for-tariff-calm-negotiations-on-the-way
Kingdom lays out aviation target: 25 million passengers by 2035
Cambodia has set the ambitious goal of transporting 25 million passengers and 205,000 tonnes of cargo by air in 2035. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-lays-out-aviation-target-25-million-passengers-by-2035
CDC propose increased Vietnamese rubber investment
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has urged Vietnamese investors to invest in the creation of agricultural-industrial zones, with the goal of meeting growing demand for rubber processing and other agricultural production. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-propose-increased-vietnamese-rubber-investment
Cross-border tourism in the Mekong region strong, despite regional challenges
In a time of geopolitical tensions, cross-border tourism in Southeast Asia remains a testament to the strength of regional cooperation and the commitment of neighbouring countries to bolster their tourism sectors. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cross-border-tourism-in-the-mekong-region-strong-despite-regional-challenges
Analysts confident Cambodia can diversify markets, will not be affected by US tariffs
Several government officials – and private sector representatives – have shared their belief that Cambodians should not be overly concerned about US President Donald Trump’s announcement that the Kingdom will be subject to 49% “Reciprocal Tariffs”. ...
‘Tariff’ calculations explained
Trump’s newly announced “reciprocal tariffs” appear to be based on a formula that relies on the trade imbalance between the US and its partners, rather than any real-world tariffs or duties imposed by other nations. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-tariff-calculations-explained
Japanese company keen to invest in Cambodian aquaculture
Japanese company Regional Fish Institute, Ltd, which specialises in aquaculture, has shown interest in the Kingdom’s aquaculture sector and has requested guidance from the leadership of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) regarding this matter. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/japanese-company-keen-to-invest-in-cambodian-aquaculture
Global Textile Summit a chance to demonstrate Cambodia’s investment potential
Sun Chanthol, first vice-chairman of The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) opened the Cambodia Global Textile Summit 2025. ...
Cambodia tops list of new Trump tariffs, 49%
US President Donald Trump has announced a 49% tariff on goods imported from Cambodia, the highest rate of the numerous tariffs he announced this morning, Cambodia time. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-tops-list-of-new-trump-tariffs-49-
Oknha association warn of legal consequences for ‘tarnishing’ the honorific
The Cambodian Oknha Association (COA) will pursue legal action against any Oknha who are found to have engaged in activities that damage the honour of the title, which can only be bestowed by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/oknha-association-warn-of-legal-consequences-for-tarnishing-the-honorific
‘Special Equipment Testing Center’ officially opens in Cambodia
Concerns regarding the safety of hydraulic and other industrial equipment used in the Kingdom will be addressed, thanks to the opening of a “Special Equipment Testing Center” by Chinese company Te Zhong Shebei JianceYanjiu Yuan (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. ...
‘Fake news’ posters could face account shutdowns, legal action
The “Say No to Fake News” campaign was launched on April 1, which coincided with April Fool’s Day. However, the campaign is no joke but rather an initiative to raise awareness and take action against those who deliberately spread misinformation. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-fake-news-posters-could-face-account-shutdowns-legal-action