The Phnom Penh Post

The second Cambodia-Laos Joint Trade Committee Meeting took place in Vientiane, Laos on January 28. ...

A new government programme, the “Land Granting and Forest Protection Programme for Sustainable Development”, could begin accepting land applications from genuinely landless impoverished citizens as early as next week, according to Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...

The government is exploring options to manage the risks associated with the use of construction materials which use asbestos, an extremely hazardous fibrous mineral that poses grave health risks. ...

Despite significant pre-pandemic growth, 26 private security service companies have declared bankruptcy and been removed from the Ministry of Interior’s registry. ...

Tourism industry insiders have repeated their belief that an increase in international flights to the Kingdom’s provincial Siem Reap and Sihanoukville international airports – in addition to the services available at the Phnom Penh International Airport – will become a driving force in attracting more ...

Cambodian exports to the UK alone were nearly $1 billion in 2024, representing a more than 20% increase over the previous year. The UK is Cambodia’s 10th-largest trading partner, following China, the US, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Canada, Indonesia, Germany and Spain. ...

The Cambodian Ministry of Civil Service and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) are aiming to enhance Cambodia-South Korea relations through the implementation of a project aimed at “Strengthening the Capacity of the Royal School of Administration (RSA) for Governance Reform and Institutional Advancement in ...

Last year saw more than 10,000 businesses registered through the government’s Single Portal system, bringing the total number to over 40,000 since the service was first rolled out in 2020. ...

The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has reiterated that it will not tolerate interference in the Kingdom’s internal affairs and will never trade sovereignty for aid or privileges. ...

The private sector has applauded calls by Prime Minister Hun Manet to hasten the development of Cambodia’s railway networks. He encouraged the completion of negotiation procedures for a railway concession agreement, by resetting the framework for public-private partnership (PPP) investment in existing lines. ...

A newborn Irrawaddy dolphin was sighted by conservationists in Stung Treng province’s Siem Bok district on February 23. The welcome arrival was the first calf to be recorded in 2025. ...

More than six million passengers, both domestic and international, passed through Cambodia’s three international airports in 2024, an increase of more than 20% over the previous year. ...

At least 30,000 hectares of dry-season rice across eight provinces are currently affected by water shortages, but as of January 23 the authorities were actively pumping water to mitigate the issue and prevent any damage, according to the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM). ...

Agriculture is one of the most important sectors of Cambodia. It makes an outsize contribution to national economic growth through ensuring food security, creating job opportunities, providing income to citizens and producing export goods for international markets. ...

Hun Sen Boulevard will soon be equipped with metal median barriers to separate oncoming traffic. The installation follows a series of fatal accidents in recent weeks. The accidents were attributed to excessive speed and driving under the influence. ...

Since its inception in 2006, the “Mine Clearance for Results” project has successfully cleared 384 square kilometres of mine-contaminated land, directly benefiting more than 1.2 million people. ...

This morning’s tragic deaths which occurred outside the palatial home of Oknha Sok Kong as people trampled each other to get hold of “red envelopes” has sparked criticism regarding the organisation of the charity event and its impact on Cambodia’s international reputation. ...

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced plans to introduce personalised license plates for motorcycles early this year. ...

Cambodia earned over $671 million from rubber latex and rubber tree exports in 2024, marking a jump of over 36 per cent compared to 2023. The price of rubber also saw a major increase. ...

The Tonle Sap Authority is compiling documents which describe the rich biodiversity of the over 1-million-hectare area of the Tonle Sap Lake, with plans to publish a book. ​ ...

Legal experts have emphasised the importance of understanding Cambodia’s legal framework for successful business operations, despite the country’s generally open and pro-business environment. ...

The Cambodian securities market is expected to advance even faster, thanks to a new cooperation agreement between the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). ...

Following protests by farmers, authorities have pumped water from the Bati River and Prek Tnaot canal to dry season rice fields across Takeo province’s Bati district. The action, taken on January 21, is intended to save approximately 4,000 hectares of rice fields. ...

World Vision Cambodia has shared promising findings from a review of the progress of its current strategy. ...