The Phnom Penh Post

Boeung Trabek residents protest again for fair compensation, facing eviction with canal development

Some 14 Samaki Rong Roeurng households who live along Boeung Trabek canal in Phsar Deum Thkov commune, Chamkar Mon district, protested again to demand fair compensation or a new place for resettlement. ...

Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/boeung-trabek-residents-protest-again-for-fair-compensation-facing-eviction-with-canal-development/

Illegally cleared sanctuary land set for reforestation

NatureLife Cambodia has announced plans to reforest more than 1,700 hectares of land in Mondulkiri province that was illegally cleared. Their operations will be supported by the Lumphat Wildlife Sanctuary REDD+ Project. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/illegally-cleared-sanctuary-land-set-for-reforestation

Sousdey Indonesia: Kingdom’s largest Indonesian exhibition coming soon

The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh has announced the upcoming Sousdey Indonesia 2025, a large annual event which promotes Indonesian trade, culture and education in Cambodia. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sousdey-indonesia-kingdom-s-largest-indonesian-exhibition-coming-soon

Cambodia reaffirms commitment to origin of goods rules

The Cambodian government has reiterated its commitment to the transparent implementation of origin rules, particularly concerning exports to the US market. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-reaffirms-commitment-to-origin-of-goods-rules

Ministry respond to soldier’s border clash death: ‘resolute defence at any cost’

Khmer troops have been deployed to the border zone in Preah Vihear province following a brief exchange of fire with Thai soldiers at Techo Morakot village – in Choam Ksan district’s Morakot commune – which resulted in the death of one Cambodian soldier. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-respond-to-soldier-s-border-clash-death-resolute-defence-at-any-cost-

‘Angkor always in our hearts’: ANA official outlines conservation work

An official from the APSARA National Authority (ANA) has outlined the authority’s accomplishments of the past 30 years with a group of visiting journalists. ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-angkor-always-in-our-hearts-ana-official-outlines-conservation-work

Cambodian border troops in brief firefight with Thai military

Cambodian and Thai troops reportedly exchanged gunfire for approximately 10 minutes at 5.45am this morning, May 28, in Preah Vihear province’s Choam Ksan district, which borders the Chon Bak area of Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province, according to Thai media. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-border-troops-in-brief-firefight-with-thai-military-

Siem Reap tourism insider calls for infrastructure, new experiences

To promote sustainable tourism in Siem Reap province, tourism operators need to develop new products, said Kao Philip, president of the Siem Reap Tourism Club Association. He also urged better connectivity with the province’s new international airport. ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-tourism-insider-calls-for-infrastructure-new-experiences

Malaysian logistics company seeking investment expansion in Cambodia

The CEO of a publicly-listed Malaysian company has expressed an interest in exploring further investment opportunities in Cambodia in the fields of technology and logistics. He met with Prime Minister Hun Manet to discuss the matter in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 27, following the ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/malaysian-logistics-company-seeking-investment-expansion-in-cambodia

Ministry clarify mobile phone tower plans for eco-tourism area

The Ministry of Environment has denied widespread reporting about a proposed mobile phone antenna site on Phnom Khnang Phsar, an ecotourism site in Kampong Speu province’s Oral district. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-clarify-mobile-phone-tower-plans-for-eco-tourism-area

Cambodia, China leadership reiterate pledge to promote tourism links

Cambodia and China have once again pledged to promote tourism connections through the expansion of direct flights. In the first four months of 2025, more than 380,000 Chinese tourists visited Cambodia. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-china-leadership-reiterate-pledge-to-promote-tourism-links

Angkor wildlife & Aquarium: Hub for rescue, conservation and education

Reaching beyond an entertainment venue, Siem Reap province’s Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium has become a centre for research, rescue and the conservation of many species. ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/angkor-wildlife-aquarium-hub-for-rescue-conservation-and-education

Calls for swiftlet house owners to apply for Chinese export licenses

The Cambodian government has urged the owners of swiftlet nest houses and processing facilities who wish to export edible bird’s nests to the Chinese market to apply for the necessary paperwork. Applications can be made through the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, as part ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/calls-for-swiftlet-house-owners-to-apply-for-chinese-export-licenses

WHO praise Cambodian healthcare priorities, successes

Cambodia has reaffirmed its alignment with the mission of the WHO and its role as a strategic partner, having achieved significant success in its fight against Covid-19. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/who-praise-cambodian-healthcare-priorities-successes

Inland commercial fishing season ends as ‘closed season’ begins Sunday

The 2025 closed fishing season will begin this Sunday, June 1st, at the end of this week. During this period, freshwater commercial fishing is banned, and only the use of household-scale fishing equipment is permitted. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/inland-commercial-fishing-season-ends-as-closed-season-begins-sunday

Commerce ministry: Despite imported materials, goods made here are Cambodian

Next month, the second round of negotiations regarding the Trump administration’s 49% “reciprocal” tariffs on Cambodian goods will resume. Although the US appeared to have calculated the tariff rate based on the trade deficit, the origin of goods was likely a decisive factor. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/commerce-ministry-despite-imported-materials-goods-made-here-are-cambodian

Canadian trade delegation aims to expand investment, bilateral business

Economists observe that an upcoming visit by Canada’s Commissioner for Trade and Investment to Cambodia at the end of May will bring positive results for the Kingdom, by expanding bilateral trade and attracting direct investment from Canada. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/canadian-trade-delegation-aims-to-expand-investment-bilateral-business

Stung Treng dolphin festival, boat races underway this weekend

Cambodia will organise the first-ever “Mekong Dolphin Festival and Kayak Races” at the Prek Rumkel Ecotourism Community in Stung Treng province this weekend, as part of efforts to promote tourism during the “green season”. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/stung-treng-dolphin-festival-boat-races-underway-this-weekend

Newest arrival brings Cambodian Mekong dolphin population to 111

A Mekong dolphin calf was spotted in Kratie province on Sunday May 25. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the newborn was about 2 days old. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/newest-arrival-brings-cambodian-mekong-dolphin-population-to-111

Vocal critic Heng Sithy extradited to Cambodia on ‘blackmail’ charges

Former Okhna Heng Sithy, who has levelled accusations of corruption and complicity in online scam operations at senior members of the Cambodian government, has been extradited from Russia to face charges of “aggravated blackmail”. He arrived in the Kingdom last night, May 24. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/vocal-critic-heng-sithy-extradited-to-cambodia-on-blackmail-charges-

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