The Phnom Penh Post

Kingdom win Guides conference hosting rights

Cambodia has been awarded hosting rights to the 39th World Conference of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) in 2026, following a successful vote gathering campaign at the 38th conference, held in Cyprus from July 26-31. ...

Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-win-guides-conference-hosting-rights

World Ranger Day observed

In honour of World Ranger Day, the Ministry of Environment extends earnest thanks to all rangers and their families for their dedicated service and considerable sacrifices made for nature and the environment. ...

Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/world-ranger-day-observed

NEC confirms CPP’s 120 parliament seats as FUNCINPEC clinches 5

The National Election Committee (NEC) on August 1 released its official preliminary results of the July 23 general election, confirming that the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) garnered 6,398,311 of the total 8,214,430 votes cast and secured 120 out of the National Assembly’s 125 seats. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/nec-confirms-cpps-120-parliament-seats-funcinpec-clinches-5

Investment options in securities market at different stages of life

Much like when building a career or successfully running a business, it is important when taking care of one’s investments to know that there are different investment strategies best suited to each stage of life. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/banking-securities-business/investment-options-securities-market-different-stages-life

NBC: ‘Robust’ lenders to remain key growth drivers

The banking system has demonstrated its robustness through high levels of liquidity and capital, and will remain sound and resilient while playing a crucial role in supporting economic activities, despite recent global turbulence, according to the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). ...

May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/nbc-robust-lenders-remain-key-growth-drivers

New Siem Reap int’l airport nearly ready for take-off

The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) on July 26 reconfirmed that the new “Siem Reap Angkor International Airport” will officially begin operations on October 16, and revealed that “non-commercial and non-profitable” test flights are set to be conducted from October 5-15, “as per necessary”. ...

May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-siem-reap-intl-airport-nearly-ready-take

Chea Serey promoted to central bank governor

Chea Serey has been formally appointed as governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) on the heels of her promotion from central banking director-general to deputy governor in March. ...

May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/chea-serey-promoted-central-bank-governor

Traffic safety ‘Speak Up’ campaign rolled out across Kingdom

The Asia Injury Prevention (AIP) Foundation’s ‘Speak Up’ campaign is taking strides in improving road safety for Cambodian workers. Initiated in 2022, it is currently operational in 43 factories across seven provinces, confirms Kim Pagna, country director of AIP Foundation in Cambodia. ...

Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/traffic-safety-speak-campaign-rolled-out-across-kingdom

World Tiger Day: Call for reintroduction of tigers in Cambodia

On World Tiger Day, the Wildlife Alliance Cambodia issued a clarion call to all relevant institutions, urging them to focus on tiger conservation. ...

Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/world-tiger-day-call-reintroduction-tigers-cambodia

$1.1B spent on the vulnerable from 2020-23

During a period spanning more than three years, from June 25, 2020, to July 24, 2023, the government has devoted over $1.1 billion to support vulnerable households. ...

Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/11b-spent-vulnerable-2020-23

$1.1B spent on the vulnerable from 2020-23

During a period spanning more than three years, from June 25, 2020, to July 24, 2023, the government has devoted over $1.1 billion to support vulnerable households. ...

Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/11b-spent-vulnerable-2020-23

Deeper look into foreign policy shifts of Cambodia

The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has recently defined a flexible foreign policy plan, projected to span the next five years. This strategic approach is a reflection of their adaptation to the dynamic geopolitical landscape, shaped by competitive influences of the world’s major powers. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/deeper-look-foreign-policy-shifts-cambodia

Deadline for occupants of Pursat protected areas

The Pursat provincial Department of Environment has announced a call for individuals occupying land within community areas of protected zones to apply for self-declaration for land ownership certification. ...

Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/deadline-occupants-pursat-protected-areas

Post-election int’l responses: US to restrict visas and aid, Australia increases funding

After Cambodia’s elections, the US announced it planned to impose further visa and funding restrictions, while China and Russia endorsed the electoral process and its outcome. ...

Andrew Califf​ and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/post-election-intl-responses-us-to-restrict-visas-and-aid-australia-increases-funding/

Cambodia’s H1 export of Chapter 94 items down 30%

Cambodia earned $369.643 million from the export of “furniture, lighting signs, prefabricated buildings” in the first half (H1) of 2023, down 29.67 per cent from $525.591 million in 2022H1 and down nearly 12.5 per cent from $422.67 million in 2022H2, according to provisional Customs (GDCE) ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodias-h1-export-chapter-94-items-down-30

Views differ on observers’ evaluations of July 23 polls

Top officials from the Royal Academy of Cambodia’s (RAC) International Relations Institute, along with various non-governmental organisations, have expressed differing views over the international observers’ claim that the general election, which took place on July 23, was orderly, transparent, and fair. ...

Samban Chandara
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/views-differ-observers-evaluations-july-23-polls

Ministry looks to transform education with digital drive

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has its sights firmly set on three pivotal activities that could transform human resources in the digital sector. This drive will help boost the capacity of students, from primary school up to higher education. ...

Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-looks-transform-education-digital-drive

Rising Phoenix guides farmers to organic rice

Within the tranquil heart of Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary in Stung Treng province, nearly 100 households have embarked on an adventure into rice farming. ...

Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rising-phoenix-guides-farmers-organic-rice

New highway promises boost for Cambodian trade and investment

The government views the construction of National Highway 48, linking National Road 10 to Pursat, Battambang and Pailin provinces and further connecting Cambodia’s coasts to Thailand, as a crucial economic artery for the country. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-highway-promises-boost-cambodian-trade-and-investment

PM outlines three major triumphs as head of gov’t

In a recent interview with China state-owned Phoenix TV, Prime Minister Hun Sen shared that he believes three significant achievements have characterised his time in office. ...

Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/pm-outlines-three-major-triumphs-head-govt

Starlink paves way for smart farming in Kingdom

In a move set to revolutionise Cambodian agriculture, entrepreneur Chan Dara has become a pioneer, bringing Starlink’s high-speed internet to the Kingdom. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/starlink-paves-way-smart-farming-kingdom

Youth Health App now reaching some 50,000 users

The Youth Health Mobile App has currently been accessed by nearly 50,000 people across Cambodia, with most users residing in Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap and Kampong Cham provinces, according to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. ...

Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/youth-health-app-now-reaching-some-50000-users

About 440,000 spoilt ballots logged in July 23 national election: NEC

A representative of the National Election Committee (NEC) reported that about 440,000 spoilt ballots had been logged over the July 23-24 period. ...

Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/about-440000-spoilt-ballots-logged-july-23-national-election-nec

623 land titles distributed to more than 300 families in Kampong Thom province

623 property ownership certificates were distributed to 332 families in Kdei Ta Chen village, Treal commune, Tang Kork district on July 20, 2023, so that they have the legal right to own and use them. ...

Post Staff
https://www.postkhmer.com/national/2023-07-21-1331-252571.html

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