The Phnom Penh Post
CBC: Personal loans for small businesses drop nearly 20% in Q2
The number of personal loan applications for small businesses fell by over 15% in the second quarter of 2025, while the rate of loan accounts overdue by more than 90 days rose to +7.4% during the same period. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cbc-personal-loans-for-small-businesses-drop-nearly-20-in-q2
Cambodia, Thailand agree upon terms of ceasefire
Cambodia and Thailand reached detailed terms of a ceasefire agreement during the four-day General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which ended today, August 7, under the eyes of the US, China and Malaysia. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-agree-upon-terms-of-ceasefire
AVI highlight the importance of open international engagement during times of crisis
Following a four-day field visit to border conflict zones and refugee shelters, the Asian Vision Institute (AVI) has reiterated the importance of maintaining open channels of communication between state and non-state actors, as well as between national institutions and international partners, especially during times of ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/avi-highlight-the-importance-of-open-international-engagement-during-times-of-crisis
Over 150,000 students who fled conflict have no access to lessons as schools remain shut
Over 150,000 students are unable to attend classes as schools remain closed while many continue to live in refugee camps despite the ceasefire deal following five days of heavy fighting along the Cambodia-Thailand border. ...
Long Somneang and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/over-150000-students-who-fled-conflict-have-no-access-to-lessons-as-schools-remain-shut/
Cambodia, Thailand agree on ceasefire terms, enhanced military communication
The extraordinary meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) has concluded, with both sides agreeing on terms for the implementation of the ceasefire and enhancing communication between their respective militaries, said Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-agree-on-ceasefire-terms-enhanced-military-communication
UNDP representative moved by suffering displaced Cambodians
Shakeel Ahmed, deputy resident representative of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Cambodia, expressed deep personal sorrow after witnessing the living conditions of displaced families during a two-day humanitarian visit to refugee sites in Oddar Meanchey and Siem Reap provinces. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/undp-representative-moved-by-suffering-displaced-cambodians
International delegation, UN, visit refugee camps as displaced Cambodians call for ceasefire support
A delegation of over 30 international officials, including embassy staff and representatives from several UN agencies, is visiting temporary refugee camps in Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces. They aim to check on the welfare of displaced individuals, who urged a full ceasefire to support ...
CMAA Request NPA launch global campaign against Thai use of cluster munitions
The leadership of Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has requested that Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), a Norwegian civil aid organisation, to help initiate a global campaign against the use of cluster munitions by the Thai military. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmaa-request-npa-launch-global-campaign-against-thai-use-of-cluster-munitions
Defence ministry categorically dismisses ‘baseless, unfounded’ BHQ spying claims
The Ministry of National Defence has categorically dismissed Thai accusations that a Cambodian national who was arrested in Thailand was acting as a spy for the Bodyguard Headquarters (BHQ) of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-ministry-categorically-dismisses-baseless-unfounded-bhq-spying-claims
Bird flu confirmed in six-year-old Takeo girl
A six-year-old girl from Takeo province has tested positive for bird flu and is currently in critical condition. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/bird-flu-confirmed-in-six-year-old-takeo-girl
WHO commends Cambodia’s health response for displaced civilians
Pascal Ringwald, coordinator of the Global Malaria Programme at the World Health Organization (WHO), praised Cambodia’s healthcare response to the thousands of civilians displaced by recent border clashes, during a visit to the Wat Phnom Thmar Kambor refugee camp in Banteay Ampil district, Oddar Meanchey ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/who-commends-cambodia-s-health-response-for-displaced-civilians
Over 40 CMA members pledge support for military, refugees
More than 40 members of the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) have pledged to ease the financial burdens of the families of the fallen, disabled and injured soldiers who defended the Kingdom from Thai military aggression. They have also pledged their support for war-displaced individuals residing ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/over-40-cma-members-pledge-support-for-military-refugees
Kuntha Bopha treats almost 100K kids in July
A total of 92,148 children received medical care at Kuntha Bopha Children’s Hospital in July 2025, including nearly 4,000 cases of dengue fever, according to an August 6 report from the hospital. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kuntha-bopha-treats-almost-100k-kids-in-july
Japanese embassy denies plans to supply combat drones to Thailand
The Japanese embassy to Cambodia has denied that the Japanese government has any plans to provide combat drones to Thailand and confirmed it has never received such a request from Thailand. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japanese-embassy-denies-plans-to-supply-combat-drones-to-thailand
We don’t carry guns, we carry hope: Army of philanthropists deploy to support displaced villagers
Following the full-scale military clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border, thousands of displaced families have flooded into makeshift sanctuaries. ...
Red Cross will not release report on captured soldiers, cite ‘safety concerns’
After meeting with 18 Cambodian soldiers detained by Thai authorities on August 5, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) stated that it cannot and will not disclose its findings or observations from the visit. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/red-cross-will-not-release-report-on-captured-soldiers-cite-safety-concerns-
US, Philippines companies express interest in Kingdom’s fintech sector
Top executives from US-based financial firm Argentem Creek and its partner Salmon Group have expressed interest in the investment potential of Cambodia’s financial technology (fintech) sector, as digital payment systems become increasingly popular in the Kingdom. ...
‘Market conditions’ see Thai airlines half Phnom Penh flights
Market conditions have prompted several Thai carriers to reduce their daily flights to Cambodia, according to a spokesperson for the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA). ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/-market-conditions-see-thai-airlines-half-phnom-penh-flights
In pictures: “Cambodia needs peace! Thailand must stop encroaching on Cambodian territory!”
Approximately 1,500 Cambodian citizens living in the US gathered in Olympia, Washington State, on Sunday, August 3, to peacefully protest against the Thai military’s incursion on Cambodia’s territorial integrity. ...
Labour ministry launches job campaign as over 600K migrant workers return
As of Tuesday, August 5, the number of Cambodian citizens returning from Thailand had risen to over 610,000. The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has launched a job promotion campaign which highlights the benefits of working in the Kingdom, such as healthcare and pensions. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-ministry-launches-job-campaign-as-over-600k-migrant-workers-return
Cluster munitions convention head urges respect for humanitarian principles, calls for peace
The current president of the state parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) has committed to preserving the norms and principles of the convention and contributing to the reduction of the humanitarian consequences caused by the use of cluster munitions. ...
‘Ponlork Baitong’ fair cancelled due to border conflict, free sapling distribution continues
The Ministry of Environment has cancelled the planned ‘Ponlork Baitong’ Exhibition and the National One-Million Palm Tree Planting Event 2025, which were scheduled to take place from August 5 to 7. The ministry highlighted the current need to focus efforts on supporting Cambodia’s frontline soldiers ...
The information that should and shouldn’t be shared during conflict
The spread of false information on social media platforms has stirred public confusion and fear, and most worryingly, has disrupted military and police investigations. This has even extended to alerting the enemy to the capture of their own intelligence operatives, warned Cambodia’s Anti-Cyber Crime Department. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/the-information-that-should-and-shouldn-t-be-shared-during-conflict
International experts suggest MK-84 bomb purchased from Israel by Thais
Today, August 4, ordnance specialists from the Cambodian mine Action Centre (CMAC), the Golden West and NPA (Norwegian People’s Aid), assessed an unexploded MK-84 bomb which was found in Oddar Meanchey province. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/international-experts-suggest-mk-84-bomb-purchased-from-israel-by-thais