The Phnom Penh Post

Information ministry protests Thai-led Aussie media visit to occupied land

The Cambodian Ministry of Information has strongly protested what it described as “repeated violations” after Thai personnel allegedly escorted foreign journalists, including Australia’s ABC News, into the O’Smach area without prior notification or permission from Cambodian authorities. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/information-ministry-protests-thai-led-aussie-media-visit-to-occupied-land/

Angkor fur baby: endangered pileated gibbons welcome newborn

A bright-eyed pileated gibbon, an endangered species, has been born in Siem Reap province’s Angkor Forest, bringing the total population to 15 individuals. The pileated gibbons, along with nearly 100 other native animals that were previously released into the archaeological park, play an important role ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/angkor-fur-baby-endangered-pileated-gibbons-welcome-newborn/

With more than 3,5 members, NSSF projects long-term sustainability of social security system

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), under the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, together with their partners, is conducting a population projection for Cambodia covering the period 2024–2100. The goal is to obtain reliable demographic data to support the design of social security benefit ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/with-more-than-3-5-members-nssf-projects-long-term-sustainability-of-social-security-system/

CPP uses Asian political party forum to urge ethical AI governance

Cambodia’s ruling party has called for stronger ethical governance of artificial intelligence (AI), greater investment in human capital and closer regional cooperation, as Asian political parties grapple with the opportunities and risks posed by rapidly advancing AI technologies. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cpp-uses-asian-political-party-forum-to-urge-ethical-ai-governance/

Hun Sen: ‘Only when we are strong can we protect our territory and peace’

Hun Sen, president of the Cambodian People’s Party, has declared that the link between his party and the people is rooted in the essence of the nation, which nothing can destroy, and which is an essential factor in all national victories. ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-only-when-we-are-strong-can-we-protect-our-territory-and-peace/

Cambodia lodges fresh diplomatic protest, alleging new Thai encroachment in Oddar Meanchey

Cambodia has lodged another formal diplomatic protest against Thailand, accusing Thai armed forces of carrying out fresh incursions into Cambodian territory in Oddar Meanchey province. Phnom Penh urged Bangkok to halt the activities and resume peaceful border demarcation efforts.​   ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-lodges-fresh-diplomatic-protest-alleging-new-thai-encroachment-in-oddar-meanchey/

Authorities reclaim protected forest; hunt continues for offenders

Authorities have reclaimed 14 of an estimated 18 hectares of illegally cleared state forest land in Kampong Thom province’s O’Chamlorng Tai area of Mean Rith commune, Sandan district. Legal proceedings are ongoing for the remining four hectares, with investigations ongoing to identify those behind the ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/authorities-reclaim-protected-forest-hunt-continues-for-offenders/

Vietnam backs ceasefire, peaceful solution to Cambodia-Thailand border issue

Lieutenant General Vu Hong Son, commander of the Air Defence Command of the Vietnam People’s Army, said Vietnam is closely monitoring the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border and fully supports a peaceful resolution to the dispute to ensure long-term peace and stability in the region. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/vietnam-backs-ceasefire-peaceful-solution-to-cambodia-thailand-border-issue/

AOT inspects border conditions near occupied, fortified Prey Chan village

The ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) visited Banteay Meanchey province’s Prey Chan village this morning, June 23. The village, in Ou Chrou district’s O’Beichoan commune, saw some of the heaviest fighting of last year’s conflicts, and was subsequently partially occupied by Thai forces. ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/aot-inspects-border-conditions-near-occupied-fortified-prey-chan-village/

Charcoal kilns dismantled, illegal timber seized in Ratanakiri, Pursat natural resource busts

The past week saw the Ministry of Environment bring a halt to large-scale forestry crimes in Ratanakiri and Pursat provinces, eve as it gears up to begin distributing five million free seedlings to the public as part of its “Green Shoots” campaign. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/charcoal-kilns-dismantled-illegal-timber-seized-in-ratanakiri-pursat-natural-resource-busts/

‘Thailand does not walk the talk’: Cambodia explains UNCLOS decision

Cambodia has defended its decision to initiate compulsory conciliation proceedings under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), telling a gathering of state parties at the United Nations that Thailand’s unilateral termination of a key bilateral maritime agreement left Phnom Penh with ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/thailand-does-not-walk-the-talk-cambodia-explains-unclos-decision/

Cambodia reaffirms Russia ties as Manet, Putin mark 70 years of diplomatic relations

Prime Minister Hun Manet has reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to maintaining strong ties with Russia, describing Moscow as a “longstanding and reliable partner” despite shifting geopolitical dynamics. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-reaffirms-russia-ties-as-manet-putin-mark-70-years-of-diplomatic-relations/

Despite ceasefire, home still out of reach for more than 28k Cambodians

Nearly six months after the December 27 ceasefire brought an end to armed clashes along the Cambodia–Thailand border, almost 30,000 Cambodians are still unable to return home, underscoring the long-lasting human impact of a conflict that officially fell silent months ago. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/despite-ceasefire-home-still-out-of-reach-for-more-than-28k-cambodians/

PM calls for new ‘vocational education pathway’ for national curriculum

rime Minister Hun Manet has instructed the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training to expand a “new education pathway in Cambodia” by formally introducing a vocational track alongside the existing science and social science streams. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-calls-for-new-vocational-education-pathway-for-national-curriculum/

Sour: Garment manufacturing still engine room of Cambodian economy

Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour has highlighted how Cambodia’s garment, footwear and travel goods manufacturing sector remains the colossus of the Kingdom’s economy, directly employing more than 1.2 million workers despite ongoing global economic challenges. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/sour-garment-manufacturing-still-engine-room-of-cambodian-economy/

Four charged with illegal import of Thai meat products

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court charged four individuals in two separate cases involving the illegal importation of Thai frozen meat products and tax evasion. ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/four-charged-with-illegal-import-of-thai-meat-products/

Scars on the heart: 64 years after ICJ victory, Preah Vihear faces gravest risk in 1,000 years

Sixty-four years after Cambodia secured a landmark legal victory, with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) affirming its sovereignty over Preah Vihear Temple, officials say the ancient sanctuary is confronting the most severe challenge in its nearly 1,000-year history. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/scars-on-the-heart-64-years-after-icj-victory-preah-vihear-faces-gravest-risk-in-1000-years/

GDCE forum highlights support for SME development

Te Taing Por, chairman of the Board of the Federation of Associations for Small and Medium Enterprises of Cambodia (FASMEC), described some of the specific challenges they face, particularly in financing, market access, and the adoption of new technologies. ...

Ngochecktay
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/gdce-forum-highlights-support-for-sme-development/

Time to get planting: Environment ministry offering millions of free saplings to public

The Ministry of Environment has issued a reminder to the public that free saplings are now available, as part of efforts to encourage people to take part in efforts to increase green cover across the Kingdom. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/time-to-get-planting-environment-ministry-offering-millions-of-free-saplings-to-public/

Authorities investigating alleged illegal logging kingpin

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has instructed authorities to conduct an investigation into an alleged illegal logging kingpin identified as Yeng, a resident of Sre Veal village, Thmea commune, Choam Ksan district, Preah Vihear province. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/authorities-investigating-alleged-illegal-logging-kingpin/

Mondulkiri mining company ordered to restore environmental damage, pending license renewal

The Ministry of Environment has instructed a Mondulkiri mining exploration company to correct its management of soil and wastewater and undertake environmental restoration work at its site, in the Mesam area of Chong Phlas commune, Keo Seima district. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/mondulkiri-mining-company-ordered-to-restore-environmental-damage-pending-license-renewal/

Welcome home: Met announces return of two Angkorian and Pre-Angkorian antiquities

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has announced that two Khmer antiquities held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York City will be returned to Cambodia after being seized by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/welcome-home-met-announces-return-of-two-angkorian-and-pre-angkorian-antiquities/

Contact us

Contact us

Do you have questions on the content published by Open Development Cambodia (ODC)? We will gladly help you.

Have you found a technical problem or issue on the Open Development Cambodia (ODC) website?

Tell us how we're doing.

Do you have resources that could help expand the Open Development Cambodia (ODC) website? We will review any map data, laws, articles, and documents that we do not yet have and see if we can implement them into our site. Please make sure the resources are in the public domain or fall under a Creative Commons license.

File was deleted
ERROR!

Disclaimer: Open Development Cambodia (ODC) will thoroughly review all submitted resources for integrity and relevancy before the resources are hosted. All hosted resources will be in the public domain, or licensed under Creative Commons. We thank you for your support.

fGU4J
* The idea box couldn't be blank! Something's gone wrong, Please Resubmit the form! Please add the code correctly​ first.

Thank you for taking the time to get in contact!