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Observers question haste of ‘suicide’ verdicts in falls from high-rises

A series of deaths resulting from falls from high-rise buildings have raised public concerns, with some observers questioning the haste with which authorities appear to have ruled the cases suicides. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/observers-question-haste-of-suicide-verdicts-in-falls-from-high-rises

Environment minister warns: ‘one tree falls, one official fired’’ at Phnom Khnang Phsar

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has issued a warning to environmental officials, informing them that any of them found felling trees for use in infrastructure construction in the Phnom Khnang Phsar area will be removed from their positions. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-minister-warns-one-tree-falls-one-official-fired-at-phnom-khnang-phsar

Good sign for economic resilience in Cambodia amid global uncertainty

Despite a challenging global trade landscape, the global effects of inflation, realignment of tariffs, and geopolitical tensions, Cambodia’s march towards inclusive, sustainable and resilient growth goes on. With strong fundamentals, collaborative public policies and recalibrated strategic diplomacy, the Kingdom seems to continue pursuing healthy economic growth ...

Dr Darin DUCH
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501684696/good-sign-for-economic-resilience-in-cambodia-amid-global-uncertainty/

Cambodia moves to synchronize SME data for better service

In a significant step towards enhancing Cambodia’s small and medium enterprise (SME) ecosystem, Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, Tuesday chaired an inter-ministerial meeting focused on synchronizing SME data nationwide.   ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501684078/cambodia-moves-to-synchronize-sme-data-for-better-service/

FASMEC eyes investment in Northeastern provinces

The Federation of Associations for Small and Medium Enterprises of Cambodia (FASMEC) Monday evinced interest in investing in four Northeastern provinces, with plans to establish SME clusters aimed at producing and processing local products into finished goods for both domestic consumption and export to international ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501683398/fasmec-eyes-investment-in-northeastern-provinces/

Cambodia confronts cancer crisis amid food safety concerns, calls for stricter border checks

Every 40 minutes, one Cambodian dies from cancer – a grim reality announced by Prime Minister Hun Manet recently. Experts caution that contaminated imported food could contribute to the issue. To safeguard public health, the government is stepping up inspections of imported meat and vegetables ...

Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/cambodia-confronts-cancer-crisis-amid-food-safety-concerns-calls-for-stricter-border-checks/

Cambodia proposes Japanese SEZ investment

Cambodia has encouraged the leadership of giant Japanese automotive supplier Yazaki group to explore the possibility of investing in special economic zones (SEZ) to help attract more Japanese investors to the Kingdom. In the first four months of 2025, trade between the two nations equalled ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-proposes-japanese-sez-investment

Cambodia, Thailand strengthen anti-drug cooperation

Cambodia and Thailand have stepped up their collaborative efforts in the fight against drugs, with a new agreement to implement five key action areas aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of their joint drug control efforts. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-thailand-strengthen-anti-drug-cooperation

Despite foreign aid policy shift, US committed to ‘green diplomacy’

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth and Bridgette Walker, chargé d’affaires of the US embassy, have expressed their commitment to continued cooperation on environmental issues and the promotion of “green diplomacy”, despite a US change in the direction of US foreign aid policy under the presidency ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/despite-foreign-aid-policy-shift-us-committed-to-green-diplomacy-

Customs department takes aim at illegal durian imports

The General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) has instructed all customs authorities to take strict measures against the smuggling of fresh durians through the border corridors under their jurisdiction. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/customs-department-takes-aim-at-illegal-durian-imports

CMAC destroy 120 cluster bomblets in Ratanakiri controlled explosion

A total of 120 cluster munitions, remnants from previous wars in the Kingdom, were destroyed in a controlled explosion by experts from the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) in Ratanakiri province’s O’Chum district on May 12. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-destroy-120-cluster-bomblets-in-ratanakiri-controlled-explosion

Updated Fisheries Law approved by NA commission, likely to be passed soon

A draft of a new fisheries law has received been approved by the National Assembly (NA)’s Third Commission and will be forwarded to the NA Standing Committee for further review, according to a May 13 statement from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/updated-fisheries-law-approved-by-na-commission-likely-to-be-passed-soon

Korean Air tipped as historic final flight into Phnom Penh

July 10 is the target set by officials for the launch of operations at Techo International Airport. As the new facility becomes operational, commercial flights will cease at the existing Phnom Penh International Airport. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/korean-air-tipped-as-historic-final-flight-into-phnom-penh

UK, US top April Angkor ticket sales, while Chinese drop nearly 15%

Angkor Enterprise has released its latest report, indicating a notable shift in the composition of international tourists visiting the iconic Angkor Archaeological Park complex. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/uk-us-top-april-angkor-ticket-sales-while-chinese-drop-nearly-15-

CDC reviews 13 investment project proposals

A total of 13 investment proposals — 12 new projects and the expansion of an existing one — with a combined investment capital of approximately $318 million are under review by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-reviews-13-investment-project-proposals

Ministry details complexities of Borey Morn Dany disputes

A working group from the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, in collaboration with other relevant parties, is continuing to resolve disputes involving around 39 housing projects, including the Borey Morn Dany development, located in Kampong Speu province. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-details-complexities-of-borey-morn-dany-disputes

Cambodian dancer Kim Socheat breaking barriers in COLONY at SIFA 2025

The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2025, running from May 16 to June 1, celebrates Singapore’s 60th anniversary with over 150 performances and events, including 15 new local commissions. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-dancer-kim-socheat-breaking-barriers-in-colony-at-sifa-2025

Manet, Sokha urge police to step up fight against cyber-crimes

Two of the Kingdom’s top officials have raised concerns about online security challenges in 2025, identifying internet fraud as a major issue among several threats that require heightened attention from the National Police. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-sokha-urge-police-to-step-up-fight-against-cyber-crimes

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