Cambodia is home to fewer than 100 white-winged ducks, out of an estimated global population of just 800. A recent three-day field survey found only a single individual returning to its roost. Sam Veasna Conservation Tours, in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), conducted a survey of the rare species in areas where they has been previously recorded. The research took place in the Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary in Preah Vihear Province from May 21 to 23, according to a statement released by Sam Veasna on May 29. During the fieldwork, two teams — each consisting of five members…
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As the 46th ASEAN Summit confronts global economic uncertainty, the most strategic response to President Donald Trump’s tariff-driven approach is disengagement — not negotiation or appeasement. Ignoring Trump is not passivity — it is strategic defiance. By refusing to be drawn into asymmetrical negotiations, ASEAN can safeguard its interests and let the costs of protectionism fall squarely on the US economy. Trump’s depiction of China, Japan, South Korea, India and ASEAN as job thieves is not just misleading — it is a deliberate distortion of economic reality. From 2021 to 2024, US unemployment averaged just 3.8% — among the lowest…
Officials at the Kampi Irrawaddy dolphin conservation area in Kratie province are reporting that a decline in illegal fishing activities has resulted in an increase in the dolphin population, with new births and no deaths recorded this year. Mok Ponlok, Kratie provincial director of the Fisheries Administration (FiA), shared the welcome news during a May 28 meeting with river guards. The meeting was led by Im Rachna, undersecretary of state at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The agriculture ministry reported that over the first five months of 2025, enforcement actions in the Kampi area resulted in the seizure…
A UNICEF France ambassador paid a visit to the Kingdom to witness the growing impact of climate change on children and spotlight tangible, climate-smart solutions led by UNICEF and its partners. Former Miss France Elodie Gossuin travelled with UNICEF teams to Siem Reap province and the Tonle Sap region. According to a UNICEF statement, the mother of four met children and families living on the frontlines of climate disruption and observed innovative interventions that support education, healthcare, and clean water access, even in the face of extreme weather. She has been a dedicated advocate for children’s rights alongside UNICEF France…
The Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam) held a special memorial ceremony at Wat Langka on May 27. The event honoured unknown victims of the Khmer Rouge regime who have no surviving relatives. The ceremony saw 464 urns, previously abandoned, mourned and forgotten, laid to rest in the “Urn Library” at the pagoda. The urns were discovered beneath the Buddha’s throne at Wat Langka ten years ago. The library is the first of its kind in Phnom Penh, and aims to promote the study of the causes and effects that led to the abandonment of the urns. “Questions arise: Who were…
An 8-year-old boy suffering from a severe case of dengue fever has recovered after receiving life-saving treatment at Jayavarman VII Hospital in Siem Reap. The boy was among more 300 cases of dengue that have been reported in Preah Vihear province so far this year. The boy, from Koulen Tbong commune in Koulen district, was rushed to the hospital on May 25 after being referred from the 16 Makara Referral Hospital. The Preah Vihear provincial health department has confirmed that dengue cases are now being reported daily across all seven districts and the provincial capital. The most affected districts are…
A specialised team from the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) safely destroyed 45 pieces of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in a controlled explosion on May 28. The war-era munitions were buried in a rice field in Treal village, of Thma Puok district’s Kok Kathin commune. A local farmer unearthed one of the UXOs while ploughing the field and immediately reported his find to the authorities. A team from CMAC conducted a search and identified two pits containing 45 munitions in total. They included 30 B-40 rockets and 15 B-62 rocket-propelled grenades, Heng Ratana, CMAC director-general, reported this morning. The demining unit…
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. Bou Vorsak, executive director of NatureLife Cambodia (NLC), told The Post that to regenerate forest cover on the land – in the Lumphat sanctuary – thnong, beng, kokoh and chres trees will be planted. “Our reforestation efforts aim to prevent further forest loss due to opportunistic encroachment, reduce heat, mitigate erosion and address climate change,” he said. Chuop Paris, secretary of state at the Ministry of Environment and…
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. He drew particular attention to the conservation of the temples in the Angkor Archaeological Park, and noted that since its formation in 1995, there has never been a time when Angkor was abandoned. During the May 27 “Achievements and Responsibilities of the APSARA National Authority over 30 Years” press conference, Long Kosal, ANA deputy director-general, highlighted that the most significant achievement over the past 30 years is the conservation and sustainable development of the Angkor historical…
ASEAN released an April 10 joint statement seekinga common dialogue with the US under the ASEAN-US Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), an agreement which by which all ASEAN members states accept a joint track to negotiate with the US. The statement indicated a strong interest in maintaining a rules and market-based trading system in the region, which was “abandoned” by the US and the Trump administration. Through the ASEAN process, each member state can also seek individual negotiations with US and other countries. With high “reciprocal” tariffs, three ASEAN members – Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam– have expressed interest in…