The highest bridge in Cambodia, located on National Road 10 in Pursat province, was connected to the national road network this morning, April 8. The 90 metre-high bridge will be temporarily opened to light vehicle traffic— mainly for tourists and families — during the daytime from April 11 to 17, the week of the Khmer New Year. A connection ceremony was presided over by Sun Chanthol, first vice-president of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), along with Minister of Public Works and Transport Peng Ponea. In attendance were the governors of Pursat, Battambang and Koh Kong provinces, along…
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In a sweeping attempt to reassert American economic dominance, US President Donald Trump announced a new wave of punitive tariffs on imports from virtually all trading partners – tariffs that spare no one and threaten to upend the post-war international order the US itself helped to build. Under this plan, China faces a 54% tariff on all exports to the US, followed by Cambodia (49%), Vietnam (46%), Sri Lanka (44%), Bangladesh (37%), Thailand (36%), Indonesia, and Taiwan (32%), India (29%), South Korea (25%) and Japan (24%). These “tariffs” are said to be based on non-reciprocal trade practices such as discriminatory…
Members of forest communities have expressed growing concerns about the continued loss of Scaphium affine trees, which are felled for their fruit. Known as Samrong, or malva nut trees, their fruit is widely used in traditional medicine across the region. The Ministry of Environment has urged all relevant authorities to pursue the strictest legal measures and prevent the unlawful felling of Samrong trees. The call for action comes after the ministry observed a noticeable rise in the felling of these trees for their fruit — particularly during the current fruit-harvesting season — in community forests, protected areas and even national…
Since US president Donald Trump announced new “reciprocal tariffs” for countries around the globe, more than 50 countries have reached out to the US for negotiations, including Cambodia. The goal is to reduce the level of tariffs imposed on goods imported to the world’s biggest economy. Cambodia, which was hit with 49%, the highest in ASEAN, has proposed reducing tariffs on US goods to as low as 5%. The Post sat down with Lor Vichet, vice-president of the Cambodia Chinese Commerce Association (CCCA), to understand more on what can be done to improve the situation. Could you briefly describe Trump…
Pioneering social enterprise SHE is celebrating its tenth year of its mission to power women in business across Cambodia. Formerly known as SHE Investments, SHE has supported over 2,600 micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), 93 per cent of which are women-owned. “In its first decade, SHE’s efforts have helped businesses scale, formalise and create more than 1,000 jobs,” explained a April 3 press release. “SHE’s gender-focused, culturally tailored incubator and accelerator programmes have powered women entrepreneurs across sectors including agriculture, WASH, nutrition, clean energy, conservation and the garment industry. By offering training, mentoring, coaching, and financial support, participants have…
A tour party of journalists and tourism industry insiders were recently granted a look behind the scenes of one of the Kingdom’s most exclusive resorts. More importantly, they discovered some of the ways the management of the site are contributing to the sustainable development of the Kingdom’s wild spaces. Evidence seized from illegal logging activities in the Cardamom Mountain region are proudly displayed at Shinta Mani Wild, an exclusive VIP eco-resort in the jungles of Preah Sihanouk province. Popular with well-to-do domestic and international “glampers” – with accommodation reaching over $3,000 per night for a couple – the resort is…
A large fire swept through three factory warehouses and four residential homes on April 1 at around 9.50am in Kandal province’s Thleuk village, in Ang Snoul district’s Peuk commune. According to the Ang Snoul District Police, the warehouses stored rubber materials for making sandals and galvanized roofing sheets. The fire was completely extinguished by around 2.00pm the same day, although authorities have yet to determine the cause of the blaze. A total of 43 fire trucks from both the public and private sectors were deployed to combat the outbreak, with 365 personnel using 113 truckloads of water to defeat the…
Local and national authorities are urging residents around the Tonle Sap Lake to end the use of illegal fishing gear and instead use temporarily approved equipment while awaiting the formal implementation of a new fisheries law. This push follows findings by authorities at both the local and national levels that many fishermen have been using illegal fishing gear, including illegal gill nets, electric shock devices and oversized or prohibited traps, particularly in the Tonle Sap area. Tea Kim Soth, head of the Siem Reap Provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, stated on Tuesday, April 1, that nearly 140 cases…
Cambodians working in Thailand will be exempt from entry and exit fees at Cambodia-Thailand international border gates during the upcoming traditional New Year, which begins in two weeks. The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training announced on March 31 that, in accordance with the spirit of joint agreements between the governments and labour ministries of the two countries, no fees will be charged from April 1 to May 15. According to the ministry, the waivers are only available to Cambodian workers who are legally entitled to work in Thailand and have a Non-Immigration L-A Visa which is valid beyond May…
For one week, Cambodia became the epicentre of underground metal and hardcore, as Slam City III roared through Siem Reap province and Phnom Penh in a relentless showcase of raw energy and uncompromising sound. What started as a grassroots movement years ago has evolved into a festival that not only amplifies Cambodia’s own heavy music scene but also pulls in international acts from across Asia and beyond. With final shows at “Noisy Chilli Taphouse” and “Cloud” in Phnom Penh, Slam City III cemented itself as a key event in Southeast Asia’s underground music circuit. More than just a festival, it’s…