A verbal clash occurred between Thai soldiers and Cambodian forces on June 27, when the Thais allowed tourists to visit Ta Moan Thom Temple during curfew hours, which violated the agreement between the two countries. According to Lieutenant General Mali Socheata, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence, under the agreement, the temple is closed from 3pm. “Unfortunately, on that day, at 15:15, after the temple had closed, our protective forces had already left the site,” she said in a press release. “A group of around 100 Thai tourists, including the former Minister of the Interior of Thailand and the…
Author: Raksmey Hong
In support of women entrepreneurs in the ASEAN region, Cambodia is hosting the second and final edition of The Pinnacle Entrepreneur Forum and ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Awards (AWEN) this year before passing hosting duties to Laos. The event, which has gained traction over the past two years, serves as a platform to empower women entrepreneurs across all sectors, fostering collaboration, innovation and the growth of business ventures led by women. The Pinnacle Entrepreneur Forum and AWEN have garnered widespread attention as they aim to promote women-led businesses, encourage regional cooperation and establish a robust network of female entrepreneurs. The 2025…
Cambodia has taken a step toward climate-resilient development by issuing its first green bond, positioning itself alongside other developing economies which are striving to close persistent financing gaps through sustainable debt markets. This development was highlighted in a new flagship report by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), launched on June 30 at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain. The report, titled “A Call to Action: Developing Sustainable Capital Markets, Financing Energy Transitions and Building Project Pipelines”, outlines over 40 actionable strategies to help countries in Asia and the…
As part of continued efforts towards tackling environmental and public health challenges, iDE Cambodia and the Ministry of Environment have signed a new project agreement aimed at expanding solid waste management services across Cambodia’s rural communities. The agreement, signed on June 30 by Sabo Ojano, ministry secretary of state and Hour Chansokun, officer-in-charge of iDE Cambodia, establishes a national partnership designed to scale sustainable waste solutions in underserved areas. The initiative aligns with the government’s Environmental Protection Strategic Plan 2024–2028 and its National Carbon Neutral Strategy Framework. “This agreement reflects our shared commitment to environmentally sound waste management that improves…
Cambodia has taken a step toward establishing a responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, with the official launch of the “Country Report on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment in Cambodia” and the presentation of the draft “National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence” during a two-day national workshop held in Phnom Penh. Presided over by Minister of Posts and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth, who serves as chairman of the Digital Government Committee, the workshop gathered approximately 450 participants, including representatives from UNESCO, international organisations, government institutions, educational and research institutions, the private sector and civil society. The event served as…
In recent months, the Ministry of Information has recorded a significant spike in fake news, particularly surrounding the Cambodian-Thai border issue. According to the ministry’s Anti-Fake News Committee, the second quarter of the year saw a sharp increase in fake news linked to the ongoing border dispute that began in late May. While the first half of the year saw a total of approximately 1,800 cases of fake news across all sectors, the second quarter alone recorded more than 180 cases specifically related to the Cambodian-Thai border. “This is the highest number of fake news incidents on the border issue…
In what could become a major step for the Kingdom’s business community, the Pinnacle Entrepreneur Forum has outlined its goal of growing from a national gathering into a significant regional and global trade and business forum. Starting with a vision inspired by the World Economic Forum, the event seeks to become a platform that brings together global leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and businesspeople, all working to build a better, more inclusive future for business. After a successful 2024 debut, Cambodia is once again set to host the prestigious event this year, continuing its mission to promote entrepreneurship, innovation, and regional collaboration.…
Cambodia has made significant strides in civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) over the past decade, with timely birth registration up by 30 percentage points and death registrations more than doubling to 70 per cent by 2023. In an exclusive written interview with The Post, Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, UN undersecretary-general and executive secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), praised the country’s achievements but also pointed to ongoing gaps — particularly in the quality of cause-of-death data and the timeliness of vital event registration. As the CRVS Decade (2015–2024) nears its conclusion, Cambodia’s…
Jonathon Holdsworth was born in Yorkshire, England — but his taste buds belonged somewhere else. When he finally visited Cambodia, he discovered the food he’d unknowingly been searching for all his life. That revelation sparked not only a love for the country but also a calling: To become a content creator showcasing Cambodia’s rich culinary and cultural heritage to the world. Better known by his online persona AreYouHomeYet, Jon has made it his mission to spotlight authentic Cambodian food, culture and traditions. With a passion for travel, food and connecting with local communities, Jon has built a dedicated following on…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has sounded a clear warning: the real fertility crisis facing Asia and the Pacific is not about numbers — it’s about rights. During the June 25 launch of its 2025 State of World Population report in Bangkok, UNFPA emphasised that individuals across the region are being denied the freedom to decide whether, when, and how to have children — due to economic insecurity, gender inequality and gaps in access to essential health and social services. “This isn’t a crisis of ‘too many’ or ‘too few’ births — it’s a crisis of denied choice,” said…