The Phnom Penh Post
The Phnom Penh Post offers the finest in news and analysis serving as Cambodia's premier daily English-language newspaper. The newspaper is devoted to the development and dissemination of news throughout the Kingdom.
Show more📈 Analytical overview of Telegram channel The Phnom Penh Post
Channel The Phnom Penh Post (@thephnompenhpost) in the English language segment is an active participant. Currently, the community unites 11 942 subscribers, ranking 16 408 in the News & Media category and 478 in the Cambodia region.
📊 Audience metrics and dynamics
Since its creation on невідомо, the project has demonstrated rapid growth, gathering an audience of 11 942 subscribers.
According to the latest data from 03 July, 2026, the channel demonstrates stable activity. Although there has been a change in the number of participants by -5 over the last 30 days and by 2 over the last 24 hours, overall reach remains high.
- Verification status: Verified (Officially confirmed by Telegram)
- Engagement rate (ER): The average audience engagement rate is 7.96%. Within the first 24 hours after publication, content typically collects 6.62% reactions from the total number of subscribers.
- Post reach: On average, each post receives 950 views. Within the first day, a publication typically gains 790 views.
- Reactions and interaction: The audience actively supports content: the average number of reactions per post is 1.
- Thematic interests: Content is focused on key topics such as cambodia, khmer, border, kingdom, thailand.
📝 Description and content policy
The author describes the resource as a platform for expressing subjective opinions:
“The Phnom Penh Post offers the finest in news and analysis serving as Cambodia's premier daily English-language newspaper. The newspaper is devoted to the development and dissemination of news throughout the Kingdom.”
Thanks to the high frequency of updates (latest data received on 04 July, 2026), the channel maintains relevance and a high level of publication reach. Analytics show that the audience actively interacts with content, making it an important point of influence in the News & Media category.
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| Date | Subscriber Growth | Mentions | Channels | |
| 04 July | +2 | |||
| 03 July | +5 | |||
| 02 July | +2 | |||
| 01 July | +1 |
| 2 | HGB Prime appointed sole importer and distributor of Range Rover and Defender in Cambodia
HGB Prime Co. Ltd. has been appointed the sole importer and distributor of the iconic British automotive brands Range Rover and Defender in the Kingdom of Cambodia, marking a significant milestone for the country’s luxury vehicle market and reinforcing JLR’s long-term commitment to Cambodia.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/business/hgb-prime-appointed-sole-importer-and-distributor-of-range-rover-and-defender-in-cambodia/
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| 3 | Cambodia promoting legal ‘trust framework’ to boost foreign investment confidence
Cambodia is positioning its evolving legal trust framework as a key legal mechanism to strengthen investor confidence and facilitate foreign investment, with regulators and business leaders urging greater awareness and regulatory clarity to unlock its full potential.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-promoting-legal-trust-framework-to-boost-foreign-investment-confidence/
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https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/ | 770 |
| 4 | CDC announce complimentary office space for potential investors
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has announced plans to construct a new facility within its headquarters which will provide office space, information services, document preparation facilities and meeting rooms for foreign investors who are exploring investment opportunities in the Kingdom. The facilities will be available, free of charge, for up to 30 days.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-announce-complimentary-office-space-for-potential-investors/
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https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/ | 822 |
| 5 | Jail overcrowding reaching record highs, warns prison director
In the first six months of 2026, the number of detainees in Cambodian prisons increased by nearly 5,000, largely due to intensified crackdowns on online scams, youth gangs, drugs and general crimes.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/national/jail-overcrowding-reaching-record-highs-warns-prison-director/
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https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/ | 819 |
| 6 | Environment ministry reports busting almost 1K natural resource crimes in first half of year
The Ministry of Environment has reported that authorities carried out 5,953 patrols nationwide during the first half of 2026, leading to the suppression of 967 natural resource-related offences.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-ministry-reports-busting-almost-1k-natural-resource-crimes-in-first-half-of-year/
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https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/ | 862 |
| 7 | A plane breached Beijing’s tightly controlled airspace and crashed. Why couldn’t it be stopped?
While it is too early to blame systemic failures, an analyst noted the apparent gap between stringent regulations on paper and the authorities’ ability in practice to respond quickly to a rogue aircraft.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/international/a-plane-breached-beijings-tightly-controlled-airspace-and-crashed-why-couldnt-it-be-stopped/
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https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/ | 730 |
| 8 | Bangladesh border guards on alert as airstrikes in Myanmar’s Rakhine state raise fears of new Rohingya influx
Repeated strikes near the Bangladesh border and growing insecurity in Maungdaw and Buthidaung have prompted heightened vigilance.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/international/bangladesh-border-guards-on-alert-as-airstrikes-in-myanmars-rakhine-state-raise-fears-of-new-rohingya-influx/
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https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/ | 685 |
| 9 | Pakistan mulling purchase of cheaper oil, gas from Iran
Sourcing crude oil from Iran could generate import cost savings of $170-340 million for Pakistan, assuming it imports 10-20 per cent of its total petroleum requirement at a discount, including freight savings.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/international/pakistan-mulling-purchase-of-cheaper-oil-gas-from-iran/
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https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/ | 687 |
| 10 | Japan PM Takaichi, India PM Modi, agree on deepening cooperation on security, AI
PM Takaichi identified as priority areas the deepening of the strategic partnership, the promotion of cooperation on economic and energy security, and growth competition through collaboration on investment and innovation.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/international/japan-pm-takaichi-india-pm-modi-agree-on-deepening-cooperation-on-security-ai/
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https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/ | 689 |
| 11 | Nepal on high alert as monsoon intensifies across the country
Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next two days, with authorities activating emergency response plans and deploying rescue assets in vulnerable areas.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/international/nepal-on-high-alert-as-monsoon-intensifies-across-the-country/
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https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/ | 696 |
| 12 | Cambodian SMEs offered loans of up to $1 million for energy-saving upgrades
Cambodian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will now be able to access loans of up to $1 million at concessional interest rates to finance energy-efficient equipment and renewable energy technologies, thanks to a newly launched financing scheme that aims to lower operating costs and improve business competitiveness.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodian-smes-offered-loans-of-up-to-1-million-for-energy-saving-upgrades/
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https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/ | 696 |
| 13 | 18,000 hectares of Battambang rice fields hit by water shortages during rainy season
Authorities are assessing the impact of water shortages on more than 18,000 hectares of rice fields in Battambang province, with all relevant ministries urging water conservation measures during the middle and latter stages of the rainy season to reduce the risk of future shortages.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/national/18000-hectares-of-battambang-rice-fields-hit-by-water-shortages-during-rainy-season/
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https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/ | 687 |
| 14 | The Theory of “Make Friends with Monkeys”: A Lesson from UNTAC Peacekeeping in Cambodia
[Op-Ed] Certain experiences remain vivid long after history has moved on. One such experience occurred during my service with the UN Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) in the early 1990s. Although more than three decades have passed, the lesson I witnessed continues to shape the way I think about conflict resolution, peacekeeping and human relationships.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/opinion/the-theory-of-make-friends-with-monkeys-a-lesson-from-untac-peacekeeping-in-cambodia/
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https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/ | 705 |
| 15 | Manet shares Kingdom’s desire for peaceful border solution with international Red Cross
The Prime Minister has reiterated Cambodia’s commitment to resolving its border issues with Thailand through peaceful means, during a a meeting with a visiting regional delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
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https://phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-rejects-claims-of-restrictions-says-government-supports-genuine-civil-society-groups/
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https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/ | 855 |
| 16 | Manet rejects claims of restrictions, says government supports ‘genuine’ civil society groups
Prime Minister Hun Manet has rejected claims that the Cambodian government suppresses or restricts civil society organisations, insisting that the it remains open and fully supportive of organisations that operate transparently, honestly and effectively for the benefit of the Cambodian people and national development, particularly in the field of human resource development.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-rejects-claims-of-restrictions-says-government-supports-genuine-civil-society-groups/
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https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/ | 1 012 |
| 17 | ADB-backed $20m fund looks to cut energy costs, boost competitiveness for Cambodian SMEs
Cambodia has launched a $20 million financing facility to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) invest in energy-efficient technologies, with the government and development partners saying the initiative will lower business operating costs, strengthen energy security and accelerate the country's transition to a greener economy.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/business/adb-backed-20m-fund-looks-to-cut-energy-costs-boost-competitiveness-for-cambodian-smes/
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https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/ | 856 |
| 18 | Local vehicle assembly industry takes major step as Toyota begins local assembly of Hilux Travo
Cambodia’s automotive assembly industry has taken another step forward as Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing (Cambodia), the Japanese automotive giant, officially inaugurated an assembly line for the new Toyota Hilux Travo pickup truck.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/business/local-vehicle-assembly-industry-takes-major-step-as-toyota-begins-local-assembly-of-hilux-travo/
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https://thephnompenhpost.github.io/PhnomPenhPostMedia/ | 824 |
| 19 | Pakistan rejects India’s ‘preposterous’ statement on strikes against terrorist infrastructure along Afghan border
Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi on Wednesday rejected India’s “preposterous statement” regarding Pakistan’s recent strikes against terrorists and their hideouts along the Afghan border.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/international/pakistan-rejects-indias-preposterous-statement-on-strikes-against-terrorist-infrastructure-along-afghan-border/
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| 20 | Interior ministry establishes six new Banteay Meanchey ‘waiting villages’ for displaced civilians
Cambodia's Ministry of Interior has established six new "Waiting Villages" within a settlement for displaced residents in Slakram village and commune, in Banteay Meanchey province’s Svay Chek district. The new accommodation are part of efforts to create a more effective administrative and management structure for the thousands of people living at the site.
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https://phnompenhpost.com/national/interior-ministry-establishes-six-new-banteay-meanchey-waiting-villages-for-displaced-civilians/
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