Eight of the 11 union leaders and members who were formerly employed at the NagaWorld integrated resort and were arrested for organising protests over their layoffs were released on bail by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on March 14. ...

The Ministry of Economy and Finance has said it will launch the Cambodia Garment, Footwear and Bags Sector Development Strategy 2022-2027 on March 21 to strengthen and support the sector in “the new context”. ...

The Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, which represents the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) this year, will organise three key virtual meetings on March 28-30. ...

After joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on April 30, 1999, Cambodia is holding the bloc chairmanship for the third time this year. As the Chair for 2022, Cambodia has hosted and is going to host many important meetings, including the ASEAN Foreign ...

The Ministry of Health is preparing to respond to monkeypox by using the key strategies employed to fight Covid-19, including vaccinations if necessary, according to its spokeswoman Or Vandine. ...

Cambodia’s economic growth is expected to end with a healthy growth rate by 2022, but below the growth projected early this year. The lowering of growth estimates is due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the uncertainty in China’s economic growth. ...

The Cambodia-South Korea Free Trade Agreement can help boost Cambodian exports of garments, textiles, and footwear to South Korea. The agreement also presents opportunities for value-added investments in Cambodia’s downstream processing industries through a ‘plus one business model’, in which South Korean companies could expand ...

Cambodia’s public debt is still relatively low as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP), at nearly 25 per cent, compared to the 40-per-cent threshold, affording the government ample fiscal space to borrow to develop the country, experts have said.   ...

Cambodia and Vietnam have agreed to ensure the sustainability of the value chain to meet trade demands in accordance with the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which came into force in July 2020. ...

The family of prominent environmentalist Ben Davis committed to continue their efforts to protect the environment and Cambodian forests, as they expressed joy at becoming citizens. ...

Residents from 10 communities in Koh Kong province request the provincial authorities and relevant officials to expedite the resolution of land disputes, stop discrimination against those with land issues and dismiss 32 people who were active in land protests. ...

In an effort to deal with officials misusing cash aid programme, the authorities are planning to make digital payment available for the beneficiaries, a top official at the Department of Social Welfare has said.   ...

The National Election Committee (NEC) is preparing for a significant two-day meeting on August 14 and 15 to assess and evaluate the proceedings of the July 23 general election. ...

Beijing’s top diplomat, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, visited Cambodia to meet with the country’s incoming leader Hun Manet, further strengthening ties between the two nations. ...

In an effort to rejuvenate areas affected by forest degradation and to conserve lakes, 15,156 saplings of “Raing Phnom” have been planted in four communes in Siem Reap province. ...

Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport is still on track to open in October 2023, with work on Phase I reaching 44 per cent as of end-September, according to a senior civil aviation official. ...

Former Prime Minister Hun Sen said that he  supports reforms in ministries and other institutions but prefers retention of senior officials who worked hard and served the country and people in the past. ...

The government has confirmed continuing minimum wage hikes for workers in the garment, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) sector, adhering to the sustainability of the sector and competitiveness in the market. ...

In the first half of this year, Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC) in Siem Reap successfully raised approximately $4 million through local and international donations. ...

The construction of elevated shelters in flood-prone areas across the country is being undertaken by the government and an NGO to provide safe havens for people during floods. ...