The Cambodian government has mobilized about $62 million from local investors through the issuance of government bonds in the first semester of this year to support public investment projects, according to a report by the National Bank of Cambodia. ...

Cambodia will celebrate the 30th International Day of the World’s Indigenous People and its 20th national observance on August 9, highlighting the indigenous communities that make up 1.4 per cent of the country’s 17 million population. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has expressed optimism that the ongoing construction of the Kampong Kor Dam and water diversion Stung Slap Dam will give a major boost to agricultural productivity in Kampong Thom province. ...

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cambodia Tuesday commended the Cambodian government for its proactive measures to enhance the investment climate in the country, stressing that more Korean investors are keen to explore opportunities in the Kingdom. ...

Ministry of Rural Development spokesman Pit Karuna stated that the ministry has collected data on 455 indigenous communities across the country, of which 194 have been assessed and officially identified. ...

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries signed the “Cambodia Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response Project”, supported by the Pandemic Fund with a $19.5 million grant. ...

Cambodia’s foreign trade volume hit $31.18 billion in the first seven months of 2024, up 15% from $27.1 billion over the same period last year, according to an official report released on Saturday. ...

A senior official at the Ministry of Women’s Affairs has urged for human trafficking prevention by promoting women’s economic empowerment and identifying the needs and opportunities for women working in the informal economy. ...

The Cambodian Senate has requested the Government of Japan, through the Ministry of Defence of Japan, to continue support for training Ukrainian deminers in Cambodia and to assist countries affected by landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO). ...

The President of the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) Chan Sokheang, stated that this year, Cambodia’s rice exports will expand into new markets, including several islands and nine additional countries, with most buyers purchasing fragrant rice. ...

The Ministry of Health reported a successful mission on the control of dengue fever nationwide, highlighting the remarkable decrease in infection rates for the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period last year. ...

Cambodia’s public debt stood at $11.27 billion by the end of the second quarter of this year, according to a report of the Cambodia Public Debt Statistical Bulletin released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance on Monday. ...

The Cambodian agricultural sector has the potential to undergo a digital agricultural revolution in the coming years, driven by the widespread adoption of digital agriculture technologies (DATs), says a recently released World Bank report. ...

Pursat Provincial Governor Khoy Rida has urged farmers to refrain from planting dry season rice more than twice, citing potential irrigation water shortages, particularly in areas distant from water sources. ...

The Government, through the Ministry of Interior, has published the Strategic Plan for the Promotion of Territorial Administration, Security, Public Order and Social Security 2024-2028 to support the implementation of the Pentagonal Strategy-Phase 1 to achieve the set goals, objectives and vision. ...

The Together Actions for SDGs 2024 event, held from November Friday till yesterday at AEON Mall Sen Sok City, brought the Cambodian public together to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and explore ways to take action. ...

Various United Nations (UN) agencies recently commended the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) for its progress in socio-economic development and pledged to enhance cooperation in priority sectors to help the country achieve sustainable goals benefitting the citizens. ...

The exchange of goods between Cambodia and Vietnam in the first three quarters of 2024 reached over $5.8 billion, a 20% increase compared to the same period in 2023, with Cambodia’s trade deficit amounting to over $360 million. ...

The European Union (EU) is committed to supporting Cambodia’s economic development and aims to elevate their growing trade relationship, EU Ambassador to Cambodia Igor Driesmans stated during an interview with Khmer Times. ...