The private sector has drawn attention to a host of issues for customs and excise to optimise operations, control the entry of illegal or restricted goods into Cambodia, bring in more revenue to state coffers, and protect local producers. ...

Cambodia imported road vehicles worth $977.4 million in the first 10 months of 2021, up by more than eight per cent from $901 million in January-October 2020, according to Ministry of Commerce data. ...

In order to boost the vaccination rate to achieve the goal of herd immunity against Covid-19 especially the Omicron variant of concern, the Health Ministry will arrange a vaccination space directly at schools specifically for students and at factories for workers. It will also speed ...

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) Greening Prey Lang project is spearheading an effort to safeguard more than 100 high-risk trapeangs, or waterholes, in the Preah Roka, Kulen Promtep and Chhaeb wildlife sanctuaries and in Phnom Tbaeng National Heritage Park. ...

The opposition Candlelight Party is calling Sunday’s commune council elections the “worst ever,” alleging they were beset by voter suppression and intimidation, as the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) looks set to win by a landslide. ...

Hopes are high among the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) and leading industry players that the country’s fragrant and organic rice could expand its European market presence, following the Anuga Food Trade Fair 2023 in Cologne, Germany. ...

The General Department of Customs and Excise earned $1,293 million in customs income in the first half of this year, representing 50.1 percent of the financial plan for 2022. ...

In the last three months, Cambodia paid $183 million in foreign debt, with total debt standing at $9.81 billion. However, authorities remain unconcerned, claiming funds are being funneled into investment and development. ...

Giving a big boost to tourism prospects, Cambodia announced that its international tourism earnings reached $1.41 billion in 2022. .. ...

Six refugees who were arrested during a Paris Peace Agreements (PPA) training on December 29 last year and detained at the Suan Plu Immigration Detention Center in Thailand were released from mid-June to June 25. ...

The Ministry of Interior hosted its second meeting with civil societies on Tuesday to discuss proposed amendments to the Law on Association and Non-Governmental Organisations (Lango). The four-hour session was held at the ministry to address the 15 proposed amendments to the Lango amid ongoing concerns ...

Cambodia’s embattled opposition risks losing its official salaries and government-provided Lexuses if it continues to boycott sessions of the National Assembly, a ruling party spokesman said yesterday.The opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party began boycotting parliamentary sessions at the end of last month when it pulled ...

The Ministry of Tourism has instructed all local tourism-related businesses to implement additional preventive measures, including the prohibition of mass gatherings at local resorts, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 following the “November 28 community incident”. ...

The Mekong is once again at historical lows. The Mekong River Commission (MRC) gauge at Phnom Penh Port shows river level to be four metres below average for this time of year – and lower than last year’s record. ...

Chinese customs has given Cambodia three weeks to ensure that a list of shortcomings will be taken care of, as required by Beijing, before signing a formal protocol allowing the direct export of Cambodian “pra” fish to China. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia had a total public debt of $9.47 billion as of September 2022, the Ministry of Economy and Finance said, affirming that the public debt remained at low risk. ...

More than 100 factories have suspended work due to declining orders, putting thousands of jobs at risk, a union leader said. ...

The Cambodian government had a total public debt stock of $9.7 billion as of June 2022, according to the Cambodia Public Debt Statistical Bulletin published on Wednesday. ...

Cambodia, which successfully entered into several free trade agreements (FTA) last year, is looking at the prospect of having a similar partnership with Switzerland. ...

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth outlined a number of mechanisms and strategies that will support Cambodia’s contribution to the prevention and reduction of climate change impacts, as he addressed a major UN conference. ...