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Manet: Cambodia opts for compulsory conciliation to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced that Cambodia has decided to pursue the mechanism of compulsory conciliation under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to seek a peaceful, rules-based resolution to overlapping maritime claims with Thailand, following Bangkok’s unilateral withdrawal from ...
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Forget about the last one, win yourself another: Ring pull promotions banned from October
Cambodian businesses will be prohibited from offering prize-based promotions on beverage and alcohol products starting October 1, according to a notice issued by the Ministry of Economy and Finance on May 5. ...
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Prey Lang land cleared for crop planting; local official suspected
Environmental officers have reported encroachments in the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary that have seen at least six hectares of land cleared for agricultural use. The offenders have been identified in several cases, with investigations ongoing. At least one commune council official is suspected of involvement. ...
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Years on, Virachey park expansion squeezes indigenous farmers
Three years after Cambodia redrew its conservation map, Indigenous communities around Virachey National Park in the northeast are still adjusting to the changes. ...
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Journalists flag stricter media rules at press freedom event
Regulatory hurdles remain major challenges for Cambodia’s media, local journalists said on Thursday at an event ahead of World Press Freedom Day. ...
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Ministry warns against use of burning acid to extract precious metals
The Ministry of Environment has warned about the public health impacts of the improper use of acid for gold or platinum extraction. Acid is used to extract precious metals like gold or platinum from e-waste, jewellery and other materials. ...
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Concerns of ‘unethical journalism, media extortion’ raised on World Press Freedom Day
Concerns over unethical practices and alleged extortion in the Kingdom’s media industry took centre stage ahead of today’s World Press Freedom Day, as speakers from the private sector, government and media warned that such behaviour risks eroding public trust and undermining economic growth. ...
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NBC says Huione pay‑related dispute falls outside its authority after protest
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has said that addressing disputes raised by individuals who identify themselves as customers of Huione Pay Payment Service Institution falls beyond the bank’s legal mandate, following a protest on April 27 that escalated into confrontations near its premises. ...
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Announcement calling for application on Data Story Grant
On 04 May 2026, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) issued an announcement calling for applications for the Data Story Grant. This Call for Applications invites journalists who participated in the ODC’s Data Literacy for Reporting on Natural Resources training on 28-30 May 2026 to apply for a ...
Open Development Cambodia (ODC)
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Press release on the establishment of a mechanism for providing express public services (express service) on cadastral services at the central administration of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction
On 04 May 2026, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction issued a press release on the establishment of a mechanism for providing express public services (express service) on cadastral services at the central administration of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning ...
Ministry of Land Management Urban Planning and Construction
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Announcement on preventing activities that take advantage of opportunities to import, distribute, and supply products that may be harmful to health or products that are subject to import bans or products of uncertain origin
On 04 May 2026, the Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement on preventing activities that take advantage of opportunities to import, distribute, and supply products that may be harmful to health or products that are subject to import bans or products of uncertain origin.The General ...
Ministry of Commerce
