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Cambodia uses French-language publications to showcase education reform achievements and cultural heritage to international audiences through two books authored by Education, Youth and Sport Minister Hang Chuon Naron. ...

Cambodia’s international trade rose 21% year-on-year to $63.45 billion in the first 10 months of 2026, up from $52.58 billion, the General Department of Customs and Excise reported yesterday. ...

Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is promoting digital trade, green industrial development and agro-processing as key priorities to strengthen its economic competitiveness, attract investment and expand the country’s participation in global supply chains. ...

Cambodia’s National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT) has expressed dissatisfaction with the US Department of State’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, which has once again placed Cambodia in Tier 3, the lowest available, for the fifth consecutive year. ...

French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a state visit to Cambodia during next week’s Francophonie Summit. During his November 14–16 visit, he is expected to sign agreements concerning the economy, investment, culture and defence, as well as attend a ceremony that marks the completion of ...

The US has signalled a new chapter in relations with Cambodia, linking the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords to opportunities for lasting peace and economic prosperity as its newly arrived ambassador prepares to expand cooperation with the Kingdom. ...

Today’s Cambodian Independence Day celebrations marked a major step forward in the Kingdom’s defence plans, with the first intake of military draftees beginning their training. ...

Cambodia has proposed establishing a joint working group with Singapore to develop selected agricultural exports and work towards trial shipments, with farmers organising production around buyers’ requirements rather than seeking markets after harvest. ...

Cambodia is considering a mechanism that will allow garment factories to transfer textile waste to recycling facilities without additional tax barriers. The move follows industry calls to reduce costs and help manufacturers prepare for sustainability requirements in key export markets, including the EU. ...

The government launched an exhibition yesterday to mark the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Archives, with Prime Minister Hun Manet pledging to conserve, protect and modernise Cambodia’s documentary heritage to safeguard historical evidence and the nation’s collective memory for future generations. ...

Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international trade partnerships, expanding market opportunities and promoting inclusive economic development through its participation in the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 10th Global Review of Aid for Trade, held in Geneva on October 29-30, according to a Ministry of ...

Tourism Minister Huot Hak Tuesday promoted Cambodia as a secure travel destination at the 9th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo in China, urging international tourists to visit with confidence. ...

Cambodia and China are seeking to deepen cooperation in meteorological services, with a focus on strengthening early warning systems, improving technical capacity and reducing the risks of weather-related disasters through the implementation of China’s MAZU solution. ...

The Ministry of National Defence says 15,000 young Cambodians have volunteered for military service, exceeding the government’s recruitment target of 10,000 for 2026. The first 5,000-strong intake will undergo physical fitness and medical examinations on November 4. ...

National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Governor Chea Serey met with a delegation led by Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M Remolona Jr and discussed mutual concerns and continued collaborative efforts as the two central banks deepen financial linkage in Phnom Penh on Friday. ...

Nearly 8,000 Cambodian civilians from the Boeung Trakuon border checkpoint area of Banteay Meanchey province remain unable to return home more than 10 months after a ceasefire took effect, according to the Ministry of National Defence, which attributed their continued displacement to the Thai military ...

Cambodia and China have discussed cooperation on several priority infrastructure projects, including bridges, roads, railway systems and wastewater management, as the two countries seek to strengthen transport connectivity and support Cambodia’s long-term economic development. ...

Preah Sihanouk provincial leader sought to attract investment and strengthen cooperation with Polish companies in infrastructure, construction safety and technology as the coastal province stepped up efforts to expand international partnerships and promote its economic potential. ...

Cambodia’s biometric voter registration process is undergoing a transformation with political parties and election observers monitoring it, but noting inadequate publicity as the National Election Committee (NEC) updates voter registration ahead of the 2027 commune elections. ...

The Czech Republic and Cambodia are marking 70 years of bilateral ties, with the two countries celebrating relations that stretch back to the 1980s when former Czechoslovakia was involved in the reconstruction of Cambodia in the wake of the Khmer Rouge regime. ...

Cambodia and Germany are seeking to strengthen cooperation in supporting local enterprises, improving quality infrastructure and promoting investment, as Cambodia works to enhance the competitiveness of its domestic industries ahead of its graduation from least developed country status. ...

Eighteen Khmer artefacts and fragments dating from the 10th to 13th centuries have been presented to the Cambodian embassy in London ahead of their return to the Kingdom, where specialists will investigate their origins and historical connections to Cambodian communities. ...

The French Development Agency (AFD) is planning new funding with the Ministry of Economy and Finance for artificial intelligence, electricity technology transfer, drinking water and sanitation, building on more than €1.5 billion in commitments since 1993 as Cambodia prepares to host the 20th Francophonie Summit ...

Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin congratulated King Norodom Sihamoni on the 22nd anniversary of his coronation, highlighting the monarch’s contributions to peace, stability and development while reaffirming Beijing’s commitment to strengthening friendship and co-operation. ...