Government

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. ...

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 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. ...

Journalists and social media creators must follow the law when using Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems to protect humanitarian missions, the Ministry of Information said. ...

Cambodia plans to step up efforts to attract German investment through a business and investment mission to Germany in early 2027, featuring an investment forum and business-matching activities to connect Cambodian investment opportunities with German companies and investors. ...

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has firmly rejected claims by Thai Culture Minister Sabida Thaised that Khnar and Ta Krabey Temples are located in Thai territory, insisting that both sites lie securely within Cambodia’s sovereign borders and that any artefacts removed from them ...

The government has approved a draft 2027 budget that would raise national spending by 3.2%, while forecasting faster economic growth than the International Monetary Fund and World Bank expect. ...

With climate volatility threatening crop yields and global buyers demanding stricter food safety and sustainability standards, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) is pushing the modernisation of Cambodia’s farm-to-table supply chain, which demands mobilising responsible and sustainable investment. ...

Cambodia registered 366 new factories in the first nine months of this year, bringing the total number of operational factories to 3,417, as the country continues to expand its industrial base and attract investment in manufacturing, according to the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and ...

Opposition parties, Candlelight Party and Khmer Will Party, on Monday called on the Interior Ministry to explain its refusal to recognise their alliance to enable them to make the changes to comply with the law and the ministry’s requirements. ...

Monday marked one year since the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord, with the U.S. Secretary of State reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the agreement, which he described as a significant diplomatic achievement. ...

Cambodia and Japan highlighted three decades of cooperation in conserving Angkor’s cultural heritage and developing Cambodian experts, with the restoration of Angkor Wat’s western causeway serving as an example of their partnership. ...

The Interior Ministry revoked recognition of Seng Marady as president of the Khmer Will Party after an inspection revealed that the process to remove previous president Sok Hach did not comply with the law and party statutes. ...

Cambodia will enforce its military conscription law on November 9, coinciding with National Independence Day and the anniversary of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, following voluntary applications from nearly 15,000 young people. ...

The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has expressed support for the Ministry of Tourism’s interest in strengthening air connectivity with Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries, following Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet’s official visit to Kazakhstan. ...

Tourism in Pursat province’s Veal Veng district is showing signs of recovery after visitor numbers plunged to almost zero following last year’s Cambodia-Thailand border conflict. Local authorities are reporting a steady return of tourists since July 2026, while small businesses are beginning to benefit from ...

A feasibility study into the modernisation and expansion of the National Museum of Cambodia was formally presented to the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts on October 22. ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) reported that gross lending reached 266.05 trillion riels (approximately $66.5 billion) as of August 2026, with real estate remaining the largest recipient of credit, accounting for 20.7% of total lending despite virtually flat year-on-year growth. ...

The Cambodian government approved 36 investment projects in September 2026, bringing the total number of investment projects approved during the first nine months of the year to nearly 400. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has reiterated that Cambodia is pushing for bilateral negotiations through the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) to resolve land boundary issues with Thailand, while pursuing compulsory conciliation under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to settle the maritime ...