Ministries and other national bodies

Senior Cambodian and Thai defence officials have discussed de-escalation measures and the release of the 18 Cambodian soldiers who remain in Thai custody. They also examined a Japanese proposal for limited border crossing openings, as part of bilateral efforts to restore order and bring peace ...

As the government works to peacefully and legally resolve the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, Ministry of Information official has reiterated the crucial role that journalists play in ensuring that accurate information is shared in a professional, ethical and accurate manner. ...

In response to sanctions imposed by the US Treasury Department on online scam criminal groups operating in Myanmar and Cambodia, Touch Sokhak, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, has encouraged the US to offer cooperation to suppress these crimes. ...

The Ministry of Tourism has called on all tour operators to enhance service quality and maintain fair pricing as millions of people are expected to travel across the country to celebrate the religious holidays. The Kan Ben and Pchum Ben festivals are important Buddhist festivals ...

Cambodia has taken another decisive step in aligning its economy with global benchmarks after the National Standards Council (NSC) approved the adoption of 21 new international standards at its 31st meeting, chaired by Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and Chairman of ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) convened a meeting on Friday to discuss how to lower the primary school dropout rate, boost secondary school enrolment and graduation rates, and equip the youth with 21st-century knowledge, skills, and competencies. ...

Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), Thursday urged the Accounting and Auditing Regulator (ACAR) to advance digital reporting, compliance and skills development to promote Cambodia’s business competitiveness. ...

The Royal Cambodian Army has officially launched a recruitment drive for young volunteers to serve in the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), aiming to reinforce national defence capacity. ...

Climate change, biodiversity loss and plastic pollution continue to threaten the livelihoods of ASEAN people and the integrity of its natural ecosystems, warned Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth, as he addressed the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment on September 3, in Langkawi, Malaysia. ...

Despite the funding freeze since last year, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) reported that Cambodia repaid $145.7 million in debt service to China in the first half of 2025. ...

As of the end of the first half of 2025, Cambodia’s public debt stood at approximately $12 billion, a level assessed by Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth as “manageable, with sustainability and low risk”. ...

Authorities in Battambang province have instructed residents to remain vigilant after several days of heavy rain drove the water level of the Sangke River in Battambang town rose to the alert threshold. ...

The Ministry of Environment has reported that thanks to its efforts in the first eight months of the year, almost 12 million cubic meters of untreated wastewater was prevented from polluting public water sources. ...

Allaying fears of farmers in the Kingdom, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) said on Friday that it will find ways to keep the cost of rice production under control. ...

Ten large Chinese tourism businesses have expressed keen interest in Cambodia’s tourism potential, especially as 2025 has been designated the “Cambodia-China Tourism Year”. ...

With its young workforce, investment-friendly environment and steady growth, Cambodia is rapidly emerging as a vital destination in global supply chain integration. ...

A preliminary investigation by the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) into suspected leaks of the Grade 12 mathematics exam on August 29 has determined that the leaked documents were 80 to 100 per cent identical to the actual test. ...

Experts in the tourism sector believe that five new memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Chinese and Cambodian tourism bodies have the potential to drive Chinese visitor numbers up. ...

A total of 52 companies and factories were subjected to legal measures by the Ministry of Environment during the first half of 2025. These measures included fines, correction orders, and in some cases, a complete suspension of production activities. ...

The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has reported on the progress of today’s high school diploma examinations, describing the situation in exam centres as “100% good”. ...

The Ministry of National Defence has expressed condolences regarding an August 27 landmine explosion that resulted in injuries to a Thai soldier at the Cambodia-Thailand Border area. ...

As the nation’s students gear up for the high school diploma examination (Bac II), which begin tomorrow, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has warned that the posting of exam papers online is banned. ...

Chip Mong Bank and the Ministry of Agriculture have joined forces to launch a $10 million initiative to provide low-interest loans, helping farmers recover from falling rice prices, cut costs and boost competitiveness. ...

More than 3,000 high school exam candidates in Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces, who were affected by the recent border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, have received over $60,000 in financial support from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. ...