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Cambodian authorities successfully rescued a man who was kidnapped in Thailand, drugged, and transported to Cambodia, where he was held captive while his captors attempted to extort a ransom from his family. ...

Cambodia and the Philippines have announced a major step towards advancing digital government transformation through a landmark partnership. ...

Approximately 50 residents of Prek Takong 1 village in Phnom Penh have petitioned the Ministry of Interior to terminate Prek Takong village chief’s tenure due to his inability to address online gambling issues and ensure security for the residents. ...

Discussions about the resumption of the “Angkor Sentinel” military exercises between the US and Cambodia may take place in February during an upcoming visit to the Kingdom by the commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command Commander. ...

The first Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI) has reported that nearly two million Cambodian children are facing climate change-related threats, especially floods, droughts and heat waves. ...

In 2024, members of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) utilised the fund’s healthcare services approximately 7.77 million times, amounting to an expenditure of about $162.55 million. ...

New government sub-decree redefines the roles and responsibilities of the Ministry of Inspection. ...

Former tycoon Heng Sithy, who made a series of corruption allegations against senior government officials and families of the ruling party, has been arrested at the Russian border. ...

China has been Cambodia’s largest source of foreign investment, accounting for almost 50 percent of the total investment amount last year, according to a report from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...

Cambodia’s exports to the United States surged to nearly $10 billion from January to December 2024, up 11 percent compared to the previous year, according to a recent report from General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) held a meeting to review the implementation of the Cambodia Industrial Development Policy (IDP) from 2021 to 2023 to gather inputs to promote industrialisation, enhance its competitiveness and support the diversification of the national economy. ...

Cambodia earned tax revenue of $63.1 million from casinos and game of chance operators in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 85 percent, according to data from the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC) released on Wednesday. ...

The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning & Construction (MLMUPC) yesterday launched a digital system for property services, enabling individuals to sell, gift, mortgage and pledge their assets across the country. ...

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has accelerated its efforts to achieve the target of 70 percent of power generated from renewable energy (RE) sources in the total power mix by 2030. ...

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) has unveiled seven new online public services, further boosting accessibility, efficiency, and transparency in its operations. ...

Cambodia reported a 48 percent increase in the number of Chinese tourists to the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park in 2024; an official report showed on Saturday. ...

The bilateral trade volume between Cambodia and South Korea reached $762 million by the end of last year, reflecting an 11.49% increase compared to the previous year. Cambodian exports accounted for $288 million of this total, rising by 13.77%, according to the Ministry of Commerce. ...

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received a courtesy call from Derek Yip, Ambassador of Australia to Cambodia, at the ministry on January 2. ...

The G7 nations of Japan and Canada are on track to be Cambodia’s fifth and sixth largest trading partners respectively in 2024, according to recent data released by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). The exchanges between the two countries and the Kingdom ...

Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, highlighted the government’s priority policies, including maintaining stable agricultural prices, deploying commune agricultural officers, and building modern agricultural communities, which must be paid attention to and implemented effectively and efficiently. ...

Officials from the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) and Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) are in a rush to register land titles for key government-owned water resources around the country to prevent land grabs and disputes. ...

The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) yesterday reported that Cambodia welcomed 3.54 million tourists during the last two days of 2024. This figure included nearly 50,000 foreigners while citizens accounted for 3.49 million. ...

As Cambodia ushers in 2025, its economic outlook reflects a mix of steady progress and high aspirations. As outlined in its medium-term public finance framework, the government forecasts an economic growth rate of approximately 6.3% for 2025. ...

As of mid-December, Prey Veng rice exports to Vietnam reached 2.94 million tonnes worth over $836.67 million, reported the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) on Monday. ...