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Labor activist Rong Chhun, who is also a senior advisor of Nation Power Party, was found guilty of incitement by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court for criticizing the ruling party’s border policies and the way it “handles” the illicit cybercrime industry. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered stricter inspections of imported vegetables and meat, calling for broader public education on the prevention of cancer, as cancer kills one Cambodian every 40 minutes—or about 38 lives each day. ...

In Cambodia, around 20,000 new cancer cases are reported annually, with approximately 14,000 deaths from the disease each year. This number may be lower than in other countries, but it is still high when the Kingdom’s population of 17 million is taken into consideration. ...

The diplomatic relationship between France and Cambodia is gaining new momentum, marked by ambitious cooperation projects and high-level visits designed to take the partnership to the next level. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet Saturday urged journalists and all citizens to help promote the positive aspects of Cambodia, especially its tourism sector to attract foreign investors and tourists.   ...

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), the Ministry of Commerce (MoC), the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), and the Cambodia-Korea Alumni Association (CAMKAA), yesterday organized a knowledge sharing seminar ...

The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the suspension of USAID support and Cambodia’s drop in press freedom rankings from 151 to 161 were the most widely discussed topics during an event held to mark the 32nd World Press Freedom Day. ...

In the past decade, Cambodia’s media landscape has undergone a major transformation, marked by notable growth in digital platforms. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has questioned the political merits of opposition figures who call on international communities, such as the EU, to put pressure on Cambodia for political reasons. ...

The 100 Nights Working Group Association called on the authorities to review the activities of Nation Power Party’s leader (NPP), notably its president Chea Mony and senior advisor Rong Chhun, accusing them of acting under the direction of former opposition leader Sam Rainsy. ...

Cambodia and Vietnam have agreed to establish a joint mixed trade commission aimed at promoting the growth of bilateral trade, with the goal of reaching $20 billion in the near future. In 2024, trade between the two countries reached almost $7.8 billion. ...

Cambodia’s once-booming appeal as a destination for foreign investment appears to be facing growing turbulence as US trade pressure intensifies and tax compliance becomes a make-or-break issue for businesses, industry leaders warned this week. ...

British ambassador to Cambodia Dominic Williams has highlighted the crucial role an effective taxation system will play in supporting Cambodia’s economic growth, particularly as the country looks ahead to its Vision 2050. ...

On Monday, H.E. Hem Vandy, Chairman of the Coordinating Committee for Informal Economy Development (CCIED), encouraged informal economy workers in Kampong Speu province to register via the digital portal. He emphasized that their participation is crucial for economic growth and for integrating the informal sector ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged authorities at district and provincial levels to prioritise collective benefits over personal interests when attracting investors to their respective locales. ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Payments Japan Association (PJA) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate cross-border QR code payments between Cambodia’s KHQR and Japan’s JPQR. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) Wednesday announced that it is drafting a new special procedure to monitor trade transparency practices in compliance with the rules of origin, to secure continued access to the US market valued at over $10 billion annually. ...

Three vessels of the Russian Federation Navy have docked at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS), while a Vietnamese gunboat is visiting the recently modernised Ream Naval Base. ...

Cambodia and China have reached an agreement that will allow the export of Cambodian swiftlet nests to Chinese markets. The agreement was signed during the official state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Cambodia on April 17–18. ...

Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha has once again emphasised the necessity of cooperation in sharing data, technology and knowledge to address climate challenges. ...

The Ministry of Economy and Finance yesterday officially announced the implementation of the ‘Strategy on the Development of Electronic Services for Business 2025–2028’, aimed at enhancing Cambodia’s business environment and better responding to the needs, demands, and aspirations of both citizens and businesses.   ...

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Thursday ordered the seizure of opposition advisor and labor activist Rong Chhun’s assets, including his home, over a contested $100,000 fine linked to a 2021 incitement conviction widely criticized by rights groups. ...

The Cambodian government has set a goal to exit the group of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) by the end of 2029. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has voiced support for Thailand’s initiative, the “Six Countries, One Destination” mechanism, which is aimed at boosting regional tourism. ...