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Authorities have frozen more than $300 million in bank accounts linked to cybercrimes during a more than year-long crackdown on online scams, with other related assets undergoing freezing and assessment procedures, according to the Ministry of Information. ...

The Environment Ministry and UN Development Programme (UNDP), which reviewed 20 ongoing climate, nature and circular economy projects worth $47 million, discussed ways to accelerate national priorities with bankable investments, financing and implementation during a partnership dialogue on Monday. ...

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology is developing a strategic plan to expand water-storage systems in Cambodia’s “fourth economic pole” along the western border, with the aim of strengthening water security, protecting the environment, reducing natural disasters and improving livelihoods. ...

The Cambodian government officially launched the National Mine Action Policy 2026-2035, a comprehensive 10-year roadmap aimed at clearing all identified landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) from the Kingdom. The September 2 launch specifically included the border regions which were littered by Thai ERWs ...

Two provincial leaders took the stage at the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) River-Source Dialogue forum in China to showcase the massive economic potential of Kep and Takeo provinces. Focusing on tourism, agriculture, and industry, they underscored the game-changing role the Funan Techo Canal will play in ...

Cambodian Senior Minister and First Vice President of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), H.E. Dr. Ly Thuch, announced that the Royal Government of Cambodia has officially adopted and implemented the National Mine Action Policy for 2026-2035. ...

In 2014, the Ministry of Education, under Minister Hang Chuon Naron, deployed independent monitors and anti-corruption officials to secure exam halls nationwide, and the pass rate cratered to 25.72% almost overnight — with only 11 students nationwide earning a Grade A. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet and his father, Senate President Hun Sen, accused Thailand on Wednesday of stalling on a border ceasefire deal and encroaching on Cambodian territory, with Hun Sen branding it a form of modern “discredit warfare.” ...

Minister of Culture and Fine Arts Phoeurng Sackona has expressed her gratitude to the US for its cooperation in the cultural sector and for the repatriation of looted Cambodian antiquities, with more than 900 items returned to date. ...

A US congressional delegation has pledged stronger support for efforts to expand cooperation between Cambodia and the US, while reaffirming Washington’s support for mine and unexploded ordnance clearance operations in Cambodia. ...

Cambodia has filed a formal protest against what it described as Thailand’s ongoing violations of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, following the recent deployment of heavy construction equipment in Oddar Meanchey province. ...

The Ministry of Commerce is hoping to expand digital commerce in Cambodia through the 3rd Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo (3rd DTF), which will take place next month. ...

Parliamentary leaders and delegations from around the globe are in Phnom Penh for the 2nd Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC-2), with Senate leaders describing the gathering as a platform to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy and promote peaceful solutions to conflicts. ...

Cambodia and Malaysia’s Selangor state have discussed investment opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and potential business cooperation to deepen economic ties and encourage cross-border investment. ...

The two-day Parliamentary Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue concluded yesterday with nine key recommendations aimed at promoting responsible investment in agriculture, including stronger legal frameworks, sustainable finance, technology adoption, support for smallholder farmers and a proposed ASEAN Food Bank. ...

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) is seeking to transform university research into market-ready products and create skilled jobs by strengthening collaboration among the government, academia and the private sector, senior officials said. ...

Cambodia and Vietnam yesterday renewed their drive toward a $20 billion bilateral trade goal during parliamentary talks in Phnom Penh. ...

As wars, major-power rivalry and tensions with Thailand reshape Cambodia’s security environment, the government is expanding diplomacy by strengthening old alliances, cultivating new partners and defending sovereignty through international law. ...

Commerce Minister Cham Nimul met with Director General of Rachna Eco Energy EV Automotive (Cambodia) Co Ltd Oun Rachna, on Monday, and discussed the company’s business progress and its upcoming plans to expand electric vehicles (EVs) and clean energy development across Cambodia. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has quashed speculation that the current government will reduce the number of ministries and institutions it maintains, noting that what needs to be done is to improve the quality of existing ones. ...

As dengue fever cases continue to rise, a Ministry of Health team monitoring progress in dengue management across Cambodia’s capital and provinces has launched training courses on the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. ...

Nearly 4,000 Cambodian civilians, including more than 1,100 children, remain unable to return to their homes in Banteay Meanchey province, because of what Cambodian authorities describe as the Thai military’s illegal placement of shipping container barricades. ...

Since late July, Thai forces have been clearing the forest on occupied land in Oddar Meanchey province. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, they are planning to construct a road on the newly-cleared land, located between border marker No. 14 to ...

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has expressed regret over the closure of three factories in Banteay Meanchey province, which it said were affected by high transportation costs and declining orders following border disruptions with Thailand. The ministry has assured workers at the three ...