Ministries and other national bodies

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Cambodia (CCIFC) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly organise the 3rd Cambodia-France Business Forum, which is expected to bring together more than 400 companies and business leaders in ...

More than 3,500 informal tourism workers Wednesday attended a Ministry of Tourism (MoT) event in Siem Reap. The initiative focused on upgrading skills, improving service standards, and driving registration on the government’s digital platform to help workers access official benefits. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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 ...

A Ministry of National Defence official has reiterated that Thai demining operations should only be conducted on their own territory, not on Cambodian soil, or in areas that have not yet been measured and demarcated. ...

The Ministry of Environment marked World Ranger Day today, July 31, with a ceremony that aimed to recognise the dedication and sacrifices of Cambodia’s park rangers in protecting the country’s forests, wildlife and biodiversity. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has unveiled a package of incentives for soldiers and police officers directly involved in defending Cambodia’s border, including stamp duty exemption on land ownership transfers, accelerated promotions and special battlefield medals. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has dismissed speculation that the government is planning to merge or abolish any of its ministries. He insisted that his government has no such policy, explaining that ongoing administrative reforms will strengthen state institutions by improving efficiency, eliminating overlapping functions and ...

Pursat provincial authorities have accelerated plans to install streetlights along major roads across the province, turning to locally manufactured equipment and government support after governor Khoy Rida warned that some months had seen more than ten lives lost to night-time traffic accidents. ...

Amid dropping international visitor numbers and flight activity since the start of 2026, the July 1 signing of the Cambodia-US Air Transport Agreement or commonly known as the open skies deal has been viewed as a boon for the Kingdom, which the government would put ...

Eight foreigners, seven Bangladeshi men and one woman from Myanmar, were arrested after officials conducting a routine residential inspection in Phnom Penh determined they were operating an online scam operation. ...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has described a violent confrontation involving fishermen and a licensed sand dredging company near the Prey Veng–Kandal provincial boundary as unlawful, stressing that the company has legally held a sand extraction licence for the site since 2020. ...

The Information Ministry warned unlicensed media, publications and digital media to register with the government before September 1 or face legal action, according to a directive signed by Minister Neth Pheakra on July 1. ...

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), under the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, together with their partners, is conducting a population projection for Cambodia covering the period 2024–2100. The goal is to obtain reliable demographic data to support the design of social security benefit ...