Ministries and other national bodies

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Central Bank of Timor-Leste (BCTL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation on digital payment systems, financial innovation and cross-border payment connectivity. ...

The Ministry of Tourism (MoT), the Cambodia-ASEAN Economic and Trade Promotion Association and Chinese investors Sunday sought to strengthen cooperation under the “Tourism and Film” initiative, with a focus on attracting major Chinese and Hong Kong film productions to Cambodia and creating wider tourism and ...

Young entrepreneurs will unlock new advancements in digital trade, technology-enabled commerce, cybersecurity and inclusive growth, e-commerce leaders said at the TEDxPhnomPenh Salon in Phnom Penh on Saturday. ...

Nearly 3,000 job seekers secured employment through interviews held during Cambodia’s 2026 National Career and Labour Productivity Fair. National Career and Productivity Fair, which attracted almost 50,000 people in person and tens of thousands more online, according to the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training. ...

Cambodia’s Minister of National Defence will lead a high level military delegation to attend the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum from September 15 to 17, 2026, in Beijing, China. ...

Minimum wage negotiations for Cambodia’s garment, textile, footwear and travel-goods and bag sectors for 2027 remain tense, with worker representatives proposing an increase while employer representatives are unwilling to raise the current rate. ...

Cambodia’s exports to countries under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) reached $7.22 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up 8.9 percent from $6.63 billion over the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MoC). ...

Secretary of State of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) Ponh Sachak is attending Korea International Water Week (KIWW) from Wednesday to today at the EXCO Centre in Daegu, South Korea, joining global leaders to discuss sustainable water management solutions. ...

International financial magazine, Global Finance Tuesday awarded the Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Chea Serey an A- rating for the third consecutive year, recognising her efforts to manage monetary policy amid challenging global economic conditions since she took office in 2023. ...

Cambodia remains firmly committed to developing domestic hydropower and other energy projects to strengthen energy independence, ensure national power security and support long-term economic stability, said Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak. ...

Japanese automaker Toyota is considering extending its manufacturing footprint in Cambodia with global trend models of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has unveiled a long-term strategy to bring Cambodia’s education system closer to developed-country standards by 2040, with a focus on whole-school reform, expanding secondary education access and introducing new education pathways from Grade 7 to help reduce dropout ...

To strengthen Cambodia’s rural economy, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and its partners — the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) — reviewed the ASPIRE-AT programme to accelerate its implementation and map ...

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 ...

Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) is stepping up efforts to bring informal businesses, including salons and beauty-service providers, into the formal support system. As of September 2, more than 465,000 registration applications have been approved through the government’s digital platform. ...

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. ...