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Cambodia’s display of origami hearts was included in the Guinness Book of Records on Tuesday as the world’s largest show of origami hearts, breaking the previous record held by Britain, a Guinness World Records adjudicator announced. ...

As Cambodia prepares to host this year’s Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) in Sihanoukville, Minister of Tourism, Thong Khon, has unveiled Cambodia’s targets for tourism, aviation expansion plans, and encouraging tourists to explore beyond the hubs of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. ...

Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged Cambodia Okhna Association to strengthen its solidarity to assist society and charity works, while accepting the position of Honorary President. ...

With Khmer New Year just around the corner, Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron has advised students at all public and private schools not to engage in the water fights with squirt guns and coloured powders, an activity that has become popular ...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Justice and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) have agreed to cooperate on three priority programmes  to improve the justice system in Cambodia. ...

Tuon Sopheara, a Cambodian migrant worker in South Korea, wants to vote in the upcoming July elections but cannot afford the plane ticket home. ...

Cambodia and Malaysia this week discussed and exchanged ideas and viewpoints on the management practices and strategies adopted by tax agencies as well as the development of supporting systems and tools. ...

Peaceful district and city elections for council seats in new districts and cities of Kandal, Kampong Speu and Kratie provinces were held yesterday. ...

China’s optimization of its anti-COVID-19 strategy and resumption of its outbound group tours earlier this year have revived the tourism industry in countries around the world, Cambodian government chief spokesman Phay Siphan has said. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia has approved five renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 520 MW to increase the power supply to the national grid and contribute to reducing the emissions of carbon dioxide and protecting the environment. ...

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), in collaboration with the World Bank (WB), yesterday held a sector policy dialogue to discuss new strategies with development partners and other government officials from different ministries and institutions to boost investment while considering the scope of regional ...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a working breakfast with his Lao and Cambodian counterparts – Sonexay Siphandone and Samdech Techo Hun Sen – on the occasion of the fourth Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Vientiane on April 5. ...

Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on Wednesday launched a new fragrance rice variety named Champei Sar 70 (CPS 70) after nearly a decade of research and development, said a press statement. ...

A Chinese association Global Alliance of SMEs is looking into Cambodia’s investment, especially in tourism. ...

The National Election Committee (NEC) has announced the recruitment of 8,342 short-term contract officials to work for the commune electoral commissions during the nation’s seventh parliamentary election scheduled for this coming July. ...

Chea Se, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Tourism, said that Cambodia expects about 4 million tourists in 2023. ...

Cambodia needs $ 138 million dollars for the next two years to achieve its mine-free target by 2025, Ly Thuch, first vice president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authorities (CMAA), said on Tuesday. ...

Cambodia received 22 investment project proposals worth $69 million from Indonesian investors in various sectors, including industry, agriculture and service. .. ...

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is a catalyst of regional economic growth, integration and connectivity in the Asia Pacific, accounting for about 30 percent of global GDP and one-third of the world’s population. ...

Korea has become Cambodia’s 14th largest trading partner in 2022, as the bilateral trade volume posted $780 million, inching up 0.6 percent. ...

The Cambodian government on Friday approved a new draft taxation law which is said to contribute to promoting and enhancing the Cambodian business sector, increase the favorable investment environment, and strengthen fiscal compliance. ...

Cambodia has spoken highly of the good bilateral friendship, mutual support and cooperation, especially in the military field with Japan and Australia. ...

Morocco and Cambodia have pledged to strengthen their trade ties. The two countries have agreed to organise a forum to explore business opportunities and urged their respective business communities to boost trade and investment. ...

Cyprus-Cambodia Business Association will operate under the auspices with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry. ...