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FacebookTwitterEmailShareThe small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Cambodia play an important role in socio-economic development and it is necessary to encourage SMEs to embrace the principles of sustainability and inclusiveness, a top official said. ...

From January to mid-June 2023, authorities have cracked down on 3,143 drug-related crimes and arrested more than 7,480 suspects for prosecution. ...

The arrest of a Candlelight Party member in Bangkok last Friday was related to his activism against the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), a National Police spokesperson said. ...

FacebookTwitterEmailSharePrime Minister Hun Sen, attended the ‘First High-level Meeting of Forum on Global Action for Shared Development’ via video conference on Sunday and Monday. ...

The National Election Committee (NEC) announced the successful printing of over 13 million ballot papers. The ballots are set to be dispatched to provinces throughout the country on July 18, a strategic move scheduled five days ahead of the July 23 general election. ...

Wildlife conservation NGO, Fauna and Flora, and related ministries have expressed elation at recording footage of the elusive large-antlered muntjac, Muntiacus vuquangensis, in northeastern Cambodia’s Virachey National Park. ...

King Norodom Sihamoni, in a heartfelt appeal, urged his subjects to safeguard all kinds of forests and wildlife. Recognising the forests as invaluable natural treasures, he urged the country to protect these resources for both present and future generations, highlighting their essential role in mitigating ...

International trade for Cambodia amounted to $23.69 billion in the first six months of this year, a 13% decrease compared to the same period last year, the General Department of Customs and Excise report showed on Monday. ...

To ensure children are getting a safe and positive online experience, Cambodia is launching ‘Child Online Protection Guidelines for the Digital Technology Industry’. ...

Koh Ker Temple, a remote archaeological site in northern Cambodia about 120 km away from Siem Reap and an ancient capital of the Khmer Empire is set to be listed as a World Heritage Site. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia has plans to extend the healthcare benefits under the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to the family members of the employees as well, said Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, recently. ...

The international airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville welcomed a combined 2.48 million passengers in the first half of this year, a staggering 270 percent increase over the same period in 2022, a senior official at the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation said. ...

Cambodia’s GDP is expected to grow by 5.5 percent with a low inflation rate of two percent in 2023, due to external factors and the re-opening of the economy. ...

Australia’s special envoy for Southeast Asia Nicholas Moore said his nation has a lot to offer Cambodia and the region where it sees itself as a trusted and reliable partner, according to a statement released by the Australian Embassy in Cambodia Friday. ...

Seven-year-olds Sovandara Lima and Prey Haraty are excited to begin their maths lesson. Today they are working on their addition, but instead of just copying down exercises from the whiteboard like they would have been doing last year, they’re choosing the sums themselves. The game ...

By implementing sustainable practices, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) can reduce their carbon footprint, minimize waste and pollution, and conserve natural resources, a business forum said on Thursday. ...

From 06-10 July 2023, the National Election Committee (NEC) issued press release on the general situation on five days (06-10 July 2023) of electoral campaign of the election of members of the national assembly, 7th legislature, 2023Overall, the general situation of the political party election ...

Since its establishment in 2012, Credit Bureau Cambodia (CBC) has helped drive the nation’s economic growth while providing a transparent and responsible lending landscape. This in turn has helped increase investment and access to finance nationwide. ...

FacebookTwitterEmailShareThe Lancang-Mekong Cooperation, comprises 6 member countries which are Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, and China. ...

2023 Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy. Photo by Ricardo Rivera, taken on 05 April 2023. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.Open Development Cambodia’s team attended the 2022 Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy in Lucerne, Switzerland. The Forum is world’s largest gathering devoted to participatory ...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior has issued a warning against the use of national identity cards as collateral for loans as it violates the guidelines of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). ...

Vietnam became Cambodia’s largest trading partner among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the first five months of 2023 as bilateral trade made up nearly 50% of the total between Cambodia and ASEAN members during the period. ...

Cambodia raked in $88.9 million from exporting 138,364 tonnes of milled rice to China in the first half of 2023, according to the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF). ...

On 07 July 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia is ready to collaborate with other nations to address synthetic drug threats and promote international cooperation.The meeting was about “Virtual ministerial meeting to address synthetic drug threats” ...