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On 17 September 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on Implementation of Pchum Ben Holiday in 2021.All factory managers or owners within the scope of the Labor Law must allow all their workers to take paid leave during the upcoming ...

The listed company Sihanoukville Autonomous port has rescheduled its construction plans for the deep water port terminal to mid-2022, with construction set to take three years. ...

On 17 September 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcomes of the 3rd ASEM Senior Officials’ Meeting on 16-17 September 2021 via videoconference. During this two-day meeting, ASEM SOM Leaders actively discussed the draft ASEM13 Chair’s ...

The National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD) has launched an action plan to prevent drug trafficking from the “Golden Triangle” region along the Mekong River, which comprised of portions of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, while urging provincial authorities in five border provinces to step up ...

Consumer prices are expected to remain relatively stable, even amid buoyant spending over the second Covid-era Pchum Ben period which kicks off this week, according to traders based in the capital. ...

Cambodia sold more than $6.8186 billion worth of garments, footwear and travel products on international markets in the first eight months of 2021, according to the Ministry of Commerce. ...

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology announced that heavy rains will affect Phnom Penh and several provinces, which could result in flash flooding from September 20 to 23.   ...

Cambodia’s tourism industry is gearing up to roll out the red carpet for Chinese travellers after Prime Minister Hun Sen on September 17 indicated that the Kingdom could soon throw open its doors to international holidaymakers vaccinated against Covid-19 – starting with guests from China. ...

On 16 September 2021, Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh issued a media release on Australia-Cambodia partnership for improved construction safety in Cambodia. Ambassador Kang met with His Excellency Chea Sophara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) to discuss ...

Three important documents, two initiated by Cambodia and one by Brunei will be adopted during the  13th Summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM13) to be held from November 25-26, Foreign Affairs Ministry secretary of state Luy David said. ...

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has successfully implemented 45 projects worth $45 million in the Kingdom and another six more projects costing around $68 million is waiting for funding from donors. ...

Cambodia’s Hydro Power Lower Sesan 2 Dam attaches great importance to staff development. The Lower Sesan 2 Hydro Power dam in Cambodia’s Stung Treng Province, was jointly funded and constructed by China Huaneng Group, Royal Group, Cambodia and Electricity of Vietnam (EVN). It is managed ...

Environment Minister Say Samal and Australian Ambassador Pablo Kang on Wednesday discussed ways to cooperate to achieve environmental goals ahead of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on October 31 – November 12. ...

The continued strong relationship between Australia and Cambodia improved further yesterday, as Australian Ambassador Pablo Kang and Land Management Ministry secretary of state Chhann Saphan signed a Subsidiary Arrangement to formalise cooperation on enhancing construction safety in Cambodia. ...

Cambodia and Turkey held yesterday afternoon via videoconference a business forum to enhance and promote cooperation among businesses from both countries. ...

The World Bank (WB) has pledged to continue promoting sustainable development of agriculture in Cambodia amid the threat of COVID-19. ...

The Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) has disbursed a total $7.730 billion in loan to a close of 2 million customers in the first half of this year. ...

The Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh will close on November 30, 2021, but the diplomatic relations between Sweden and Cambodia will continue, the Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh recently affirmed. ...

Cambodia is committed to incorporating more renewable energy into a new Ministry of Mines and Energy master plan, to mitigate the carbon footprint of the Kingdom’s socio-economic development, according to minister Suy Sem on September 16. ...

Australia plans to provide about A$90 million (US$66 million) in funding to Cambodia for a new bilateral project dubbed “Resilience Economic Development”, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on September 15. ...

Nearly 20,000 cattle in Stung Treng province have now been vaccinated against various diseases, including lumpy skin disease (LSD). ...

The government plans to declare Kep the first mine-free province by year’s end as clearance work has accelerated again after a pandemic-related period of slower progress. ...

Flash floods are still washing over roads and inundating homes in three districts of Banteay Meanchey province, while in Preah Vihear province the water level of the Stung Sen River continues to climb towards emergency levels. ...

Phnom Penh municipal governor Khuong Sreng has issued official rules for residents to follow when disposing of solid waste and warned of legal action in case of non-compliance. ...