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A forum by Independent Democratic Association of the Informal Economy (IDEA) and Oxfam, in conjunction with International Domestic Workers Day on Sunday, saw workers call for measures and solutions from policymakers. ...

On 12 June 2025, UNICEF issued a press release on World Day Against Child Labour, UNICEF calls for increased protection for children on the move.A new Study Report on the Situation of Children Affected by Migration between Cambodia and Thailand 1 from the Ministry of ...

Cambodia asked Thailand to take their border dispute to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) during the Cambodian-Thai Joint Boundary Committee (JBC) meeting in Phnom Penh, while rejecting Thailand’s use of a unilateral map that Cambodia alleges is the “root of ongoing tensions”. Both sides ...

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) would like to inform the digital technology companies, firms, micro small and medium enterprises (MSEMs) and startup in all sectors, academia and research institutes, civil society organizations, development partners, professionals, students (all relevant stakeholders), and public about progress ...

On 13 June 2025, Ministry of Interior issued a press release on the complete closure of the Dong International Border Gate.In order to maintain the security and safety of citizens, the General Department of Immigration will completely close the Dong International Border Gate from 13 ...

Senate president Hun Sen, leader of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), has once again addressed the Royal Government of Cambodia in light of Thailand’s recent unilateral decision to restrict access to its border checkpoints with Cambodia. ...

On 13 June 2025, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued an announcement on stopping importing and screening Thai films in all cinemas in the Kingdom of Cambodia.The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts would like to inform all film distribution companies and cinema owners ...

On 13 June 2025, Ministry of Information issued a press release on the suspension of all Thai films on television.The Ministry of Information has the honor to inform everyone who own television stations that from 12:00 p.m. on 12 June 2025, all television stations in ...

Global and domestic challenges, shifting trade policies, a prolonged downturn in the real estate sector and tightening credit cycles have presented significant obstacles for Cambodia’s economy. ...

More than 200,000 containers passed through Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) in the first five months of 2025, an increase of nearly 30% compared to the same period in 2024. ...

Ahead of Saturday’s June 14 Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting, Cambodia has firmly stated its intention to bring disputes over four border areas to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the Hague, while Thailand insists on resolving the matter through existing bilateral negotiations. ...

The government has announced a new policy which will see financial support provided to incarcerated women who are pregnant or have children under two living with them in prison. ...

Despite five men pleading guilty in the US to being involved in a multi-million dollar scam and money laundering operation in Cambodia, according to the US Department of Justice, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Interior refutes claims that scam centres exist in the country, arguing that ...

The bank sees setbacks from falling demand and high levels of uncertainty in exports, trade policy, and macro financial instability from high NPL ratios — all of which compelled its decision to cut economic growth to four percent for 2025 in its June report, from ...

On World Day Against Child Labour, UNICEF is calling for stronger cross-border protections for migrant children, as a new report highlights the heightened risks of trafficking, exploitation and child labour they face – especially those migrating between Cambodia and Thailand – amid ongoing climate and ...

On 11 June 2025, Ministry of Post and Telecommunications issued an announcement on progress of preparing and opening public consultation on draft National Artificial Intelligence Strategy.To collect broader inputs and feedback from all relevant stakeholders, aiming to make the draft become a comprehensive national document, ...

On 9 June 2025, Ministry of Post and Telecommunications issued an announcement on the application for a license to establish and operate a data center.All companies that intend to establish and operate a data center for customers that provide services such as 1- data storage, ...

Logistics firms and analysts are warning of trade snags and economic disruption in border towns after Thai authorities slashed operating hours at key land border crossings with Cambodia, citing security concerns. ...

On 11 June 2025, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on outcomes of the Participation of Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister in the Third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France.During the General Debate, Samdech Thipadei expressed Cambodia’s deep concern by ...

A prominent human rights advocate Seng Theary, who is serving a six-year prison term, halted her 14-day hunger strike on the ninth day due to health concerns, as civil society groups called for her release. ...

Australia and Japan are collaborating to strengthen Cambodia’s cashew industry by helping improve processing capabilities, while the quality and flavour of the Kingdom’s nuts. In 2024, only about 5 per cent of the Kingdom’s harvested cashews were processed domestically, with the vast majority exported before ...

The Ministry of Rural Development has officially launched a major construction and rehabilitation project which focuses on clean water supply and rural sanitation. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports is preparing to pilot new “education pathways” from grade 10 and up, to help students make informed decisions about their future careers. ...

The Thai embassy in Phnom Penh has announced stringent new measures to restrict operating hours at multiple land border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia, even as tensions at the border reportedly eased after both side “adjusted” their forces at the border. ...