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A recent recommendation from the Ministry of Information urging provincial departments to monitor and control public sentiment, particularly on social media, has raised concerns about whether the primary intent is to maintain stability or stifle local opinions. ...

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the European Union (EU) expressed their commitment to support the expansion of the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA). ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet Monday pointed out five recommendations to promote economic and trade development to transform Cambodia into a middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a sub-decree authorizing the issuance, circulation and use of a new 200,000 Riels banknote in the Kingdom of Cambodia. ...

Cambodia and France outlined a comprehensive roadmap aimed at enhancing their bilateral relations, agreeing to work towards establishing a strategic partnership by 2026. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet issued a warning to those who exploit the hardships of the people to pursue their ambitions of seizing state land. ...

As Cambodia is being heavily criticised by some quarters over its “inability” to curb online scamming involving modern forms of human trafficking, the EU Ambassador in Cambodia reassured that the European Union is always willing to assist the country in alleviating the problem. ...

The rising cost of living in Cambodia has made it difficult to balance income and expenses. Many Cambodians struggle to make ends meet, working long hours for low wages. How can people balance their income and expenses in such a challenging environment? This article explores ...

On 14 October 2024, the National Bank of Cambodia issued a press release regarding the official launching ceremony of Cross-border QR Code Payments between the National Bank of Cambodia and Ant International via Bakong and Alipay+ on their official website. According to the press, the ...

The youth essay contest on “Indigenous Peoples and Natural Resources” is organized to express perspectives and reflections on the relationship of indigenous peoples with natural resources, land and climate change.Therefore, ODC would like to invite all youths, students, researchers, and youths to participate in this ...

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated an existing dataset on “Cambodia Gazetteer” adding a new resource in 2024. This Gazetteer shows the name​ list of provincial/municipal, district (Krong/ Srok/ Khan), commune (Khum/ Sangkat) and village in Cambodia. This data is extracted from http://db.ncdd.gov.kh/gazetteer/view/index.castle of the National ...

On 12 October 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release regarding Cambodia joined Lao PDR and Viet Nam in encouraging Private-Public Partnership for sustainable future on their official website. According to the press, on the morning of 10 October ...

On 11 October 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release regarding Prime Ministers of Cambodia and China reaffirmed commitment to deepen diamond cooperation on their official website. According to the press, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet and H.E. ...

After the recent withdrawal from the development pact known as the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA), the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) shifted its stance to promote bilateral cooperation with the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) including the removal of double taxation, trade, tourism and ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Tuesday warned the public against the availing illegal loan services, emphasizing the potential financial losses and significant risks. ...

Cambodia is increasingly vulnerable to climate change, with projections indicating that the country’s average temperature could rise by between 1.0 degrees Celsius and 2.6 degrees Celsius by 2050. ...

The National Committee for the Management of the Reserve Food System of the Ministry of Economy and Finance stated they are preparing over 5,000 tonnes of rice and vegetable seeds to help people reseed their crops affected by flooding of the Mekong River. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to maintain a just and inclusive multilateral trading system and to broaden trade cooperation with its partners. ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue to partner with Cambodia to ensure sustainable, inclusive, and resilient socio-economic development. ...

The Chinese government granted approximately 300 million yuan (about $42 million), to support infrastructure development in Cambodia. ...

Amid regional and global economic uncertainties, the World Bank is set to approve the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) 2025-2029 to support the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) in achieving its long-term vision of becoming a middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050. ...

Cambodia exported goods worth approximately $19.8 billion during the first three quarters of 2024, up 17 percent from $16.9 billion recorded in the same period last year, a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia showed on Thursday. ...

Cambodia and Thailand Wednesday held talks on establishing special economic zones, enhancing people-to-people connections, promoting tourism, besides strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. ...

The recent announcement by Prime Minister Hun Manet regarding the minimum wage increase to $208 per month for 2025 reflects a strategic response to the economic climate in Cambodia and globally, said a release by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) on Wednesday. ...