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Prime Minister Hun Manet hailed the revival of Cambodia’s quarrying industry as his administration’s first major accomplishment, achieved within a month of his assuming the role of premier. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has reaffirmed his stance against the issuance of mining licenses in the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary. ...

Trade between Cambodia and Malaysia reached $715 million in the January to October period this year, a jump of 35.3 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the data of the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) released recently. ...

Cambodia continues to support Timor-Leste in becoming a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and highly values the country’s potential. ...

Cambodia is optimistic about attracting additional direct investment from Japan, following a meeting between major Cambodian business leaders and Japanese financiers to explore the business climate and partnership opportunities across various sectors. ...

The government has officially recognised four Digital Government Products (DGPs) developed by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, while highlighting their diverse functionalities and benefits. ...

As the government under Prime Minister Hun Manet enters the first quarter of its second year in power, it has highlighted its achievements, with a particular emphasis on border initiatives and the ongoing northeastern border provinces tour. ...

Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has reaffirmed the Kingdom’s readiness to contribute to peace across the region. ...

Public-listed Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) netted a revenue of $34.47 million in the January to October period in 2024, a rise of 18 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a recent report it filed with the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX). ...

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Department of Business & Trade (DBT) of the United Kingdom held a roundtable meeting to discuss mechanisms to improve the investment climate for British private companies. ...

A recent analysis by CBRE Cambodia highlights the potential risks and opportunities for Cambodia’s upcoming trade and investment trends as US President-elect Donald Trump and his administration gear up to take office for the second term as US President. ...

Cambodia needs an investment capital of around $36 billion to implement the master plan for infrastructure developments in short- and medium-term projects 2023-2027 and long-term projects 2028-2033, according to a report by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport.​​ ...

The government has formed the “National Committee for Leading the Implementation of the Social Land Concession Programme for Joint Forest Protection and Sustainable Development” to ensure that social land allocated to disadvantaged individuals remains sustainable and that the surrounding forests are protected. ...

The Cambodian Senate has approved a draft law on wastewater systems aimed at achieving the goal of preventing and reducing wastewater discharge into seas, rivers, streams, lakes, creeks and ponds by 50 per cent by 2030, in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). ...

The Ministry of Environment (MoE) has released a comprehensive handbook ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties, committing to transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. ...

Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, said that Cambodia is studying in detail how to engage with UNFCCC member states as well as development partner organisations on important work to address climate change. ...

The Ministry of Interior has directed governors of all provinces bordering neighbouring countries to close illegal border crossings and strengthen security measures, public order, territorial integrity and national sovereignty. ...

More than 4.1 tonnes of batteries have been collected since 2021, considerably mitigating their harmful effects on the environment and human health, such as kidney disease, risks to pregnant women and concerns for foetal health. ...

A female Irrawaddy dolphin was found dead in Prek Bak Mouy village in Kampong Cham province’s Stung Trang district due to old age. ...

As of October 2024, Cambodia has a total of 1,273 factories invested by Chinese investors, totaling $9.08 billion, which represents 45.49 percent of the country’s overall investment capital. ...

In the first ten months, the United States remained Cambodia’s number one export market, while Vietnam at number two, according to a data released by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). ...

The Supreme Court of Cambodia (SCC) participated in discussions and exchanges of views on the progress of ASEAN-plus cooperation and the future of the Council of ASEAN Chief Justices, aiming to strengthen closer ties between the courts of ASEAN countries and promote judicial cooperation. ...

The government is expected to approve the establishment of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday to negotiate with Cambodia over the development of disputed maritime areas in the Gulf of Thailand. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia launched the Information Technology Architectures Framework to integrate all the systems within the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) through a decentralised digital ecosystem, designed to efficiently propel the digital revolution. ...