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Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its strong partnership with Cambodia and commitment to advancing economic diversification, private sector development, and investments in human capital to sustain inclusive growth. ...

During a ceremony to promote military leaders, Senate President and former Prime Minister Hun Sen called for sweeping reforms to Cambodia’s Senate, saying it should mirror the larger National Assembly, which has broader provincial representation. ...

Five representatives of the Metta Forest Protection Community have asked that criminal charges against them be dismissed by the Kampong Speu Provincial Court. ...

Senate president Hun Sen, who is acting head of state while His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni is overseas, has responded to questions regarding the recent promotions of two members of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) to the rank of five-star-general. ...

Mango processing company Cangxinlong Food (Cambodia) Co., Ltd has been fined 300 million riel (approximately $75,000) for failing to manage wastewater discharge, which polluted a public water source in Pailin province’s Stung Kach commune in Sala Krau district for the second time. ...

rime Minister Hun Manet has emphasised the importance of strengthening, rather than expanding, government ministries and institutions, noting that they should be streamlined for improved efficiency. ...

Teachers and students at Hun Sen Chamkar Doung High School in Kep province have received a head start with their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills, thanks to an Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded programme. ...

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has called on local producers to ensure that their products are hygienic, quality and safety standards and encouraged Cambodian consumers to support locally produced goods.   ...

The Cambodian Economic Youth Federation Association (CEYFA) Monday urged authorities to increase campaigns to promote the benefits of informal economy workers, encouraging their participation in supply chains and enhancing value creation in national economic activities.   ...

The Ministry of Commerce has thrown its weight behind efforts to promote the Kingdom’s domestic animal feed industry, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with six factories to facilitate the purchase of ingredients. ...

To ensure their protection, two of the Kingdom’s monsters of the deep, the giant freshwater stingray and the giant salmon carp, are being considered for inclusion on a government list of endangered aquatic species. ...

Cambodia has a total of 140,710 billboards across the country, with 17 companies providing advertising services in three formats. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has outlined plans to take part in a global platform aimed at strengthening the competence of 15-year-old students in order to meet international standards. ...

In a sweeping raft of graded travel bans abruptly issued by the US, Cambodia is confident it can work to be removed from the “yellow” list, with 60 days given to address concerns. ...

In what is being described as exciting news for the Kingdom’s TikTok creators, high-quality, engaging content that adheres to the platform’s guidelines can now be monetised in Cambodia. ...

The 9th Tonle Festival, which will be held in Takeo province this weekend, is expected to attract many national and international visitors. This year’s celebrations, themed “The Value of the River: Connecting Culture and Natural Tourism”, will see crowds enjoy artistic performances, music shows, sporting ...

Ireland has announced a funding package of €800,000 ($872,00) for a climate-related programme, led by Oxfam Cambodia. The initiative aims to support rural communities in the northern part of the Kingdom through climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, climate resilience and rural development. ...

Authorities have begun demolishing the homes and commercial structures of residents who refused to leave the Phnom 1500 area, in Pursat province’s Veal Veng district. ...

The leadership of the Zhengzhou Agricultural Development Group, based in China’s Henan province, has expressed interest in investment opportunities in Cambodia, particularly in the development of agro-industrial parks. ...

As of the end of 2024, 5.04 million Cambodian citizens – or 51 per cent of the over-18-year-old population – had utilised credit or taken out loans. The total amount of credit equalled to almost $59 billion (236,429.266 billion riel). ...

Vessels from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force will be the first international visitors to the Ream Naval Base when it opens next month, following the completion of phase one of its current upgrade work. ...

Cambodia’s potential membership of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) holds significant promise for strengthening the country’s maritime rights and sovereignty. ...

A total of 10 juvenile Siamese crocodiles – equipped with tracking devices – have been released for the first time into the remote and human-free areas of Virachey National Park. This marks the species’ return to the park after an absence of over 20 years. ...

Independent radio stations, Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA), have been suspended unexpectedly, raising concern among advocates of press freedom, unionists, and civil society in Cambodia. ...