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Cambodia is negotiating with some countries in the region on rice trade deals to expand the Cambodian rice market, said Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce on Tuesday. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) held a meeting to review the implementation of the Pentagonal Strategy – Phase 1. ...

At the 6th Greater Mekong Sub Region Environment Ministers’ meeting (EMM-6), Cambodia has highlighted significant strides in environmental protection and sustainable development, implementing a range of policies and initiatives aimed at conserving natural resources, reducing pollution, and mitigating the impacts of climate change. ...

A month after groundbreaking, the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal has not seen construction yet, although the relevant ministries have commenced interviews with affected people, likely in relation to compensation, but there is no further information on it so far. ...

In a bid to promote sustainable agriculture and stabilise local rice prices, a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has urged Cambodian farmers to shift their focus toward cultivating local rice varieties. ...

State-owned Phnom Penh Autonomous Port’s revenue for August 2024 climbed 25 percent to $4.4 million from last year, amid buoyant growth in container TEUs and cargo volumes between January and August this year. ...

The Ministry of Health reported a successful mission on the control of dengue fever nationwide, highlighting the remarkable decrease in infection rates for the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period last year. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet Tuesday welcomed the US companies seeking investment opportunities and interested in exporting Cambodian agricultural products to the US market, as well as promoting cooperation in the field of education in the Kingdom. ...

Cambodia’s trade with China enjoyed robust growth of 24.5% in the first eight months of this year, said an official report released on Tuesday. ...

The Ministry of Environment, in cooperation with the World Bank, vowed to enhance the Cambodia sustainable landscape and ecotourism project (CSLEP) to boost income for local communities. ...

The President of the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) Chan Sokheang, stated that this year, Cambodia’s rice exports will expand into new markets, including several islands and nine additional countries, with most buyers purchasing fragrant rice. ...

The four-day 6th Greater Mekong Sub Region Environment Ministers’ Meeting (EMM-6) kicked off in Phnom Penh, where China and Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries are discussing progress in environmental quality management and financing of low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure and technologies. ...

A total of 53 new and expansion investment projects with a combined value of over $1 billion were approved by the government in August. These projects aim to enhance domestic production capacity and boost the export of Cambodian-made goods to international markets. ...

The soft launch of the electronic Know Your Business (e-KYB) system was recently held at the Techo Startup Center in Phnom Penh. ...

The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) yesterday released its one- year performance report. ...

The Council for Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 53 new projects worth $1.2 billion in August, generating approximately 33,000 jobs for the local people, said a report yesterday. ...

Battambang Chamber of Commerce (BCC), Banteay Meanchey Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) and Trat Chamber of Commerce of Thailand Friday discussed the opening of a permanent economic checkpoint to promote the exchange of goods along the border of the two countries. ...

Two tyre manufacturing factories, with a total investment of $686 million, were approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in August, creating 3,459 jobs. ...

The National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF) is rolling out a groundbreaking initiative to support pregnant women and infants under two in prison. ...

In a message to mark National Literacy Day which was observed yesterday, Prime Minister Hun Manet has instructed responsible authorities to make it easier for persons with disabilities to access education. ...

Cambodia Friday urged Indonesian companies to invest 100 percent in rice mills with options to export not only to Indonesia but also to other countries as well. ...

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) hosted a workshop on Friday, titled “Cambodia’s National R&D Management System,” aimed at bolstering the research ecosystem by helping researchers choose innovative research topics and transfer their results for socio-economic benefits. ...

The third meeting over negotiations for next year’s minimum wage for the garment, footwear and travel goods industries was held on Friday with a better than expected result as both sides have shifted on their previous demands.​ ...

Cambodia and China signed a work plan to continue law enforcement cooperation on Friday, building on the successful collaboration from 2019 to the present. ...