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Cambodia saw a 4.5 percent year-on-year increase in tax revenue totalling 6.3 trillion riel ($1.55 billion) in the first half of 2026, which represents about 51.6 of the target set by the Law on Financial Management for the 2026 fiscal year, according to Kun Nhem, ...

Seven provinces have been hit by drought caused by El Niño, impacting 108,664 hectares of rice fields. While officials say the damage to crops is minor, farmers are being urged to conserve water as the extreme weather is forecast to continue. ...

Cambodian authorities stopped 198 women from potentially falling victim to fake job and marriage scams during the first six months of 2026, but rights groups warn that poverty, unemployment and debt will continue to push citizens into risky overseas journeys unless the root causes are ...

Cambodia has approved five renewable energy projects worth more than $1 billion in the first half of 2026, including solar, wind and biomass developments across three provinces, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...

A year since Cambodia and Thailand shut their border crossings in July 2025, imports from Thailand have declined 38.6 percent to $2.2 billion from $3.6 billion in the corresponding period in 2024. ...

A new report has revealed that alcohol, harmful gender norms, sexual desire, drug use and pornography are driving gender based violence (GBV), despite a drop in reported cases. ...

India has launched two new community development projects in Cambodia’s Kratie province under the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation framework, supporting climate-smart farming and improving access to education for rural students while strengthening bilateral ties. ...

Cambodia’s economy is expected to slow sharply in 2026 as higher energy prices, weak tourism and slowing domestic demand outweigh strong exports and foreign investment, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).   ...

Amid dropping international visitor numbers and flight activity since the start of 2026, the July 1 signing of the Cambodia-US Air Transport Agreement or commonly known as the open skies deal has been viewed as a boon for the Kingdom, which the government would put ...

The World Bank has urged Cambodia to undertake a comprehensive reform agenda to improve learning outcomes, stressing that addressing these challenges is essential if Cambodia aims to achieve its ambition of becoming a high-income country by 2050.   ...

Cambodia’s average trading value in the first half of 2026 surged 90.75 percent from the same period last year, rising from $112,000 to $213,000, with the monthly average number of active investors increasing 64.38 percent to 4,902. ...

The Information Ministry warned unlicensed media, publications and digital media to register with the government before September 1 or face legal action, according to a directive signed by Minister Neth Pheakra on July 1. ...

Marine scientists warn that an approaching El Niño, combined with rising global temperatures, could trigger marine heatwaves, harmful algae blooms and oxygen loss in Cambodia’s coastal waters, threatening biodiversity, fisheries and the livelihoods of coastal communities. ...

The United States is exploring potential investment in port expansion projects linked to Cambodia’s canal development, a senior official from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) said, highlighting growing interest in the country’s infrastructure sector. ...

Cambodia has been flagged as a key hub in one of the region’s largest wildlife trafficking networks, according to a new investigation by US-based conservation organisation, Earth League International (ELI). ...

As Cambodia’s LGBTQ+ community marked Pride Month with a celebration at GIA Tower on May 29, advocates highlight the growing role of digital media in providing safe spaces for freedom of expression, health education and community support, while warning that discrimination and legal barriers remain ...

Rising tensions in the Middle East have pushed up global oil prices since early March 2026, however, Cambodia has continued importing large volumes of fuel to meet domestic demand, with foreign imports totalling $2 billion in the first five months of the year. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has called for simpler cross-border transport procedures between Cambodia and Vietnam to reduce transit times, as both nations agreed to promote relations, pledging to work toward increasing bilateral trade to $20 billion. ...

The Securities and Exchanges Regulator in Cambodia (SERC) released a new guide for creating sustainable finance and investment products in Cambodia with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as local conglomerates start to issue so-called “green bonds”.   ...

Recent fuel price spot checks have found all fuel stations to be selling at set prices, with many small depots now selling below the official cap set by officials as part of measures to offset the impact of rising fuel prices triggered by the Middle ...

After three months of global fuel price shocks, Cambodia has announced a fuel price decrease to below 5,000 riel with the Ministry of Commerce confirming that the price of domestic fuel has dropped 400 riel to 4,850 riel per litre, while diesel has fallen 450 ...

A life-saving, free helpline has been launched with the aim of providing timely emotional support and practical guidance for survivors of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) in Cambodia amid a rapidly-evolving digital ecosystem.   ...

Cambodia’s state budget expenditure for 2027 is projected to dip around 1.8 percent from the 2026 Finance Law, with 4.82 percent of GDP allocated to the social sector. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet said the government would cut 30 departments across the government’s 16 ministries and three general departments, the tier above departments, as part of a reform strategy of ‘strengthening rather than expanding’ the national government. ...