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With 139 domestic violence cases and 23 deaths recorded by LICADHO in 2024, 13 civic society groups are calling on the government to urgently update the 2005 law, citing persistent violence, legal gaps and insufficient protection for survivors. ...

Despite Cambodia’s aim to welcome 7.5 million international tourists in 2025, workers in Siem Reap’s tourism sector face steep business losses and job migration, leading to food cuts as global instability and Cambodia-Thailand border tensions also drive visitor numbers down. ...

Cambodia has exported more than 6.59 million tonnes of milled rice over the last 10 years to 123 destinations, with the Minister of Commerce urging exporters and stakeholders in the Kingdom’s rice industry to attract more investors and enhance the value chain to strengthen competitiveness ...

Tech startups, under three years of age, organisations, universities, private companies, local NGOs, universities and ministries can participate in the annual Cambodia Digital Awards 2025 (CDA), in its 10th year, with a total prize pool of $30,000, which has opened for applications. ...

Senate President Hun Sen has called on workers in Thailand, including those who are undocumented, to return home and help preserve Cambodia’s reputation amid mounting tensions over the ongoing border dispute. ...

Institut Pasteur du Cambodge has launched two major research initiatives – VIRAGE, focusing on rabies prevention, and RACSMEI, targeting broader One Health challenges – to strengthen Cambodia’s public health system through integrated surveillance, capacity-building and evidence-based strategies addressing both human and animal health. ...

Senate President Hun Sen has sent a stark warning to Thailand that if today it refuses to reopen borders it has closed with Cambodia, Cambodia will retaliate by banning the import of Thai fruits and vegetables. ...

The Health Ministry launched the Fast Track Roadmap for Improving Nutrition 2023–2030 on June 13 to tackle malnutrition in children under five by 2030 and speed up universal access to quality nutrition interventions during middle childhood and adolescence, for women of reproductive age, and during ...

A forum by Independent Democratic Association of the Informal Economy (IDEA) and Oxfam, in conjunction with International Domestic Workers Day on Sunday, saw workers call for measures and solutions from policymakers. ...

Despite five men pleading guilty in the US to being involved in a multi-million dollar scam and money laundering operation in Cambodia, according to the US Department of Justice, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Interior refutes claims that scam centres exist in the country, arguing that ...

The bank sees setbacks from falling demand and high levels of uncertainty in exports, trade policy, and macro financial instability from high NPL ratios — all of which compelled its decision to cut economic growth to four percent for 2025 in its June report, from ...

On World Day Against Child Labour, UNICEF is calling for stronger cross-border protections for migrant children, as a new report highlights the heightened risks of trafficking, exploitation and child labour they face – especially those migrating between Cambodia and Thailand – amid ongoing climate and ...

Cambodia witnessed a sharp rise in cases of harassment against journalists in 2024, according to the latest report by the Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA), with a notable 28 percent increase in total incidents compared to the previous year. ...

Kubon (Cambodia) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a leather processing company in Preah Sihanouk province, has been found to be illegally discharging liquid waste into the natural waterways, causing significant environmental damage and endangering local livelihoods, despite repeated previous warnings from authorities. ...

Maj Gen Mao Phalla confirmed a brief exchange of gunfire between Cambodian and Thai troops near the disputed Preah Vihear-Ubon Ratchathani border, citing improved conditions following high-level negotiations, though the cause and outcome remain unclear. ...

The public-listed commercial bank has shown continued growth since the fourth quarter of last year after a few dismal quarters. It registered a net profit of $43 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, on the back of rising credit demand. ...

Women can access vital gynecological treatment, including breast and cervical cancer, free through the NSSF, with more than 1,590 public and private health centres registered countrywide, with health experts encouraging women to take advantage of the services. ...

The government has confirmed that Cambodia is ripe for Chinese investment in the tourism industry, with relevant organisations from both nations’ tourism associations committing to attract investors from China. ...

During her two-day visit on April 23, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will meet Cambodian leaders with the aim of strengthening their 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations and is expected to sign key bilateral agreements, amid calls for stronger cooperation on cross-border crimes. ...

Although there are over 1,000 high-rise buildings with five or more floors in Cambodia as of 2023, the country does not have technical regulations in place to ensure they can withstand earthquakes, with experts facing challenges, such as weak law enforcement linked to limited transparency ...

Hun Manet has announced the allocation of 70 hectares in the capital’s Kob Srov area for a new public park, emphasising the importance of green spaces and encouraging all provinces to dedicate similar areas for public use. ...

SHE’s programme has supported over 2,600 women-led MSMEs in Cambodia through gender-focused training, mentoring and financial support, helping 93 percent of participants formalise and scale their businesses, create over 1,000 jobs, and increase incomes. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has pledged to invest more than $1 billion by 2029 into Preah Sihankouk to develop the province, with a particular focus on strengthening its international port. ...

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. ...