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Cambodia’s exports to Japan reached $365 million in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, an increase of 18.4 percent compared to the same period last year. ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Economic Research Institution for ASEAN and East Asia have recently entered cooperation to develop a strategy for green digital finance in Cambodia. ...

Cambodia is on track to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status by 2027, according to a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) that also raises concerns about some of the challenges that lie ahead. ...

Cambodia and China have agreed to enhance the China-Cambodia Free Trade Agreement’s implementation quality, with an expert suggesting the need to push harder for trade balance. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet stated that the investment policy of the Royal Government of Cambodia is to preserve existing investments while also fostering new ones.​ ...

As Cambodia swelters under one of the most extreme heatwaves in recent years – with temperatures predicted to reach 42 °C – neighbouring Thailand has seen at least 30 deaths attributed to the high temperatures this year. ...

Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen underlined that in addressing the Funan-Techo canal issue, he did not incite hatred toward the Vietnamese people among Cambodians. Rather, he urged both sides to consider the impacts. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday pledged to enhance the investment climate of Cambodia, in a bid to attract more investments to the country. ...

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth Rehabilitation has announced that the cash support programme for poor and vulnerable families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will finish on April 24, 2024. ...

Cambodia’s largest social assistance programme – the Covid-19 cash transfer programme – has played a crucial role in boosting the economy, said the World Bank in its latest report. ...

The Ministry of Commerce has issued a proclamation stating that strict legal action shall be initiated against those who promote to sell products, goods and services that contain false commercial descriptions. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet urged stakeholders to promote social and gender equality in order to eradicate malaria by 2025, with a particular emphasis on providing nondiscriminatory diagnostic and treatment services for malaria patients in rural, hard-to-reach locations. ...

General Meas Vyrith, Secretary General of the National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD), said that in the first four months of 2024, law enforcement forces had cracked down on more than 3 tons of drugs and arrested suspects, along with other facilities. ...

Dr. Huy Hansong, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, chaired a meeting with representatives of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) and Youngwoo’s representatives at the Ministry’s office on April 23, 2024. ...

According to the Ministry of Interior, the Swiss government will continue to support the Royal Government of Cambodia in decentralization reforms as well as training and capacity-building projects for Ministry of Interior officials. ...

Cambodia is mulling Double Taxation Avoidance (DTA) deals with seven countries, naming the Philippines, Laos, Myanmar, France, Japan, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates, the General Department of Taxation (GDT) said in a press release last week. ...

The government is launching an inter-ministerial commission to develop a data verification management system for former civil servants, prison officials and military officers who were dismissed from service. ...

Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, ordered the illegal encroachment on state forest land to stop immediately because this violation cannot be hidden. The Royal Government of Cambodia is paying close attention to and strictly implementing transparent legal measures and efficiency. ...

This past week, H.E Say Sam Al, Minister of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction urged all relevant officials to increase land registration activities in Siem Reap in accordance with the government strategic plan. ...

The National Election Committee (NEC) has listed 11,622 voters for the 4th Election of Capital, Provincial, Municipal, District, and Khan Councils next month. ...

The Permanent Mission of Cambodia to the United Nations (UN) Office and other International Organisations in Geneva have criticised a joint news release by some UN experts, accusing Cambodia of harassment and persecution against human rights defenders. ...

Efforts to revitalise the towns of Run Ta Ek and Peak Sneng in Siem Reap province are underway as the government aims to transform them into model rural towns, bolstering infrastructure and improving living standards for the residents. ...

Ministry of Environment plans to launch a green tourism corridor at Preah Jayavarman-Norodom Phnom Kulen National Park in Cambodia’s Siem Reap province. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to allocate more than $170 million to strengthen the capacity of health centres across the country. ...