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Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour has highlighted how Cambodia’s garment, footwear and travel goods manufacturing sector remains the colossus of the Kingdom’s economy, directly employing more than 1.2 million workers despite ongoing global economic challenges. ...

On 28 May 2026, the Open Development Cambodia (ODC) team joined other stakeholders from civil society, government, and development partners for the National Public Forum on Public Participation in “Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Trust in the Public Financial Management Process.” As part of the National ...

On 4 June 2026, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) conducted a training workshop on “Fundamentals of Photography and Videography Using Smartphone Cameras” at the Trapaing Sangke Community in Kampot Province. The workshop brought together 28 participants, including 12 women, representing Community Fisheries groups and partner organizations ...

On 2 June 2026, Open Development Cambodia (ODC), in collaboration with Mlup Promviheathor Center Organization (MPC) and Cambodia’s Natural Resource Loves Organization (CNRO), organized a training on “Basic Photography and Videography Using Smartphones” for 42 participants, including 13 women, from Community Fisheries, Community Protected Areas, ...

On 15 June 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Samdech Thipadei Prime Minister to attend ASEAN-Russia commemorative summit in Kazan, Russian FederationSamdech Moha Borvor Thipadel HUN Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, will lead a high-level ...

On 12 June 2026, Council for the Development of Cambodia issued a press release on 37 investment projects with a total investment capital of approximately US$570 million registered in Cambodia in May 2026.In May 2026, the total number of investment projects registered in Cambodia, both ...

May saw officials interrupt 20 natural resource crimes across the five province’s Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountain range. ...

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court charged four individuals in two separate cases involving the illegal importation of Thai frozen meat products and tax evasion. ...

Sixty-four years after Cambodia secured a landmark legal victory, with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) affirming its sovereignty over Preah Vihear Temple, officials say the ancient sanctuary is confronting the most severe challenge in its nearly 1,000-year history. ...

A new Amnesty International report alleges Cambodia’s crackdown on online scam compounds failed to identify trafficking victims, while criminal networks continued to evade raids and survivors endured abuses including sexual violence. ...

The 40-year-old former migrant worker had registered with government employment programs after returning from Thailand last year. But the jobs were on banana plantations in Cambodia’s remote northeastern provinces, far from the elderly mother and nephew who depend on him. ...

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). ...

Te Taing Por, chairman of the Board of the Federation of Associations for Small and Medium Enterprises of Cambodia (FASMEC), described some of the specific challenges they face, particularly in financing, market access, and the adoption of new technologies. ...

The Ministry of Environment has issued a reminder to the public that free saplings are now available, as part of efforts to encourage people to take part in efforts to increase green cover across the Kingdom. ...

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 ...

On 10 June 2026, Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued an announcement on the return of two additional Khmer artifacts from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA.The public is hereby informed that two additional Khmer artifacts from the Metropolitan Museum of ...

On 08 June 2026, Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement on the organization of the 3rd Cambodia Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo.Please be informed that the Ministry of Commerce will organize the “3rd Cambodia Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo” from 11-13 September 2026 ...

On 02 June 2026, Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement on the organization of the “Southeast Asia Economic Forum” on 30 June 2026 in Lyon, France.The forum will bring together experts, development partners and key economic actors to discuss and exchange views on promoting cooperation, ...

On 9 June 2026, Telecom Regulator of Cambodia issued an announcement on Telegram call connection delays.Recently, the Telecom Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) observed that some users have experienced inconveniences in using Telegram. Most of these inconveniences involve voice and/or video call connections, which may experience ...

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. ...

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has instructed authorities to conduct an investigation into an alleged illegal logging kingpin identified as Yeng, a resident of Sre Veal village, Thmea commune, Choam Ksan district, Preah Vihear province. ...

The Ministry of Environment has instructed a Mondulkiri mining exploration company to correct its management of soil and wastewater and undertake environmental restoration work at its site, in the Mesam area of Chong Phlas commune, Keo Seima district. ...

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has announced that two Khmer antiquities held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York City will be returned to Cambodia after being seized by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. ...

Phnom Penh authorities have imposed fines totalling 132 million riel ($32,000) on landlords, following a citywide enforcement campaign targeting security violations and suspected online scam activities, with officials vowing to intensify efforts to eliminate any cybercrime networks that may still be operating in the capital. ...