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The Royal Government Friday formally announced the implementation of a zero percent customs tariff on goods originating from the United States, aimed at boosting bilateral trade and economic cooperation. ...

On 11 August 2025, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued an announcement on the exemption of the requirement to attach a Cambodian national identity card when applying for a job for Cambodian workers returning from Thailand.In order to facilitate the employment of Cambodian ...

Heng Ratana , director-general of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC), has noted that the CMAC records indicate that the Thai military dropped 1,549 bombs on Oddar Meanchey province. ...

On 9 August 2025, Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority issued a press release on CMAA denies allegations of new mine-laying and calls for fact-based cooperation under ceasefire.Cambodia’s position is unequivocal: We have not, and will note, plant new landmines.  ...

Cambodia has condemned a Thai general for a “premeditated” and “provocative” plan to attack Ta Krobei Temple and close Tamoan Thom Temple, amid continued reported calm at the border. ...

A 10-megawatt solar power plant, combined with an energy storage battery system developed by SchneiTec ZEALOUS, has officially begun operations in Pursat province. ...

Despite still simmering border tensions, the Cambodian tourism sector continues to show positive signs, according to Minister of Tourism Huot Hak. ...

A ministry of Information spokesperson has shared that more than 100 domestic and international journalists reported on the recent armed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. ...

The Military Attaché Corps Phnom Penh (MACPP), which comprises fourteen participants from nine countries, visited conflict-affected areas in Cambodia’s Banteay Ampil district on Sunday to inspect the situation on the ground, following Cambodia’s implementation the ceasefire. ...

Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence has drawn the attention of the public — and the international community — to comments made by Boonsin Padklang, commander of Thailand’s Second Army Region. Yesterday, August 10, he shared his intention to occupy Cambodian territory by force. ...

After five-days of border clashes last month that left at least 40 dead, mostly civilians according to official figures, Cambodia and Thailand are still trading accusations of first aggression and violations of international law, as investigators work to verify the claims. ...

The government has clarified details of the recently announced 0% per cent customs duties on US goods. The rate, which was part of the recent reciprocal tariff negotiations, will only apply to new goods. ...

An Interim Observer Team (IOT), composed of representatives from seven ASEAN member states, officially started its mission of monitoring the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on August 8, in Oddar Meanchey province. ...

The Airavata Khmer Elephant Foundation, which cares for the last surviving domestic elephants in Ratanakkiri province, will work more closely with the Ministry of Tourism to help protect the remaining animals and promote the province’s eco-tourism potential. ...

On 7 August 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia issued a press statement on ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand.The United States welcomes the General Border Committee meeting today in Kuala Lumpur as an important step forward in solidifying the ceasefire arrangement and establishing the ...

Sardar Umar Alam, acting UN resident coordinator and UNESCO representative in Cambodia, has urged Cambodia and Thailand to build on the recent ceasefire and move toward a lasting peace. His calls followed a two-day field visit to temporary shelters housing displaced families in Oddar Meanchey ...

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has issued a stern warning that it will take strict legal action against anyone involved in schemes to take money from returning migrant workers in exchange for securing them employment. ...

On 7 August 2025, Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued an announcement on the illegal acts related to demanding money from citizens in exchange for obtaining employment in the Kingdom of Cambodia.The ministry will take strict legal action against those who commit illegal acts ...

Cambodia’s rice exports to international markets in the first seven months of 2025 generated a total of over $1.2 billion, marking an increase of nearly 15% over the same period in 2024. A total of 65 countries and territories imported rice from Cambodia. ...

The number of personal loan applications for small businesses fell by over 15% in the second quarter of 2025, while the rate of loan accounts overdue by more than 90 days rose to +7.4% during the same period. ...

Cambodia and Thailand reached detailed terms of a ceasefire agreement during the four-day General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which ended today, August 7, under the eyes of the US, China and Malaysia. ...

Following a four-day field visit to border conflict zones and refugee shelters, the Asian Vision Institute (AVI) has reiterated the importance of maintaining open channels of communication between state and non-state actors, as well as between national institutions and international partners, especially during times of ...

On 7 August 2025, Asian Vision Institute (AVI) issued a press statement on the ceasefire inspection mission to border areas and shelters of the displaced civilians.AVI calls on ASEAN, the United Nations, the international community, and relevant humanitarian actors to continue supporting Cambodia’s efforts in ...

Over 150,000 students are unable to attend classes as schools remain closed while many continue to live in refugee camps despite the ceasefire deal following five days of heavy fighting along the Cambodia-Thailand border. ...