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The pilot implementation of Cambodia’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme for former migrant workers has been hailed as a success by the labour ministry. The programme aims to transform years of work experience into officially recognised certificates. ...

Pursat provincial authorities are investigating a shocking case of animal cruelty in which a group of people reportedly beat a 110kg pregnant sambar deer and set dogs on it, leading to its death on May 18. ...

Cambodia is entering a decisive economic transition where low-cost labour alone will no longer be enough to sustain growth, as policymakers and investors confront the reality of rising global competition, tighter trade conditions and the approaching end of Least Developed Country (LDC) trade preferences. ...

The Japanese government has agreed to provide Cambodia with an additional ¥1.7 billion (approximately $11 million) in grants to support the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) through Phase III of the Integrated Mine Clearance and Victim Assistance Project.   ...

A US-based ranking website has declared Cambodia the number one nation in the world in the Natural Environment category, behind the Seychelles and Slovenia.   ...

Cambodia’s raw cashew nut exports to international markets continue to show positive momentum, with more than 830,000 tonnes exported in the first four months of the year. The figure represents an increase of almost one-fourth over the same period in 2025. ...

Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra on Monday called on Cambodian youth to become “information protection agents” who will resist fake news, digital scams and AI-generated misinformation, as the government launched the second phase of its nationwide “Say No to Fake News” campaign. ...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Health has intensified monitoring and preparedness measures following a renewed outbreak of Ebola in Central Africa prompted the WHO to declare an international public health emergency on May 17. ...

On 15 May 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the telephone conversation between His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn and Ms. Allison Hooker, Undersecretary of State of the United States Department of State.On 12 May 2026, His ...

On 18 May 2026, the Ministry of Information issued a press release on the launch of the “say no to fake news” campaign, step 2, strengthening information and media literacy for information security.Faced with digital risks and fake news in an environment where technology is ...

On 18 May 2026, Ministry of Health issued a press release on protecting yourself from Ebola.The Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia would like to inform the public that the World Health Organization (WHO) reported an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic ...

On 14 May 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn meets with representative of the president of the Republic of Azerbaijan on special assignment.On 12 May 2026, His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, ...

On 11 May 2026, Apsara National Authority issued an announcement on the implementation of various measures during the rainy season and others in the Angkor World Heritage Site.The Apsara National Authority would like to inform the Association of Travel Agents, Association of Tour Guides, Tour ...

More than 50 Chinese and Cambodian nationals have been charged in connection with online scam and money laundering cases uncovered in Tbong Khmum, Preah Sihanouk and Battambang provinces. The majority have been placed in pre-trial detention, although some senior members of the criminal organisations behind ...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has strongly condemned Thailand’s decision to register several ancient temples along the Cambodia–Thailand border as Thai national monuments, accusing Bangkok of attempting to create a false legal basis for territorial claims over Cambodian sovereign territory. ...

The newly announced Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) programme will pilot an automated system that will monitor heat levels, humidity and other environmental conditions in factories and other large commercial sites. The move is considered essential for the health and safety of workers, particularly during the ...

The Council for Agricultural and Rural Development has signed a record of discussion with South Korea’s Korea Rural Community Corporation (KRC) on a new project which aims to add value to Cambodian cashew exports by establishing processing facilities in the Kingdom. ...

Cambodian Senate president Hun Sen has urged the government to avoid any new bilateral maritime negotiations with Thailand and instead move directly to international mechanisms under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), following what appeared to be conflicting statements from Thailand’s ...

A Chinese-owned garment factory in Poipet O’Neang Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Banteay Meanchey province has abruptly shuttered, becoming the latest casualty of a prolonged border dispute with Thailand, leaving nearly 700 workers jobless overnight. ...

Travellers are calling for a stricter “one ticket, one seat” policy on ferries serving the islands after repeated complaints of overcrowding during peak holiday periods, with operators and tourism officials acknowledging the issue, saying it mainly occurs during major public holidays when visitors surge and ...

Cambodia has urged Singapore to increase investment, particularly in halal food processing, as Singapore ranked as the Kingdom’s fourth-largest investor in the first quarter of 2026 and bilateral trade hit $775.5 million. ...

A monk has been arrested for raping a minor in Svay Rieng province. ...

On 11 May 2026, Ministry of Commerce issued a notice on retail prices of fuel at stations for implementation from 12 May 2026.The notice stated that the retail price of regular gasoline (Gasoline 92) is 5,150 riel/liter and diesel (Gasoil 10ppm) is 5,200 riel/liter, while ...

On 30 April 2026, the Ministry of Commerce issued a notice on the Implementation of specific rules for products under the Harmonized System HS 2022 under the ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement.The Ministry of Commerce would like to inform all manufacturers and exporters that the ASEAN-Korea ...