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The international committee overseeing the conservation of Preah Vihear Temple has requested information from Thailand on aerial bombardments and artillery fire to help clear explosive remnants of war (ERWs) and restore safety around the conflict-damaged World Heritage site. ...

The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has stepped up efforts to tackle corruption and complex online scam cases, seizing more than $50,000 worth of cryptocurrency in what authorities described as the first such seizure in Cambodia. ...

Cambodia has rejected the Thai UN representative’s claim that Cambodian citizens displaced by last year’s clash had lived on Thai territory since the 1970s. ...

The Ministry of Environment claims its efforts prevented factories from discharging nearly 19.7 million cubic metres of wastewater in the first nine months of 2026, including more than 2.2 million cubic metres in September alone. ...

ASEAN leaders and policymakers have called for stronger women’s participation in the regional economy, including greater access to finance, technology, markets and decent work, as the bloc seeks to advance more inclusive and resilient economic growth. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia is expanding its social protection coverage and strengthening emergency response mechanisms to help protect household incomes and economic stability amid crises, with the government formally launching a new action plan covering 2026-2030. ...

Cambodia’s non-banking financial sector has grown rapidly over the past five years, with total assets tripling from $3 billion in 2021 to $9 billion in 2025, equivalent to 18% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), while employment doubled from 8,000 to around 16,000. ...

China wants to deepen cooperation with Myanmar and other Southeast Asian countries against online scam networks, a Chinese foreign ministry official shared on September 28, identifying Cambodia among the countries affected by the cross-border crime. ...

The head of the Kampong Speu Provincial Environment Department has responded to accusations that the unit is not doing enough to protect the forests of the Phnom O’ral protected area, with a vow to hunt down those responsible for illegal logging in the area. ...

Cybersecurity experts called for greater investment in digital, AI and cybersecurity skills among young Cambodians, warning that strengthening their knowledge and skills is important as cybercrimes increase and young people face rising risks of online attacks. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has instructed the National Council on Minimum Wage to add $2 to the monthly minimum wage for workers in the textile, garment, footwear and travel goods and bags sectors for 2027, bringing the new minimum to $212. ...

Thom H. Andrews, UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, has submitted a report to the UN, following his July visit to the Kingdom. He urged Thailand and Cambodia to work constructively to allow the return of roughly 20,000 displaced civilians ...

The Ministry of Environment has provided 1,290 waste bins to the Ministry of Interior’s General Department of Prisons to promote cleanliness, public health and proper waste management in correctional centres and prisons across Cambodia. ...

Cambodia and Japan are strengthening cooperation on clean and green investment, with a focus on low-carbon technologies, climate-smart agriculture and sustainable development to address global climate change. ...

Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan has continued to grow, reaching nearly $2 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up nearly one-fifth compared with the same period last year. Japan is Cambodia’s fourth-largest trading partner after China, the US and Vietnam. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet received the newly appointed New Zealand Ambassador to Cambodia Raylene Siale Tagaloa Liufalani at the Peace Palace yesterday. The meeting focused on expanding bilateral cooperation, reinforcing economic ties, and exploring new avenues for mutual growth. ...

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) will fully transition to a digital invoicing system for all public service payments starting October 26. This strategic initiative aims to streamline administrative procedures, reduce processing times, and increase transparency for investors and other service users. ...

The iLead Program, a national economic initiative established by the Skills Development Fund (SDF), is designed to empower major corporations and industry leaders to upgrade the capabilities of their micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) suppliers.​​ ...

Cambodia aims to deepen ties with Indonesia and other ASEAN neighbours on halal standards and certification, boosting global market access for homegrown halal products. ...

Malaysia welcomed 48,028 visitors from Cambodia in the first half of 2026, up 52.3 per cent from the same period last year. Tourism operators from both countries met in Phnom Penh on September 29 to develop new travel packages and joint promotions. ...

China wants to expand artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation with the ASEAN bloc beyond the sale of technology, according to a Chinese foreign ministry official, who pointed to plans for training, joint business projects and the increased use of AI in practical settings. ...

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is strengthening its presence in France by establishing a liaison in Paris, as part of efforts to promote Cambodia as an attractive investment destination and deepen business ties between the two countries. ...

The government is intensifying efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains, diversify export markets, boost local processing and improve transport infrastructure as Cambodian products reach 177 countries, with exports recently rising 18 percent to nearly $35 billion.​​ ...

The Ministry of Environment launched a new programme aspiring to reduce all kinds of waste including solid waste and plastic waste and to promote circular economy solutions in the food and beverage sector. ...