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Cambodia uses French-language publications to showcase education reform achievements and cultural heritage to international audiences through two books authored by Education, Youth and Sport Minister Hang Chuon Naron. ...

Cambodia and Australia are strengthening cooperation on climate resilience and water resource management, with a new steering committee meeting aimed at improving institutional coordination, investment planning and the country’s long-term capacity to address climate change. ...

The second Cambodia Cashew and Pepper Trade Forum (CCPTF) opened yesterday, focusing on opportunities to expand exports to European markets through improved product quality, greater investment and stronger international trade partnerships. ...

Cambodia on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 as it joins global climate talks at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Antalya, Turkey. ...

An artificial intelligence-powered avatar of legendary Cambodian singer Sinn Sisamouth will allow visitors to interact with the late music icon inside a traditional tuk-tuk as France showcases cultural, educational and development cooperation during the 20th Francophonie Summit. ...

Cambodia’s international trade rose 21% year-on-year to $63.45 billion in the first 10 months of 2026, up from $52.58 billion, the General Department of Customs and Excise reported yesterday. ...

Cambodia and Singapore are deepening economic cooperation, with bilateral trade reaching approximately $3 billion in the first 10 months of 2026, while Singaporean investment in the country continues to expand. ...

Cambodia needs to further strengthen its private sector and maintain macroeconomic stability to attract investment, expand domestic production and sustain long-term economic growth, according to a senior official of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...

Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is promoting digital trade, green industrial development and agro-processing as key priorities to strengthen its economic competitiveness, attract investment and expand the country’s participation in global supply chains. ...

Cambodia needs to mobilise greater financial investment and offer incentives for environmentally sustainable businesses to address an estimated $193 million annual funding gap for biodiversity protection, according to a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report. ...

Cambodia is working closely with international law enforcement agencies, including the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Interpol, to dismantle transnational online scam syndicates, a senior government official said during a diplomatic briefing on the country’s anti-scam campaign. ...

Cambodia’s National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT) has expressed dissatisfaction with the US Department of State’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, which has once again placed Cambodia in Tier 3, the lowest available, for the fifth consecutive year. ...

French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a state visit to Cambodia during next week’s Francophonie Summit. During his November 14–16 visit, he is expected to sign agreements concerning the economy, investment, culture and defence, as well as attend a ceremony that marks the completion of ...

The US has signalled a new chapter in relations with Cambodia, linking the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords to opportunities for lasting peace and economic prosperity as its newly arrived ambassador prepares to expand cooperation with the Kingdom. ...

Today’s Cambodian Independence Day celebrations marked a major step forward in the Kingdom’s defence plans, with the first intake of military draftees beginning their training. ...

Cambodia has proposed establishing a joint working group with Singapore to develop selected agricultural exports and work towards trial shipments, with farmers organising production around buyers’ requirements rather than seeking markets after harvest. ...

Cambodia is considering a mechanism that will allow garment factories to transfer textile waste to recycling facilities without additional tax barriers. The move follows industry calls to reduce costs and help manufacturers prepare for sustainability requirements in key export markets, including the EU. ...

Cambodia is seeking to expand exports of high-value food products to Singapore, with Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Hem Vanndy calling for stronger processing, testing and certification capabilities to help local businesses meet market requirements. ...

The government launched an exhibition yesterday to mark the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Archives, with Prime Minister Hun Manet pledging to conserve, protect and modernise Cambodia’s documentary heritage to safeguard historical evidence and the nation’s collective memory for future generations. ...

Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international trade partnerships, expanding market opportunities and promoting inclusive economic development through its participation in the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 10th Global Review of Aid for Trade, held in Geneva on October 29-30, according to a Ministry of ...

Tourism Minister Huot Hak Tuesday promoted Cambodia as a secure travel destination at the 9th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo in China, urging international tourists to visit with confidence. ...

Cambodia is hosting the 19th ministerial-level trilateral/bilateral meeting with Vietnam and Laos to strengthen cooperation in combating illicit drugs, with officials calling for closer coordination to tackle cross-border trafficking and evolving drug-related crimes. ...

A $200 million Japan-backed irrigation project in southwest Phnom Penh has entered its final phase, with plans to provide irrigation to more than 10,000 hectares of farmland, benefiting over 4,000 families while strengthening flood protection. ...

Cambodia and China are seeking to deepen cooperation in meteorological services, with a focus on strengthening early warning systems, improving technical capacity and reducing the risks of weather-related disasters through the implementation of China’s MAZU solution. ...