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The Embassy of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) yesterday launched a three-day press tour to showcase Official Development Assistance (ODA) projects that have improved the lives of millions of Cambodians through better infrastructure, agriculture, mine clearance and education. ...

National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Governor Chea Serey met with a delegation led by Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M Remolona Jr and discussed mutual concerns and continued collaborative efforts as the two central banks deepen financial linkage in Phnom Penh on Friday. ...

The government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a $189 million emergency loan agreement to support the Kingdom’s energy management and address supply chain disruptions amid rising global costs. ...

Cambodia and China have discussed cooperation on several priority infrastructure projects, including bridges, roads, railway systems and wastewater management, as the two countries seek to strengthen transport connectivity and support Cambodia’s long-term economic development. ...

Cambodia’s insurance market recorded a 5.6% year-on-year increase in gross premiums in the third quarter of 2026, reaching $102.41 million, driven by strong growth in life insurance despite a slight decline in general insurance, according to data released by the Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) ...

Preah Sihanouk provincial leader sought to attract investment and strengthen cooperation with Polish companies in infrastructure, construction safety and technology as the coastal province stepped up efforts to expand international partnerships and promote its economic potential. ...

Just days after the release of a damning Amnesty International report, Cambodian authorities have announced investigations into private security companies, serving military officers and any other individuals with links to the Long Bay development or other large-scale scam operations. ...

Cambodia and Germany are seeking to strengthen cooperation in supporting local enterprises, improving quality infrastructure and promoting investment, as Cambodia works to enhance the competitiveness of its domestic industries ahead of its graduation from least developed country status. ...

Eighteen Khmer artefacts and fragments dating from the 10th to 13th centuries have been presented to the Cambodian embassy in London ahead of their return to the Kingdom, where specialists will investigate their origins and historical connections to Cambodian communities. ...

The French Development Agency (AFD) is planning new funding with the Ministry of Economy and Finance for artificial intelligence, electricity technology transfer, drinking water and sanitation, building on more than €1.5 billion in commitments since 1993 as Cambodia prepares to host the 20th Francophonie Summit ...

Cambodia has secured additional funding from the international community to strengthen biodiversity management and natural resource protection, bringing its total support to more than $1.6 million following discussions at the 17th United Nations Conference on Biodiversity (COP17) in Armenia. ...

Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin congratulated King Norodom Sihamoni on the 22nd anniversary of his coronation, highlighting the monarch’s contributions to peace, stability and development while reaffirming Beijing’s commitment to strengthening friendship and co-operation. ...

Journalists and social media creators must follow the law when using Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems to protect humanitarian missions, the Ministry of Information said. ...

The stranding of the Villa Vie Odyssey amid soaring fuel costs has again drawn global media attention to Cambodia after the MS Westerdam’s arrival during the Covid-19 pandemic and highlighted Sihanoukville’s role as a gateway for international travellers during a difficult period. ...

Amnesty International has linked at least five private security companies to abuses at scam compounds in Cambodia, saying their guards kept trafficked workers locked inside, beat and shocked those who resisted and, at one compound, stood watch while managers raped women. ...

Cambodia plans to step up efforts to attract German investment through a business and investment mission to Germany in early 2027, featuring an investment forum and business-matching activities to connect Cambodian investment opportunities with German companies and investors. ...

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has firmly rejected claims by Thai Culture Minister Sabida Thaised that Khnar and Ta Krabey Temples are located in Thai territory, insisting that both sites lie securely within Cambodia’s sovereign borders and that any artefacts removed from them ...

Some 30% of 147 youths in a survey on risks faced by children and young people were found to have been exposed to online sexual exploitation, while 52% said they have encountered online scams, according to World Hope Cambodia. ...

The government has approved a draft 2027 budget that would raise national spending by 3.2%, while forecasting faster economic growth than the International Monetary Fund and World Bank expect. ...

With climate volatility threatening crop yields and global buyers demanding stricter food safety and sustainability standards, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) is pushing the modernisation of Cambodia’s farm-to-table supply chain, which demands mobilising responsible and sustainable investment. ...

Cambodia registered 366 new factories in the first nine months of this year, bringing the total number of operational factories to 3,417, as the country continues to expand its industrial base and attract investment in manufacturing, according to the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and ...

Opposition parties, Candlelight Party and Khmer Will Party, on Monday called on the Interior Ministry to explain its refusal to recognise their alliance to enable them to make the changes to comply with the law and the ministry’s requirements. ...

Monday marked one year since the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord, with the U.S. Secretary of State reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the agreement, which he described as a significant diplomatic achievement. ...

Pursat authorities are tightening water controls and restricting irrigation pumping to preserve supply for households, livestock and farmers whose rice crops have been destroyed by drought and flooding. ...