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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. ...

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. ...

Cambodia and Japan highlighted three decades of cooperation in conserving Angkor’s cultural heritage and developing Cambodian experts, with the restoration of Angkor Wat’s western causeway serving as an example of their partnership. ...

The Interior Ministry revoked recognition of Seng Marady as president of the Khmer Will Party after an inspection revealed that the process to remove previous president Sok Hach did not comply with the law and party statutes. ...

Cambodia will enforce its military conscription law on November 9, coinciding with National Independence Day and the anniversary of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, following voluntary applications from nearly 15,000 young people. ...

The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has expressed support for the Ministry of Tourism’s interest in strengthening air connectivity with Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries, following Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet’s official visit to Kazakhstan. ...

Tourism in Pursat province’s Veal Veng district is showing signs of recovery after visitor numbers plunged to almost zero following last year’s Cambodia-Thailand border conflict. Local authorities are reporting a steady return of tourists since July 2026, while small businesses are beginning to benefit from ...

Cambodia has increased its gold reserves to 57.3 tonnes in the second quarter of 2026, up from 54.43 tonnes at the end of 2025, according to the World Gold Council, with economists saying that the move could strengthen macroeconomic stability amid global economic uncertainty. ...

Around 20,000 displaced Cambodians remain unable to return to their homes, despite the fact that their safe return was guaranteed in last year’s December 27 ceasefire. The issue was raised during a meeting between Senior Minister Keo Remy, president of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee ...

A feasibility study into the modernisation and expansion of the National Museum of Cambodia was formally presented to the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts on October 22. ...

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of Cambodia’s economy, contributing around 63 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP). Prime Minister Hun Manet has called for public servants to dedicate themselves to supporting the sector by improving service delivery. ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) reported that gross lending reached 266.05 trillion riels (approximately $66.5 billion) as of August 2026, with real estate remaining the largest recipient of credit, accounting for 20.7% of total lending despite virtually flat year-on-year growth. ...

Cambodia has surpassed its long-standing target of exporting one million tonnes of milled rice annually, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen its agricultural processing industry and expand its presence in international markets. ...

A high-profile Cambodian businessman has called for the private sectors of Cambodia and Turkiye to work together to encourage their respective governments to establish a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), stating that such an agreement would boost bilateral trade and investment. Kith Meng, president of ...

Cambodia has faced two major weather events in 2026: a drought that intensified in July and severe flooding in September, which are linked to El Niño. The back-to-back disasters damaged crops, homes and infrastructure, leaving thousands of farming families struggling. ...

The Cambodian government approved 36 investment projects in September 2026, bringing the total number of investment projects approved during the first nine months of the year to nearly 400. ...

Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting biodiversity, restoring ecosystems and promoting sustainable development, while calling for stronger international financing, technology transfer and capacity-building support to turn global biodiversity targets into tangible results. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has reiterated that Cambodia is pushing for bilateral negotiations through the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) to resolve land boundary issues with Thailand, while pursuing compulsory conciliation under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to settle the maritime ...

Twelve of 36 samples tested for influenza during the week of September 21 to 27 were positive, prompting the Ministry of Health (MoH) to urge the public to strengthen hygiene and respiratory precautions during the rainy season. ...

Azerbaijan has become the first country in Eastern Europe to sign a double taxation agreement (DTA) with the Kingdom. The agreement aims to eliminate double payment on income tax and prevent tax evasion and avoidance. With the addition of the latest agreement, Cambodia has now ...

Cambodia’s vehicle tyre export industry is emerging as a key export sector, recording an 80 per cent revenue increase in the first nine months of the year. From January to September, tyre exports generated more than $1.7 billion. ...

At a recent EuroCham and DFDL event, tax experts warned about tighter tax rules ahead, including a major audit overhaul raising thresholds by sector, includes foreign branches, casinos and larger property developers, and imposes penalties that double and triple beyond 30 days ...

El Niño is predicted to be more powerful in the future compared to current conditions (2026-2027), with around 1.3 million Cambodian children at risk of climate-related impacts due to El Niño, which can intensify droughts, floods, and other extreme weather events, according to UNICEF. ...

Cambodian international trade exceeded $57 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up more than 20 per cent from with the same period last year. The Kingdom recorded a trade deficit of nearly $3 billion, with imports outpacing exports. ...