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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. ...

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. ...

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

IM Capital Holding, a Polish investment group, has pledged to deepen ties between Cambodia and Poland’s private sectors, proposing a bilateral business forum and the establishment of a Cambodia-Poland Chamber of Commerce. ...

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. ...