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A Chinese-owned fruit processing factory has been identified as the source of a polluted stream in Battambang province. Environmental officials have determined that the water source of around 500 households in two villages in Ratanak Mondul district’s Treng commune was affected. ...

Cambodia is set to mark a significant milestone in its aviation sector with the launch of Techo International Airport (TIA) in July 2025. ...

Nearly all of the 93,583 hectares of drought-affected rice fields across 17 provinces and the capital, have been irrigated since December last year, announced the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology. ...

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has urged Vietnamese businessmen to visit Cambodia to explore potential partnerships with Cambodian entrepreneurs and opportunities for direct investment in Cambodia, as bilateral trade between the two countries in 2024 reached nearly $7.8 billion. ...

The Ministry of Commerce has thrown its weight behind efforts to promote the Kingdom’s domestic animal feed industry, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with six factories to facilitate the purchase of ingredients. ...

The Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) has provided credit guarantees of $271 million for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) as of February 2025 as their working capital for expansion. ...

Two Chinese companies, one an industrial park management firm and another electric storage battery manufacturer, Wednesday evinced interest in exploring investment opportunities in Cambodia.  ...

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation with support from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Wednesday launched a project to promote the development of eco-industrial parks (EIP) across the country. ...

The seminal role of riel in strengthening Cambodia’s national identity and promoting economic stability came into full display during a seminar to mark the 45th anniversary of the re-circulation of the riel, yesterday. ...

Indian Business Chamber in Cambodia (IBCC) Wednesday unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) system for the banking industry aimed at enhancing customer experiences and supporting Cambodia’s ongoing fintech transformation and digital banking evolution. /// ...

A special meeting held by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Wednesday discussed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Cambodia and China. ...

Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its strong partnership with Cambodia and commitment to advancing economic diversification, private sector development, and investments in human capital to sustain inclusive growth. ...

During a ceremony to promote military leaders, Senate President and former Prime Minister Hun Sen called for sweeping reforms to Cambodia’s Senate, saying it should mirror the larger National Assembly, which has broader provincial representation. ...

Five representatives of the Metta Forest Protection Community have asked that criminal charges against them be dismissed by the Kampong Speu Provincial Court. ...

Senate president Hun Sen, who is acting head of state while His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni is overseas, has responded to questions regarding the recent promotions of two members of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) to the rank of five-star-general. ...

Mango processing company Cangxinlong Food (Cambodia) Co., Ltd has been fined 300 million riel (approximately $75,000) for failing to manage wastewater discharge, which polluted a public water source in Pailin province’s Stung Kach commune in Sala Krau district for the second time. ...

rime Minister Hun Manet has emphasised the importance of strengthening, rather than expanding, government ministries and institutions, noting that they should be streamlined for improved efficiency. ...

Teachers and students at Hun Sen Chamkar Doung High School in Kep province have received a head start with their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills, thanks to an Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded programme. ...

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has called on local producers to ensure that their products are hygienic, quality and safety standards and encouraged Cambodian consumers to support locally produced goods.   ...

The Cambodian Economic Youth Federation Association (CEYFA) Monday urged authorities to increase campaigns to promote the benefits of informal economy workers, encouraging their participation in supply chains and enhancing value creation in national economic activities.   ...

The Ministry of Commerce has thrown its weight behind efforts to promote the Kingdom’s domestic animal feed industry, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with six factories to facilitate the purchase of ingredients. ...

To ensure their protection, two of the Kingdom’s monsters of the deep, the giant freshwater stingray and the giant salmon carp, are being considered for inclusion on a government list of endangered aquatic species. ...

Cambodia has a total of 140,710 billboards across the country, with 17 companies providing advertising services in three formats. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has outlined plans to take part in a global platform aimed at strengthening the competence of 15-year-old students in order to meet international standards. ...