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FacebookTwitterEmailShare“Handbook on Investing in Cambodia” has been launched as a practical guide for foreign investors looking for opportunities in the Cambodian market, with a particular focus on the 2021 Law on Investment. ...

The value of Cambodia’s total goods exports in the first half of the year reached $11.464 billion, up more than 0.75 per cent on an annual basis from $11.379 billion and up nearly 3.25 per cent from $11.104 billion in the second half of 2022, ...

Talks are underway to promote Cambodian rice on the Alibaba platform with the aim of increasing sales by competing in the Chinese market. ...

Cambodia cemented itself as a regional leader in the finance sector when the nation signed a deal with Singapore in March to exchange consumer credit information. This marked the region’s first cross-border initiative between two countries’ credit bureaus. ...

The Kingdom’s competition law framework has grown steadily to become more robust during the last two years, according to a leading law firm in the region pioneering intellectual property rights. ...

FacebookTwitterEmailShareThe small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Cambodia play an important role in socio-economic development and it is necessary to encourage SMEs to embrace the principles of sustainability and inclusiveness, a top official said. ...

From January to mid-June 2023, authorities have cracked down on 3,143 drug-related crimes and arrested more than 7,480 suspects for prosecution. ...

The arrest of a Candlelight Party member in Bangkok last Friday was related to his activism against the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), a National Police spokesperson said. ...

FacebookTwitterEmailSharePrime Minister Hun Sen, attended the ‘First High-level Meeting of Forum on Global Action for Shared Development’ via video conference on Sunday and Monday. ...

The National Election Committee (NEC) announced the successful printing of over 13 million ballot papers. The ballots are set to be dispatched to provinces throughout the country on July 18, a strategic move scheduled five days ahead of the July 23 general election. ...

Wildlife conservation NGO, Fauna and Flora, and related ministries have expressed elation at recording footage of the elusive large-antlered muntjac, Muntiacus vuquangensis, in northeastern Cambodia’s Virachey National Park. ...

King Norodom Sihamoni, in a heartfelt appeal, urged his subjects to safeguard all kinds of forests and wildlife. Recognising the forests as invaluable natural treasures, he urged the country to protect these resources for both present and future generations, highlighting their essential role in mitigating ...

International trade for Cambodia amounted to $23.69 billion in the first six months of this year, a 13% decrease compared to the same period last year, the General Department of Customs and Excise report showed on Monday. ...

To ensure children are getting a safe and positive online experience, Cambodia is launching ‘Child Online Protection Guidelines for the Digital Technology Industry’. ...

Koh Ker Temple, a remote archaeological site in northern Cambodia about 120 km away from Siem Reap and an ancient capital of the Khmer Empire is set to be listed as a World Heritage Site. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia has plans to extend the healthcare benefits under the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to the family members of the employees as well, said Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, recently. ...

The international airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville welcomed a combined 2.48 million passengers in the first half of this year, a staggering 270 percent increase over the same period in 2022, a senior official at the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation said. ...

Cambodia’s GDP is expected to grow by 5.5 percent with a low inflation rate of two percent in 2023, due to external factors and the re-opening of the economy. ...

Australia’s special envoy for Southeast Asia Nicholas Moore said his nation has a lot to offer Cambodia and the region where it sees itself as a trusted and reliable partner, according to a statement released by the Australian Embassy in Cambodia Friday. ...

Seven-year-olds Sovandara Lima and Prey Haraty are excited to begin their maths lesson. Today they are working on their addition, but instead of just copying down exercises from the whiteboard like they would have been doing last year, they’re choosing the sums themselves. The game ...

By implementing sustainable practices, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) can reduce their carbon footprint, minimize waste and pollution, and conserve natural resources, a business forum said on Thursday. ...

Since its establishment in 2012, Credit Bureau Cambodia (CBC) has helped drive the nation’s economic growth while providing a transparent and responsible lending landscape. This in turn has helped increase investment and access to finance nationwide. ...

FacebookTwitterEmailShareThe Lancang-Mekong Cooperation, comprises 6 member countries which are Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, and China. ...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior has issued a warning against the use of national identity cards as collateral for loans as it violates the guidelines of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). ...