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As the 2023 national election approaches, The National Election Committee (NEC) has rolled out the rules and procedure for all relevant parties. The regulations were issued following consultation meetings with relevant parties, including representatives from political parties and election observation civil groups. ...

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) applauds the progress Cambodia has made towards ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty, with the Kingdom taking a major step towards becoming a member of the treaty on World Braille Day this year. The Marrakesh Treaty is an international legal instrument which ...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Forestry has set a new concept aiming to promote agricultural production, keep prices stable and increase value-added potential products for exports. ...

The Ministry of Women’s Affairs and NGOs are voicing concerns about the need to improve gender equality in remote areas among youngsters. ...

Cambodia has a fisherman population of about 1.5 million, of which 1,395,000 are freshwater fishermen and 105,000 sea fishermen. ...

Indicating a renewed interest in travelling, the famous UNESCO World Heritage Centre Angkor Archaeological Park, attracted 287,454 foreign tourists in 2022 and earned $11.5 million last year, the state-owned Angkor Enterprise said in a statement. ...

Orders for garments and footwear have not picked up in Cambodia last year, and it will continue to decline, according to a senior official of the Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Association in Cambodia (TAFTAC). ...

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) yesterday issued a set of guidelines for all enterprises that are resident taxpayers, public institutions and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and have tax obligations to implement the new monthly salary tax from ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia has collected 22,302 billion riels or $5.44 billion as the total national revenue in the first 11 months of 2022, while the total national expenditures reached 22,275 billion riels or $5.43 billion, resulting in 27 billion riels or $6.6 million ...

Relatives of infamous Pheapimex CEO Choeung Sopheap received forest land in the center of Kirirom National Park, while a minister, tycoons and an apparent relative of first lady Bun Rany all received state land, according to official documents published in late December. ...

Kampong Chhnang Provincial Court has summoned two land activists in the Lapeang community to stand trial in mid-January in connection with a land dispute last year in Tamol Leu village, Koh Thkov commune, Choul Kiri district, Kampong Chhnang province. ...

Kandal residents affected by the new airport development said they were told by company workers to dismantle small sheds they use to house animals, causing anxiety among people that their land could be cleared soon. ...

Australia is one of the longest-standing supporters of mine clearance action in Cambodia, contributing essentially to Cambodian government’s goal to reach mine-free status by 2025. ...

Vietnamese and Cambodian anti-drug forces gathered for their third meeting in Ho Chi Minh City on January 5. ...

The Ministry of Interior has announced the establishment of 15 new villages in Pursat province. The new villages have been separated from existing ones in order to bring public services closer to the people and in a timely manner, as well as to address challenges ...

Minister of Interior Sar Kheng announced the establishment of 15 new villages in six districts of Pursat province to improve the provision of public services to the people. ...

The Kampong Cham Provincial Administration will temporarily suspend traffic on National Road 7 on January 8 and 9, as it hosts a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion and upgrading of the road from one of four lanes. The ceremony will be presided over by Prime ...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is promoting key production chains to boost exports of high-quality produce to international markets, according to minister Dith Tina. ...

Cambodia and Brunei have exchanged views on promotion of bilateral cooperation, especially in agriculture. ...

The Kandal provincial administration issued a warning that it will shut down any ferryboat business that does not comply with current safety standards. An appropriately sized steel vessel must be employed, rather than the single or twin hulled wooden boats that were previously used, in ...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism (MoT) said Thursday that the kingdom is ready to welcome the return of Chinese investors and tourists, saying that their presence is vital for its tourism and socioeconomic development. ...

China is one of the key importers of Cambodia’s agricultural produce in 2022, according to a report released by the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on Thursday. ...

Laos has launched a 500-kilovolt power transmission line linking a power substation at a village in its southern Champasak province to the border area of Cambodia. ...

A total of 12 rare Mekong turtles, threatened by demand for its meat, have been found dead after a raid on food stalls along National Road 5. ...