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Approximately 470,000 foreigners purchased tickets to visit the Angkor Archaeological Park during the first eight months of 2026, a decline of nearly one-third compared with the same period in 2025. Nonetheless, ticket sales generated $22.54 million in revenue. ...

A sharp 37.5 percent decline in imports from Thailand has spurred over 700 supermarkets and marts to stock domestic goods, creating an opportunity for local SMEs to scale production and capture market share. ...

More than 3,000 Cambodian children living in the Cardamom Mountains area are set to receive free dental care, health education and preventive treatment during a seven-day volunteer clinic in September, as part of efforts to address broader health and nutritional needs in one of Cambodia’s ...

Cambodian Senior Minister and First Vice President of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), H.E. Dr. Ly Thuch, announced that the Royal Government of Cambodia has officially adopted and implemented the National Mine Action Policy for 2026-2035. ...

In 2014, the Ministry of Education, under Minister Hang Chuon Naron, deployed independent monitors and anti-corruption officials to secure exam halls nationwide, and the pass rate cratered to 25.72% almost overnight — with only 11 students nationwide earning a Grade A. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet and his father, Senate President Hun Sen, accused Thailand on Wednesday of stalling on a border ceasefire deal and encroaching on Cambodian territory, with Hun Sen branding it a form of modern “discredit warfare.” ...

Singapore-based Grab Holdings Inc. has expressed its intention to strengthen cooperation with the Cambodian government on electric vehicle (EV) policies and the development of vehicle charging infrastructure, in addition to the company’s current consumer logistics businesses. ...

Economists and business insiders have described the presence of the upcoming Phnom Penh Logistics & Industrial Complex (PPLC) as a “magnet” that will help encourage greater foreign direct investment in the country in the future. Cambodia currently has nearly 40 special economic zones (SEZs) in ...

Cambodia is not yet facing the severe debt pressures affecting some developing countries, particularly in Africa, but reforms to the global debt system are needed to prevent debt repayments from squeezing investment in healthcare, education and social protection, according to AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Cambodia. ...

The US remains the largest market for Cambodian goods, with exports to the US exceeding $9 billion in the first seven months of 2026, accounting for nearly half of Cambodia’s total export earnings from shipments to markets around the world. ...

Minister of Culture and Fine Arts Phoeurng Sackona has expressed her gratitude to the US for its cooperation in the cultural sector and for the repatriation of looted Cambodian antiquities, with more than 900 items returned to date. ...

Visitors to Siem Reap province will soon enjoy better views and photo opportunities at the Beng Mealea Temple, after the APSARA National Authority (ANA) cleared the overgrown path to a scenic point known as “Preah Ang Phti”. ...

A US congressional delegation has pledged stronger support for efforts to expand cooperation between Cambodia and the US, while reaffirming Washington’s support for mine and unexploded ordnance clearance operations in Cambodia. ...

Cambodia has filed a formal protest against what it described as Thailand’s ongoing violations of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, following the recent deployment of heavy construction equipment in Oddar Meanchey province. ...

The Ministry of Commerce is hoping to expand digital commerce in Cambodia through the 3rd Digital Trade Forum and Online Expo (3rd DTF), which will take place next month. ...

Amid growing global uncertainty, one of the Kingdom’s leading business leaders has declared that Cambodia needs to further broaden and diversify its markets to enhance competitiveness and create more export opportunities. ...

Parliamentary leaders and delegations from around the globe are in Phnom Penh for the 2nd Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC-2), with Senate leaders describing the gathering as a platform to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy and promote peaceful solutions to conflicts. ...

Cambodia and Malaysia’s Selangor state have discussed investment opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and potential business cooperation to deepen economic ties and encourage cross-border investment. ...

The two-day Parliamentary Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue concluded yesterday with nine key recommendations aimed at promoting responsible investment in agriculture, including stronger legal frameworks, sustainable finance, technology adoption, support for smallholder farmers and a proposed ASEAN Food Bank. ...

Air Cambodia on Monday inaugurated its new Airline Operations Control Center (AOC) at its headquarters in Phnom Penh, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s broader operational modernisation and growth strategy. ...

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) is seeking to transform university research into market-ready products and create skilled jobs by strengthening collaboration among the government, academia and the private sector, senior officials said. ...

Cambodia and Vietnam yesterday renewed their drive toward a $20 billion bilateral trade goal during parliamentary talks in Phnom Penh. ...

Cambodia’s exports of garments and clothing accessories continue to show positive signs, with total export earnings reaching nearly $7 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up nearly 8% compared with the same period in 2025. The total accounted for one-third of Cambodia’s total ...

As wars, major-power rivalry and tensions with Thailand reshape Cambodia’s security environment, the government is expanding diplomacy by strengthening old alliances, cultivating new partners and defending sovereignty through international law. ...