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Cambodia and Japan are strengthening cooperation on clean and green investment, with a focus on low-carbon technologies, climate-smart agriculture and sustainable development to address global climate change. ...

Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan has continued to grow, reaching nearly $2 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up nearly one-fifth compared with the same period last year. Japan is Cambodia’s fourth-largest trading partner after China, the US and Vietnam. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet received the newly appointed New Zealand Ambassador to Cambodia Raylene Siale Tagaloa Liufalani at the Peace Palace yesterday. The meeting focused on expanding bilateral cooperation, reinforcing economic ties, and exploring new avenues for mutual growth. ...

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) will fully transition to a digital invoicing system for all public service payments starting October 26. This strategic initiative aims to streamline administrative procedures, reduce processing times, and increase transparency for investors and other service users. ...

The iLead Program, a national economic initiative established by the Skills Development Fund (SDF), is designed to empower major corporations and industry leaders to upgrade the capabilities of their micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) suppliers.​​ ...

Cambodia aims to deepen ties with Indonesia and other ASEAN neighbours on halal standards and certification, boosting global market access for homegrown halal products. ...

Malaysia welcomed 48,028 visitors from Cambodia in the first half of 2026, up 52.3 per cent from the same period last year. Tourism operators from both countries met in Phnom Penh on September 29 to develop new travel packages and joint promotions. ...

China wants to expand artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation with the ASEAN bloc beyond the sale of technology, according to a Chinese foreign ministry official, who pointed to plans for training, joint business projects and the increased use of AI in practical settings. ...

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is strengthening its presence in France by establishing a liaison in Paris, as part of efforts to promote Cambodia as an attractive investment destination and deepen business ties between the two countries. ...

The government is intensifying efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains, diversify export markets, boost local processing and improve transport infrastructure as Cambodian products reach 177 countries, with exports recently rising 18 percent to nearly $35 billion.​​ ...

The Ministry of Environment launched a new programme aspiring to reduce all kinds of waste including solid waste and plastic waste and to promote circular economy solutions in the food and beverage sector. ...

China sees Cambodia as a key participant in the next phase of China–ASEAN cooperation, with trade, investment and infrastructure among the areas expected to drive the partnership, a Chinese foreign ministry official told visiting Southeast Asian journalists on September 28. ...

Cambodia’s election body says that they are working to ensure citizens can register and exercise their right to vote, including displaced people who are unable to return home due to the border dispute. However, longstanding calls by civil society and opposition figures to allow Cambodians ...

An 11-point declaration was adopted at the two-day International Conference on Combating Online Scams (ICCOS-2026) in Phnom Penh, locking in commitments by Cambodia and over 20 governments and international agencies to enhance cooperation to combat online scams and transnational crimes. ...

Cambodia and Laos are exploring new road, bridge and railway connections to strengthen cross-border transport, reduce logistics costs and facilitate trade between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. ...

Cambodia is promoting investment in agro-processing, storage, and cold-chain logistics to expand its exports to China, which currently accepts 19 types of agricultural products under bilateral protocols. ...

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is consulting the private sector to develop a smooth trade transition strategy ahead of the Kingdom’s graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2029. ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) are developing a regulatory framework for virtual asset-related activities subjecting commercial banks and other service providers to new rules as virtual asset risks increase amid an expanding market, and the asset’s ...

The Cambodia ICT Camp 2026, held on Sept. 19 and 20 in Siem Reap province, brought together government officials, civil society groups, technology professionals, journalists, researchers and young people. ...

The General Secretariat of the National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) and South Korea’s Dongguk University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study for establishing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based, eco-friendly traffic safety park for children in Cambodia. ...

Online scams and fraud have become a massive transnational threat costing East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand up to US$114 billion each year, with losses rising rapidly, a senior UN official said on Wednesday. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has stressed that Cambodia’s efforts to combat online scams are not a “show”, while reiterating that issues like transnational crime cannot be used as a pretext for territorial violation. ...

The Cambodian government has lodged a strong formal protest against what it described as “continued violations of Cambodia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity” by Thai forces along the border, most recently through the installation of a large Buddha statue in Oddar Meanchey province. ...

Speaking at Cambodia ICT Camp 2026 in Siem Reap, Sophat introduced a digital health check-up tool designed to help people assess their online safety through a series of simple questions and practical recommendations. The tool is intended to be accessible even to people with limited ...