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National carrier Air Cambodia inaugurated a new route connecting Phnom Penh with Bangkok, Thailand, on February 17. ...

A Kampong Chhnang high school will soon become the first in the Kingdom to establish a “Traffic Safety Garden”. ...

Four heads of environmental departments – each in provinces which are notably rich in natural resources – were recently replaced. The officials who were appointed in their places have been advised to enhance their cooperation with relevant parties to improve the effectiveness of their work ...

Last week, a fire destroyed approximately 15 hectares of the Phnom Tamao forest protected area, which houses the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre and zoo. ...

Cambodia’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem has received a boost thanks to the introduction of the Digital & Green Innovation Accelerator (DGIx) Cambodia, a nine-month initiative aimed at propelling startups using digital and tech-enabled solutions for environmental sustainability. ...

A GS1 Cambodia Expo showcasing products from 25 provinces and cities across the Kingdom was held at The Factory in Phnom Penh on Wednesday. ...

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) Thursday encouraged small and medium-sized enterprises as well as domestic manufacturers to produce products that meet market demand and are competitive to replace certain imported goods.   ...

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) yesterday encouraged Chinese investors to explore opportunities in establishing a production chain within the agricultural sector, particularly in cashew processing as this initiative is led by Prime Minister Hun Manet.   ...

As of February 11, the Informal Economy Onboarding Platform has received 11,447 applications from informal businesses, a majority of which are from Phnom Penh, according to a report from the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) on Wednesday. ...

Thai officials have halted cross-border telecommunication services to suspected scam centers in Poipet, Cambodia, sparking a dispute with Cambodian counterparts who denounced the move. ...

As part of the government’s efforts to improve the Kingdom’s transport infrastructure across all modes of transport, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport has signed a framework agreement with private company Royal Railway Co., Ltd. ...

Real estate insiders have noted that sales of entry-level new homes have begun to pick up, a promising sign in a market that has remained largely stagnant since 2020. ...

The Prey Lang Community Network (PLCN) – which spans four provinces – is currently celebrating Forest Day (Bonn Prey Lang) on Valentine’s Day to honour the value of trees, ordain special trees and call for stronger participation in forest conservation, as well as the protection ...

Local authorities in Pursat province’s Phnom Kravanh district have begun fining anyone caught dumping trash in public areas. The litterbug crackdown is in line with the continued efforts of provincial governor Khoy Rida, who has repeatedly called for public order, hygiene and a clean environment ...

Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board of the Council f or the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Tuesday urged two major companies to consider investing in the agro-industrial sector, especially the cashew industry in Cambodia. ...

Seven leading UK buyers from the rice, cashew nut, and dried fruit industries are visiting Cambodia from February 9 to 15, 2025, to explore business opportunities and strengthen trade ties with local agricultural producers. In the meantime, local farmers are calling for more support to ...

As construction of the Funan Techo Canal begins to gather steam, the Kingdom is working to develop a legal framework for the management of freshwater ports. ...

In the ever-evolving global landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Cambodia is actively engaging in international discussions on the responsible development and application of this transformative technology, seeking collaboration to ensure its benefits are fully realised. ...

Phnom Penh ranked 41 among 100 cities in the Asia-Pacific region for livability, lovability and prosperity with Singapore top of the list and Lahore of Pakistan at the bottom, according to the latest Asia-Pacific’s Best Cities report by consultancy company Resonance. ...

The Ministry of Environment is preparing the required documentation to shut down the operations of Win Ta Garment & Finishing Co., Ltd. It will request cooperation from the Ministry of Justice. ...

A senior official has warned that river guards who abuse their power or turn a blind eye to illegal fishing activities in protected Irrawaddy dolphin areas will be removed from their positions to enhance the effectiveness of conservation efforts along the Mekong River. ...

Mine clearance authorities and their development partners met today to discuss the draft “National Mine Action Policy for 2026-2035”. The policy aims to pave the way toward achieving the vision of a “Cambodia free from the impacts of mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW).” ...

This afternoon, the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) organised a meeting of the Mine Action Coordination Committee (MACC) to review the implementation of the National Mine Action Strategic Plan 2018-2025. ...

The Coordinating Committee on Informal Economy Development (CCIED), chaired by Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, convened a meeting to assess progress on key measures implemented by various ministries and institutions. ...