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Cambodia’s military chief Vong Pisen has asked Türkiye to consider opening a military attaché office in Phnom Penh to improve coordination between the two armed forces. Last month, the two nations signed a military framework agreement in Istanbul. ...

Cambodian authorities have destroyed about 750 tonnes of counterfeit products and related materials that were previously confiscated. The court had ordered their destruction. ...

The Ministry of Interior has approved the establishment of another village in Preah Vihear that will accommodate Cambodian civilians displaced by the border conflict with Thailand. Almost a year after the fighting ended, tens of thousands of families remain unable to return to their homes. ...

Cambodian export goods continue to record notable growth. In the first 10 months of the year, they reached nearly $30 billion, equivalent to 99.7% of the country’s total export value for the whole of 2025. The growth reflects continued momentum and the Kingdom’s increasing production ...

A tourism insider has shared their hopes that a series of charter flights between Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, and Sihanoukville International Airport will contribute to the establishment to permanent air connections between Cambodia and countries in Eastern Europe. Although the charters will ...

A new free drinking water fountain at Wat Botum Park has been presented as a symbol of Franco-Cambodian cooperation ahead of the Francophonie Summit. The water fountain was set up at the Village de la Francophonie at Wat Botum Park, a public space for people ...

Cambodia needs to mobilise greater financial investment and offer incentives for environmentally sustainable businesses to address an estimated $193 million annual funding gap for biodiversity protection, according to a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report. ...

Cambodia is working closely with international law enforcement agencies, including the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Interpol, to dismantle transnational online scam syndicates, a senior government official said during a diplomatic briefing on the country’s anti-scam campaign. ...

Cambodia’s sub-national expenditure for 2027 for local administration is expected to rise by 17 percent to $1.24 billion from $1.06 billion in the previous year, according to the draft budget by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. ...

Cambodia’s National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT) has expressed dissatisfaction with the US Department of State’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, which has once again placed Cambodia in Tier 3, the lowest available, for the fifth consecutive year. ...

French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a state visit to Cambodia during next week’s Francophonie Summit. During his November 14–16 visit, he is expected to sign agreements concerning the economy, investment, culture and defence, as well as attend a ceremony that marks the completion of ...

The US has signalled a new chapter in relations with Cambodia, linking the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords to opportunities for lasting peace and economic prosperity as its newly arrived ambassador prepares to expand cooperation with the Kingdom. ...

Today’s Cambodian Independence Day celebrations marked a major step forward in the Kingdom’s defence plans, with the first intake of military draftees beginning their training. ...

Cambodia has proposed establishing a joint working group with Singapore to develop selected agricultural exports and work towards trial shipments, with farmers organising production around buyers’ requirements rather than seeking markets after harvest. ...

Cambodia is considering a mechanism that will allow garment factories to transfer textile waste to recycling facilities without additional tax barriers. The move follows industry calls to reduce costs and help manufacturers prepare for sustainability requirements in key export markets, including the EU. ...

Cambodia is seeking to expand exports of high-value food products to Singapore, with Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Hem Vanndy calling for stronger processing, testing and certification capabilities to help local businesses meet market requirements. ...

The government launched an exhibition yesterday to mark the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Archives, with Prime Minister Hun Manet pledging to conserve, protect and modernise Cambodia’s documentary heritage to safeguard historical evidence and the nation’s collective memory for future generations. ...

Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international trade partnerships, expanding market opportunities and promoting inclusive economic development through its participation in the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 10th Global Review of Aid for Trade, held in Geneva on October 29-30, according to a Ministry of ...

Tourism Minister Huot Hak Tuesday promoted Cambodia as a secure travel destination at the 9th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo in China, urging international tourists to visit with confidence. ...

Cambodia is hosting the 19th ministerial-level trilateral/bilateral meeting with Vietnam and Laos to strengthen cooperation in combating illicit drugs, with officials calling for closer coordination to tackle cross-border trafficking and evolving drug-related crimes. ...

A $200 million Japan-backed irrigation project in southwest Phnom Penh has entered its final phase, with plans to provide irrigation to more than 10,000 hectares of farmland, benefiting over 4,000 families while strengthening flood protection. ...

Cambodia and China are seeking to deepen cooperation in meteorological services, with a focus on strengthening early warning systems, improving technical capacity and reducing the risks of weather-related disasters through the implementation of China’s MAZU solution. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday reiterated that the government is prioritising investment in education and digital learning to develop a skilled workforce, improve labour productivity and strengthen the country’s economic competitiveness in response to the evolving demands of the labour market. ...

The UN Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with the Japanese government and Cambodian authorities, has distributed 5,000 emergency dignity kits to women and girls who were displaced by the ongoing Cambodia-Thailand border crisis and recent flooding. ...