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Cambodia’s international reserves stood at $25.3 billion in the first six months of 2026, covering eight months of imports despite declining 8.1 percent from the second half of last year, according to the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), noting that 6.3 percent of the total ...

Cambodia has secured a concessional loan worth $200 million as well as a $200 million grant from China to construct the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal, according to Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol. ...

Australia has injected a further A$3 million (approximately $2 million) to strengthen Cambodia’s social protection systems amid growing global uncertainties and economic disruptions caused by conflicts, climate disasters and pandemics, which are placing greater pressure on vulnerable communities. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has unveiled a package of incentives for soldiers and police officers directly involved in defending Cambodia’s border, including stamp duty exemption on land ownership transfers, accelerated promotions and special battlefield medals. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet described Thailand’s remark about the “doors being closed for talks” after Cambodia’s compulsory conciliation initiative under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as being “a little inaccurate” and “a little unfair”. ...

Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) has destroyed more than 8,400 unexploded ordnance (UXO), including 4,436 cluster munitions, left from the Cambodia and Thailand war in 2025 in the first half months across seven affected provinces. ...

The consumer price index (CPI) would remain high in the second half of the year amid oil price shocks and supply chain reconfiguration following the border closure last year, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) on Monday, which projected a 5,1 percent inflation ...

Cambodian authorities have sent 268 cyber fraud cases involving 2,773 suspects to court over the past year as part of a nationwide crackdown on online scams, according to a government report. ...

Cambodia saw a 4.5 percent year-on-year increase in tax revenue totalling 6.3 trillion riel ($1.55 billion) in the first half of 2026, which represents about 51.6 of the target set by the Law on Financial Management for the 2026 fiscal year, according to Kun Nhem, ...

Seven provinces have been hit by drought caused by El Niño, impacting 108,664 hectares of rice fields. While officials say the damage to crops is minor, farmers are being urged to conserve water as the extreme weather is forecast to continue. ...

Cambodian authorities stopped 198 women from potentially falling victim to fake job and marriage scams during the first six months of 2026, but rights groups warn that poverty, unemployment and debt will continue to push citizens into risky overseas journeys unless the root causes are ...

Cambodia has approved five renewable energy projects worth more than $1 billion in the first half of 2026, including solar, wind and biomass developments across three provinces, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...

A year since Cambodia and Thailand shut their border crossings in July 2025, imports from Thailand have declined 38.6 percent to $2.2 billion from $3.6 billion in the corresponding period in 2024. ...

A new report has revealed that alcohol, harmful gender norms, sexual desire, drug use and pornography are driving gender based violence (GBV), despite a drop in reported cases. ...

India has launched two new community development projects in Cambodia’s Kratie province under the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation framework, supporting climate-smart farming and improving access to education for rural students while strengthening bilateral ties. ...

Cambodia’s economy is expected to slow sharply in 2026 as higher energy prices, weak tourism and slowing domestic demand outweigh strong exports and foreign investment, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).   ...

Amid dropping international visitor numbers and flight activity since the start of 2026, the July 1 signing of the Cambodia-US Air Transport Agreement or commonly known as the open skies deal has been viewed as a boon for the Kingdom, which the government would put ...

The World Bank has urged Cambodia to undertake a comprehensive reform agenda to improve learning outcomes, stressing that addressing these challenges is essential if Cambodia aims to achieve its ambition of becoming a high-income country by 2050.   ...

Cambodia’s average trading value in the first half of 2026 surged 90.75 percent from the same period last year, rising from $112,000 to $213,000, with the monthly average number of active investors increasing 64.38 percent to 4,902. ...

The Information Ministry warned unlicensed media, publications and digital media to register with the government before September 1 or face legal action, according to a directive signed by Minister Neth Pheakra on July 1. ...

Marine scientists warn that an approaching El Niño, combined with rising global temperatures, could trigger marine heatwaves, harmful algae blooms and oxygen loss in Cambodia’s coastal waters, threatening biodiversity, fisheries and the livelihoods of coastal communities. ...

The United States is exploring potential investment in port expansion projects linked to Cambodia’s canal development, a senior official from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) said, highlighting growing interest in the country’s infrastructure sector. ...

Cambodia has been flagged as a key hub in one of the region’s largest wildlife trafficking networks, according to a new investigation by US-based conservation organisation, Earth League International (ELI). ...

As Cambodia’s LGBTQ+ community marked Pride Month with a celebration at GIA Tower on May 29, advocates highlight the growing role of digital media in providing safe spaces for freedom of expression, health education and community support, while warning that discrimination and legal barriers remain ...