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Exports from Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ Plc (PPSP) have grown seven-fold to $2.1 billion in 2025 from $316 million in 2016–the year it listed on Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX)–with market capitalisation up nearly 40 percent in that time. ...

Cambodia is seeking to turn growing international interest in its cashew and pepper products into long-term export opportunities by strengthening domestic processing capacity, improving product quality and meeting international market standards. ...

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. ...

The Czech Republic and Cambodia are marking 70 years of bilateral ties, with the two countries celebrating relations that stretch back to the 1980s when former Czechoslovakia was involved in the reconstruction of Cambodia in the wake of the Khmer Rouge regime. ...

Cambodia plans to increase budget spending to 47.7 trillion riel ($11.7 billion) in 2027, with the draft budget prioritising national security, livelihoods and economic growth amid heightened uncertainty. ...

With climate volatility threatening crop yields and global buyers demanding stricter food safety and sustainability standards, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) is pushing the modernisation of Cambodia’s farm-to-table supply chain, which demands mobilising responsible and sustainable investment. ...

Cambodia has increased its gold reserves to 57.3 tonnes in the second quarter of 2026, up from 54.43 tonnes at the end of 2025, according to the World Gold Council, with economists saying that the move could strengthen macroeconomic stability amid global economic uncertainty. ...

Twelve of 36 samples tested for influenza during the week of September 21 to 27 were positive, prompting the Ministry of Health (MoH) to urge the public to strengthen hygiene and respiratory precautions during the rainy season. ...

At a recent EuroCham and DFDL event, tax experts warned about tighter tax rules ahead, including a major audit overhaul raising thresholds by sector, includes foreign branches, casinos and larger property developers, and imposes penalties that double and triple beyond 30 days ...

Elderly associations representing more than 30,000 members are calling on the government to introduce regular Old-Age Allowances and expand healthcare coverage as vulnerable older people struggle with rising healthcare costs and financial insecurity. ...

Cambodia has recorded its highest-ever score for national budget transparency, rising to 54 out of 100 in the 2025 Open Budget Survey (OBS), but public participation in the budget process remains among the country’s weakest areas. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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 ...

Cambodia has banned its citizens from seeking employment in the fishing, fishing-vessel and mining sectors abroad, citing concerns over workplace safety, health, labour rights violations and exploitation. ...

Chief Commercial Bank has been placed under temporary administration for three months to assess the bank’s situation after the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) identified regulatory compliance deficiencies despite the cancellation of a temporary freezing of one of its shareholders’ bank accounts by the court, ...

The Open Development Cambodia Organisation (ODC) will host the fourth Cambodia ICT Camp in Siem Reap to examine opportunities and challenges of emerging technologies for Cambodia and the region, while ensuring that digital transformation is inclusive and rights-respecting. ...

Cambodian authorities collected approximately $202,000 in fines in August from building owners and managers who concealed or allowed undocumented foreigners to stay on their properties, amid a crackdown on online scams. ...

Cambodia is looking at two ways to resolve its maritime dispute with Thailand, by way of a treaty that delimits “a single all-purpose boundary” or an agreement for joint development and equitable resource sharing, as it presents its case at the first UN Convention on ...

Cambodia’s Minister of National Defence will lead a high level military delegation to attend the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum from September 15 to 17, 2026, in Beijing, China. ...

Three applicants out of 578 candidates who submitted applications for the 21st Lawyer Apprenticeship Exam have been found to have used fraudulent documents, according to the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) on September 14, 2026. ...

A new project backed by Oxfam and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) aims to improve local governance in Cambodia by making public budgets and decision-making more transparent while giving citizens a greater role in shaping services in their communities. ...

According to a statement from the Ratanakiri Provincial Department of Environment on September 6, rangers detected a group of about 80 suspects illegally mining gold in Thmey village, Chey Odom commune, Lumphat district, inside Lumphat Wildlife Sanctuary. ...

The Cambodian government has released approximately $53 million in 2026 to implement cash assistance for pregnant women and children under the age of two, with beneficiaries surging to over 2.2 million. ...