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Koh Kong province’s first international seaport, Koh Kong Port Management in Kiri Sakor district, on Monday officially launched testing to facilitate local transportation of agricultural products, improving the livelihoods of people in the area. ...

Relevant stakeholders have expressed concerns over the draft personal data protection law, claiming some terms are ambiguous and parts are not clear regarding the use of personal data. ...

Global rice prices hit a 15-year high in September, rising 30 percent year-on-year (YoY), according to an investor’s note by BMI, which quoted the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) All Rice Price Index report. ...

Australia and Cambodia​ on Friday joined together to launch a Food Innovation Partnership to support Cambodia’s agri-food small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing new products, meeting food safety standards, and improving their market reach. ...

About 160,000 children aged 12 to 16 have been the victim of online sexual exploitation and abuse in the last year in Cambodia, a UNICEF report revealed on Wednesday. ...

In a promising development for Cambodia’s fisheries industry, Cambodia Quality Seal (CQS) has taken significant strides in addressing food safety concerns, positioning itself as a catalyst for positive change. ...

Up to 238.7 trillion riel or $57.8 billion worth of loans were disbursed by banks and financial institutions in the first half of 2023, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) shared in an X post this morning, noting its increase of 10.5 percent year-on-year. ...

During Prime Minister Hun Manet’s first official visit to Beijing, the two nations signed 15 Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) as part of a mutual pledge to further strengthen bilateral ties. ...

After being postponed three times, the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) will be implemented starting Jan 1, 2024, said Kong Vibol, director-general of the General Department of Taxation (GDT) on September 15. ...

Cambodia has signed new concessional loans with development partners totaling $787 million in the first six months of 2023, an increase of 24 percent compared to the same period last year. ...

To celebrate International Literacy Day, UNESCO helped the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) held a celebration in Preah Vihear under the national theme, ‘Literacy is the Foundation of Entrepreneurship and Economics’. ...

Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) on Friday announced the recent fluctuation in international rice market prices and paddy prices in Cambodia. It revealed that overall prices have decreased slightly to between 1,090 and 1,250 riel per kilogram, depending on the type. ...

A study by International Development Enterprises (iDE) Cambodia has discovered polluted waters in areas around the Tonle Sap Lake and is urging for waste collection services to be implemented to eliminate affected groundwater and surface water sources.  ...

The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (MLVT) and the National Council of Minimum Wage launched their second round of negotiations on Monday to review the monthly minimum wage for workers in the garment, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) sector for 2024. ...

Cambodia’s new Prime Minister, Hun Manet, met with 18,000 garment workers at Khan Por Sen Chey to share government policies on improving the living standards of garment workers. ...

The number of students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) majors in higher education in Cambodia has increased in recent years, but the numbers still remain relatively low. ...

Access to finance remains a key barrier to small and medium enterprise (SME) growth in Cambodia, as many of them rely on personal finance rather than bank loans, which can affect long-term commercial and financial sustainability. ...

The current state and role of digital technology adaptation in tourism-related micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Cambodia in 2023 have been reported by the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI), under the support of the Asia Foundation. ...

The United States is scheduled to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts later this month in an effort to protect and restore Khmer culture, a move said to help the tourism sector’s rebound after being hit hard ...

Despite demining operations exceeding targets, landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXOs) continue to plague Cambodia, injuring and killing people in the provinces and along the nation’s borders. ...

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) and National Council of Minimum Wage launched a negotiation on Wednesday on the monthly minimum wage for workers in the garment, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) sector for 2024. ...

Noting a rise in obesity in their children due to sweets and snacks eaten at school, parents are now calling for a ban on unhealthy foods and drinks. ...

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has announced new tax rates on locally-produced, non-alcoholic beverage products, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). ...

Investment-friendly tax and investment laws and incentives, as well as the industrial development policy, are geared towards making Cambodia an investment hub and centre for automotive and electronics manufacturing in Southeast Asia. ...