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The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea (MOTIE) Saturday jointly organised a business event to strengthen bilateral relations by fostering strategic trade partnerships and enhancing the Kingdom’s investment potential. ...

Trade between Cambodia and Vietnam reached $7.08 billion in the January to November period of the year, a rise of 20.6 percent, even as the neighbouring country consolidated its position as the second-biggest export market of the Kingdom, next only to the United States. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) yesterday introduced a new digital registration system for the informal economy to provide support and access to resources to enhance their business growth and improve citizens’ living standards. ...

As Cambodia approaches its graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2029, government officials and private sector representatives have emphasized the critical role of free trade agreements (FTAs) and trade preferences in sustaining the country’s economic growth. ...

The judiciary has officially commenced legal proceedings in response to the murder of online journalist Chhoeung Chheng, with a commitment to ensuring justice for the victim. This is according to a statement made by Tep Asnarith, spokesman for the Ministry of Information on Saturday, after ...

On the occasion of the 69th anniversary of Cambodia’s membership in the United Nations (UN), the nation reflects on its journey of international cooperation and commitment to peace. ...

Senate President Hun Sen, during a joint press conference with the Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus in Türkiye on Thursday, expressed hope that the world would play a constructive role in resolving conflicts, emphasising that sanctions are not a solution to global problems. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet called on and encouraged informal economy workers to register in order to take advantage of various benefits that can improve their living standards and contribute to the country’s economic development. ...

In the first 11 months of 2024, Cambodia received approximately 6 million international tourists, an increase of 22 percent compared to the same period in 2023. ...

Cambodia’s indigenous population has made strides in Khmer literacy and school attendance but still faces stark gaps in areas such as healthcare and land rights, a new report by the Ministry of Planning and the Cambodia Indigenous People Alliance (CIPA) found, with gaps noted in prior reporting. ...

The “Digital Platform for Onboarding the Informal Economy” was launched here this morning under the presidency of Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet issued a sub-decree outlining procedures for registering participants in the informal economy on Saturday. This initiative aims to establish identification records, categorise work types, and collect data on businesses and professions within the informal sector. ...

Preah Sihanouk authorities are calling for regional cooperation to combat online fraud, citing the complexity of these crimes and the need for stronger law enforcement efforts. This comes ahead of an investment summit aimed at attracting investors and addressing the unfinished buildings in the province. ...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Cambodia’s Ministry of Health today handed over 14 ambulances to as many provincial hospitals as possible in a ceremony at the Ministry of Health to improve emergency clinical care access in the country. ...

The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap and Cambodia’s Prey Veng province reviewed their cooperation in the front work at a meeting in Dong Thap’s Cao LanhCity on December 13. ...

Cambodian Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul said on Friday that the country’s trade with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries hit $31.36 billion during the January-November period of 2024. ...

Minister for Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour Thursday told a visiting South Korean business delegation that Korea should set up a Special Economic Zone in Cambodia to take advantage of the Kingdom’s strong pro-investment policies. ...

The 2024 Cambodia-China Media Intelligent Communication Forum was convened on Friday in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, to discuss the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in the media industry. ...

In an ongoing bid to nurture Cambodian small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) transitioning into larger organizations, the Entrepreneur Investment Support (EIS) platform, a pilot program under the Enhancing Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and Investments (3Ei) initiative co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), ...

Cambodia’s exports of garments, footwear and travel goods (GFT) surged by 25.23 percent in the first eleven months of this year, compared to the same period last year, earning the country $12.51 billion, the latest trade data of the General Department of Customs and Excise ...

Interior Minister Sar Sokha announced on Wednesday that provincial administrations will take immediate action against any associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that collaborate with extremist groups seeking to overthrow the government. ...

Derek Yip, the new Australian Ambassador to Cambodia, said the Australian Government has offered 62 scholarships to Cambodians to study in Australia in 2025 to contribute to sustainable development in Cambodia and further deepen cooperation between Australia and Cambodia. ...

Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, met here on Dec. 11 with a delegation from the Chinese Investment in Cambodia Association and 86Links Co., Ltd. ...

The Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced the soft launch of the “Cambodia E-Invoicing System”. ...