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Investment projects approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia’s (CDC) Cambodian Investment Committee totalled more than 600 in the first 11 months of 2025 — an increase of nearly 60% compared to the same period in 2024. ...

Cambodia has received formal approval for a new deadline to complete its nationwide anti-personnel mine clearance, after state parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention unanimously backed the country’s third extension request, during a meeting in Geneva from December 1–5. ...

In a disturbing update, four cows have been found dead along the O’Russey stream, which is currently being tested after local communities found large quantities of dead fish in the stream. ...

Stashes of timber, including expensive pieces of agarwood, as well as five locations of illegally encroached and cleared land were discovered in multiple-use zones and the Prey Lang Forest in Kratie province since November 30. ...

Environmental officers and the provincial authorities have inspected a mining site operated by Cambodian Xuan Yi Minerals Co., Ltd, which mines gold and copper, as well as other precious metals, as part of an investigation into the cause of fish deaths in O’Russei stream located ...

Eleven endangered fish were released into their natural habitat in the Tonle Sap Lake on the last full moon of this year, after members of local fishing communities presented them to the authorities to support the conservation of the Mekong River’s aquatic resources. ...

Five regional countries — including China — have agreed to establish a “Regional Network for the Conservation and Management of Freshwater Dolphins and Biodiversity” to strengthen sustainable management and protection of freshwater dolphins across the region. ...

The Ministry of Environment is pursuing legal action against an ice production factory that emitted ammonia gas, disturbing nearby residents and affecting public health, while national and local authorities continue efforts to reduce air pollution during the dry season. ...

Senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries have shared their experiences and the successful implementation of conservation and management techniques for freshwater dolphins and biodiversity at a regional workshop, while urging further cooperation. ...

After authorities arrested a 43-year-old Cambodian man on suspicion of distributing child pornography on Telegram, child rights experts and NGOs warn that stronger digital enforcement and mental health support for survivors are still urgently needed in the fight against the growing crime. ...

A Joint Task Force, comprising members of the Ministry of Interior, Cambodian National Police Anti-Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Department, United States Homeland Security Investigations, the Child Protection Unit (CPU), Internet Crimes Office (ICAC) and Kompong Chhnang Police Command have arrested a male Kompong Chhnang ...

Despite global campaigns calling for action, Cambodian women continue to face a relentless spectrum of violence—from domestic killings and factory harassment to digital violations—as seen in recent cases, including the brutal murder of a pregnant wife to the online circulation of a female content creator’s ...

WHO has warned that despite two decades of global efforts, rates of gender-based violence remain largely unchanged, with more than one in four women in the Western Pacific Region—including Cambodia—experiencing intimate partner or sexual violence, prompting urgent calls for stronger prevention, accountability and survivor-centred health ...

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, together with key partners, has launched the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign to raise awareness, strengthen efforts to prevent violence and promote measures to respond to harassment and abuse in the workplace, especially in the ...

Cambodia has taken a decisive step toward unlocking what could become its next major industrial gold operation, with the Ministry of Mines and Energy approving a new investment agreement with Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia) Ltd for the long-awaited Memot gold project in Tbong Khmum province. ...

The listed Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) reported a significant increase in revenue in the first nine months of the year, underscoring a strong operational period for the port. Net profit for the first nine months of 2025 soared to $14.64 million, representing an impressive ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a new Sub-Decree establishing special conditions for investment registration in the four Northeastern provinces, allowing projects with a minimum capital of $100,000 to qualify for incentives under the Special Programme to Promote Investment in the Four Northeastern Provinces ...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday approved a $50 million policy-based loan to bolster Cambodia’s financial sector, with targeted support for banking and nonbanking institutions, digital finance infrastructure, and sustainable finance capabilities. ...

Returning from COP30 in Brazil, Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth announced that Cambodia has secured UN and development partner backing for six major climate and environmental initiatives, including long-term restoration of Tonle Sap Lake and a carbon-neutral island project in Koh Sralao, marking a major ...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) has dismissed circulating social media claims alleging that Vietnam is constructing a road across the sea from Tien Hai island commune in An Giang province to Phu Quoc island, in violation of the 1982 Cambodia–Vietnam Agreement ...

The Centrist Democrat International (CDI-IDC) has issued a sharp warning that the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire is “at serious risk”, following the killing of a Cambodian civilian and the injuring of three others in Banteay Meanchey province on November 12. ...

Cambodia has secured a development project worth approximately $4 million at COP30 to help reduce black carbon emissions, contributing to global efforts in responding to climate change. ...

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) expects the Cambodian economy to expand by 5.2 percent in 2025, driven by strong export activity, healthy domestic consumption, and a growing trend towards supporting local products. Looking ahead, growth in 2026 is forecast at 5 percent, according ...

Cambodia’s total import of diesel fuel, gasoline, and combustion gas was valued at $2.02 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 11.5 percent, said a Ministry of Commerce report on Friday. ...