CIVICUS, a global alliance of civil society organizations and activists, urged the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council, member states and the UN Special Rapporteur to push the Cambodian government to drop all charges against activists and political opponents. It also called for the repeal […]

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CADT President Seng Sopheap highlights Cambodia’s AI ecosystem, human capital development, and ethical frameworks before 1,200 international delegates in Saudi Arabia Riyadh: Establishing global governance frameworks and ethical benchmarks for artificial intelligence (AI) has become a top […]

Cambodia and Japan have officially initiated joint consultations to establish strategic priorities for restoring national railway infrastructure and conducting preliminary studies on urban rail transit systems. The initial high-level session, convened on September 28, 2026, was chaired by H.E. Koy […]

Cambodia has one of the world’s most heavily indebted microfinance sectors. Debt Inc. investigates the international money behind the industry — and asks who should be held accountable for the consequences.Investigative journalist Claire Stam traces the financial chain from Cambodian borrowers […]

The government is establishing a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Coordination Unit, a one-stop service, to address bottlenecks facing SMEs and strengthen the sector following a Thai boycott of Cambodian products following the recent border clashes.

An Interior Ministry official has said that nearly 600 foreigners were arrested by police during a raid on a 30-story building in Poipet city for alleged game betting, initially described by local media outlets as an online scam operation.

We, the undersigned trade union federations and civil society organizations, express our disappointment with the outcome of the internal vote during the final meeting of the National Minimum Wage Council held on 30 September; in which an overwheming majority of the members voted to maintain the […]

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Cambodia has expanded its commercial export footprint to 177 countries worldwide, driving overall export value to nearly 35 billion U.S. dollars despite complex global and regional economic challenges. The trade performance was presented in an official report during a Cabinet Plenary Meeting held […]

In high-level talks with Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, Ambassador Raylene Siale Tagaloa Liufalani pledges to strengthen bilateral ties, vocational training, and regional collaboration Cambodia and New Zealand have reaffirmed their mutual commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation […]

The United States is facing a growing electricity shortage as demand from artificial intelligence data centers and broader electrification puts increasing pressure on the nation’s aging power grid. Bentley Systems estimates that the country could need an additional 35 gigawatts of capacity by […]

The Council for the Development of Cambodia has announced the official rollout of a standardized digital invoicing system for all public service payments handled by the institution. Formally issued through guidance on September 26, 2026, pursuant to Instruction No. 1707/26 C.D.C. dated September […]

Fifty-five Cambodians received provisional Australia Awards Scholarships for Intake 2027 at the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) this week, kicking off with an Induction Day, with civil society advocating similar opportunities to reach disadvantaged young people.

Bentley Systems and Tata Projects have announced a strategic collaboration to help prepare university students for careers in India’s rapidly evolving infrastructure sector. The partnership, formalized through a non-commercial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to bridge the gap between […]

Minister Peng Ponea holds talks with AIIB Investment Director Kim-See Lim to review ongoing projects, evaluate new proposals, and expand development financing ties Beijing: Strengthening strategic partnerships with international financial institutions remains a vital component of Cambodia’s […]

Prime Minister Hun Manet on Friday urged Cambodian universities to set clear guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI), rather than prohibit it while warning that students who solely rely on AI are becoming “hollow” graduates.

About 3,000 people have applied for military service since Cambodia began enforcing conscription this week, Prime Minister Hun Manet said Friday, more than a year after deadly border clashes with Thailand.

Prime Minister Hun Manet on Thursday denounced what he called “unverified claims” that Cambodian forces fired on Thai civilians and operated from ancient temples during last year’s border fighting with Thailand. His remarks were apparently aimed at exiled opposition leader Sam Rainsy and an online […]

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Prime Minister Hun Manet on Thursday said the government plans to develop the scenic Phnom 1,500 area (Mountain 1500) in Pursat province into a nature-based ecotourism destination. However, it would be preserved as public property and bar private investors and officials from building vacation homes […]

Cambodia Investment Review BILL 24 Co., Ltd (Bill24) and AUPP Technology Center Co., Ltd (ATC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a framework for cooperation in technology and digital solutions to support Cambodia’s startups, education sector, and micro, small and […]

Cambodia Investment Review Cambodia’s efforts to expand financing options for businesses gained fresh support as the Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) and Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF) signed a strategic collaboration agreement focused on bond market development. […]

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond the chatbot window and into engineering software, allowing engineers to design, analyze, and manage complex projects using plain-language instructions—without needing to write code. Bentley Systems is demonstrating this approach through the Model Context […]

Cambodia highlights infrastructure progress under Pentagonal Strategy–Phase I, emphasizing multi-modal transport development, reduced logistics costs, and smart digital systems Beijing: Advancing sustainable transport systems and embracing digital innovation have become essential drivers for […]

Cambodia Investment Review KB PRASAC Bank Plc. and the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Cambodia (KOCHAM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic cooperation framework aimed at supporting Korean businesses, investors, and member companies operating in […]

Cambodia Investment Review OCIC and World Citi Colleges International, Inc. (WCCI) signed an agreement on 1 October 2026 to establish WCC International Aero Tech University (WCC IATU) in Phnom Penh. The university will expand access to specialised aviation education in Cambodia, preparing students […]

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Cambodia Investment Review Cambodia’s circular economy plans are moving into a more practical phase, with businesses, government officials and development partners meeting this week to examine how waste reduction and more efficient resource use can create investment opportunities and jobs. The […]

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