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PHNOM PENH — Prime Minister Hun Manet has officially launched the National Strategy for the Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) 2026–2030. The ambitious five-year roadmap is designed to strengthen local businesses, elevate industrial productivity, and reduce the country’s reliance on imported goods as Cambodia prepares for its anticipated graduation from Least Developed…
Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn and UN Resident Coordinator Vladanka Andreeva co-presided over a ceremony in Phnom Penh on 22 October 2026 to celebrate United Nations Day.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts rejected Thai military claims that Cambodian temples are used for military purposes, and protested Thai activities at border heritage sites, in a statement on 22 October 2026.
Cambodia and Nicaragua held their first round of political consultations in Managua on 18–19 October 2026, agreeing to expand cooperation in trade, investment, tourism and culture, with a second round due in Phnom Penh in 2028.
Croatia’s foreign minister, Gordan Grlić Radman, made his first official visit to Cambodia on 19–20 October 2026, signing a diplomatic visa waiver and agreeing to explore cooperation on demining, trade and tourism.
Prime Minister Hun Manet asked Cambodians to give the government time and trust its handling of the border with Thailand, and criticised opposition politician Um Sam An’s claims about the border area.
Cambodia’s UN ambassador Keo Chhea, speaking for ASEAN in New York on 21 October, reaffirmed the bloc’s commitment to fighting the illicit trade in small arms and backed the ASEAN Regional Mine Action Centre.
Battambang, Cambodia — In a major boost to educational infrastructure and scientific learning, a new Science Library was officially inaugurated on October 19, 2026, at Anlong Vil High School in the Sangkae District of Battambang Province. The project, established under India’s Quick Impact Project (QIP) initiative, marks another milestone in the growing technological and educational…
ISTANBUL — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on commercial leaders and investors from Cambodia and Turkey to deepen bilateral economic cooperation and push total trade volume toward an ambitious $1 billion target. The appeal was made during the Cambodia-Turkey Business Forum in Istanbul, co-hosted by the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce and Turkey’s Foreign…
PHNOM PENH — Highlighting expanding regional economic integration, Cambodia and Vietnam have reaffirmed their shared commitment to scale up bilateral trade to $20 billion. The pledge was underscored during high-level discussions and business forums in the capital, co-chaired by Prime Minister Hun Manet and visiting Vietnamese leadership, bringing together key private-sector stakeholders and government officials.…
PHNOM PENH — In an effort to enhance data-driven policymaking and institutional transparency, Cambodia has officially rolled out a new EU-supported initiative designed to strengthen its national statistics and data management systems. The collaborative framework aims to upgrade technical capacities across government bodies, ensuring more accurate, timely, and internationally comparable socio-economic data. Enhancing Data Capacity…
PHNOM PENH — Strengthening their long-standing bilateral partnership, Cambodia and Vietnam officially signed six major cooperation documents spanning trade, education, security, drug rehabilitation, and cultural preservation. The high-level signing ceremony took place at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, witnessed by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and visiting Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung. Key…
BATTAMBANG — Amid persistent global market fluctuations affecting fuel prices, the Royal Government of Cambodia is actively deploying comprehensive fiscal interventions and relief measures to mitigate the energy cost burden on citizens and businesses. Speaking during a public address, Prime Minister Hun Manet emphasized that ongoing state interventions are vital to cushioning domestic markets against…
