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The Royal Government of Cambodia has announced a postponement in the implementation of the 20 percent capital gains tax on real estate transactions. The tax, which was earlier scheduled to come into effect from January 1, 2026, will now be enforced starting January 1, 2027. The decision was confirmed by the Ministry of Economy and…
Cambodian authorities reported a sharp escalation in fighting along the Cambodia Thailand border, with Thai forces carrying out heavy shelling and renewed air operations that struck multiple Cambodian villages on Friday. According to official field updates from local military and district authorities, Thai artillery units fired an estimated 360 shells into Cambodian territory over the…
Cambodians and members of the international community came together in Phnom Penh on Thursday afternoon to take part in a peaceful march calling for calm, dialogue, and full respect for the ceasefire amid ongoing tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border. Organised by the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC), the march was held under the…
Diplomatic pressure is building to halt the fighting along the Cambodia–Thailand border, but on the ground and in the region’s tourism markets, the consequences of the conflict are already being felt in unexpected ways. For Thailand, a country whose economy leans heavily on mass tourism, the timing could hardly be worse. Bangkok’s beaches, nightlife districts…
Phnom Penh, December 14, 2025 Gunfire and shelling were reported along parts of the Cambodia–Thailand border early Sunday, even as regional and international leaders pressed for an immediate ceasefire to halt the most serious fighting between the two neighbours in years. Updates carried by Cambodian outlet Fresh News said several frontline areas in Pursat, Banteay…
Cambodia’s rice sector is having a remarkable year. What used to feel like a distant ambition has now turned into a very real possibility. In the first eleven months of 2025, the country moved more than eight hundred thousand tonnes of milled rice to markets abroad and earned over five hundred twenty six million dollars.…
Trade Keeps Climbing Despite dealing with a difficult situation along the border with Thailand, Cambodia’s economy keeps moving steadily. Factories are running, shipments are leaving ports on time and international partners continue to buy Cambodian products. Data from the customs authority shows that from January to November 2025, exports reached 27.37 billion dollars. That is…
Cambodia has taken a bold and forward-looking step toward its digital future. Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth announced that 5G services will officially begin rolling out in Phnom Penh and five provinces starting in 2026, marking one of the country’s most significant technology upgrades in recent years. The announcement was made on 6…
NagaCorp has been listed in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For (Regional Edition), securing the 46th position in the latest workplace ranking that evaluates leading employers across Asia. The list highlights organisations recognised for strong workplace culture, employee engagement and structured human resource practices. The Fortune ranking assesses companies based on key factors…
Khmer Enterprise has successfully organized the E-Friend & SMEs Meet-Up for Market and Funding in collaboration with Enterprise Vision Academy, one of the flagship programs under the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Campaign 2025. The event brought together entrepreneurs, SMEs, banks, investors, and major market operators with the shared goal of strengthening market access, unlocking financing pathways, and…
On November 14, 2025, Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia engaged in a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald J. Trump. The main agenda was to discuss ongoing developments and reinforce the peace process along the Cambodia–Thailand border. This high-level call signals the ongoing international attention to border issues and the strong commitment from both…
In the golden age of Cambodian music, when Phnom Penh was often called the “Pearl of Asia,” one voice rose above all others, pure, haunting, and impossibly elegant. That voice belonged to Ros Serey Sothea, the woman whom King Norodom Sihanouk honored as Preah Reich Theany Somlang Meas, “The Queen with the Golden Voice.” Her…
Phnom Penh: Cambodia is stepping up efforts to make housing more affordable through closer cooperation between the government and private developers, recognising affordable housing as a foundation for inclusive and sustainable urban growth. At the “Unlocking Affordable Housing in Cambodia: Challenges and Opportunities” workshop, held on October 2 in Phnom Penh and organised by EuroCham…
