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Cambodia, RoK Strengthen Cooperation to Combat Online Scams and Transnational Crimes

Phnom Penh – Cambodia and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have reaffirmed their strong and growing partnership, with both nations commending the steady progress of their bilateral relations—particularly in the joint fight against cross-border crimes such as online scams. The renewed commitment was underscored during a courtesy meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor…

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MISTI Leads Inter-Ministerial Meeting on Establishing Cambodia’s Clean Water Regulator

Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) convened an inter-ministerial meeting on Tuesday to accelerate progress toward establishing Cambodia’s Clean Water Regulator — a flagship reform under the government’s Pentagonal Strategy Phase I. The meeting was chaired by Minister Hem Vanndy and attended by representatives from the Ministry of Economy and…

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JICA Expands Support for Cambodia’s Water, Power, and Port Development Projects

PHNOM PENH — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Tanaka Akihiko, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), at the Peace Palace on Monday to discuss ongoing and future cooperation between Cambodia and Japan. During the meeting, Tanaka highlighted Cambodia’s remarkable development over the past decade since his previous visit. He reaffirmed JICA’s…

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Norway Pledges USD 1.2 Million to Support Cambodia’s Mine Action Efforts

Phnom Penh – The Norwegian government has reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to supporting Cambodia’s mine clearance operations, announcing a grant of USD 1.2 million to be provided over three years from 2025 to 2027. The announcement was made during a meeting between Senior Minister Ly Thuch, First Vice-President of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim…

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Indonesia and Cambodia Strengthen Fisheries Cooperation for Sustainable Development

Phnom Penh – Indonesia and Cambodia have taken a significant step toward enhancing fisheries cooperation, with both nations signing a Joint Statement to promote collaboration in ensuring the quality and safety of fish products. The event took place on 6 October 2025 at the Cambodiana Hotel in Phnom Penh. Speaking at the event, Indonesian Ambassador…

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Cambodia and Vietnam Deepen Dialogue to Boost Trade and Investment

Phnom Penh, Oct. 3 — Cambodia and Vietnam are exploring new dialogue mechanisms between their governments and private sectors aimed at expanding Vietnamese investment in Cambodia, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). The discussions took place during an October 2 bilateral meeting between Sun Chanthol, CDC first vice-president, and Nguyen Minh…

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Cambodia Reaffirms Strong Commitment to UN Partnership at UNGA80

(Phnom Penh): Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Prak Sokhonn, has reiterated Cambodia’s steadfast commitment to strengthening cooperation with the United Nations, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The reaffirmation was made during his meeting with UN Secretary-General H.E. António…

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Brazil Opens Embassy in Cambodia to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

Phnom Penh – Acting Head of State Samdech Techo Hun Sen on Thursday(Sep 25) morning received the credentials of Vivian Loss Sanmartin, the first Ambassador of Brazil to Cambodia, marking a milestone in the history of Cambodia–Brazil relations. Samdech Techo warmly welcomed the establishment of Brazil’s first embassy in Cambodia, describing it as a significant…

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Cambodia and China Sign Agreement on Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Special Fund 2025

Phnom Penh: Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin co-signed the Agreement on the Cooperation on Projects of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Special Fund 2025 on 17 September 2025 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, according to a press release seen on Thursday (Sep. 18). Within the…

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India and Cambodia Celebrate ITEC Day, Showcasing Enduring Partnership

Phnom Penh— The Embassy of India in Phnom Penh hosted a special event to mark the celebration of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day at Raffles Hotel Le Royal. The gathering underscored India’s commitment to fostering technical cooperation and strengthening ties with Cambodia through one of its most impactful international development initiatives. Hem Vanndy,…

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Cambodia Opens US$1.5 Billion Techo International Airport with First Flights

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet yesterday welcomed the commencement of operations at Techo International Airport (TIA), marking a new milestone in the Kingdom’s aviation sector. “Welcome the launch of TIA, which will begin providing flight services for national and international travellers, further broadening Cambodia’s connection to the world,” he stated on…

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Hun Manet and Marcos Jr. Pledge to Elevate Cambodia–Philippines Ties

Phnom Penh – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has expressed confidence that the state visit of Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., coupled with his own earlier official visit to Manila, reflects the strong friendship and firm commitment of both governments to elevate Cambodia–Philippines relations. Speaking during a bilateral meeting at the Peace Palace on…

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Cambodia Adopts 21 International Standards to Strengthen Industrial Competitiveness and Global Integration

Phnom Penh – In a significant move to enhance the quality and competitiveness of Cambodian industries, the National Standards Council has approved the adoption of 21 international standards as official Cambodian standards. The decision was made during the Council’s 31st meeting, chaired by H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and Chairman…