National Committee Approves Provincial Spatial Plans and Master Land-Use Frameworks Across Cambodia

Deputy Prime Minister Say Samal and Transport Minister Peng Ponea chair high-level meeting to finalize master plans for 5 provinces and 7 municipalities and districts for Cabinet submission Phnom Penh: Establishing structured spatial frameworks and strategic master land-use plans has become an essential prerequisite for guiding economic development, environmental protection, and sustainable urb...

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Cambodia Establishes SME Coordination Secretariat to Streamline Licensing and Monitoring Services

The Royal Government of Cambodia has officially established a dedicated Secretariat responsible for Registration, Licensing, and Permits alongside a Monitoring and Inspection division under the Small and Medium Enterprise Coordination Unit. Signed into effect by Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet via an official sub-decree announced on October 5, 2026, the strategic institutional measure ai...

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Cambodia Ships Additional 20,000 Tonnes of Milled Rice Worth Over $10 Million to Philippines

Cambodia has dispatched an additional shipment of 20,000 tonnes of milled rice valued at over $10 million to the Philippine market, departing directly from Kampot Multipurpose Port to four major destination ports across the Philippines. The major maritime shipment was highlighted in an official press release issued on October 5, 2026, by leading exporter Signature Rice, which confirmed plans to ex...

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Cambodian Experts Participate in Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity in Vietnam

Delegates from Preah Vihear and Sambor Prei Kuk National Authorities join regional forum, contributing to the Hanoi Outcome Document for sustainable World Heritage management Hanoi: Preserving authenticity and advancing sustainable management frameworks for cultural heritage sites have emerged as pivotal priorities for safeguarding historical monuments and empowering local communities across th...

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Ministries Accelerate State and Archaeological Land Registration for APSARA National Authority in Siem Reap

Siem Reap: Ensuring the legal protection and structured land registration of historic archaeological sites and state land within the Angkor region remains a critical strategic priority for the Royal Government of Cambodia in preserving national cultural heritage. On October 1, 2026, Permanent Secretary of State Tekreth Samrech, representing the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Const...

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Peng Huoth Group Donates Construction Materials to Complete 18-Room Boys’ Facility at Branch Center Kampoul

Peng Huoth Group has joined hands with philanthropic donors and community partners to donate essential construction materials toward finalizing an 18-room residential building for young boys at the Branch Center Kampoul. Handed over on October 5, 2026, the company's donation includes roofing tiles, structural steel, floor tiles, and 10 tonnes of cement to accelerate the final construction phase of...

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Cambodia and New Zealand Commit to Expanding Strategic Cooperation in Trade, Renewable Energy, and Technology Transfer

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 across key high-potential sectors, focusing on economic trade, direct investment, technology transf...

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CDC Mandates Full Transition to Digital Invoicing for Public Service Payments

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 25, 2026, the strategic transition is designed to simplify administrative procedures, reduce processing...

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Ministry of Agriculture and Japan’s Inoue Calcium Corporation Partner to Boost Cashew Processing and Value Addition

Secretary of State Sor Chetra holds bilateral talks on Japanese plan to purchase up to 3,000 tons of raw cashews annually, alongside new academic exchange programs for agricultural students Phnom Penh: Attracting targeted foreign direct investment and expanding domestic agro-processing capacity remain central to Cambodia's strategy for capturing higher value in agricultural supply chains and im...

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U.S. has provided over $235 million for mine clearance since 1993

Siem Reap: Decades of sustained partnership between the United States and Cambodia continue to generate practical benefits for local communities in Siem Reap, spanning cross-border law enforcement, healthcare infrastructure, cultural preservation, and landmine clearance. On September 11, 2026, U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Aleks Zittle held bilateral discussions with Siem Reap Vice Governor Yun L...

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