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Minimum Wage Raised to $204/Month for Factory Workers

PHNOM PENH: After 20 meetings of back-and-forth between representatives of factory owners and factory workers, a settlement on the minimum wage for 2024 has been reached, falling short of the workers…

Thai, Cambodian PMs Inaugurate Trafficking Victim Center

POIPET: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is paying his first official visit to Cambodia to hold bilateral meetings with Cambodia’s top leaders and to celebrate the opening of a service center for…

Khmer Rouge Tribunal Resource Center Officially Open

PHNOM PENH: This week saw the grand opening of a resource center dedicated to Cambodia’s modern history of civil war, genocide, and the international effort to restore justice to the Kingdom.

Floodwaters Sweep Away Beloved Cafe in Pursat

PURSAT: The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology announced heavy rains for Cambodia from September 23-30 and so far the rains have resulted in significant flooding in multiple provinces, causing…

PM Weighs in on Capital Gains Tax

PHNOM PENH: On September 15, Director-General of Taxation Kong Vibol announced to the media that the 20% capital gains tax, passed in 2020, would finally take effect on January 1, 2024 after being postponed…

Thai PM to Pay First Visit to Cambodia Tomorrow

PHNOM PENH: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will pay his first official visit to Cambodia tomorrow, September 28. During his visit, the Thai Prime Minister will lay a wreath at the Independence Monument…

Koh Ker Temple to Close for National Prayer Ceremony

PREAH VIHEAR: Koh Ker was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List at the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on September 17 and has been widely celebrated throughout…

Ministry Ready to Build Cambodia’s Tourism Prestige

PHNOM PENH: Minister of Tourism Sok Soken gave a keynote address at the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCham ) event entitled “Where is Cambodia’s Tourism Industry Heading?” on September 26, where he…

Farmers Happy with the Rising Cost of Rice

BANTEAY MEANCHEY: Farmers in Banteay Meanchey’s Mongkul Borei district are pleased to see this year’s rice prices increase, especially since this year’s yield has decreased.

Ministry Forbids Inappropriate Use of Buddha

PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Cults and Religions advised members of the public to refrain from exploiting Buddhism for business. In a circular from September 25, the ministry included acts like preaching,…

Angkor Wat's Bakan Tower Being Made Stronger than Ever

ANGKOR: The Bakan Tower substructure at Angkor Wat rises 30 meters to support the five surrounding towers and give the temple complex its iconic outline. Currently, archaeologists and their hardworking…

Decades-Old Civil Aviation Law Undergoing Update

PHNOM PENH: The National Assembly is in the process of revising civil aviation laws which are nearly 30 years old as Cambodia’s infrastructure expands to include more domestic and international airports.…

PM Returns from Successful Trip to US

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet returned to Phnom Penh this morning following his first trip to the US at Cambodia’s leader. During the four-day trip, he was accompanied by his wife, First Lady Pich…

PM Billboard in Times Square Sparks Controversy

PHNOM PENH: The larger-than-life image of Prime Minister Hun Manet appeared on multiple digital billboards in the largest city in the US over the weekend, sparking online debate about who paid for the…

Cambodia Highlights Covid Success Story at UNGA

NEW YORK: Senior Minister Ouch Borith addressed the United Nations on September 21 to detail Cambodia’s successful handling of the Covid-19 crisis at the “Universal Health Coverage: Expanding our ambition…

Gasoline Prices Continue to Climb

PHNOM PENH: The retail prices of gasoline and diesel have increased by 150 Riels per liter in the last ten days. Although prices have gone up, Cambodians still pay below the global average for gas.

PM Warmly Welcomed in US

NEW YORK: Following a 20-hour journey, Prime Minister Hun Manet and First Lady Pich Chanmony safely arrived in New York with a delegation of Cambodian officials on the morning of September 22. They were…

Former PM Sends Message to Cambodian Diaspora in America

PHNOM PENH: Former Prime Minister Hun Sen sent a message to Cambodian People’s Party supporters who are expected to meet with his son on his first trip to the US as Cambodia’s prime minister.

PM Promotes Hard-Working Image on Flight to NY

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet posted a photo to his social media showing himself reviewing documents on his flight to New York. The photo is reminiscent of a similar one taken on his way to the…

Cambodia's 2023 Economic Growth Slows to 5.3%

PHNOM PENH: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts that Cambodia's economic growth in 2023 will be slightly lower than the expected 5.5%, coming in at 5.3% for the year.

Government Approves Draft of New Informal Economy Strategy

PHNOM PENH: The newly appointed Council of Minister met on the morning of September 20 to approve a draft of the government’s National Strategy on Informal Economic Development 2023-2028. Cambodia’s informal…

PM Credits Peace for World Heritage Site Inscription

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian youth, government officials and foreign ambassadors gathered at Olympic Stadium last night to celebrate the inscription of the Koh Ker Temple complex on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.…

PM Sees off Cambodian Athletes ahead of 19th Asian Games

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet met with 99 sports delegates at the Peace Palace yesterday before they headed off to China to represent Cambodia in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, which start this…

PM Heads to UN General Assembly in New York

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet departed for the US this morning to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Cambodia Takes Major Step towards Coconut Export Market

PHNOM PENH: Only days after the Cambodian prime minister’s return from China, the two countries have signed an agreement to make way for the export of fresh coconuts from Cambodia to China. On September…

Government Celebrates the Koh Ker’s World Heritage Status

PHNOM PENH: In an important move for Cambodia’s cultural heritage preservation, the Koh Ker Temple complex was officially inscribed as a World Heritage Site at a committee hearing in Saudi Arabia over…

National TV’s Facebook Page Hacked

PHNOM PENH: Anonymous hackers took over Cambodia’s National TV station (TVK) on the afternoon of September 19 and the Ministry of Information has warned the public not to trust the site while the government…

Police from 50 Countries Gather in China

PHNOM PENH: China kicked off its second annual Global Public Security Forum on September 19 under the theme of "One World, Common Security." More than 500 law-enforcement officials, experts and scholars…

Property Taxes Due in 11 Days

PHNOM PENH: The General Department of Taxation reminded property owners in Cambodia to fulfill their property tax before the September 30 deadline. The department noted that people only have 11 days to…

Authorities Renew Crackdown on Online Gambling

PHNOM PENH: The Commercial Gambling Management Commission (CGMC) issued a statement warning strict action against unlicensed advertising for commercial gambling and illegal online gambling.

PM Says International Investment Only Benefits the People

TAKEO: Addressing those who warn of China’s overreach in Cambodia’s economic development, Prime Minister Hun Manet asked people to consider Cambodia's interests before criticizing its interactions with…

New Thai PM to Visit Cambodia in Late September

PHNOM PENH: Secretary of State for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Soeung Rathavi, led a delegation to pay an official visit to Bangkok from September 14-15.

Parties Remain Deadlocked at 19th Minimum Wage Meeting

PHNOM PENH: The 19th meeting to set Cambodia’s minimum wage for 2024 resulted in another standstill today as employers conceded to up their offer by 50 cents, earning factory workers an extra $6 per year,…

Ministry Organizes Day to Promote Rights of the Deaf

PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation organized a Day of the Deaf to promote the rights and freedoms of deaf people within the government, civil society and home…

PM Returns from China with Renewed Commitment from Both Sides

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet is back from his first official visit to China where he met with the country’s most powerful men to strengthen ties between towards what they say is a shared…

PM’s Cabinet Warns against Falsified Royal Decrees

Phnom Penh: The Cabinet of the Prime Minister made an announcement to leaders of all ministries and institutions of the Royal Government, authorities at all levels, as well as the general public that…

Japan to Continue Assisting Cambodian Health Sector

PHNOM PENH: The President of the Cambodia-Japan Association pledged to continue to strengthen and expand cooperation, support the priority plan of the Ministry of Health, and help expand the scope of…

Ministry Dismisses Human Rights Watch Credibility

PHNOM PENH: On September 12, eight civil society organizations, including Human Rights Watch (HRW), the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development and Amnesty International,

Ministry of Health Warns about Spike in Dengue Cases

PHNOM PENH: The Ministry of Health reminded the public to be vigilant and responsible in protecting their personal and family health by helping to prevent the spread of dengue fever at home and on a large-scale…