Cambodia

Labor Minister urges skills competition to become a "national movement" to strengthen Cambodia's human capital toward the international stage!

Labour Minister Heng Sour opened Cambodia’s 10th National Skills Competition on September 29, 2026 and urged wider participation. The event has 112 contestants from 20 institutions competing in 12 skills.

"Made in Cambodia" Goes Global: Local Products Reach 23,000 Stores Worldwide

The Commerce Ministry says Cambodian processed products have reached more than 23,000 supermarkets and convenience stores worldwide. Exports in the first eight months of 2026 were about US$24 billion, up 19.7%.

Floods in Crisis! Multiple Areas of Cambodia Hit, Hun Manet Deploys Rescue On-Site

Prime Minister Hun Manet visited flood-hit Banteay Meanchey on September 28 and urged officials to prioritize saving lives. The disaster management committee reported about 44,900 households affected across 10 provinces and 3,685 evacuated.

Malaysia Market Buzzing: Cambodian Commerce Brings Cambodian Potential to Global Halal Forum MIHAS 2026

A Cambodian Commerce Ministry delegation attended GHaS 2026 and the 22nd MIHAS in Kuala Lumpur, discussed market access with MATRADE and businesses, and visited KK Super Mart to inspect Cambodian rice on sale.

Regulation Tightens: Cambodia Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling, Border Casinos Face Major Inspections

Mondulkiri officials inspected three border sites and ordered illegal online gambling and unlicensed operations to stop. One company said it had been closed for over three months; another locked site could not be entered for inspection.

Cambodia and Vietnam share experiences on public administration reform, urban development and bilateral cooperation!

Hun Many led a Cambodian delegation in exchanges with Hai Phong officials and VNPT on public administration, urban development and telecommunications, alongside visits to museums in Vietnam.

Once a Year! Cambodia's Most Important Traditional Festival "Pchum Ben" Arrives

The traditional Pchum Ben observance lasts 15 days: 14 days of Kan Ben followed by Pchum Ben itself. Families visit pagodas, make offerings and dedicate merit to deceased relatives and ancestors.

Hun Manet inspects flood situation, checks on residents in Banteay Meanchey

Prime Minister Hun Manet visited flood-affected residents in Banteay Meanchey on September 28, 2026. The report says more than 3,000 local families were affected and over 1,400 had been evacuated.

Cambodia Launches Conscription: Registration for Men Aged 18–25 Begins October 1

Cambodia and New Zealand commit to expanding bilateral trade as New Zealand backs Cambodia's CPTPP membership bid

Cambodia’s commerce minister and New Zealand’s ambassador discussed trade and free trade agreements on September 28, 2026. New Zealand expressed support for Cambodia’s CPTPP application.