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Cambodia: Revocation of citizenship would be heinous violation of international law
Responding to a National Assembly-approved amendment to the Cambodian Constitution that allows for the revocation of Khmer citizenship, Amnesty International’s Regional Research Director Montse Ferrer said: “As the proposal moves closer to...

Phnom Penh Sets Up Anti-Scam Task Force Amid Rising Online Scams
Phnom Penh has established a special committee to crack down on online scams, following an order from Prime Minister Hun Manet. On July 2, 2025, the Phnom Penh Administration issued a decree to establish a committee to combat online scams, with...

Phnom Penh Governor orders continued crackdown on drugs and bans on e-cigarettes and shisha
Khuong Sreng, Governor of Phnom Penh and Chairman of the Phnom Penh Unified Command instructed the authorities across the 14 districts to intensify efforts to prevent and suppress drug-related activities, eliminate electronic smoking or vaping,...
IIT Roorkee unleashes world’s 1st AI to decode Modi script in Devanagari, digitise 40 mln forgotten Indian manuscripts
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has developed the world’s first AI-driven model to transliterate the historic Modi script into the Devanagari script. This pioneering initiative, led by Professor Sparsh Mittal, is not...
Cambodia Considers Listing Phnom Sampov and Phnom Banan as N...
AKP Phnom Penh, 09 July 2025 -- The Ministry of Environment, in cooperation with the Battambang provincial authorities, the provincial Department of Environment, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) Cambodia, and development partners, is working to...

Chinese Companies Set to Boost Cambodia’s Environmental Sustainability Efforts
In a pivotal development for environmental sustainability in Cambodia, three leading Chinese companies have announced their interest in investing in the country’s clean environment initiatives. With extensive experience in wastewater treatment...
Cambodian Health Official and ERIA Discuss Enhanced Healthcare Cooperation
AKP Phnom Penh, July 08, 2025 -- H.E. Prof. Koy Vanny, Secretary of State at Cambodia's Ministry of Health, met with a delegation from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) on July 7 to discuss expanding collaboration in...

Cambodia Construction Industry Report 2025 From 2026-2029, Growth Will Average 7.7% Due To Investments In Transport, Energy, Logistics, And Residential Sectors.
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Cambodia's construction industry is set for a 5.2% annual growth in 2025, fueled by increased project approvals, industry credit, and government bond plans to raise $120 million. From 2026-2029, growth will average...
World Associated Press Cambodian lawmakers pass constitutional amendment allowing government to revoke citizenship
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian lawmakers passed a constitutional amendment that would allow the government to draft legislation seeking to revoke the citizenship of anyone found guilty of conspiring with foreign nations to harm the national...

Cambodia’s strategic push for trade diplomacy at Expo 2025 Osaka
Synopsis: Cambodia’s presence at Expo 2025 is a declaration of its post-pandemic resilience and readiness to engage with the world. Cambodia’s pavilion – inspired by the ancient temples and the growing economic and trade investment opportunity –...

Cambodia approves investment projects worth $5.8 bln in H1, up 77 pct
Cambodia approves investment projects worth $5.8 bln in H1, up 77 pct. KT/ Pann Rachana Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment of $5.8 billion in the first half of 2025, representing a 77 per cent year-on-year increase, according to a Council...
Cambodia approves investment projects worth 5.8 bln USD in H1, up 77 pct
PHNOM PENH, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment of 5.8 billion U.S. dollars in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 77 percent, said a Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) report released on Monday....

Korea Boosts Water Development in Cambodia with 20 Years of Investment
In a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing water security, the Korean government has invested approximately USD 450 million in Cambodia over the past 20 years, significantly benefiting the nation’s water resources and meteorological sectors. A...

Interview of the Week: Caroline Bougon-Sirieix, Vice-Chair of EuroCham’s HR Committee and Secretary General of Cambodia Airports
11 July, 2025 Posted by: EuroCham Cambodia For this week’s interview the Communications team headed Phnom Penh International Airport to speak Mrs. Caroline Bougon-Sirieix, Secretary General of Cambodia Airports and the new Vice-Chair of EuroCham’s...

Historic Phnom Penh Building Set for Demolition as Preservation Calls Grow
In the shadow of gleaming high-rises in downtown Phnom Penh, the 75-year-old Nokor Meanchey building stands weathered and near-empty, marked for demolition over concerns about its structural integrity. Built just before Cambodia gained...
Cambodia Marks 2nd World Day for Assistive Technology in Kam...
AKP Kampong Cham, July 07, 2025— H.E. Chea Somethy (Pic. 1), Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, delivers his remarks while he was presiding over the celebration of the 2nd World Day for Assistive Technology, held at...

Cambodia and China Team Up to Boost Smart Tourism
In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral cooperation, Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism and HEILONGJIANG PROVINCE MAIKU INFORMATION, a Chinese technology firm, have announced a partnership aimed at advancing digitalization in the tourism...

Cambodians Can Make QR Payments in Japan Using Bakong, Local Banking Apps
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Cambodians can now make payments in Japan by scanning JPQR codes with local apps such as Bakong or supported mobile banking platforms. This follows the official...
Trump's 36% Tariff on Cambodia, Thailand Are Bad News for Apple and Nintendo
Thursday, July 10, 2025 In reviving his trade war, President Trump plans to impose a hefty 36% tariff on imports from Cambodia and Thailand, which threatens to ensnare products from Apple and Nintendo. The president's latest announcement comes...
Cambodia to Host the 6th Francophonie Entrepreneur Meeting
AKP Phnom Penh, July 06, 2025 — On behalf of H.E. Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, H.E. Secretary of State SUN Sovanna attended the 5th Edition of the...