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Social media platforms take over e-commerce in Cambodia

August 11, 2023 | 08:00

Social media is rapidly taking over the e-commerce sector in Cambodia with almost all local businesses promoting their services using social media platforms, a latest market report has revealed.

Cambodia imposes VAT on cigarettes

August 03, 2023 | 15:05

The Cambodian Government has implemented a value-added tax (VAT) on cigarettes to combat the health risks associated with smoking and tobacco products.

Thousands of Cambodian households affected by flooding

August 02, 2023 | 11:23

Around 4,000 households in the southern region of Cambodia have been affected by heavy flooding caused by prolonged rains over the past few days.

Cambodia warns of flooding due to Mekong River’s rising water level

August 01, 2023 | 16:20

The Cambodian Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on July 31 issued a flood warning as the water level of the Mekong River is expected to rise the coming days, especially in its northern region.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to step down

July 27, 2023 | 15:33

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen announced on July 26 that he will not retain his position in the next government.

China strengthens investment in Cambodia

July 13, 2023 | 15:01

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has announced that it approved 113 new investment and expansion projects with combined registered capital of about 1.1 billion USD in the first half of this year, of which nearly 65 per cent came from Chinese investors.

Cambodia launches inter-bank payment system

July 07, 2023 | 10:03

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has formally rolled out the Cambodian Shared Switch (CSS), a chip-and-card inter-bank payment system, following a pilot run since October 2017.

Cambodian National Assembly ratifies ASEAN trade in services agreement

May 31, 2023 | 15:12

The Cambodian National Assembly on May 30 ratified the ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) to boost trade and investment in the area of services.

WB: Cambodia’s economy on solid recovery path

May 22, 2023 | 15:25

Cambodia’s economy is on a recovery path, with growth predicted to accelerate to 5.5 per cent this year, according to a World Bank (WB) report.

Vietnam firm on top of SEA Games 32 tally with 107 golds

May 15, 2023 | 12:26

Vietnamese athletes on May 14 won an additional 20 gold medals at the ongoing 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Cambodia, raising their total golds to 107 and consolidating their top position.

Cambodia to inaugurate new int'l airport in Siem Reap in Oct

April 26, 2023 | 15:22

Cambodia’s new international airport in Siem Reap province will be ready for official inauguration in October 2023.

Cambodia to start construction of expressway to Vietnam

April 25, 2023 | 15:13

Cambodia is scheduled to start the construction of the Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway close to Vietnam’s Moc Bai international border gate in June 2023, said Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport of Cambodia.

Cambodia ready for a successful SEA Games

April 17, 2023 | 10:04

Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism Thong Khon – who also serves as permanent vice-president of the national organising committees for the 32nd SEA Games and 12th ASEAN Para Games (CAMSOC-CAMAPGOC) - has affirmed that the country’s preparations have been making good progress and the committees fully expect the Kingdom will be well-positioned to succeed as hosts.

Cambodia breaks Guinness world record for largest display of origami hearts

April 12, 2023 | 15:54

Cambodia's display of origami hearts was included in the Guinness Book of Records on April 11 as the world's largest show of origami hearts, breaking the previous record held by Britain, a Guinness World Records adjudicator announced.