Cambodia

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Hun Manet Says New Riel Notes Aim to Improve Security and Replace Damaged Notes

On October 1, Prime Minister Hun Manet said new riel notes aim to improve security, while damaged notes or those unfit for circulation would be withdrawn and destroyed.

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Cambodia-Vietnam Strengthen Cooperation, Exchange Inspection Experiences in Border Provinces

Cambodian Inspection Minister Sok Soken met officials in Ho Chi Minh City on September 30 to discuss exchanges and cooperation between local and border-province inspection agencies.

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Cambodian Red Cross Sends Aid to Flood-Affected Families in Banteay Meanchey

The Cambodian Red Cross sent a team to aid flood-affected families on September 30. Second Deputy Secretary-General You Lana presided on behalf of CRC President Bun Rany Hun Sen.

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Cambodia Tourism Honored Again with Fifth Consecutive Asia Youth Travel Award

Cambodia won the World Travel Awards’ Asia’s Leading Youth Travel Destination title for a fifth consecutive year. The 2026 ceremony took place in the Maldives on September 27.

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Cambodia Social Protection Week 2026 opens with focus on resilience and sustainability

Deputy Prime Minister Aun Pornmoniroth opened Cambodia Social Protection Week 2026 on September 30. The event runs through October 1 and covers seven key topics, alongside the launch of an emergency-responsive social protection action plan for 2026–2030.

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No More "Open-Cap Prizes": Cambodia Bans Prize Promotions on Alcohol and Sugary Drinks

Cambodia’s Instruction No. 011 ends prize promotions for alcohol and sugary drinks, including bottle-cap and QR-code rewards. Trade discounts and other goods or services remain subject to specified limits and conditions.

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Cambodia Rice Federation signs MoU with Cambodia Logistics Association to boost potential and attract more investment!

The Cambodia Rice Federation and Cambodia Logistics Association signed a September 29 MoU on training, information exchange and better transport coordination between rice mills and ports.

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Cambodia Sets 2027 Minimum Wage for Garment, Footwear and Travel Goods Sectors at US$212

The 2027 basic minimum wage for Cambodia’s textile, garment, footwear, travel goods and bag sectors is US$212 per month, effective January 1, up US$2 from 2026.

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Hun Manet Adds US$2 to Set 2027 Garment, Footwear and Travel Goods Minimum Wage at US$212

The 2027 basic minimum wage for Cambodia’s textile, garment, footwear, travel goods and bag sectors is US$212 per month, effective January 1, up US$2 from 2026.

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Cambodian King and Queen Mother Scheduled to Return from Beijing on September 30

A September 30 advance report said the King and Queen Mother were due to return that afternoon after medical checks in Beijing. Senate President Hun Sen served as Acting Head of State during the King’s absence.

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