Cambodia

Social issues and public affairs across Cambodia.

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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Back on the pageant stage after 15 years: "Krama Queen" Mean Sonyta to represent Cambodia

Mean Sonyta was crowned Universal Woman Cambodia 2026 on September 27. She will represent Cambodia internationally and plans to showcase Cambodian culture on stage.

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Emart24 Targets 200 Cambodia Stores in the Medium to Long Term Despite Seven Closures

By August 2026, emart24 had opened 31 stores in Cambodia, with 20 more under construction and 43 sites signed. Seven stores had closed amid competition, but the company raised its medium- to long-term target to 200 stores.

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Cambodia-UK Join Hands to Strengthen TVET Quality and Meet Tech Labor Market

Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training signed an MoU with the UK’s AQA on September 29 to improve TVET standards, assessment and quality assurance, and strengthen links between training institutions.

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Cambodia prepares to host "Francophone Entrepreneurs Forum 2026" under the high chairmanship of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet and the French President

The Cambodian Chamber of Commerce held a preparatory meeting on September 29 for the Francophone Entrepreneurs Forum, discussing organization, invitations, logistics, budgets and business matching.

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