Cambodia news today

Here are some of the latest news stories from Cambodia:

Top Stories

  1. COVID-19 Update: Cambodia reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 424. The country has also recorded 1 death and 344 recoveries. (Source: Khmer Times)
  2. Election Preparations: The National Election Committee (NEC) has announced that it will conduct a nationwide voter registration campaign from March 15 to April 15 ahead of the 2023 commune elections. (Source: The Cambodia Daily)
  3. Economic Growth: Cambodia's economy is expected to grow by 6.5% in 2023, driven by the country's strong manufacturing sector and tourism industry. (Source: AEC News Today)

Politics

  1. Government Crackdown: The Cambodian government has launched a crackdown on illegal logging and wildlife trafficking, with several high-ranking officials arrested and charged. (Source: Radio Free Asia)
  2. Opposition Party: The Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) has announced that it will boycott the upcoming commune elections, citing concerns over the electoral process. (Source: The Phnom Penh Post)

Business

  1. Investment: A new investment promotion agency has been established to attract foreign investment to Cambodia, with a focus on sectors such as manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture. (Source: Khmer Times)
  2. Tourism: Cambodia's tourism industry is expected to recover in 2023, with the country's tourism ministry forecasting a 20% increase in tourist arrivals. (Source: The Cambodia Daily)

Other News

  1. Weather: Cambodia is bracing for a severe drought, with the country's meteorological department warning of dry conditions and water shortages. (Source: AEC News Today)
  2. Education: The Cambodian government has launched a new education program aimed at improving literacy rates and reducing dropout rates among rural students. (Source: The Phnom Penh Post)

These are just a few of the latest news stories from Cambodia.