Cambodia to graduate from least developed country status, says Asian Development Bank

PHNOM PENH, June 2 (Xinhua): Two decades after its inclusion on the list of the least developed countries, Cambodia met the graduation criteria for the first time in 2021, with plans to graduate as early as 2027, said an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report on Friday.

"This is a major achievement, as graduation from the least developed country status means that a country has achieved significant economic and social development goals," the report said.