Government
National Treasury strengthens technical cooperation ties with IMF
Cambodia’s General Department of National Treasury and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday discussed technical assistance to strengthen government financial reporting, improve reconciliation between budget and general accounting systems, and enhance the management of the Treasury Single Account. ...
Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021848/national-treasury-strengthens-technical-cooperation-ties-with-imf/
New $1B China fund puts FTC progress under spotlight
The new $1 billion loan facility between Cambodia and China for the Funan Techo Canal (FTC) on Wednesday has strengthened the project’s financial outlook, but analysts say the focus must now shift from signing agreements to turning Chinese commitments into actual funding and construction. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021851/new-1b-china-fund-puts-ftc-progress-under-spotlight/
US investors explore investment opportunities in Cambodia
Both the Royal Government and the private sector have welcomed a visiting US business delegation’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation and exploring new investments across logistics, infrastructure, manufacturing, and agriculture. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021861/us-investors-explore-investment-opportunities-in-cambodia/
Cambodia trade tops $50B in 8 months
Cambodia’s total trade reached $50.69 billion in the first eight months of this year, up 20.2 percent from $42.15 billion during the same period in 2025, according to a General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) release yesterday. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021863/cambodia-trade-tops-50b-in-8-months/
Cambodia advances water, AI cooperation at KIWW 2026
Secretary of State of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) Ponh Sachak is attending Korea International Water Week (KIWW) from Wednesday to today at the EXCO Centre in Daegu, South Korea, joining global leaders to discuss sustainable water management solutions. ...
Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021859/cambodia-advances-water-ai-cooperation-at-kiww-2026/
Sihanoukville pitches tech and auto edge to Chinese businesses
Sihanoukville Governor Mang Sineth led a provincial delegation to Guangzhou to showcase the province’s strategic advantages to Chinese enterprises. The mission specifically focused on attracting capital for smart manufacturing, automotive production, technology, and green investment. During the trip, the delegation engaged with local investors and ...
Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021111/sihanoukville-pitches-tech-and-auto-edge-to-chinese-businesses/
RCEP, FTAs catalyst for investment growth and market expansion
Cambodia is leveraging its participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and a growing network of free trade agreements (FTAs) to attract foreign investment and expand market access for locally made products, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021123/rcep-ftas-catalyst-for-investment-growth-and-market-expansion/
Global Finance recognises Chea Serey’s monetary policy leadership
International financial magazine, Global Finance Tuesday awarded the Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Chea Serey an A- rating for the third consecutive year, recognising her efforts to manage monetary policy amid challenging global economic conditions since she took office in 2023. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021115/global-finance-recognises-chea-sereys-monetary-policy-leadership/
Korean consortium backs Cambodia tourism investment
A South Korean business consortium Tuesday pledged renewed support to promote Cambodia as a prime destination for tourism and investment following a meeting at the Ministry of Tourism (MoT). ...
Giuseppe Ricapito
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021113/korean-consortium-backs-cambodia-tourism-investment/
Cambodia drives domestic hydropower push
Cambodia remains firmly committed to developing domestic hydropower and other energy projects to strengthen energy independence, ensure national power security and support long-term economic stability, said Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021119/cambodia-drives-domestic-hydropower-push/
DPM unveils 3 core investment pillars at high-level China forum
Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) Sun Chanthol outlined three fundamental principles for fostering a sustainable investment environment at the “2026 Gulangyu Forum – World Business Leaders Roundtable for Global Investment”, held on the sidelines of ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502020410/dpm-unveils-3-core-investment-pillars-at-high-level-china-forum/
Toyota weighs EV, hybrid production in Cambodia
Japanese automaker Toyota is considering extending its manufacturing footprint in Cambodia with global trend models of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502020417/toyota-weighs-ev-hybrid-production-in-cambodia/
Education ministry targets developed-country standards by 2040
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has unveiled a long-term strategy to bring Cambodia’s education system closer to developed-country standards by 2040, with a focus on whole-school reform, expanding secondary education access and introducing new education pathways from Grade 7 to help reduce dropout ...
Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/education-ministry-targets-developed-country-standards-by-2040/
Cambodia, China push for stronger media cooperation, information integrity
Cambodia and China have pledged to deepen cooperation in the information and media sectors, with a focus on information exchange, professional capacity building, research, information integrity and collaboration between their national news agencies. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502020375/cambodia-china-push-for-stronger-media-cooperation-information-integrity/
Cambodia, Romania explore new trade opportunities
Cambodia and Romania are looking to unlock new opportunities for their private sectors by expanding cooperation across trade, investment, industry, technology, energy, and education. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502019680/cambodia-romania-explore-new-trade-opportunities/
$1B targeted at education for 2026-27
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has been allocated around 4.13 trillion riel ($1.03 billion) for 2026, equal to 16.8 per cent of the national budget. ...
Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/1b-targeted-at-education-for-2026-27/
Joint mission to fast-track Cambodia’s ASPIRE-AT
To strengthen Cambodia’s rural economy, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and its partners — the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) — reviewed the ASPIRE-AT programme to accelerate its implementation and map ...
Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502019054/joint-mission-to-fast-track-cambodias-aspire-at/
Phnom Penh and Kigali explore trade partnership to expand market access
Cambodia and Rwanda are exploring a broader framework for investment, trade and private-sector cooperation, including proposed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between their investment agencies and chambers of commerce, as the two countries seek to strengthen economic ties and expand market access between ASEAN and Africa. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502019056/phnom-penh-and-kigali-explore-trade-partnership-to-expand-market-access/
Cambodia’s drug rehab system faces criticism over bribery and harsh conditions
Cambodia’s drug rehabilitation system is facing criticism over allegations of harsh treatment, inadequate support, unofficial fees and corruption, with former patients and civil society groups warning that the conditions can make recovery and reintegration more difficult. ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodias-drug-rehab-system-faces-criticism-over-bribery-and-harsh-conditions
Cambodia-France Business Forum in November targets 400 companies
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Cambodia (CCIFC) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly organise the 3rd Cambodia-France Business Forum, which is expected to bring together more than 400 companies and business leaders in ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502017968/cambodia-france-business-forum-in-november-targets-400-companies/
LDC ministers unite on climate finance ahead of COP31
Ministers from the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have agreed on a common position ahead of the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP 31), calling for increased climate finance, technology transfer and support to help vulnerable economies respond to the growing economic and social ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502017987/ldc-ministers-unite-on-climate-finance-ahead-of-cop31/
Cambodia, Canada seek to deepen bilateral trade, investment cooperation
Cambodia and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through greater trade and investment, parliamentary diplomacy and multilateral cooperation, as senior officials from the two countries exchanged views on economic opportunities and regional and global developments. ...
Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502017999/cambodia-canada-seek-to-deepen-bilateral-trade-investment-cooperation/
Cambodia salon forum highlights informal economy benefits
Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) is stepping up efforts to bring informal businesses, including salons and beauty-service providers, into the formal support system. As of September 2, more than 465,000 registration applications have been approved through the government’s digital platform. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502017981/cambodia-salon-forum-highlights-informal-economy-benefits/
MoT hosts informal tourism workers in Siem Reap
More than 3,500 informal tourism workers Wednesday attended a Ministry of Tourism (MoT) event in Siem Reap. The initiative focused on upgrading skills, improving service standards, and driving registration on the government’s digital platform to help workers access official benefits. ...
Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502017993/mot-hosts-informal-tourism-workers-in-siem-reap/