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Cambodia, Germany eye stronger SME alliances

Cambodia and Germany are seeking to strengthen cooperation in supporting local enterprises, improving quality infrastructure and promoting investment, as Cambodia works to enhance the competitiveness of its domestic industries ahead of its graduation from least developed country status. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502048250/cambodia-germany-eye-stronger-sme-alliances/

AFD deepens Cambodia ties ahead of Francophonie summit

The French Development Agency (AFD) is planning new funding with the Ministry of Economy and Finance for artificial intelligence, electricity technology transfer, drinking water and sanitation, building on more than €1.5 billion in commitments since 1993 as Cambodia prepares to host the 20th Francophonie Summit ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502048294/afd-deepens-cambodia-ties-ahead-of-francophonie-summit/

China envoy marks 22nd anniversary of King Sihamoni’s coronation

Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin congratulated King Norodom Sihamoni on the 22nd anniversary of his coronation, highlighting the monarch’s contributions to peace, stability and development while reaffirming Beijing’s commitment to strengthening friendship and co-operation. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502048290/china-envoy-marks-22nd-anniversary-of-king-sihamonis-coronation/

Govt warns against Red Cross emblem misuse

Journalists and social media creators must follow the law when using Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems to protect humanitarian missions, the Ministry of Information said. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502048286/govt-warns-against-red-cross-emblem-misuse/

Cambodia plans Germany investment mission for early 2027

Cambodia plans to step up efforts to attract German investment through a business and investment mission to Germany in early 2027, featuring an investment forum and business-matching activities to connect Cambodian investment opportunities with German companies and investors. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502047548/cambodia-plans-germany-investment-mission-for-early-2027/

Cambodia rejects Thai claims over border temples

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has firmly rejected claims by Thai Culture Minister Sabida Thaised that Khnar and Ta Krabey Temples are located in Thai territory, insisting that both sites lie securely within Cambodia’s sovereign borders and that any artefacts removed from them ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502047577/cambodia-rejects-thai-claims-over-border-temples/

Rapid industrial growth drives shift to agro-processing investment

With climate volatility threatening crop yields and global buyers demanding stricter food safety and sustainability standards, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) is pushing the modernisation of Cambodia’s farm-to-table supply chain, which demands mobilising responsible and sustainable investment. ...

Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/rapid-industrial-growth-drives-shift-to-agro-processing-investment

Kingdom adds 366 new factories in 9 months

Cambodia registered 366 new factories in the first nine months of this year, bringing the total number of operational factories to 3,417, as the country continues to expand its industrial base and attract investment in manufacturing, according to the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502046079/kingdom-adds-366-new-factories-in-9-months/

Candlelight Party and Khmer Will Party request Interior Ministry to specify reasons for rejecting alliance

Opposition parties, Candlelight Party and Khmer Will Party, on Monday called on the Interior Ministry to explain its refusal to recognise their alliance to enable them to make the changes to comply with the law and the ministry’s requirements. ...

Va Sopheanut
https://cambojanews.com/candlelight-party-and-khmer-will-party-request-interior-ministry-to-specify-reasons-for-rejecting-alliance/

One year after KL peace accord, border tensions, alleged Thai violation persist

Monday marked one year since the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord, with the U.S. Secretary of State reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the agreement, which he described as a significant diplomatic achievement. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/one-year-after-kl-peace-accord-border-tensions-alleged-thai-violation-persist/

Cambodia, Japan mark 30 years of Angkor heritage conservation work

Cambodia and Japan highlighted three decades of cooperation in conserving Angkor’s cultural heritage and developing Cambodian experts, with the restoration of Angkor Wat’s western causeway serving as an example of their partnership. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502046109/cambodia-japan-mark-30-years-of-angkor-heritage-conservation-work/

Govt revokes recognition of Khmer Will Party president

The Interior Ministry revoked recognition of Seng Marady as president of the Khmer Will Party after an inspection revealed that the process to remove previous president Sok Hach did not comply with the law and party statutes. ...

Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
http://khmertimeskh.com/502046105/govt-revokes-recognition-of-khmer-will-party-president/

Conscription law takes effect November 9

Cambodia will enforce its military conscription law on November 9, coinciding with National Independence Day and the anniversary of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, following voluntary applications from nearly 15,000 young people. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502045444/conscription-law-takes-effect-november-9/

Cambodia seeking central Asian tourism, aviation expansion

The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has expressed support for the Ministry of Tourism’s interest in strengthening air connectivity with Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries, following Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet’s official visit to Kazakhstan. ...

Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-seeking-central-asian-tourism-aviation-expansion/

Road to recovery: Veal Veng tourism rebounding from border conflict collapse

Tourism in Pursat province’s Veal Veng district is showing signs of recovery after visitor numbers plunged to almost zero following last year’s Cambodia-Thailand border conflict. Local authorities are reporting a steady return of tourists since July 2026, while small businesses are beginning to benefit from ...

Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/road-to-recovery-veal-veng-tourism-rebounding-from-border-conflict-collapse/

Million-dollar study into National Museum upgrades completed

A feasibility study into the modernisation and expansion of the National Museum of Cambodia was formally presented to the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts on October 22. ...

Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/million-dollar-study-into-national-museum-upgrades-completed/

Cambodia’s gross lending reaches $66.5B by August

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) reported that gross lending reached 266.05 trillion riels (approximately $66.5 billion) as of August 2026, with real estate remaining the largest recipient of credit, accounting for 20.7% of total lending despite virtually flat year-on-year growth. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502042618/cambodias-gross-lending-reaches-66-5b-by-august/

New investment project approvals down, but diversification a positive indicator

The Cambodian government approved 36 investment projects in September 2026, bringing the total number of investment projects approved during the first nine months of the year to nearly 400. ...

Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/new-investment-project-approvals-down-but-diversification-a-positive-indicator/

JBC for land, UNCLOS for oceans; PM clarifies pathways to resolving Thai dispute

Prime Minister Hun Manet has reiterated that Cambodia is pushing for bilateral negotiations through the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) to resolve land boundary issues with Thailand, while pursuing compulsory conciliation under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to settle the maritime ...

Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/jbc-for-land-unclos-for-oceans-pm-clarifies-pathways-to-resolving-thai-dispute/

Health authorities call for flu precautions after one in three samples test positive

Twelve of 36 samples tested for influenza during the week of September 21 to 27 were positive, prompting the Ministry of Health (MoH) to urge the public to strengthen hygiene and respiratory precautions during the rainy season. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/health-authorities-call-for-flu-precautions-after-one-in-three-samples-test-positive

Azerbaijan becomes first Eastern European nation to sign DTA with Cambodia

Azerbaijan has become the first country in Eastern Europe to sign a double taxation agreement (DTA) with the Kingdom. The agreement aims to eliminate double payment on income tax and prevent tax evasion and avoidance. With the addition of the latest agreement, Cambodia has now ...

Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/azerbaijan-becomes-first-eastern-european-nation-to-sign-dta-with-cambodia/

Cambodia's tax and audit rules tighten in 2026: What businesses need to know

At a recent EuroCham and DFDL event, tax experts warned about tighter tax rules ahead, including a major audit overhaul raising thresholds by sector, includes foreign branches, casinos and larger property developers, and imposes penalties that double and triple beyond 30 days ...

Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodias-tax-and-audit-rules-tighten-in-2026-what-businesses-need-to-know

Cambodia, Azerbaijan pledge improved bilateral trade, investment efforts

Cambodia and the Azerbaijan have pledged to strengthen bilateral trade and investment following Prime Minister Hun Manet’s visit to the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held in Baku, the Azerbaijani capital. ...

Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-azerbaijan-pledge-improved-bilateral-trade-investment-efforts/

Govt deploying measures to ease energy cost burden, PM says

Prime Minister Hun Manet said that the government continues to deploy targeted measures to mitigate the impact of surging global oil and coal prices. These volatile global energy costs are currently affecting more than 30% of Cambodia’s domestic power-generation capacity. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502038062/govt-deploying-measures-to-ease-energy-cost-burden-pm-says/

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