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China seeks wider ASEAN support in fight against online scams
China wants to deepen cooperation with Myanmar and other Southeast Asian countries against online scam networks, a Chinese foreign ministry official shared on September 28, identifying Cambodia among the countries affected by the cross-border crime. ...
Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/china-seeks-wider-asean-support-in-fight-against-online-scams/
Cambodia, Japan strengthen cooperation on clean and green investment to address climate change
Cambodia and Japan are strengthening cooperation on clean and green investment, with a focus on low-carbon technologies, climate-smart agriculture and sustainable development to address global climate change. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502032602/cambodia-japan-strengthen-cooperation-on-clean-and-green-investment-to-address-climate-change/
Cambodia-Japan trade jumps 20%; almost $2 billion in eight months
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan has continued to grow, reaching nearly $2 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up nearly one-fifth compared with the same period last year. Japan is Cambodia’s fourth-largest trading partner after China, the US and Vietnam. ...
Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-japan-trade-jumps-20-almost-2-billion-in-eight-months/
CCC expands liaison in France to promote investment ties
The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is strengthening its presence in France by establishing a liaison in Paris, as part of efforts to promote Cambodia as an attractive investment destination and deepen business ties between the two countries. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502031381/ccc-expands-liaison-in-france-to-promote-investment-ties/
Cambodia pushes supply chains, processing and logistics
The government is intensifying efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains, diversify export markets, boost local processing and improve transport infrastructure as Cambodian products reach 177 countries, with exports recently rising 18 percent to nearly $35 billion. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502031383/cambodia-pushes-supply-chains-processing-and-logistics/
China sees Cambodia as ‘key partner’ in next phase of ASEAN cooperation
China sees Cambodia as a key participant in the next phase of China–ASEAN cooperation, with trade, investment and infrastructure among the areas expected to drive the partnership, a Chinese foreign ministry official told visiting Southeast Asian journalists on September 28. ...
Raksmey Hong
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/china-sees-cambodia-as-key-partner-in-next-phase-of-asean-cooperation/
Cambodia, over 20 nations adopt Phnom Penh declaration to destroy online scam networks
An 11-point declaration was adopted at the two-day International Conference on Combating Online Scams (ICCOS-2026) in Phnom Penh, locking in commitments by Cambodia and over 20 governments and international agencies to enhance cooperation to combat online scams and transnational crimes. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-over-20-nations-adopt-phnom-penh-declaration-to-destroy-online-scam-networks
Cambodia, Laos push cross-border connectivity
Cambodia and Laos are exploring new road, bridge and railway connections to strengthen cross-border transport, reduce logistics costs and facilitate trade between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502030043/cambodia-laos-push-cross-border-connectivity/
Cambodia eyes China investment in agro-processing
Cambodia is promoting investment in agro-processing, storage, and cold-chain logistics to expand its exports to China, which currently accepts 19 types of agricultural products under bilateral protocols. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502030041/cambodia-eyes-china-investment-in-agro-processing/
UNODC: Online scams cost region up to $114 billion annually, hails Cambodian efforts
Online scams and fraud have become a massive transnational threat costing East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand up to US$114 billion each year, with losses rising rapidly, a senior UN official said on Wednesday. ...
Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/unodc-online-scams-cost-region-up-to-114-billion-annually-hails-cambodian-efforts/
UK, Cambodia pledge practical action against transnational scam networks
The UK and Cambodia have opened a new chapter in cooperation against transnational online scam networks, pledging practical action to dismantle criminal operations, protect victims and address the trafficking of people forced to commit fraud. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/uk-cambodia-pledge-practical-action-against-transnational-scam-networks/
Cambodia, China reaffirm ‘ironclad’ friendship during 77th anniversary reception
The Chinese embassy in Phnom Penh hosted a grand reception at Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra on September 21 to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The event saw Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn ...
Thenh Rithy
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-china-reaffirm-ironclad-friendship-during-77th-anniversary-reception/
MoC taps RCEP, CAFTA to boost global market access
To strengthen its global economic integration, the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is actively leveraging established multilateral agreements, including RCEP and the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA), to drive export growth. ...
Chi Lymeng
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502027874/moc-taps-rcep-cafta-to-boost-global-market-access/
On International day of peace, Manet urges Thailand to honour border agreements
Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on Thailand to honour agreements reached between the two countries and work with Cambodia to resolve their border issues peacefully and in accordance with international law, as Cambodia marks today’s International Day of Peace. ...
Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/on-international-day-of-peace-manet-urges-thailand-to-honour-border-agreements/
Cambodia announces plans to show online scam sites to international conference delegates
Cambodia will give international delegates from more than 20 countries, along with officials from the FBI, Interpol and other international organisations, access to shuttered online scam compounds during next week’s international conference on combating technology-enabled fraud. ...
Cambodia showcases investment assets to GCCAA investors
Cambodia aims to convert strong interest from Chinese and global enterprises into active investment projects. To drive this effort, the government highlighted key opportunities in agriculture, agro-industry, tourism, healthcare, and digital technology to a visiting delegation from the Global Chamber of Commerce and Associations Alliance ...
Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502025195/cambodia-showcases-investment-assets-to-gccaa-investors/
Govt speeds up National Road 1, Mekong Bridge projects
Cambodia and Japan on Tuesday discussed accelerating the ‘National Road 1 and Mekong Bridge Development Project’ during a progress update meeting held between the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to review and discuss the scope of ...
Chi Lymeng
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502025204/govt-speeds-up-national-road-1-mekong-bridge-projects/
Indonesian firm explores investment in Cambodia’s agro-industrial sector
PT JAPFA Comfeed Indonesia Tbk (JAPFA Comfeed), a major Indonesian agro-food enterprise, evinced interest in exploring new investment opportunities in Cambodia’s animal health, production, and aquaculture sectors. ...
Giuseppe Ricapito
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502025199/indonesian-firm-explores-investment-in-cambodias-agro-industrial-sector/
Cambodia rice exports to Philippines set for record surge
Cambodia’s rice exports to the Philippines are expected to reach more than 209,000 tonnes this year, supporting the Kingdom’s ambition to surpass one million tonnes in total rice exports in 2026. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502025206/cambodia-rice-exports-to-philippines-set-for-record-surge/
Cambodia seeks maritime treaty with Thailand through UNCLOS
Cambodia has called for an all-purpose maritime boundary with Thailand to resolve their long-running overlapping claims in the Gulf of Thailand, with Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Prak Sokhonn urging a UN-backed conciliation panel to help the two countries reach a treaty in accordance ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502024549/cambodia-seeks-maritime-treaty-with-thailand-through-unclos/
Cambodia, Vietnam seek $20B trade, more investment
Cambodia is calling on Vietnamese investors to expand into agro-processing and high-value manufacturing as the two countries seek to deepen investment ties and raise bilateral trade to $20 billion. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502024519/cambodia-vietnam-seek-20b-trade-more-investment/
Cambodia, Malaysia target next-level trade expansion
Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) President and Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Cambodia Kith Meng Monday hosted Shaharuddin Onn, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to the Kingdom of Cambodia, for an in-person meeting to discuss strengthening trade ...
Giuseppe Ricapito
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502023791/cambodia-malaysia-target-next-level-trade-expansion/
NBC, BCTL team up to boost digital payment connectivity
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Central Bank of Timor-Leste (BCTL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation on digital payment systems, financial innovation and cross-border payment connectivity. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502023781/nbc-bctl-team-up-to-boost-digital-payment-connectivity/
DPM pitches Cambodia’s six investment pillars in China
Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) Sun Chanthol on Friday pitched Cambodia’s massive investment potential to Chinese businesses during a recent trade mission, highlighting six strategic pillars that make the Kingdom a prime destination for foreign ...
Chi Lymeng
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502023785/dpm-pitches-cambodias-six-investment-pillars-in-china/