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Cambodia recognises 213 Indigenous communities

As of the third quarter this year, the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has issued official recognition to 213 Indigenous communities, registered 155 as legal entities with the Ministry of Interior, and granted collective land ownership certificates to 42 communities, according to a newly released ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755069/cambodia-recognises-213-indigenous-communities/

NBC, UN review 22 measures to bolster consumer protection

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the United Nations (UN) Tuesday co-hosted the ‘3rd High-Level Multi-stakeholder Convening on Microfinance in Cambodia’, to review 22 priority actions to strengthen consumer protection, promote responsible lending, and advance sustainable financial inclusion. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755039/nbc-un-review-22-measures-to-bolster-consumer-protection/

MAFF pushes for stronger agri-trade with Philippines

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) Tuesday expressed its willingness for cooperation in opening agricultural product markets, strengthening food security, and promoting agri-trade between Cambodia and the Philippines, particularly by boosting exports of Cambodia’s high-quality fragrant rice. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755048/maff-pushes-for-stronger-agri-trade-with-philippines/

GBC meeting sees agreement on de-escalation measures, captives, border openings discussed

Senior Cambodian and Thai defence officials have discussed de-escalation measures and the release of the 18 Cambodian soldiers who remain in Thai custody. They also examined a Japanese proposal for limited border crossing openings, as part of bilateral efforts to restore order and bring peace ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/gbc-meeting-sees-agreement-on-de-escalation-measures-captives-border-openings-discussed

Journalists urged to uphold ethics, conscience, national interests

As the government works to peacefully and legally resolve the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, Ministry of Information official has reiterated the crucial role that journalists play in ensuring that accurate information is shared in a professional, ethical and accurate manner. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/journalists-urged-to-uphold-ethics-conscience-national-interests

Interior ministry: Cambodia welcomes US cooperation on anti-scam centre operations

In response to sanctions imposed by the US Treasury Department on online scam criminal groups operating in Myanmar and Cambodia, Touch Sokhak, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, has encouraged the US to offer cooperation to suppress these crimes. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/interior-ministry-cambodia-welcomes-us-cooperation-on-anti-scam-centre-operations

Provide better services during Pchum Ben holidays, MoT to tour operators

The Ministry of Tourism has called on all tour operators to enhance service quality and maintain fair pricing as millions of people are expected to travel across the country to celebrate the religious holidays. The Kan Ben and Pchum Ben festivals are important Buddhist festivals ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753365/provide-better-services-during-pchum-ben-holidays-mot-to-tour-operators/

Cambodia adopts 21 global benchmarks to boost growth

Cambodia has taken another decisive step in aligning its economy with global benchmarks after the National Standards Council (NSC) approved the adoption of 21 new international standards at its 31st meeting, chaired by Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and Chairman of ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753359/cambodia-adopts-21-global-benchmarks-to-boost-growth/

MoEYS enhances strategy to boost secondary education access

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) convened a meeting on Friday to discuss how to lower the primary school dropout rate, boost secondary school enrolment and graduation rates, and equip the youth with 21st-century knowledge, skills, and competencies. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752748/moeys-enhances-strategy-to-boost-secondary-education-access/

MEF pushes digital compliance to boost biz competitiveness

Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), Thursday urged the Accounting and Auditing Regulator (ACAR) to advance digital reporting, compliance and skills development to promote Cambodia’s business competitiveness. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752738/mef-pushes-digital-compliance-to-boost-biz-competitiveness/

RCA launches youth recruitment drive to boost national defence

The Royal Cambodian Army has officially launched a recruitment drive for young volunteers to serve in the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), aiming to reinforce national defence capacity. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501750985/rca-launches-youth-recruitment-drive-to-boost-national-defence/

Cambodia urges stronger ASEAN unity to tackle climate, environmental challenges

Climate change, biodiversity loss and plastic pollution continue to threaten the livelihoods of ASEAN people and the integrity of its natural ecosystems, warned Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth, as he addressed the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment on September 3, in Langkawi, Malaysia. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-urges-stronger-asean-unity-to-tackle-climate-environmental-challenges

Cambodia repays nearly $150M debt to China in H1

Despite the funding freeze since last year, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) reported that Cambodia repaid $145.7 million in debt service to China in the first half of 2025. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501750889/cambodia-repays-nearly-150m-debt-to-china-in-h1/

Finance ministry: ‘Cambodia’s public debt remains manageable’

As of the end of the first half of 2025, Cambodia’s public debt stood at approximately $12 billion, a level assessed by Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth as “manageable, with sustainability and low risk”. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/finance-ministry-cambodia-s-public-debt-remains-manageable-

MAFF finds ways to reduce rice production cost

Allaying fears of farmers in the Kingdom, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) said on Friday that it will find ways to keep the cost of rice production under control. ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1749555/maff-finds-ways-to-reduce-rice-production-cost/

Major Chinese tourism enterprises interested in Kingdom’s tourism potential

Ten large Chinese tourism businesses have expressed keen interest in Cambodia’s tourism potential, especially as 2025 has been designated the “Cambodia-China Tourism Year”. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/major-chinese-tourism-enterprises-interested-in-kingdom-s-tourism-potential

Turning crises into investment opportunities in Cambodia

With its young workforce, investment-friendly environment and steady growth, Cambodia is rapidly emerging as a vital destination in global supply chain integration. ...

Khmer Times staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501748916/turning-crises-into-investment-opportunities-in-cambodia/

ACU preliminary findings: Leaked Grade 12 math exams almost 100% identical to official tests

A preliminary investigation by the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) into suspected leaks of the Grade 12 mathematics exam on August 29 has determined that the leaked documents were 80 to 100 per cent identical to the actual test. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/acu-preliminary-findings-leaked-grade-12-math-exams-almost-100-identical-to-official-tests

Latest MoUs aim to boost Chinese arrivals

Experts in the tourism sector believe that five new memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Chinese and Cambodian tourism bodies have the potential to drive Chinese visitor numbers up. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/latest-mous-aim-to-boost-chinese-arrivals

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