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Japan welcomes next generation of political leaders; shares democratic processes
A group of 10 politically active young Cambodians will visit Japan as part of the Japanese government’s support for Cambodia’s democratic development. ...
MISTI strengthens efforts to formalise informal economy
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) has reiterated its commitment to fostering the growth of Cambodia’s informal economy and facilitating its transition into the formal sector, as approximately 97% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to operate informally. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649467/misti-strengthens-efforts-to-formalise-informal-economy/
Cambodia remains susceptible to Trump tariffs, says BMI analysis
Not only will a slowdown in US economic activity weigh on Cambodia’s growth but also Cambodia remains susceptible to the potential imposition of reciprocal tariffs by US President Donald Trump, a country risk analysis published by BMI, a Fitch Solutions Company, on Friday, said. ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651194/cambodia-remains-susceptible-to-trump-tariffs-says-bmi-analysis/
PM highlights key priorities of Cambodia’s foreign policy
Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, highlighted six key priorities of Cambodia’s foreign policy at the recent closing ceremony of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC)’s Annual Review Conference. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651548/pm-highlights-key-priorities-of-cambodias-foreign-policy/
ASEAN unveils 12 initiatives to drive economic integration
As part of a broader push to strengthen economic integration within Southeast Asia, the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) has unveiled a series of ambitious initiatives aimed at fostering private sector growth, regional collaboration, and sustainable development. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651203/asean-unveils-12-initiatives-to-drive-economic-integration/
CDC to decentralize investment registration process
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) is working on the decentralization of the investment project registration process to the sub-national level to enhance a smoother and more efficient investment environment. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651209/cdc-to-decentralize-investment-registration-process/
Cambodian Ambassadors pledge to enhance promotion of the tourism sector
Ambassadors and Consuls General of Cambodia abroad have reaffirmed their commitment to further promote the country’s tourism potential to the world during their missions. This commitment was made during a meeting on March 9 between Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, and a delegation of 19 ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651426/cambodian-ambassadors-pledge-to-enhance-promotion-of-the-tourism-sector/
Prek Takong villagers reiterate call for village chief’s removal, investigation amid allegations of neglect
Some 50 villagers from Prek Takong 1 gathered again at the Ministry of Interior on Monday to follow up their petition filed last month to demand the removal of their village chief who has ignored drug and online gambling issues in the village. The residents ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/prek-takong-villagers-reiterate-call-for-village-chiefs-removal-investigation-amid-allegations-of-neglect/
Cambodia extends mine clearance deadline to 2030
The Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA) is preparing a proposal which will extend the Kingdom’s mine clearance deadline for a third time, to 2030. Under the framework of the Ottawa Convention, plans are being laid out for the period covering 2026 to 2030. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-extends-mine-clearance-deadline-to-2030
Public hospitals delivered most of nearly 300,000 births in 2024
In a striking report on maternal health, the Ministry of Health (MoH) revealed that nearly 300,000 women gave birth last year, with the majority of cases delivered using public hospitals. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648853/public-hospitals-delivered-most-of-nearly-300000-births-in-2024/
Sokhonn highlights challenges posed by global uncertainties
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Prak Sokhonn, underscored the growing pressures from geopolitical, political, economic, and strategic competition among major powers, which will shape regional and global dynamics in the years ahead. He warned that these shifts could impact ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648873/sokhonn-highlights-challenges-posed-by-global-uncertainties/
China, UNICEF to help strengthen education, health for Cambodia’s most vulnerable children
According to a joint press release, Cambodia, China, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched a partnership on Wednesday to improve quality inclusive education, health, nutrition, and hygiene for Cambodia’s most vulnerable children. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649798/china-unicef-to-help-strengthen-education-health-for-cambodias-most-vulnerable-children/
MOEYS plans to create an AI research centre
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) is planning to create an artificial intelligence (AI) research centre to assist both educators and students in using the modern technology in teaching and learning and to improve the country’s overall education quality. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648851/moeys-plans-to-create-an-ai-research-centre/
Cambodia, S Korea ink MoU on insurance development
The Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) and Korea Insurance Development Institute (KIDI) Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on insurance development between Cambodia and South Korea. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649445/cambodia-s-korea-ink-mou-on-insurance-development/
Thailand studies border wall construction, Cambodia yet to receive official information
Thailand is looking at the feasibility of building a wall along its border with Cambodia to prevent illegal crossings while Cambodia has yet to receive any information. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/thailand-studies-border-wall-construction-cambodia-yet-to-receive-official-information/
MISTI launches CEII to enhance enterprise innovation
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) yesterday unveiled the Cambodia Enterprise Innovation Index (CEII) Guidelines, a strategic initiative designed to boost enterprise innovation and competitiveness. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648216/misti-launches-ceii-to-enhance-enterprise-innovation/
Premier says OVOP increased citizens’ incomes, reduced poverty
Prime Minister Hun Manet Saturday said that the One Village One Product (OVOP) movement has played a major role in increasing incomes, revitalizing rural economic activities, reducing poverty, curbing migration, and strengthening community ownership. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648220/premier-says-ovop-increased-citizens-incomes-reduced-poverty/
Hunt on for kidnappers after viral escape from moving car
Police are hunting for a group of criminals who attempted to abduct a Chinese man in Kandal province on March 3. The victim leapt from a moving vehicle to escape, in a scene which went viral on social media. ...
Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hunt-on-for-kidnappers-after-viral-escape-from-moving-car
Rain or shine: Cambodia updating weather forecast systems
Currently, Cambodia has only one large weather forecasting radar system in use, in Phnom Penh, within the grounds of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology headquarters. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rain-or-shine-cambodia-updating-weather-forecast-systems
Cambodia, Japan to sign exchange of notes on Japanese Grant Aid of nearly $3 Million
Japan will provide grant aid of JPY 404,000,000 (approximately $2.9 million) for implementing the Economic and Social Development Programme in Cambodia, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation released on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501646302/cambodia-japan-to-sign-exchange-of-notes-on-japanese-grant-aid-of-nearly-3-million/
Cambodia’s industrial product value surpasses $15 billion
Cambodia’s total value of industrial products in 2024 exceeded $15 billion, with nearly $4 billion allocated to the domestic market and over $11 billion attributed to exports, according to the 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Planning of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501646032/cambodias-industrial-product-value-surpasses-15-billion/
Lim Kimya murder: French Ambassador meets Cambodian authorities over investigation
French Ambassador to Cambodia Jacques Pellet met with Dy Vichea, Deputy Chief of Cambodian National Police, on Monday to discuss measures taken by Cambodian authorities in relation to Thailand’s investigation into the assassination of Lim Kimya, a dual French-Cambodian citizen and former opposition lawmaker. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/lim-kimya-murder-french-ambassador-meets-cambodian-authorities-over-investigation/
MoEYS recognises 144 schools as model schools
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) has announced the recognition of 144 schools as model schools and encourages other schools to continue to improve and fully implement the model school standards in the coming years. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501644535/moeys-recognises-144-schools-as-model-schools/
Cambodia reaffirms commitment to global peace, development, and human rights
On February 24, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, delivered a pre-recorded intervention at the High-Level Segment of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, emphasising Cambodia’s commitment to global peace, development, and ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501644961/cambodia-reaffirms-commitment-to-global-peace-development-and-human-rights/