Government
International relations
Japan grants $440K for new bridges, reservoir
The Japanese government has provided over $440,000 in grants for new projects in three provinces: a water reservoir in Takeo and new bridges in Kampong Thom and Siem Reap. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-grants-440k-for-new-bridges-reservoir
UK extends post-LDC graduation preferential trading to Cambodia
Cambodia has expressed its thanks to the UK for its decision to extend Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) membership for an additional three years after the Kingdom graduates from Least Developed Country (LDC) status. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/uk-extends-post-ldc-graduation-preferential-trading-to-cambodia
Cambodia, Laos outline strategies to boost bilateral trade
The second Cambodia-Laos Joint Trade Committee Meeting took place in Vientiane, Laos on January 28. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-laos-outline-strategies-to-boost-bilateral-trade
South Korea partners on $11.7M civil servant training project
The Cambodian Ministry of Civil Service and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) are aiming to enhance Cambodia-South Korea relations through the implementation of a project aimed at “Strengthening the Capacity of the Royal School of Administration (RSA) for Governance Reform and Institutional Advancement in ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/south-korea-partners-on-11-7m-civil-servant-training-project-
Specialists explain Cambodia’s legal landscape to Philippines business leaders
Legal experts have emphasised the importance of understanding Cambodia’s legal framework for successful business operations, despite the country’s generally open and pro-business environment. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/specialists-explain-cambodia-s-legal-landscape-to-philippines-business-leaders
Derivatives market tipped to grow through new SERC, IFC co-op
The Cambodian securities market is expected to advance even faster, thanks to a new cooperation agreement between the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/derivatives-market-tipped-to-grow-through-new-serc-ifc-co-op-
Cambodia, Philippines partner on digital government transformation
Cambodia and the Philippines have announced a major step towards advancing digital government transformation through a landmark partnership. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-philippines-partner-on-digital-government-transformation
China remains Cambodia’s largest FDI source
China has been Cambodia’s largest source of foreign investment, accounting for almost 50 percent of the total investment amount last year, according to a report from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501623409/china-remains-cambodias-largest-fdi-source/
Cambodia’s exports to US touch nearly $10 billion
Cambodia’s exports to the United States surged to nearly $10 billion from January to December 2024, up 11 percent compared to the previous year, according to a recent report from General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501623274/cambodias-exports-to-us-touch-nearly-10-billion/
Cambodia records significant 48 percent increase in number of Chinese tourists to Angkor
Cambodia reported a 48 percent increase in the number of Chinese tourists to the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park in 2024; an official report showed on Saturday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501618883/cambodia-records-significant-48-percent-increase-in-number-of-chinese-tourists-to-angkor/
Cambodia-Korea trade reaches $762 mil in 2024, 11.49% growth
The bilateral trade volume between Cambodia and South Korea reached $762 million by the end of last year, reflecting an 11.49% increase compared to the previous year. Cambodian exports accounted for $288 million of this total, rising by 13.77%, according to the Ministry of Commerce. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501618608/cambodia-korea-trade-reaches-762-mil-in-2024-11-49-growth/
Cambodia, Australia discuss strengthening relations and expanding cooperation
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received a courtesy call from Derek Yip, Ambassador of Australia to Cambodia, at the ministry on January 2. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501618740/cambodia-australia-discuss-strengthening-relations-and-expanding-cooperation/
Trade with Japan, Canada sees growth in 2024
The G7 nations of Japan and Canada are on track to be Cambodia’s fifth and sixth largest trading partners respectively in 2024, according to recent data released by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). The exchanges between the two countries and the Kingdom ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501618265/trade-with-japan-canada-sees-growth-in-2024/
Prey Veng earns $836 million from rice exports to Vietnam
As of mid-December, Prey Veng rice exports to Vietnam reached 2.94 million tonnes worth over $836.67 million, reported the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) on Monday. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501614758/prey-veng-earns-836-million-from-rice-exports-to-vietnam/
Japan to provide $7.2M to Kingdom for high-tech urban planning
Cambodia and Japan signed a deal yesterday for more than $7 million in grant aid to help the Kingdom with its high-priority urban planning and land management strategy. ...
Terry Friel
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501614763/japan-to-provide-7-2m-to-kingdom-for-high-tech-urban-planning/
Cambodia’s exports to RCEP countries up 14 percent
The Kingdom exported $8,255 million worth of goods to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries in the first 11 months of this year, up 14.35 percent from $7,219 million in the same period last year, said a report released by the Ministry of Commerce. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501614108/cambodias-exports-to-rcep-countries-up-14-percent/
Cambodia, Vietnam commit to strengthening bilateral ties, trust
Cambodia and Vietnam have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering bilateral relations, enhancing cooperation, and fostering mutual trust as good neighbours. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501613527/cambodia-vietnam-commit-to-strengthening-bilateral-ties-trust/
KOICA committed to support agriculture extension services in Cambodia
On December 23, 2024, Choi Moonjung, the Country Director of the KOICA Cambodia office, held a meeting with Dith Tina, the Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501613740/koica-committed-to-support-agriculture-extension-services-in-cambodia/
Cambodia’s investment climate shows promising trends
The investment climate in Cambodia is showing significant growth in 2024, with promising opportunities and positive growth trends in the coming years, said Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501612866/cambodias-investment-climate-shows-promising-trends/
Cambodia commits to UN peace and humanitarian initiatives
At the closing ceremony of the United Nations Triangular Partnership Programme (UNTPP) in Kampong Speu on Friday, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Prak Sokhonn, reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to working with the United Nations in 2024 and beyond, emphasising efforts to uphold peace, stability ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501612481/cambodia-commits-to-un-peace-and-humanitarian-initiatives/
Govt approves investments worth nearly $7B this year
Prime Minister Hun Manet on Friday said that the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 414 investment projects worth $6.90 billion in 2024, an increase of 40 percent compared to $4.92 billion last year. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501612421/govt-approves-investments-worth-nearly-7b-this-year/
Cambodia-Korea trade reaches $762M in 2024
Bilateral trade volume between Cambodia and South Korea reached $762 million in 2024, an increase of 11.49 percent compared to the previous year, according to a report from the Ministry of Commerce (MoC), released yesterday. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501611221/cambodia-korea-trade-reaches-762m-in-2024/
China shrugs off media report, reaffirms Cambodia commitments
Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin Tuesday emphasised the enduring strength and success of China-Cambodia cooperation, and expressed Beijing’s unwavering support for the development of Kingdom’s infrastructure projects. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501610490/china-shrugs-off-media-report-reaffirms-cambodia-commitments/
Kingdom, AFD, EU ink 3 financing agreements worth $192M
Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Wednesday joined Sandrine Boucher, French Development Agency (AFD) Country Director, Fabrice Etienne, Chargé d’Affaires of the French Embassy to the Kingdom of Cambodia, and Bryan Fornari, Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation in Cambodia to ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501611219/kingdom-afd-eu-ink-3-financing-agreements-worth-192m/