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Cambodia, China agree to further boost tourism ties

Cambodia and China Monday committed to a comprehensive and detailed action plan to significantly boost the growth of Chinese tourism and air connectivity between the two countries. The commitment was made in the 2nd Tripartite Mechanism Meeting between the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia, the ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501758096/cambodia-china-agree-to-further-boost-tourism-ties/

Defence ministry clarifies latest Thai claims of encroachment were ‘resolved in 2022’

Maly Socheata, spokesperson for the Cambodian Ministry of National Defence, has responded to claims by the Thai navy that Cambodian citizens have encroached on Thai territory, explaining that the sovereignty of the area in question, in Pursat province, was in fact resolved in 2022. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-ministry-clarifies-latest-thai-claims-of-encroachment-were-resolved-in-2022-

Low score shows Cambodia’s uptake of green banking ‘remains nascent’

Cambodia’s uptake of green central banking remains nascent, with public policy efforts still focused on building the basic frameworks for sustainable finance, according to ‘The East and Southeast Asia Green Central Banking Scorecard 2025’ released last week by posi+ivemoney. ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501756879/low-score-shows-cambodias-uptake-of-green-banking-remains-nascent/

Kulen Mountain waterfall closed due to heavy flooding

The Kulen Mountain waterfall area in Siem Reap has been temporarily closed to tourists due to rapidly rising floodwaters, with at least two rivers surpassing emergency alert levels as of Monday, September 15. Local authorities decided to announce the temporary closure of the site as ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kulen-mountain-waterfall-closed-due-to-heavy-flooding

Cambodia refutes ‘baseless’ claims of drone missions over Thai soil

The Cambodian Ministry of National Defence has categorically denied “baseless and unsubstantiated” Thai claims that Cambodia has repeatedly deployed drones and overflown Thai territory in the border regions. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-refutes-baseless-claims-of-drone-missions-over-thai-soil

MoC to seek more GI tags for local products

The Royal Government’s efforts to get more Khmer agricultural, fishery and other products listed under the Geographical Indication (GI) category will continue as it will boost their visibility across global markets, a senior official at the Ministry of Commerce has asserted. ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501756891/moc-to-seek-more-gi-tags-for-local-products/

Labour ministry announces 220K returnee migrant workers now employed

As of September 10, around 220,000 of the nearly one million Cambodian migrant workers who returned from Thailand have received job opportunities through the mechanisms of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, with support from the private sector and union leaders, said a September ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-ministry-announces-220k-returnee-migrant-workers-now-employed

Cambodia kicks off civil servant census to streamline administration

In a major step at modernising and strengthening Cambodia’s public administration, the Ministry of Civil Service has launched a nationwide civil servant census campaign, introducing new standards to ensure accurate, consistent, and verifiable data across all ministries and institutions. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755718/cambodia-kicks-off-civil-servant-census-to-streamline-administration/

ASEAN observer team inspecting border provinces

The Ministry of National Defence on Thursday supported the deployment of the ASEAN Interim Observer Team (IOT) from Phnom Penh to Preah Vihear and Banteay Meanchey provinces to begin on-site monitoring of the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-observer-team-inspecting-border-provinces

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-

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