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DPM Prak Sokhonn to attend 46th ministerial conference of La Francophonie in Rwanda

Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC), will attend the 46th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie (46th CMF), to be held on Nov. 19-20, 2025, in Kigali, Republic of Rwanda. ...

Khmer Time Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501790362/dpm-prak-sokhonn-to-attend-46th-ministerial-conference-of-la-francophonie-in-rwanda/

Cambodian lawmakers deliver aid, reassurance to families displaced by border clash

A high-level delegation of parliamentarians visited 400 families displaced by a recent border incident, delivering humanitarian aid and reaffirming the Royal Government’s commitment to their safety and a peaceful resolution. ...

Khmer Time Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501790024/cambodian-lawmakers-deliver-aid-reassurance-to-families-displaced-by-border-clash/

Vietnam, Cambodia hold border defence friendship exchange

Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang performed the ceremony of saluting and painting milestone 171 at the Moc Bai International Border Gate on November 14, marking the start of activities under the second Vietnam–Cambodia Border Defence Friendship Exchange, held in Bavet city, Svay ...

Khmer Time Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501789993/vietnam-cambodia-hold-border-defence-friendship-exchange/

More tourists cycle to visit temples in Cambodia’s Angkor complex

The number of tourists choosing to explore temples in Cambodia’s renowned Angkor Archaeological Park by bicycle has steadily increased since the easing of the COVID-19 situation, the APSARA National Authority (ANA) said in a news release on Friday. ...

Khmer Time Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501789986/more-tourists-cycle-to-visit-temples-in-cambodias-angkor-complex/

New environment ministry manual aims to promote ‘transparency, accountability’

The Ministry of Environment officially launched the “Internal Audit Guidebook” on Wednesday, November 12, describing it as a key tool and strategic framework to ensure transparency and accountability in environmental management and administrative operations. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-environment-ministry-manual-aims-to-promote-transparency-accountability-

Cambodia mulls borrowing $3B for public investment

The Royal Government is set to borrow more than $3 billion from development partners in 2026 to finance key public investment projects aimed at boosting long-term economic growth and productivity, according to the Draft Law on Finance for Management 2026 released by the Ministry of ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501787046/cambodia-mulls-borrowing-3b-for-public-investment/

Thai arrivals plunge for third straight month; Chinese visitor numbers increase

Cambodia’s tourism sector has witnessed contrasting trends in the past three months. Arrivals from Thailand continue to decline sharply while Chinese tourists are surging, according to reporting from the Ministry of Tourism. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thai-arrivals-plunge-for-third-straight-month-chinese-visitor-numbers-increase

Cambodia, UNICEF launch campaigns to keep every child in school

The launch, held in Kampong Cham province on October 13, marked a renewed national effort to keep children — especially those from vulnerable communities — in school from early childhood through adolescence. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-unicef-launch-campaigns-to-keep-every-child-in-school

Illegal concrete wall along Takeo stream demolished same day as inspection

Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha inspected the site this morning, October 13, and determined that it breached laws governing the distance from shorelines and riverbanks for such structures.   ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/illegal-concrete-wall-along-takeo-stream-demolished-same-day-as-inspection

Use Riel to protect economic sovereignty, Hun Sen says

Acting Head of State and Senate President Hun Sen has called on Cambodians to increase the use of the Riel in daily transactions, warning that reliance on the Thai Baht poses both economic and political risks. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501770218/use-riel-to-protect-economic-sovereignty-hun-sen-says/

Region-leading healthcare initiative sees Cambodia launch HIV-preventive vaginal ring

The Ministry of Health has launched the phased rollout of the Dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR-PrEP) — a new HIV prevention method for women at high risk of infection in Cambodia. The rollout was announced on Thursday, October 9, at the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/region-leading-healthcare-initiative-sees-cambodia-launch-hiv-preventive-vaginal-ring

Cambodia’s first 10-year health plan targets multifarious challenges

The Ministry of Health has launched its first 10-year Health Strategic Plan (2025–2034) aimed at promoting public health, eliminating infectious diseases, reducing mortality, improving reproductive health, and expanding social protection coverage. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501770257/cambodias-first-10-year-health-plan-targets-multifarious-challenges/

Information ministry warns of impact of ‘fake news’, particularly on border situation

A Ministry of Information spokesperson has warned that the proliferation of fake news — especially concerning the ongoing border tensions with Thailand — have affected the morale of the Kingdom’s troops, as well as the implementation of many of the mechanisms which the government is ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/information-ministry-warns-of-impact-of-fake-news-particularly-on-border-situation

MAFF mulls distributing improved rubber varieties to farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) is planning to increase the release and distribution of new high-yield rubber varieties, following over a decade of research by the Cambodian Rubber Research Institute.​ ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501769573/maff-mulls-distributing-improved-rubber-varieties-to-farmers/

MPWT signs pact to boost northeast cross-border infrastructure

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) Monday signed a new agreement with KCI-BOTEK JV, an international consortium, to accelerate the Cambodia Cross-Border Connectivity Enhancement Project (3CEP), an initiative designed to improve connectivity and border infrastructure in the northeast provinces. ...

Nhean Chamrong​
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501769583/mpwt-signs-pact-to-boost-northeast-cross-border-infrastructure/

MEF bolsters capacity of Green and Inclusive Public Financial Management

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has launched a series of training courses on ‘Green and Inclusive Public Financial Management’ to equip public finance experts with the knowledge and tools to effectively support and implement the fourth phase of Cambodia’s Public Financial Management Reform ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501768863/mef-bolsters-capacity-of-green-and-inclusive-public-financial-management/

Living Human Heritage’ exhibition celebrates and preserves cultural arts

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts yesterday launched the “Living Human Heritage” exhibition, taking place from Monday to Wednesday at the Khmer Kite Museum, located in front of the National Assembly in Tonle Bassac commune, Chamkar Mon district, Phnom Penh. The exhibition is open ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501768208/living-human-heritage-exhibition-celebrates-and-preserves-cultural-arts/

MEF launches CSPP v2.0 to boost inclusive growth

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) yesterday launched the Cambodia Digital Social Protection Platform version 2.0 (CSPP v2.0) to enhance service delivery, transparency and data integration across welfare schemes, aligning with the government’s push toward inclusive and digital governance. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501768177/mef-launches-cspp-v2-0-to-boost-inclusive-growth/

Cambodia, Australia pledge to achieve clean water access by 2030

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) and the Australian Embassy to Cambodia, through the Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED) are strengthening their collaboration on the Provincial Investment Plan (PIP) for the water supply sector, with the goal of closing ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501766373/cambodia-australia-pledge-to-achieve-clean-water-access-by-2030/

Senior official urges global action to safeguard cultural heritage

Suos Yara, Chairman of the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) and head of the Cambodian National Assembly’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Information, has called on the international community to take stronger measures to prevent the destruction of cultural heritage sites. ...

Tan Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501766349/senior-official-urges-global-action-to-safeguard-cultural-heritage/

Clean energy holds key to unlock Kingdom’s growth

Clean energy holds the key to unlocking the Kingdom’s next chapter of growth, a chapter defined not by how much the country produces, but how intelligently and sustainably it is produced and utilised, said Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501766377/clean-energy-holds-key-to-unlock-kingdoms-growth/

Financial inclusion at the heart of Cambodia’s development strategy

Financial inclusion is a cornerstone of Cambodia’s economic and social development, connecting households to formal financial services and offering protection from the risks of poverty, fraud, and inequality, a senior official of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) said on Tuesday. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501765679/financial-inclusion-at-the-heart-of-cambodias-development-strategy/

MAFF assesses flood damage on crops, livelihoods in Ratanakiri

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) carried out a two-day mission in Lumphat and Koun Mom districts, Ratanakiri province, to assess severe flood damage that affected over 1,000 families and destroyed hundreds of hectares of crops. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501764836/maff-assesses-flood-damage-on-crops-livelihoods-in-ratanakiri/

Amid provocative Thai unilateral action, UN head shares Cambodia’s desire for peace

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed the strong hope that the neighbouring Kingdoms of Thailand and Cambodia can resolve their border dispute peacefully, through dialogue and mutual commitment. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/amid-provocative-thai-unilateral-action-un-head-shares-cambodia-s-desire-for-peace

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