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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/
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/
Tourism industry contributes 9.4 percent to Cambodia’s GDP
The tourism industry contributed 9.4 per cent to Cambodia’s gross domestic product (GDP) last year, making the sector one of the key drivers of the country’s economy, according to a report from the Ministry of Tourism released on February 24. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://khmertimeskh.com/501644957/tourism-industry-contributes-9-4-percent-to-cambodias-gdp/
Cambodia targets 100% clean water supply by 2030
Hem Vanndy, Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), Tuesday urged water operators to strengthen capacity, ensure regulatory compliance, and increase the supply of clean water to 100 percent coverage in their service areas by 2030. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501642321/cambodia-targets-100-clean-water-supply-by-2030/
Improving local production, expanding markets key to economic growth, MoC says
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) Thursday encouraged small and medium-sized enterprises as well as domestic manufacturers to produce products that meet market demand and are competitive to replace certain imported goods. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501640270/improving-local-production-expanding-markets-key-to-economic-growth-moc-says/
Informal businesses registration surpasses 11K, MISTI says
As of February 11, the Informal Economy Onboarding Platform has received 11,447 applications from informal businesses, a majority of which are from Phnom Penh, according to a report from the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) on Wednesday. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501639140/informal-businesses-registration-surpasses-11k-misti-says/
Investors urged to tap Cambodia’s growing cashew sector
Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board of the Council f or the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Tuesday urged two major companies to consider investing in the agro-industrial sector, especially the cashew industry in Cambodia. ...
Nin Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501638586/investors-urged-to-tap-cambodias-growing-cashew-sector/
SMEs registered formally reach nearly 44,000 in 2024
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI) registered 1,292 new small and medium enterprise (SMEs) in 2024, bringing the formally registered SMEs to 43,970 as of last year. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501638580/smes-registered-formally-reach-nearly-44000-in-2024/
Telecommunications raise $628M for government 2020-24
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has reported that over the five-year period from 2020 to 2024, the ministry earned approximately $628 million, a 341% increase over the previous five-year period. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/telecommunications-raise-628m-for-government-2020-24
Self-employed workers must adhere to NSSF norms to accrue benefits
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has asked self-employed workers including domestic workers, who are part of the informal sector, to stick to the sub-decree issued in December to accrue the NSSF benefits. ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501637319/self-employed-workers-must-adhere-to-nssf-norms-to-accrue-benefits/#google_vignette
Local products soon to be on PTT gas stations’ shelves
The Ministry of Commerce and PTT (Cambodia) are collaborating to promote Cambodian products through displaying for sale at PTT gas stations’ Café Amazon branches and convenience stores across 19 capital/provinces. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501636599/local-products-soon-to-be-on-ptt-gas-stations-shelves/
Cambodia’s foreign assets reach $22.5 billion, NBC chief says
Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), Saturday said that the Kingdom’s foreign exchange reserves reached $22.5 billion last year, marking a rise of 12.6 percent compared to the year-on-year period in 2023. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501636607/cambodias-foreign-assets-reach-22-5-billion-nbc-chief-says/
Vandeth: Telco ministry driving Cambodia's digital transformation
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has shared several of its achievements of the past five years at a special February 5 conference held to summarise Cambodia’s digital transformation journey. ...
Cambodia opens to all investors wishing to invest in agricultural sector to promote sector, says Minister of Agriculture
Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and leaders received a courtesy call from Professor Wendy Umberger, Executive Director of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), at the Ministry on February 3, 2025. ...
Philippines Women’s Business Council keen to invest in Cambodia
Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday lauded the role of women in the business sector, saying the country’s socio-economic development can only advance with their active participation in multiple sectors to ensure and foster the drive of national economic growth. ...
Campaign to register informal economy workers launched
Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) and Phnom Penh Municipal Hall Monday organized a ‘Campaign to promote and register informal economic workers’ to enhance participation in supply chains, create added value in national economic activities and reduce poverty and social inequality. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501627251/campaign-to-register-informal-economy-workers-launched/
Cambodia teams up with Alibaba Cloud to develop E-commerce platform
The Royal Government Friday joined hands with Alibaba Cloud (Singapore) Private Limited to develop the E-commerce platform and digital marketing skills. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501629752/cambodia-teams-up-with-alibaba-cloud-to-develop-e-commerce-platform/
Govt launches digital property services nationwide
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning & Construction (MLMUPC) yesterday launched a digital system for property services, enabling individuals to sell, gift, mortgage and pledge their assets across the country. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501620357/govt-launches-digital-property-services-nationwide/
MME on track to achieve 2030 RE target
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has accelerated its efforts to achieve the target of 70 percent of power generated from renewable energy (RE) sources in the total power mix by 2030. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501619710/mme-on-track-to-achieve-2030-re-target/
MISTI introduces seven new online public services
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) has unveiled seven new online public services, further boosting accessibility, efficiency, and transparency in its operations. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501620369/misti-introduces-seven-new-online-public-services/
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/
Govt securing water resources through land security
Officials from the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) and Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) are in a rush to register land titles for key government-owned water resources around the country to prevent land grabs and disputes. ...
Terry Friel
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501617689/govt-securing-water-resources-through-land-security/
Cambodia draws over 3.5M tourists on New Year’s Eve
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) yesterday reported that Cambodia welcomed 3.54 million tourists during the last two days of 2024. This figure included nearly 50,000 foreigners while citizens accounted for 3.49 million. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501617698/cambodia-draws-over-3-5m-tourists-on-new-years-eve/