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Cambodia, Japan strengthen STI roadmap collaboration
Cambodia and Japan are reinforcing their partnership to drive the implementation of Cambodia’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Roadmap 2030. This collaboration aims to enhance the country’s STI landscape, expand international networks and cooperation among STEM institutions, attract senior visiting researchers, and promote expert mobility ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501662803/cambodia-japan-strengthen-sti-roadmap-collaboration/
Luxembourg to provide 2 million Euros to support mine clearance project in Cambodia
Luxembourg will provide financial assistance of 2 million euros to support phases 4 and 5 of the “Clearing for Results” project in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501662872/luxembourg-to-provide-2-million-euros-to-support-mine-clearance-project-in-cambodia/
Cambodia-US boost investment ties amid tariff risks
Cambodia and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to fostering economic cooperation during the second Cambodia-US Public-Private Sector Dialogue on Wednesday, co-chaired by Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), and Bridgette L. Walker, ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501661174/cambodia-us-boost-investment-ties-amid-tariff-risks/
Cambodia and Laos reiterate shared commitment to combating cyberfraud, drug crime
Cambodian Minister of Interior Sar Sokha and Laos’ Minister of Public Security Vilay Lakham Phong have formally agreed to extend their close cooperation in the suppression of high tech crimes and the fight against illegal drugs in 2025. ...
WB supports Cambodia’s path to realizing vision 2050
Cambodia’s Vision 2050 received a boost as the World Bank Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s long-term development through a newly approved Partnership Framework (2025-2029). ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501660421/wb-supports-cambodias-path-to-realizing-vision-2050/
Cambodia’s tourism sector lags behind several fellow ASEAN members
Despite the recent improvement, Cambodia’s tourism sector still lags behind several fellow ASEAN countries amid the nation’s race to attract foreign tourists in the post-pandemic era. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501660461/cambodias-tourism-sector-lags-behind-several-fellow-asean-members/
Laos, Cambodia pledge to boost bilateral cooperation
Officials from Laos and Cambodia gathered in the Lao capital, Vientiane, on Tuesday to review their bilateral cooperation in 2024 and set goals for 2025, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation and enhancing security and peace. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501660726/laos-cambodia-pledge-to-boost-bilateral-cooperation/
ADB reaffirms strong partnership with Cambodia
Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its strong partnership with Cambodia and commitment to advancing economic diversification, private sector development, and investments in human capital to sustain inclusive growth. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501658720/adb-reaffirms-strong-partnership-with-cambodia-2/
Commerce chamber conducts Vietnam networking tour
The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has urged Vietnamese businessmen to visit Cambodia to explore potential partnerships with Cambodian entrepreneurs and opportunities for direct investment in Cambodia, as bilateral trade between the two countries in 2024 reached nearly $7.8 billion. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/commerce-chamber-conducts-vietnam-networking-tour-
Chinese firms eye investment in Cambodia
Two Chinese companies, one an industrial park management firm and another electric storage battery manufacturer, Wednesday evinced interest in exploring investment opportunities in Cambodia. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501657679/chinese-firms-eye-investment-in-cambodia/
WTO discusses Cambodia, China Free Trade Agreement
A special meeting held by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Wednesday discussed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Cambodia and China. ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501657651/wto-discusses-cambodia-china-free-trade-agreement/
ADB reaffirms strong partnership with Cambodia
Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its strong partnership with Cambodia and commitment to advancing economic diversification, private sector development, and investments in human capital to sustain inclusive growth. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501658720/adb-reaffirms-strong-partnership-with-cambodia-2/
Cambodia put on US travel ban draft list but hopes for positive evaluation
In a sweeping raft of graded travel bans abruptly issued by the US, Cambodia is confident it can work to be removed from the “yellow” list, with 60 days given to address concerns. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-put-on-us-travel-ban-draft-list
Ream Naval Base open next month; Japan scheduled as first guests
Vessels from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force will be the first international visitors to the Ream Naval Base when it opens next month, following the completion of phase one of its current upgrade work. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ream-naval-base-open-next-month-japan-scheduled-as-first-guests
Indian ambassador pledges increased trade, tourism promotion
Recently appointed Indian Ambassador to Cambodia Bawitlung Vanlalvawna has committed to expanding India-Cambodia bilateral trade relations and encouraging more Indian investors and tourists to visit the Kingdom. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/indian-ambassador-pledges-increased-trade-tourism-promotion
EU grants €15 million to modernize Cambodia’s agriculture, boost exports
The European Union (EU) Friday granted €15 million, approximately $16.38 million, to modernize Cambodia’s agricultural sector and improve farmers’ access to both domestic and global markets. ...
Kingdom signed concessional loans totalling $1.8 billion
The Royal Government of Cambodia secured new concessional loans close to $1.8 billion ($1.79584 billion) from various development partners, marking an increase of two percent from the previous year, according to Cambodia Public Debt Statistical Bulletin released last week. ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501654851/kingdom-signed-concessional-loans-totalling-1-8-billion/
Europe provides over $16 mil to support Cambodia’s rural economy
The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has provided a grant of 15 million euros (approximately $16.27million), to Cambodia to support rural economic development and trade in agricultural products. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501654129/europe-provides-over-16-mil-to-support-cambodias-rural-economy/
Cambodia seeks long-term cooperation in vocational training with Australia
Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, yesterday received a courtesy call from an Australian delegation led by Carolyn Bagster, First Secretary and Head of the Trade and Investment Office of the Australian Embassy in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501654555/cambodia-seeks-long-term-cooperation-in-vocational-training-with-australia/
CDC lays out recommendations to bolster G-PSF mechanism
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) outlined four key recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of the Royal Government-Private Sector Forum (G-PSF), focusing on improving communication, accelerating operational procedures and developing the website. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501653004/cdc-lays-out-recommendations-to-bolster-g-psf-mechanism/
LDC graduation could drop Cambodia’s growth by 1.5%
Cambodia’s graduation from a Least Developed Country (LDC) could slow GDP growth by up to 1.5 percent with a potential loss of 165,000 jobs, cautioned Alissar Chaker, Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Cambodia. ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501652995/ldc-graduation-could-drop-cambodias-growth-by-1-5/
Cambodia’s exports to US up 25% in two months
Cambodia’s exports to the United States soared to over $1.6 billion between January and February 2025, marking a 25 percent increase from the same period last year, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia released earlier this week. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501653007/cambodias-exports-to-us-up-25-in-two-months/
Cambodia attracts $1.06 billion investment in first two months
Cambodia approved fixed-assets investment projects worth $1,069 million in the first two months of 2025 with a total number of projects of 104 projects, a Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) report showed yesterday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501652372/cambodia-attracts-1-06-billion-investment-in-first-two-months/
ASEAN aims to conclude COC negotiations by next year
Amid discussions on the second draft of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC) text, with some key differences remaining unresolved, the ASEAN Secretary-General says the bloc aims to conclude negotiations by next year as China expressed full confidence in the prospect ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651822/asean-aims-to-conclude-coc-negotiations-by-next-year/