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Cambodia advances water, AI cooperation at KIWW 2026
Secretary of State of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) Ponh Sachak is attending Korea International Water Week (KIWW) from Wednesday to today at the EXCO Centre in Daegu, South Korea, joining global leaders to discuss sustainable water management solutions. ...
Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021859/cambodia-advances-water-ai-cooperation-at-kiww-2026/
Press release on the signing ceremony of the facility agreement for the "funan techo integrated water resources management project" between China Exim Bank and Funan Techo Coastal-Inland Waterways Company
On 11 September 2026, Council for the Development of Cambodia issued a press release on the signing ceremony of the facility agreement for the “Funan Techo Integrated Water Resources Management Project” between China Exim Bank and Funan Techo Coastal-Inland Waterways Company.Implemented by a private investment ...
Council for the Development of Cambodia
AmCham Cambodia launches hospitality and tourism task force
The American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham Cambodia) is set to launch a hospitality and tourism task force tasked with providing strategic recommendations to help the government and private sector optimize support for the industry. ...
Giuseppe Ricapito
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021853/amcham-cambodia-launches-hospitality-and-tourism-task-force/
37 investment projects with investment capital of $233 million registered in August
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Provincial Investment Sub-Committee (PIC) registered 37 investment projects in August, with an investment capital of approximately $233 million and the potential to create 23,000 jobs. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021074/37-investment-projects-with-investment-capital-of-233-million-registered-in-august/
Kingdom’s international trade surpasses $50 billion, up 20%
Cambodian international trade is continuing to perform strongly, with total trade reaching more than $50 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up more than 20% over the same period last year. China, the US and Vietnam remained Cambodia’s key trading partners. ...
Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdoms-international-trade-surpasses-50-billion-up-20/
Sihanoukville pitches tech and auto edge to Chinese businesses
Sihanoukville Governor Mang Sineth led a provincial delegation to Guangzhou to showcase the province’s strategic advantages to Chinese enterprises. The mission specifically focused on attracting capital for smart manufacturing, automotive production, technology, and green investment. During the trip, the delegation engaged with local investors and ...
Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021111/sihanoukville-pitches-tech-and-auto-edge-to-chinese-businesses/
RCEP, FTAs catalyst for investment growth and market expansion
Cambodia is leveraging its participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and a growing network of free trade agreements (FTAs) to attract foreign investment and expand market access for locally made products, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021123/rcep-ftas-catalyst-for-investment-growth-and-market-expansion/
Global Finance recognises Chea Serey’s monetary policy leadership
International financial magazine, Global Finance Tuesday awarded the Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Chea Serey an A- rating for the third consecutive year, recognising her efforts to manage monetary policy amid challenging global economic conditions since she took office in 2023. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021115/global-finance-recognises-chea-sereys-monetary-policy-leadership/
Korean consortium backs Cambodia tourism investment
A South Korean business consortium Tuesday pledged renewed support to promote Cambodia as a prime destination for tourism and investment following a meeting at the Ministry of Tourism (MoT). ...
Giuseppe Ricapito
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021113/korean-consortium-backs-cambodia-tourism-investment/
Cambodia drives domestic hydropower push
Cambodia remains firmly committed to developing domestic hydropower and other energy projects to strengthen energy independence, ensure national power security and support long-term economic stability, said Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021119/cambodia-drives-domestic-hydropower-push/
UNESCO, ICOMOS report: Preah Vihear Temple extensively damaged by Thai shelling
Specialists from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre (WHC) and International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) have released a joint report which details the extensive damage to the UNESCO-listed Preah Vihear Temple caused by last year’s border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand. ...
Niem Chheng
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/unesco-icomos-report-preah-vihear-temple-extensively-damaged-by-thai-shelling/
Press release on President of Myanmar to pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia
On 10 September 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the President of Myanmar to pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia from 11th to 12th September 2026.During the visit, the leaders of the two countries will ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
DPM unveils 3 core investment pillars at high-level China forum
Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) Sun Chanthol outlined three fundamental principles for fostering a sustainable investment environment at the “2026 Gulangyu Forum – World Business Leaders Roundtable for Global Investment”, held on the sidelines of ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502020410/dpm-unveils-3-core-investment-pillars-at-high-level-china-forum/
Toyota weighs EV, hybrid production in Cambodia
Japanese automaker Toyota is considering extending its manufacturing footprint in Cambodia with global trend models of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502020417/toyota-weighs-ev-hybrid-production-in-cambodia/
Cambodia links literacy to higher productivity
Cambodia is positioning literacy and skills development at the heart of its human capital investment, with the government linking improved knowledge and skills to higher labour productivity, poverty reduction and broader participation in the country’s economic development. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502020421/cambodia-links-literacy-to-higher-productivity/
Going green: Cambodia top for Southeast Asian natural ecotourism
Cambodia has been ranked No 1 in Southeast Asia and 17th globally for having the “best” natural ecotourism, according to the latest assessment by international rankings organisation US News & World Report. ...
Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/going-green-cambodia-top-for-southeast-asian-natural-ecotourism/
Education ministry targets developed-country standards by 2040
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has unveiled a long-term strategy to bring Cambodia’s education system closer to developed-country standards by 2040, with a focus on whole-school reform, expanding secondary education access and introducing new education pathways from Grade 7 to help reduce dropout ...
Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/education-ministry-targets-developed-country-standards-by-2040/
Cambodia, China push for stronger media cooperation, information integrity
Cambodia and China have pledged to deepen cooperation in the information and media sectors, with a focus on information exchange, professional capacity building, research, information integrity and collaboration between their national news agencies. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502020375/cambodia-china-push-for-stronger-media-cooperation-information-integrity/
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on UNCLOS Conciliation Commission to convene first meeting with Cambodia and Thailand in Singapore from 14-16 September 2026
On 09 September 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a statement on the first meeting of UNCLOS Conciliation Commission with Cambodia and Thailand in Singapore from 14-16 September 2026.The meeting marks another important milestone in the peaceful process initiated by Cambodia to ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release on first bilateral consultations between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Togolese Republic
On 08 September 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the first bilateral consultations between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Togolese Republic.Both sides welcomed the positive momentum in bilateral relations and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in trade ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Announcement on the 9th world cleanup day
On 08 September 2026, Ministry of Environment issued an announcement on the 9th World Cleanup Day.This event will be organized in line with the Pentagonal Strategy – Phase 1 and supports the implementation of the Circular Strategy on Environment 2023–2028, encompassing clean, green, and sustainable ...
Ministry of Environment
Cambodia rice exports jump 67.5% to nearly 800K tonnes
Cambodia’s milled rice exports surged 67.5 percent year-on-year to 792,212 tonnes in the first eight months of 2026, up from 472,803 tonnes during the same period last year, according to a report released by the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) yesterday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502019692/cambodia-rice-exports-jump-67-5-to-nearly-800k-tonnes/
Cambodia, Romania explore new trade opportunities
Cambodia and Romania are looking to unlock new opportunities for their private sectors by expanding cooperation across trade, investment, industry, technology, energy, and education. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502019680/cambodia-romania-explore-new-trade-opportunities/
Press release on Cambodia protests against Thailand's persistent violations of Cambodian sovereignty and territorial integrity
On 08 September 2026, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the protest of Cambodia against Thailand’s persistent violations of Cambodian sovereignty and territorial integrity.The Royal Government of Cambodia has formally lodged another strong protest against Thailand’s continued violations of ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation





