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Cambodia’s waterway exports to Thailand drop 6.6% in September
Following the closure of land crossings, Cambodia’s agricultural exports by water to Thailand dropped to 1,728 tonnes, equivalent to $5.8 million between June 24 and September 30, 2025. September exports, especially, fell 6.6% from August. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodias-waterway-exports-to-thailand-drop-66-in-september
AMRO projects Cambodia’s growth at 4.9 percent in 2025
Cambodia’s economy will grow at a rate of 4.9 percent in 2025, according to the October Update of the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) released yesterday. Vietnam is at the top with a growth rate of 7.5 percent among the major Asean economies, followed by ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501770216/amro-projects-cambodias-growth-at-4-9-percent-in-2025/#google_vignette
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 ...
GDT notification: 2025 property tax payment deadline extended to 31 December
On 9 October 2025, the General Department of Taxation (GDT) issued a notice announcing an extension of the deadline for the payment of the 2025 Tax on Immovable Property until 31 December 2025. This extension was granted because many property owners had not yet fulfilled ...
General Department of Taxation (GDT)
Press release: Official bond (sub-bond) listing ceremony of Acleda Bank Plc
On 8 October 2025, the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) hosted the second official bond (Sub-Bond) listing ceremony presided over by H.E. HEAN SAHIB, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Chairman of the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX). H.E. Sou Socheat, Delegate ...
Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX)
‘South Bokor Lead’ to be first drill target after 2-D seismic programme data review '
EnerCam Resources Co Ltd., the subsidiary of Angkor Resources Corporation, has reviewed preliminary data from South Bokor Basin with regard to the 2-D seismic programme recently completed on Block VIII, a statement issued by the company said on Tuesday. ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501769577/south-bokor-lead-to-be-first-drill-target-after-2-d-seismic-programme-data-review/
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/
Hun Sen calls for smugglers of Thai goods to be punished, warns against use of baht
Senate president Hun Sen has suggested that the Royal Government and authorities at all levels track down and punish any corrupt officials or smugglers who import Thai goods into the country while the land border is closed. He warned that continued Thai imports could give ...
Pressure mounts to strengthen services for returning Cambodian migrant workers
Nearly 900,000 Cambodians have returned from Thailand since July, a movement far larger than during the pandemic and one that is already straining rural economies, job markets and social safety nets. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/pressure-mounts-to-strengthen-services-for-returning-cambodian-migrant-workers
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/
Cambodia stock market to surpass $700M by year-end, Socheat says
Sou Socheat, Director General of the Securities Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), Tuesday said that investment capital in the stock market has exceeded $550 million and is expected to reach a total of $700 million by the end of the year. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501769575/cambodia-stock-market-to-surpass-700m-by-year-end-socheat-says/
Tourists warned of fake E-Visa website stealing personal information
Tourists are being urged to ensure they apply for an e-visa through official channels after a website fraudulently acting as a visa agent was found to be stealing personal and financial information. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/tourists-warned-of-fake-e-visa-website-stealing-personal-information
Kingdom and Malaysia’s Sarawak explore transport cooperation
Cambodia and the Malaysian federal state of Sarawak Tuesday initiated high-level discussions to bolster bilateral cooperation and explore major investment opportunities in the transport infrastructure sector, with a focus on developing new maritime connections. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501769581/kingdom-and-malaysias-sarawak-explore-transport-cooperation/
Japan loans $292.2M to support clean water and electricity growth in Phnom Penh
Japan has granted Cambodia more than $292 million to help improve the capital’s clean water supply and electricity in a move the nation hopes will support the Kingdom’s socio-economic growth. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/japan-loans-2922m-to-support-clean-water-and-electricity-growth-in-phnom-penh
Capital governor reminds districts of importance of year-round drain inspections
Phnom Penh governor Khuong Sreng has instructed the authorities of each of the capital’s 14 districts to pay close attention to canals and drainage systems, to ensure effective flood protection in residential areas. He reminded them that regular inspections are essential throughout both the rainy ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/capital-governor-reminds-districts-of-importance-of-year-round-drain-inspections
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 ...
Jan-Sep agriculture exports almost hit $4 billion
Cambodia earned nearly $4 billion from the export of more than 11 million tonnes of agricultural products to international markets during the first three quarters of 2025, with rice and paddy exports alone contributing around $1.5 billion. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-sep-agriculture-exports-almost-hit-4-billion
New trusts worth $385M registered in first nine months
In a significant surge in the establishment of new trusts, underscoring growing confidence in Cambodia’s trust sector, a total of 458 trusts were successfully registered with the regulator in the first nine months of the year, according to the Trust Regulator (TR) figures released yesterday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501768869/new-trusts-worth-385m-registered-in-first-nine-months/
Cambodia unveils strategic plan to drive investments in securities market
The Royal Government yesterday launched the Cambodia Securities Sector Development Strategy 2025-2035, a strategic road map aimed at addressing long-standing challenges and attracting investment into the securities market, transforming the sector into a key driver of economic growth. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501768871/cambodia-unveils-strategic-plan-to-drive-investments-in-securities-market/
Trump will attend ASEAN Summit on condition he presides over Cambodia-Thailand peace deal
A report by Politico quotes three sources who claim that the US President has allegedly set a condition that his attendance at the summit is contingent on his presiding over the ceremonial agreement, and without China’s participation. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/trump-will-attend-asean-summit-on-condition-he-presides-over-cambodia-thailand-peace-deal
Press release on the launch of the "Cambodia Digital Social Protection Platform"
On 6 October 2025, “Cambodia Digital Social Protection Platform” or “DSPP” was officially launched, presided over by H.E. Dr. Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Chairman of the National Social Protection Council. The launch ceremony was attended in person by ...
National Social Protection Council
Govt committed to bolstering agriculture, ameliorating livelihoods, DPM says
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, Vongsey Vissoth, has underlined the government’s commitment to strengthening community-based agriculture and improving rural livelihoods during a working visit to Prasat Samaki Agricultural Community in Santuk District, Kampong Thom ...
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/


