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Vietnam tariff agreement expected to drive cross-border trade

Economists are optimistic that exports to Vietnam will increase significantly in the wake of a Vietnamese announcement that it will grant zero per cent tariff preferences on 28 tariff lines of Cambodian-origin products until December 31, 2026. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/vietnam-tariff-agreement-expected-to-drive-cross-border-trade

King calls on public to join environmental, natural resource protection efforts

His Majesty the King has appealed to all Cambodians to work together to promote environmental conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources, in order to preserve these valuable assets for future generations. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/king-calls-on-public-to-join-environmental-natural-resource-protection-efforts

Anonymous wildlife crime reporting tool launched in Cambodia

A new initiative, called “WildLeaks”, is now online in Cambodia. It aims to help combat wildlife and natural resource crimes, to protect these valuable assets for future generations. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/anonymous-wildlife-crime-reporting-tool-launched-in-cambodia

International visitor numbers up; more than half overland

Despite ongoing global challenges in politics, economics and the ongoing fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of foreign tourists travelling to Cambodia has continued to rise. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/international-visitor-numbers-up-more-than-half-overland

MPTC, ADB discusses digital governance project

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Tuesday held talks on a governance project aimed at strengthening digital systems, infrastructure, and human capital for sustainable national development. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501695160/mptc-adb-discusses-digital-governance-project/

Mekong restoration in line with sustainable development plans

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) yesterday convened an inter-ministerial meeting to explore policy incentives for the restoration of Upper Mekong River, aiming to support sustainable economic development and protect critical water infrastructure​. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501695189/mekong-restoration-in-line-with-sustainable-development-plans/

FTC project ‘a catalyst for Kingdom’s growth march

Speaking at a meeting with residents in Traeuy Sla Commune, Sa Ang District, Kandal province, on Tuesday, Governor Chamroeun extended his heartfelt gratitude to the people for their unwavering support of the Royal Government’s efforts to construct what he called a “historic achievement” for Cambodia. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501695195/ftc-project-a-catalyst-for-kingdoms-growth-march/

Government plans $35 million to support modern agricultural communities

The government has decided in principle to allocate an additional $35 million to support concessional loans for modern agricultural communities, aiming to strengthen the quality of the agricultural sector and improve market access. The funds will be made available over the next three years. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/government-plans-35-million-to-support-modern-agricultural-communities

Jan-May sees Cambodia earn almost $1 billion in paddy, rice exports

Cambodia earned nearly 1 billion USD from the sale of paddy rice and milled rice to international markets in the first five months of 2025, an increase of nearly 7% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF). ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-may-sees-cambodia-earn-almost-1-billion-in-paddy-rice-exports

New border talks scheduled as Thailand pushes back on ICJ move

Cambodia and Thailand will meet in Phnom Penh on June 14 in the latest bid to ease tensions after a deadly border clash last week, Cambodia’s foreign ministry said, as both sides traded blame for a gunfight that killed a Cambodian soldier near a disputed ...

Coby Hobbs and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/new-border-talks-scheduled-as-thailand-pushes-back-on-icj-move/

Jan-May sees Kuntha Bopha treat half a million mothers, children

In the first five months of 2025, The Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospital provided $18 million dollars’ worth of free medical treatment to more than half a million sick children and pregnant women. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/jan-may-sees-kuntha-bopha-treat-half-a-million-mothers-children

Hun Sen and family donate $10 million site for female student dorm in capital

Former Prime Minister Hun Sen and his family have donated a 2-hectare plot of land valued at over $10 million to furthering women’s education. The family will construct a dormitory for impoverished female provincial students who are pursuing their studies in Phnom Penh. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-and-family-donate-10-million-site-for-female-student-dorm-in-capital

Impact of plastic waste key theme for tomorrow’s Environment Day

“Beat Plastic Pollution” is the chosen theme for tomorrow’s National Environment Day, as well as World Environment Day, which also falls on June 5. Cambodia, like the rest of the world, is experiencing rising concerns over the increase and impact of plastic waste. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/impact-of-plastic-waste-key-theme-for-tomorrow-s-environment-day

Thailand calls for bilateral talks on border issue, as Cambodia prepares ICJ case

The Thai government is advocating for bilateral negotiations to address ongoing border disputes with Cambodia, with the recommendation that existing mechanisms such as the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC), the General Border Committee (GBC) and regional border committee be used to resolve the issue. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thailand-calls-for-bilateral-talks-on-border-issue-as-cambodia-prepares-icj-case

Journalist harassment in Cambodia rises sharply in 2024, legal threat dominate

Cambodia witnessed a sharp rise in cases of harassment against journalists in 2024, according to the latest report by the Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA), with a notable 28 percent increase in total incidents compared to the previous year. ...

Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/journalist-harassment-in-cambodia-rises-sharply-in-2024-legal-threat-dominate

Cambodia repays $117M in debt service to China

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has repaid approximately $117 million in debt service to China during the first quarter of 2025, comprising $87 million in principal and $30 million in interest. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501693920/cambodia-repays-117m-in-debt-service-to-china/

Senate, National Assembly laud govt for advancing informal economy

The Senate and the National Assembly commended the Royal Government for its unwavering commitment to promoting, developing, supporting, and facilitating citizens engaged in work and business within the informal economy. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501694549/senate-national-assembly-laud-govt-for-advancing-informal-economy/

MPWT wraps up land marking for second section of FTC

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has completed site inspections, data collection, regulatory checks, and land marking for the second section of the Funan Techo Canal (FTC) in Kandal province. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501693922/mpwt-wraps-up-land-marking-for-second-section-of-ftc/

Leather processing company repeatedly pollutes waterways in Preah Sihanouk

Kubon (Cambodia) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a leather processing company in Preah Sihanouk province, has been found to be illegally discharging liquid waste into the natural waterways, causing significant environmental damage and endangering local livelihoods, despite repeated previous warnings from authorities. ...

Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/leather-processing-company-repeatedly-pollutes-waterways-in-preah-sihanouk

EU, Germany launch business partnership facility

The EU and Germany have announced the official launch of the EU-Cambodia Business Partnership Facility, a programme aimed at promoting and enhancing Cambodia’s export capacity to European and other international markets. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/eu-germany-launch-business-partnership-facility

Pundits confident Cambodian-Thai trade relations will continue as normal

Economists and tourism specialist have praised the Cambodian government’s decision to seek an end to ongoing border disputes with Thailand through the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The area in question surrounds the Ta Moan Thom, Ta Moan Touch, and Ta Krabei temples. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/pundits-confident-cambodian-thai-trade-relations-will-continue-as-normal

KOICA boost Cambodia’s IP capacity with training programme

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office has announced that the third year of an intellectual property (IP) and patent recognition training course for Cambodian officials will begin this month. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/koica-boost-cambodia-s-ip-capacity-with-training-programme

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