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Advancing AI and education: Cambodia’s role in global dialogue
In the ever-evolving global landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Cambodia is actively engaging in international discussions on the responsible development and application of this transformative technology, seeking collaboration to ensure its benefits are fully realised. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/advancing-ai-and-education-cambodia-s-role-in-global-dialogue
New report: Capital in top half of Asia-Pacific ‘World’s Best Cities’
Phnom Penh ranked 41 among 100 cities in the Asia-Pacific region for livability, lovability and prosperity with Singapore top of the list and Lahore of Pakistan at the bottom, according to the latest Asia-Pacific’s Best Cities report by consultancy company Resonance. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-report-capital-in-top-half-of-asia-pacific-world-s-best-cities-
Environment ministry shutters factory over waste in Stung Prek Tnaot
The Ministry of Environment is preparing the required documentation to shut down the operations of Win Ta Garment & Finishing Co., Ltd. It will request cooperation from the Ministry of Justice. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-ministry-shutters-factory-over-waste-in-stung-prek-tnaot
Rachna: To protect dolphins, corrupt river guards must be removed
A senior official has warned that river guards who abuse their power or turn a blind eye to illegal fishing activities in protected Irrawaddy dolphin areas will be removed from their positions to enhance the effectiveness of conservation efforts along the Mekong River. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rachna-to-protect-dolphins-corrupt-river-guards-must-be-removed
New demining policy under discussion
Mine clearance authorities and their development partners met today to discuss the draft “National Mine Action Policy for 2026-2035”. The policy aims to pave the way toward achieving the vision of a “Cambodia free from the impacts of mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW).” ...
New demining policy under discussion
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-demining-policy-under-discussion
Cambodia reviews national mine action strategic plan 2018-2025
This afternoon, the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) organised a meeting of the Mine Action Coordination Committee (MACC) to review the implementation of the National Mine Action Strategic Plan 2018-2025. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501638770/cambodia-reviews-national-mine-action-strategic-plan-2018-2025/
Coordinating committee reviews progress on informal economy development
The Coordinating Committee on Informal Economy Development (CCIED), chaired by Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, convened a meeting to assess progress on key measures implemented by various ministries and institutions. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501638769/coordinating-committee-reviews-progress-on-informal-economy-development/
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/
OWSU provided more than 880,000 services and received more than $32 million in revenue in 2024
In 2024, the One Window Service Units (OWSU) in the capital and provinces provided a total of 885,117 administrative services and received a total revenue of 130,369,063,021 riels, equivalent to $32,592,265.75. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501638344/owsu-provided-more-than-880000-services-and-received-more-than-32-million-in-revenue-in-2024/
Cambodia’s trade volume soars to over $5 billion in Jan
Cambodia exported about $2.3 billion and imported $2.7 billion, bringing the overall trade volume to $5.05 billion in the first month of 2025, reported the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) yesterday. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501637338/cambodias-trade-volume-soars-to-over-5-billion-in-jan/
Customs revenue collection up to $2.59 billion in 2024
The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia saw a growth in customs income last year, up 13.8 percent to $2,590 million. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501637827/customs-revenue-collection-up-to-2-59-billion-in-2024/
Labour shortage responsible for loss of over half of Pailin longan yield
A labour shortage during the harvest season has led to the loss of over 50% of the early 2025 Pailin longan yield, while the price of the sweet fruit has dropped more than 10% in the past year. ...
Philippine salt giant tests waters for Cambodian rice imports
Arvin International Marketing Inc, the largest supplier and distributor of salt in the Philippines, has expressed interest in purchasing Cambodian rice for distribution through their extensive domestic operations. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/philippine-salt-giant-tests-waters-for-cambodian-rice-imports
Customs revenue increases by over 10% in 2024
An increase in demand for raw materials to meet the needs of domestic factories/enterprises for the production of export goods led to a rise in customs revenue in 2024. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/customs-revenue-increases-by-over-10-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
January international trade up 25% year-on-year
Cambodia’s international trade continued its positive performance, with January 2025 recording over $5 billion, a nearly 25% increase compared to January 2024. Exports accounted for approximately 45% of the total trade value. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/january-international-trade-up-25-year-on-year
ADHOC report: Human rights, political rights still restricted amid arrests of NPP members
A civil society organization stated that Cambodia’s freedom of expression, assembly, including political rights remains restricted in a report, which comes amid continual arrests of opposition Nation Power Party (NPP) officials recently. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/adhoc-report-human-rights-political-rights-still-restricted-amid-arrests-of-npp-members/
Six months on, Funan Techo Canal impact resolution set to begin
Six months after the groundbreaking of the Funan Techo Canal, Kandal provincial authorities have started discussions on compensation for affected residents, with impact resolution set to begin in mid-February 2025. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/six-months-on-funan-techo-canal-impact-resolution-set-to-begin/
Hun Sen alleges drone plot, as terror legislation under review
As the Ministry of Justice reviews a draft law on counterterrorism, Senate president Prime Minister Hun Sen has revealed an alleged plan to attack his residence in Takhmao town, Kandal province, using drones. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/politics/hun-sen-alleges-drone-plot-as-terror-legislation-under-review
Third Irrawaddy dolphin birth of 2025 recorded
The third newborn Irrawaddy dolphin calf of 2025 was sighted in Kratie province’s Anlong Chroy Banteay on February 9, in an exciting development for the Kingdom’s conservation enthusiasts. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/third-irrawaddy-dolphin-birth-of-2025-recorded
Nests and chicks of critically endangered species sited in Sambor sanctuary
A total of 18 nests belonging to vulnerable and critically endangered bird species, along with 13 newborn chicks, have been discovered in Kratie province’s Sambor Wildlife Sanctuary. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nests-and-chicks-of-critically-endangered-species-sited-in-sambor-sanctuary
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 economy to grow by 6.3 pct this year: official
Cambodia’s economy is projected to grow by 6.3 percent in 2025, which will raise the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to $51.39 billion, a senior official stated on Monday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501637454/cambodias-economy-to-grow-by-6-3-pct-this-year-official/