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Economists: Automation likely cause of security firms’ closures

Despite significant pre-pandemic growth, 26 private security service companies have declared bankruptcy and been removed from the Ministry of Interior’s registry. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/economists-automation-likely-cause-of-security-firms-closures

Private sector voice support for international flights to provincial airports

Tourism industry insiders have repeated their belief that an increase in international flights to the Kingdom’s provincial Siem Reap and Sihanoukville international airports – in addition to the services available at the Phnom Penh International Airport – will become a driving force in attracting more ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/private-sector-voice-support-for-international-flights-to-provincial-airports

Kingdom’s exports to UK rank 8th, close in on $1B

Cambodian exports to the UK alone were nearly $1 billion in 2024, representing a more than 20% increase over the previous year. The UK is Cambodia’s 10th-largest trading partner, following China, the US, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Canada, Indonesia, Germany and Spain. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-s-exports-to-uk-rank-8th-close-in-on-1b

South Korea partners on $11.7M civil servant training project

The Cambodian Ministry of Civil Service and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) are aiming to enhance Cambodia-South Korea relations through the implementation of a project aimed at “Strengthening the Capacity of the Royal School of Administration (RSA) for Governance Reform and Institutional Advancement in ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/south-korea-partners-on-11-7m-civil-servant-training-project-

WorldBridge Group promotes Cambodia’s potential at WEF25

WorldBridge Group highlighted Cambodia’s potential as an emerging growth market within ASEAN during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 (WEF25) in Davos, Switzerland. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501629728/worldbridge-group-promotes-cambodias-potential-at-wef25/

Philippines Women’s Business Council keen to invest in Cambodia

Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday lauded the role of women in the business sector, saying the country’s socio-economic development can only advance with their active participation in multiple sectors to ensure and foster the drive of national economic growth. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501627924/philippines-womens-business-council-keen-to-invest-in-cambodia/#google_vignette

Campaign to register informal economy workers launched

Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) and Phnom Penh Municipal Hall Monday organized a ‘Campaign to promote and register informal economic workers’ to enhance participation in supply chains, create added value in national economic activities and reduce poverty and social inequality.   ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501627251/campaign-to-register-informal-economy-workers-launched/

Single Portal business registrations pass 40,000

Last year saw more than 10,000 businesses registered through the government’s Single Portal system, bringing the total number to over 40,000 since the service was first rolled out in 2020. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/single-portal-business-registrations-pass-40-000

CPP: No compromise on sovereignty, domestic affairs in exchange for aid

The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has reiterated that it will not tolerate interference in the Kingdom’s internal affairs and will never trade sovereignty for aid or privileges. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/politics/cpp-no-compromise-on-sovereignty-domestic-affairs-in-exchange-for-aid

Private sector laud Manet’s plans to fast track rail connections

The private sector has applauded calls by Prime Minister Hun Manet to hasten the development of Cambodia’s railway networks. He encouraged the completion of negotiation procedures for a railway concession agreement, by resetting the framework for public-private partnership (PPP) investment in existing lines. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/private-sector-laud-manet-s-plans-to-fast-track-rail-connections

Kingdom welcomes first new dolphin calf of year

A newborn Irrawaddy dolphin was sighted by conservationists in Stung Treng province’s Siem Bok district on February 23. The welcome arrival was the first calf to be recorded in 2025. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-welcomes-first-new-dolphin-calf-of-year

Kingdom’s international airports saw more than 6 million passengers in ‘24

More than six million passengers, both domestic and international, passed through Cambodia’s three international airports in 2024, an increase of more than 20% over the previous year. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-s-international-airports-saw-more-than-6-million-passengers-in-24

30,000 hectares of dry-season rice at risk of drought, authorities taking charge

At least 30,000 hectares of dry-season rice across eight provinces are currently affected by water shortages, but as of January 23 the authorities were actively pumping water to mitigate the issue and prevent any damage, according to the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM). ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/30-000-hectares-of-dry-season-rice-at-risk-of-drought-authorities-taking-charge

Tina: Agriculture sector becoming resilient, driving economic growth

Agriculture is one of the most important sectors of Cambodia. It makes an outsize contribution to national economic growth through ensuring food security, creating job opportunities, providing income to citizens and producing export goods for international markets. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tina-agriculture-sector-becoming-resilient-driving-economic-growth-

Accident prevention measures coming to Hun Sen Boulevard

Hun Sen Boulevard will soon be equipped with metal median barriers to separate oncoming traffic. The installation follows a series of fatal accidents in recent weeks. The accidents were attributed to excessive speed and driving under the influence. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/accident-prevention-measures-coming-to-hun-sen-boulevard-

UNDP mine clearance project lauded for ‘gifting life’ to 1.2M people

Since its inception in 2006, the “Mine Clearance for Results” project has successfully cleared 384 square kilometres of mine-contaminated land, directly benefiting more than 1.2 million people. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/undp-mine-clearance-project-lauded-for-gifting-life-to-1-2m-people

Red envelope stampede leaves four dead, draws widespread condemnation

This morning’s tragic deaths which occurred outside the palatial home of Oknha Sok Kong as people trampled each other to get hold of “red envelopes” has sparked criticism regarding the organisation of the charity event and its impact on Cambodia’s international reputation. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/red-envelope-stampede-leaves-four-dead-draws-widespread-condemnation

On ya byke: Personalised plates for two wheelers coming soon

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced plans to introduce personalised license plates for motorcycles early this year. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/on-ya-byke-personalised-plates-for-two-wheelers-coming-soon

Amid global price increases, rubber exports drop as domestic demand rises

Cambodia earned over $671 million from rubber latex and rubber tree exports in 2024, marking a jump of over 36 per cent compared to 2023. The price of rubber also saw a major increase. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/amid-global-price-increases-rubber-exports-drop-as-domestic-demand-rises

Tonle Sap Authority plan to document biodiversity of lake

The Tonle Sap Authority is compiling documents which describe the rich biodiversity of the over 1-million-hectare area of the Tonle Sap Lake, with plans to publish a book. ​ ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tonle-sap-authority-plan-to-document-biodiversity-of-lake

Court releases 38 CLV-DTA activists on bail amid CSOs call to free them

Dozens of activists were released on bail for their alleged involvement in the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA) in the last few days, earning the praise of civil society groups. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/court-releases-38-clv-dta-activists-on-bail-amid-csos-call-to-free-them/

Hundreds block highway in Takeo, demand more water for irrigation

Hundreds of locals and rice farmers in Takeo province blocked National Road 2 earlier this week with tractors and motorcycles, demanding government action on severe water shortages threatening their crops. ...

Sovann Sreypich and Tang Porgech
https://cambojanews.com/hundreds-block-highway-in-takeo-demand-more-water-for-irrigation/

“We’ve cried for justice for 21 years”: Labor leader’s murder still unsolved

Twenty-one years after labor leader Chea Vichea was gunned down, his murder remains unsolved. On Wednesday, as in years past, union leaders, civil society groups, opposition parties, and relatives held a justice vigil for the slain activist, pressing the government to finally find his killer. ...

Khuon Narim and Tang Porgech
https://cambojanews.com/weve-cried-for-justice-for-21-years-labor-leaders-murder-still-unsolved/

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