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Ream Naval Base open next month; Japan scheduled as first guests

Vessels from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force will be the first international visitors to the Ream Naval Base when it opens next month, following the completion of phase one of its current upgrade work. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ream-naval-base-open-next-month-japan-scheduled-as-first-guests

UNCLOS may be critical to Cambodia’s maritime sovereignty

Cambodia’s potential membership of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) holds significant promise for strengthening the country’s maritime rights and sovereignty. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/unclos-may-be-critical-to-cambodia-s-maritime-sovereignty

Siamese crocodiles chipped, released in Virachey National Park

A total of 10 juvenile Siamese crocodiles – equipped with tracking devices – have been released for the first time into the remote and human-free areas of Virachey National Park. This marks the species’ return to the park after an absence of over 20 years. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siamese-crocodiles-chipped-released-in-virachey-national-park

Communities, unions saddened and fear loss of voice after Trump cuts funds to VOA, RFA, puts staff on leave

Independent radio stations, Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA), have been suspended unexpectedly, raising concern among advocates of press freedom, unionists, and civil society in Cambodia. ...

Sovann Sreypich and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/communities-unions-saddened-and-fear-loss-of-voice-after-trump-cuts-funds-to-voa-rfa-puts-staff-on-leave/

New Sino-Cambodia ‘cold chain’ shipping route launched

The newly-launched “cold chain + general cargo” transport route between the China’s southernmost port Fangchenggang and Cambodia’s Koh Kong Port is set to enhance the Kingdom’s export capacity, according to business insiders and Chinese officials. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-sino-cambodia-cold-chain-shipping-route-launched

Pailin factory pollutes water, kills fish

A fruit processing company in Pailin province’s Sala Krau district has been found responsible for discharging untreated wastewater. It has contaminated the water source for more than 40 households, with fish dying as a result of the pollutants. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pailin-factory-pollutes-water-kills-fish

Are US cuts damaging press freedom, even in Cambodia?

US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at shuttering Radio Free Asia (RFA), Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and several other news organisations that receive funding from the US government. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/are-us-cuts-damaging-press-freedom-even-in-cambodia-

Digital Professionals Association launched to support Cambodian tech talent

The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has announced preparations for the establishment of the Digital Professionals Association (DPA), as part of plans to nurture for Cambodia’s digital future. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/digital-professionals-association-launched-to-support-cambodian-tech-talent

Sokha: Underperforming police should serve on border

Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has proposed an alternative strategy to discipline police officers who fail to carry out their duties to a satisfactory standard. He has suggested that they be posted to the border regions for a period of three to six months, so ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sokha-underperforming-police-should-serve-on-border

Cambodia’s intellectual property draft law reviewed

Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, held a meeting on Monday to review the draft Intellectual Property Law, which was attended by senior members of the ministry.   ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/?p=1655403

GDT mulls integrating AI for better efficiency

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) plans to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies as part of the modernisation and reform drive, said Kong Vibol, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister and Delegate of the Royal Government in charge as Director-General of GDT, yesterday.   ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501655442/gdt-mulls-integrating-ai-for-better-efficiency/

NBC thrusts raising awareness on informal loans

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Wednesday called on local authorities in Ratanakiri province to strengthen public financial education, particularly for indigenous communities, to raise awareness of the risks associated with informal loans and the consequences of using community land as collateral.   ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501653616/nbc-thrusts-raising-awareness-on-informal-loans/

‘Not Possible’ to ban frozen meat imports, ministry says

The Ministry of Commerce has dismissed calls by farmers to ban frozen meat imports because they are bound by free trade agreement contracts. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/not-possible-to-ban-frozen-meat-imports-ministry-says

Indian ambassador pledges increased trade, tourism promotion

Recently appointed Indian Ambassador to Cambodia Bawitlung Vanlalvawna has committed to expanding India-Cambodia bilateral trade relations and encouraging more Indian investors and tourists to visit the Kingdom. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/indian-ambassador-pledges-increased-trade-tourism-promotion

Swimming for a cause: Team take on 120km feat to support dolphins

A team of intrepid swimmers have embarked on a courageous mission to draw attention to the plight of the Kingdom’s endangered Mekong River dolphin population.​ ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/swimming-for-a-cause-team-take-on-120km-feat-to-support-dolphins

EU grants €15 million to modernize Cambodia’s agriculture, boost exports

The European Union (EU) Friday granted €15 million, approximately $16.38 million, to modernize Cambodia’s agricultural sector and improve farmers’ access to both domestic and global markets. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501654845/eu-grants-e15-million-to-modernize-cambodias-agriculture-boost-exports/

Digital Economy Forum underscores Kingdom’s rapid digitalization

The Digital Economy Forum 2025 focussed on Cambodia’s advancing digital landscape by fostering digital literacy and promoting the importance of digitalization. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501654849/digital-economy-forum-underscores-kingdoms-rapid-digitalization/

Kingdom signed concessional loans totalling $1.8 billion

The Royal Government of Cambodia secured new concessional loans close to $1.8 billion ($1.79584 billion) from various development partners, marking an increase of two percent from the previous year, according to Cambodia Public Debt Statistical Bulletin released last week. ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501654851/kingdom-signed-concessional-loans-totalling-1-8-billion/

Cambodia’s long-term growth realistic, achievable, says MEF

Cambodia’s public finance system is progressing in the right direction, said Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), terming it as realistic, achievable, and aligned with international standards to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, and accountability in the Cambodian context. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501654855/cambodias-long-term-growth-realistic-achievable-says-mef/

Europe provides over $16 mil to support Cambodia’s rural economy

The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has provided a grant of 15 million euros (approximately $16.27million), to Cambodia to support rural economic development and trade in agricultural products. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501654129/europe-provides-over-16-mil-to-support-cambodias-rural-economy/

Cambodia seeks long-term cooperation in vocational training with Australia

Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, yesterday received a courtesy call from an Australian delegation led by Carolyn Bagster, First Secretary and Head of the Trade and Investment Office of the Australian Embassy in Cambodia. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501654555/cambodia-seeks-long-term-cooperation-in-vocational-training-with-australia/

Courts processed nearly 190,000 cases in 2024

Cambodian courts at all levels have processed nearly 190,000 cases, covering criminal, civil, old, and new cases, accounting for over 82% of the total over 230,000 cases nationwide. ...

Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501654875/courts-processed-nearly-190000-cases-in-2024/

Kantha Phavi calls for greater equality, justice for women at UN

Ing Kantha Phavi, the Minister of Women’s Affairs and Chair of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference, called for sustainable action to reshape a future of equality and justice for all. ...

Phuong Sothiny
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501653013/kantha-phavi-calls-for-greater-equality-justice-for-women-at-un

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