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Cambodia’s trade volume with major partners exceeds $36B

Cambodia’s total trade volume exceeded $36.3 billion in the first seven months this year, driven by strong growth of 22 to 32 percent in trade with major partners, including the United States, China, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, and Italy. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501736380/cambodias-trade-volume-with-major-partners-exceeds-36b/

‘Cross-border payment with S’pore, Japan and India soon’

The National Bank of Cambodia has announced its plans to launch bilateral cross-border payments with Singapore, Japan, and India, citing that this initiative is part of a broader strategy to expand the use of QR code-based payments for seamless transactions across the region. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501736373/cross-border-payment-with-spore-japan-and-india-soon/

Authorities urged to target masterminds after 352 Vietnamese deported for online scams

Cambodia has deported 352 Vietnamese nationals, including 110 women, for illegally residing and working in online scams, with a labour rights observer urging systematic investigations to target masterminds and complicit property owners. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/authorities-urged-to-target-masterminds-after-352-vietnamese-deported-for-online-scams

Cambodia’s July imports from Thailand fall 44% amid border conflict

Following the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, imports by Cambodia from Thailand declined 44 percent in July 2025, with analysts urging increased economic “self‑reliance” as a long-term strategy to mitigate market risks. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/author-profile/12

Commerce ministry driving increased domestic orders for animal feed

Locally produced animal feed is expecting to take a larger share of the Cambodian market in the near future, as the result of a new agreement driven by the Ministry of Commerce. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/commerce-ministry-driving-increased-domestic-orders-for-animal-feed

Ceasefire brings hope for return; military attachés call for lasting peace

On a humid morning earlier this week, Nhay Suy sat at the Wat Phnom Thma Kambor sanctuary centre in Po Chas village, watching tuk-tuks and tractors with trailers slowly roll away. One by one, families who had fled the Thai-Cambodian border clashes in late July ...

Hong Raksmey and Vong Oun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ceasefire-brings-hope-for-return-military-attach-s-call-for-lasting-peace

CMAC Director General urges Thailand to strictly implement border agreement to prevent further incidents

Heng Ratana, Director General of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC), has called on the Thai side to fully and strictly implement the agreed points from the Extraordinary Meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) held on Aug. 7, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ...

Khmer Times staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501735433/cmac-director-general-urges-thailand-to-strictly-implement-border-agreement-to-prevent-further-incidents/

18 Cambodian soldiers detained by Thai military confirmed safe and healthy

Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, spokeswoman for the Ministry of National Defense, confirmed that all 18 Cambodian soldiers currently detained by Thai military are safe and in good health, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which recently visited them. ...

Tep Sony
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501735348/video-18-cambodian-soldiers-detained-by-thai-military-confirmed-safe-and-healthy/

Cambodia waives tariffs on goods originating from United States

The Royal Government Friday formally announced the implementation of a zero percent customs tariff on goods originating from the United States, aimed at boosting bilateral trade and economic cooperation. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501735777/cambodia-waives-tariffs-on-goods-originating-from-united-states/

Cambodia Condemns Thai General's Temple Attack Threats

Cambodia has condemned a Thai general for a “premeditated” and “provocative” plan to attack Ta Krobei Temple and close Tamoan Thom Temple, amid continued reported calm at the border. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-condemns-thai-generals-temple-attack-threats

Pursat solar power plant inaugurated

A 10-megawatt solar power plant, combined with an energy storage battery system developed by SchneiTec ZEALOUS, has officially begun operations in Pursat province. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/pursat-solar-power-plant-inaugurated

Information ministry laud facilitation of international coverage of conflict

A ministry of Information spokesperson has shared that more than 100 domestic and international journalists reported on the recent armed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/information-ministry-laud-facilitation-of-international-coverage-of-conflict

Military attachés Inspect conflict-affected areas, sanctuaries in Oddar Meanchey

The Military Attaché Corps Phnom Penh (MACPP), which comprises fourteen participants from nine countries, visited conflict-affected areas in Cambodia’s Banteay Ampil district on Sunday to inspect the situation on the ground, following Cambodia’s implementation the ceasefire. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/military-attach-s-inspect-conflict-affected-areas-sanctuaries-in-oddar-meanchey

Defence ministry warn of Thai general’s ‘invasion’ claims

Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence has drawn the attention of the public — and the international community — to comments made by Boonsin Padklang, commander of Thailand’s Second Army Region. Yesterday, August 10, he shared his intention to occupy Cambodian territory by force. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/defence-ministry-warn-of-thai-general-s-invasion-claims-

War crimes, legal breaches under probe as border holds uneasy calm

After five-days of border clashes last month that left at least 40 dead, mostly civilians according to official figures, Cambodia and Thailand are still trading accusations of first aggression and violations of international law, as investigators work to verify the claims. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/war-crimes-legal-breaches-under-probe-as-border-holds-uneasy-calm/

Finance ministry: New 0% duty on US imports only for new goods

The government has clarified details of the recently announced 0% per cent customs duties on US goods. The rate, which was part of the recent reciprocal tariff negotiations, will only apply to new goods. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/finance-ministry-new-0-duty-on-us-imports-only-for-new-goods

Eyes on the prize: ASEAN observers begin monitoring ceasefire

An Interim Observer Team (IOT), composed of representatives from seven ASEAN member states, officially started its mission of monitoring the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand on August 8, in Oddar Meanchey province. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eyes-on-the-prize-asean-observers-begin-monitoring-ceasefire

Tourism ministry partners up to protect Ratanakkiri’s last domestic elephants

The Airavata Khmer Elephant Foundation, which cares for the last surviving domestic elephants in Ratanakkiri province, will work more closely with the Ministry of Tourism to help protect the remaining animals and promote the province’s eco-tourism potential. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tourism-ministry-partners-up-to-protect-ratanakkiri-s-last-domestic-elephants

UN representative calls for lasting peace during visit to displacement camp

Sardar Umar Alam, acting UN resident coordinator and UNESCO representative in Cambodia, has urged Cambodia and Thailand to build on the recent ceasefire and move toward a lasting peace. His calls followed a two-day field visit to temporary shelters housing displaced families in Oddar Meanchey ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/un-representative-calls-for-lasting-peace-during-visit-to-displacement-camp

Labour ministry warns against exploitation of returning migrant workers

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has issued a stern warning that it will take strict legal action against anyone involved in schemes to take money from returning migrant workers in exchange for securing them employment. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-ministry-warns-against-exploitation-of-returning-migrant-workers

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