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Provide better services during Pchum Ben holidays, MoT to tour operators

The Ministry of Tourism has called on all tour operators to enhance service quality and maintain fair pricing as millions of people are expected to travel across the country to celebrate the religious holidays. The Kan Ben and Pchum Ben festivals are important Buddhist festivals ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753365/provide-better-services-during-pchum-ben-holidays-mot-to-tour-operators/

Hun Sen calls for greater focus on education

Senate President Hun Sen has called on all Cambodians—especially the younger generation—to prioritise education and develop their technological skills at the grassroots level to become valuable human resources for building a highly knowledgeable society. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753401/hun-sen-calls-for-greater-focus-on-education/

Cambodia takes big leap towards energy transition

Cambodia has taken a big leap in its clean energy transition with the recent approval of two more wind energy projects, signalling a new era for renewable energy in the country. Figures from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) showed that two more ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753367/cambodia-takes-big-leap-towards-energy-transition/

Cambodia adopts 21 global benchmarks to boost growth

Cambodia has taken another decisive step in aligning its economy with global benchmarks after the National Standards Council (NSC) approved the adoption of 21 new international standards at its 31st meeting, chaired by Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and Chairman of ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753359/cambodia-adopts-21-global-benchmarks-to-boost-growth/

Cambodia, China discuss trade, investment ties at CIFIT 2025

Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), led a delegation of 17 companies to China to explore investment opportunities as well as participate in the 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753361/cambodia-china-discuss-trade-investment-ties-at-cifit-2025/

$1.5 billion Techo International Airport opens today, transforming Cambodia’s aviation landscape

The much-anticipated opening of the $1.5 billion Techo International Airport today is expected to recast Cambodia’s global connectivity and future economic growth. The airport will begin flight operations today, with an official inauguration scheduled for October 20. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753371/1-5-billion-techo-international-airport-opens-today-transforming-cambodias-aviation-landscape/

MoEYS enhances strategy to boost secondary education access

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) convened a meeting on Friday to discuss how to lower the primary school dropout rate, boost secondary school enrolment and graduation rates, and equip the youth with 21st-century knowledge, skills, and competencies. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752748/moeys-enhances-strategy-to-boost-secondary-education-access/

Citizenship law amendments come into force

Acting Head of State and Senate President Hun Sen promulgated amendments to the Cambodian Citizenship Law on Friday, granting the government authority to revoke citizenship by birth for individuals found guilty of treason through collusion with foreign powers to undermine national sovereignty. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752774/citizenship-law-amendments-come-into-force/

MEF pushes digital compliance to boost biz competitiveness

Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), Thursday urged the Accounting and Auditing Regulator (ACAR) to advance digital reporting, compliance and skills development to promote Cambodia’s business competitiveness. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752738/mef-pushes-digital-compliance-to-boost-biz-competitiveness/

Cambodia and Vietnam strengthen tourism cooperation with new MoU

During his visit to lead the Cambodian tourism delegation to the 19th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Expo, Minister of Tourism Huot Hak held a high-level and significant working meeting with Nguyễn Văn Hùng, Vietnam’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752188/cambodia-and-vietnam-strengthen-tourism-cooperation-with-new-mou/

Cambodia, Japan agree to expand investment ties

Cambodia and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties and improving the investment climate, following the 30th Meeting of the Cambodia-Japan Joint Committee held on Wednesday at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501751651/cambodia-japan-agree-to-expand-investment-ties/

Kingdom exports first official shipment of cashew nuts to Italy

Fourteen tonnes of Cambodian processed cashews were officially exported to Italy yesterday by Ample Agro Product Co., Ltd., marking a milestone in Cambodia’s efforts to boost productivity, value-added processing, and export competitiveness. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501751637/kingdom-exports-first-official-shipment-of-cashew-nuts-to-italy/

RCA launches youth recruitment drive to boost national defence

The Royal Cambodian Army has officially launched a recruitment drive for young volunteers to serve in the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), aiming to reinforce national defence capacity. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501750985/rca-launches-youth-recruitment-drive-to-boost-national-defence/

Cambodia, Vietnam pledge stronger economic ties

Senate President Hun Sen and Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính discussed means to enhance Cambodia-Vietnam relations, especially in areas of trade, investment, and tourism, according to Chea Thyrith, spokesman for Senate president, on Tuesday. . ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501750891/cambodia-vietnam-pledge-stronger-economic-ties/

Cambodia repays nearly $150M debt to China in H1

Despite the funding freeze since last year, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) reported that Cambodia repaid $145.7 million in debt service to China in the first half of 2025. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501750889/cambodia-repays-nearly-150m-debt-to-china-in-h1/

Cambodia bats for peace at SCO Plus Summit in China

Prime Minister Hun Manet returned to Phnom Penh after attending the SCO Plus Summit in Tianjin, China, where he met senior leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501750380/cambodia-bats-for-peace-at-sco-plus-summit-in-china/

Cambodia, Vietnam strengthen trade ties, courtesy CVTPP

Cambodia and Vietnam reaffirmed their commitment to deepening trade and investment relations at the Cambodia-Vietnam Trade Promotion Programme (CVTPP) held at Novotel Phnom Penh Hotel, according to the Ministry of Commerce’s (MoC) statement on Friday. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501750237/cambodia-vietnam-strengthen-trade-ties-courtesy-cvtpp/

670K foreign tourists visit Angkor in Jan-Aug period

Angkor Archaeological Park, the most attractive tourism landscape in the Kingdom, received 669,619 foreign tourists in the first eight months of this year, up 2.72 percent, a report from the Angkor Enterprise overseeing the Angkor Entrance Pass Sales showed on Monday. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501749549/670k-foreign-tourists-visit-angkor-in-jan-aug-period/

MME to use mining revenue to drive national growth

Transparent management of the mining funds is key to sustaining economic growth, attracting further investment, and ensuring local communities’ benefit from mineral resources. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501749561/mme-to-use-mining-revenue-to-drive-national-growth/

MAFF finds ways to reduce rice production cost

Allaying fears of farmers in the Kingdom, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) said on Friday that it will find ways to keep the cost of rice production under control. ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1749555/maff-finds-ways-to-reduce-rice-production-cost/

Cambodia targets 1,000 new generation schools by 2028

Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron highlights success of the programme, noting that students, especially those of Sisowath High School are performing on par with their counterparts in countries like Singapore. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501749580/cambodia-targets-1000-new-generation-schools-by-2028/

Turning crises into investment opportunities in Cambodia

With its young workforce, investment-friendly environment and steady growth, Cambodia is rapidly emerging as a vital destination in global supply chain integration. ...

Khmer Times staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501748916/turning-crises-into-investment-opportunities-in-cambodia/

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