Khmer Times

Thai military attacks have resulted in civilian and military casualties, as well as extensive structural damage to an ancient Khmer temple that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ...

An American company is preparing a $297.6 million investment to develop a special economic zone (SEZ) along the Mekong River, aiming to attract European and US manufacturers while leveraging future transport links to strengthen Cambodia’s role in regional and global trade. ...

Cambodia earned over $387 million from rubber and rubberwood exports in the first seven months of 2025, marking a more than 42 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to a report by the General Department of Rubber. ...

This is the first time that fresh durians are being exported by air, but the volume will increase in line with demand from Chinese consumers, says an MoC official. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

The Preah Sihanouk Province Investment Promotion Working Group Wednesday approved in principle a new wave of 35 investment and business projects with a total capital of approximately $327 million. ...

The consistently growing Cambodian economy offers boundless opportunities for Malaysian businesses, said Zaimah Osman, Trade Commissioner of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) on Wednesday.   ...

Takeo Provincial Governor Vei Samnang announced that the mission to verify boundaries and install land poles along the Funan Techo Canal in Takeo province was successfully completed yesterday, with more than 500 poles installed over a stretch of 58 kilometres. ...

Cambodia has tightened enforcement at key border checkpoints and assured the public of stable fuel and goods supplies, following the government’s decision to suspend all imports of fruits, vegetables, petroleum, and gas from Thailand amid rising cross-border tensions. ...

Joint teams from the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) and the National Employment Agency (NEA) are offering a detailed briefing on local job opportunities across various provinces to citizens returning from Thailand. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet Monday called on all citizens to support locally made products and work diligently in cultivating and processing goods for both personal use and broader consumption. ...

The government announced yesterday that the Secretariat of the National Committee for the Implementation of the Forest Protection and Land Grant Programme for Sustainable Development will hold the first round of a lottery draw, from June 30 to July 4, to allocate land to applicants ...

Cambodia’s financial sector is steadily pivoting towards a more responsible and inclusive future, as banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs) embrace sustainable finance to support economic resilience, social progress, and environmental protection.​ ...

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training is reviewing proposed locations for the establishment of a Green Special Economic Zone (SEZ), following a meeting with representatives from the Business Research Institute of Cambodia (BRIC) and Japanese development partners. ...

Most Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects are concentrated in the capital and coastal areas, and have focused on low-tech manufacturing, which offer limited opportunities for spillovers and industrial upgrading, a study carried out by the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) has highlighted. ...

Since the end of the second round of tariff talks with the United States on June 4-6, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, for the first time on Monday, said that Cambodia is hopeful of securing a successful outcome in the third round of US tariff ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet Tuesday dismissed concerns over potential electricity and internet shortages in the provinces along the Thailand border, reaffirming sufficient supply to every resident through domestic renewable energy and hydropower projects. ...

Cambodia’s economy is projected to expand by 6.3 percent in 2025, fueled by continued growth in the industry, services, and agriculture sectors, said Prime Minister Hun Manet on Sunday. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet Saturday called on the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) to explore ways to ease the financial burden on Cambodian workers returning from Thailand, particularly those facing outstanding debts with financial institutions. ...

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Tuesday held talks on a governance project aimed at strengthening digital systems, infrastructure, and human capital for sustainable national development. ...