Khmer Times

The number of mobile phone connections in the country dropped by 2.4 percent between the start of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, according to latest data revealed by GSMA Intelligence, a research organisation renowned for delivering ‘mobile metrics’ from across the world. ...

Cambodia’s Vision 2050 received a boost as the World Bank Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s long-term development through a newly approved Partnership Framework (2025-2029). ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force in Cambodia, driving advancements in education and social development while challenges in these sectors persist. ...

Despite the recent improvement, Cambodia’s tourism sector still lags behind several fellow ASEAN countries amid the nation’s race to attract foreign tourists in the post-pandemic era. ...

Officials from Laos and Cambodia gathered in the Lao capital, Vientiane, on Tuesday to review their bilateral cooperation in 2024 and set goals for 2025, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation and enhancing security and peace. ...

The Ministry of Environment has called on the public to regularly monitor air quality updates provided by the ministry. This appeal comes after reports of moderate air pollution levels in several provinces, including Banteay Meanchey, Kandal, Koh Kong, Phnom Penh, Preah Vihear, Ratanakiri, and Siem ...

The 2025 World Population Review has ranked Cambodia’s education 120th globally amongst the 203 countries on the list and is the lowest in ASEAN, highlighting ongoing challenges in the nation’s education system ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) Tuesday convened a high-level meeting to prepare the new education pathway, aiming to provide multiple study options that cater to students’ abilities and align with the needs of the labour market. ...

Chea Vandeth, Minister of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) Monday urged private sector tech companies to boost training in different areas of cybersecurity for their staff to address cyber threats that are rapidly on the increase. ...

Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has announced that Preah Sihanouk province is set to become the country’s logistics hub. He urged local residents to prepare for the opportunities this transformation will bring. ...

The Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation and Chairman of the Coordinating Committee for Informal Economy Development Hem Vanndy, presided over the official launch of the Operational Plan on Social Security Formalisation 2024–2026.​​ ...

Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its strong partnership with Cambodia and commitment to advancing economic diversification, private sector development, and investments in human capital to sustain inclusive growth. ...

The Cambodian Banking Association (ABC) and the Cambodian Microfinance Association (CMA) have collectively affirmed the stability of the banking sector in response to a recent Credit Bureau Cambodia (CBC) report detailing a near $60 billion loan portfolio. ...

The Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) has provided credit guarantees of $271 million for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) as of February 2025 as their working capital for expansion. ...

Two Chinese companies, one an industrial park management firm and another electric storage battery manufacturer, Wednesday evinced interest in exploring investment opportunities in Cambodia.  ...

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation with support from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Wednesday launched a project to promote the development of eco-industrial parks (EIP) across the country. ...

The seminal role of riel in strengthening Cambodia’s national identity and promoting economic stability came into full display during a seminar to mark the 45th anniversary of the re-circulation of the riel, yesterday. ...

Indian Business Chamber in Cambodia (IBCC) Wednesday unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) system for the banking industry aimed at enhancing customer experiences and supporting Cambodia’s ongoing fintech transformation and digital banking evolution. /// ...

A special meeting held by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Wednesday discussed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Cambodia and China. ...

Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its strong partnership with Cambodia and commitment to advancing economic diversification, private sector development, and investments in human capital to sustain inclusive growth. ...

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has called on local producers to ensure that their products are hygienic, quality and safety standards and encouraged Cambodian consumers to support locally produced goods.   ...

The Cambodian Economic Youth Federation Association (CEYFA) Monday urged authorities to increase campaigns to promote the benefits of informal economy workers, encouraging their participation in supply chains and enhancing value creation in national economic activities.   ...

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.   ...

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.   ...