Khmer Times

Pursat authorities are tightening water controls and restricting irrigation pumping to preserve supply for households, livestock and farmers whose rice crops have been destroyed by drought and flooding. ...

Cambodia and Japan highlighted three decades of cooperation in conserving Angkor’s cultural heritage and developing Cambodian experts, with the restoration of Angkor Wat’s western causeway serving as an example of their partnership. ...

The Interior Ministry revoked recognition of Seng Marady as president of the Khmer Will Party after an inspection revealed that the process to remove previous president Sok Hach did not comply with the law and party statutes. ...

Cambodia will enforce its military conscription law on November 9, coinciding with National Independence Day and the anniversary of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, following voluntary applications from nearly 15,000 young people. ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) reported that gross lending reached 266.05 trillion riels (approximately $66.5 billion) as of August 2026, with real estate remaining the largest recipient of credit, accounting for 20.7% of total lending despite virtually flat year-on-year growth. ...

Cambodia has surpassed its long-standing target of exporting one million tonnes of milled rice annually, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen its agricultural processing industry and expand its presence in international markets. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet said that the government continues to deploy targeted measures to mitigate the impact of surging global oil and coal prices. These volatile global energy costs are currently affecting more than 30% of Cambodia’s domestic power-generation capacity. ...

The Ministry of Information has launched a drive to strengthen its human resources, institutional effectiveness and administrative capacity as part of wider efforts to modernise the country’s information sector. ...

The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has stepped up efforts to tackle corruption and complex online scam cases, seizing more than $50,000 worth of cryptocurrency in what authorities described as the first such seizure in Cambodia. ...

Cambodia has rejected the Thai UN representative’s claim that Cambodian citizens displaced by last year’s clash had lived on Thai territory since the 1970s. ...

ASEAN leaders and policymakers have called for stronger women’s participation in the regional economy, including greater access to finance, technology, markets and decent work, as the bloc seeks to advance more inclusive and resilient economic growth. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia is expanding its social protection coverage and strengthening emergency response mechanisms to help protect household incomes and economic stability amid crises, with the government formally launching a new action plan covering 2026-2030. ...

Cambodia’s non-banking financial sector has grown rapidly over the past five years, with total assets tripling from $3 billion in 2021 to $9 billion in 2025, equivalent to 18% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), while employment doubled from 8,000 to around 16,000. ...

The Ministry of Environment has provided 1,290 waste bins to the Ministry of Interior’s General Department of Prisons to promote cleanliness, public health and proper waste management in correctional centres and prisons across Cambodia. ...

Cambodia and Japan are strengthening cooperation on clean and green investment, with a focus on low-carbon technologies, climate-smart agriculture and sustainable development to address global climate change. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet received the newly appointed New Zealand Ambassador to Cambodia Raylene Siale Tagaloa Liufalani at the Peace Palace yesterday. The meeting focused on expanding bilateral cooperation, reinforcing economic ties, and exploring new avenues for mutual growth. ...

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) will fully transition to a digital invoicing system for all public service payments starting October 26. This strategic initiative aims to streamline administrative procedures, reduce processing times, and increase transparency for investors and other service users. ...

The iLead Program, a national economic initiative established by the Skills Development Fund (SDF), is designed to empower major corporations and industry leaders to upgrade the capabilities of their micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) suppliers.​​ ...

Cambodia aims to deepen ties with Indonesia and other ASEAN neighbours on halal standards and certification, boosting global market access for homegrown halal products. ...

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is strengthening its presence in France by establishing a liaison in Paris, as part of efforts to promote Cambodia as an attractive investment destination and deepen business ties between the two countries. ...

The government is intensifying efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains, diversify export markets, boost local processing and improve transport infrastructure as Cambodian products reach 177 countries, with exports recently rising 18 percent to nearly $35 billion.​​ ...

Cambodia and Laos are exploring new road, bridge and railway connections to strengthen cross-border transport, reduce logistics costs and facilitate trade between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. ...

Cambodia is promoting investment in agro-processing, storage, and cold-chain logistics to expand its exports to China, which currently accepts 19 types of agricultural products under bilateral protocols. ...

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is consulting the private sector to develop a smooth trade transition strategy ahead of the Kingdom’s graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2029. ...