Khmer Times

The Malaysian engineering firm, HSS Engineers Sdn Bhd, has confirmed that a $3.2 million agreement with the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) to support the ongoing Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway project as an engineering consultant will begin this month. ...

The role of women in the food and agriculture industry in the Kingdom was the focus of a networking event and panel discussion at Tribe Hotel in Phnom Penh hotel last week. ...

Cambodia is driving green financing through effective changes in policy, said National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Governor Chea Serey, while in Brussels, Belgium. ...

Cambodia’s central bank, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), is set to launch a faster and more efficient cross-border payment system between Cambodia and India. The initiative will mark a significant expansion of Bakong’s reach, fostering economic activity between the two nations. ...

Cambodia and Turkey have agreed to increase bilateral trade with an annual target of $1 billion and also moved ahead with plans to operate direct flights between Phnom Penh and Istanbul. ...

Cambodia has invited Chinese investors to look into the opportunities unfolding in the electric vehicle (EV) sector in the country. ...

Cambodian Minister of Health Chheang Ra called on all development partners to support the Ministry of Health in developing the national Luong Me Hospital into a center with a high capacity for treating cancer. ...

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved an additional $79.5 million for the expansion of ongoing activities aimed at improving access to quality education throughout Cambodia. ...

In a bid to bolster inter-parliamentary ties and foster collaborative efforts across borders, the Cambodian Senate has announced the establishment of a friendship group with the National Assembly-Senate of 11 countries, spanning regions both within and outside of Asia. ...

Cambodia has invited Chinese investors to look into the opportunities unfolding in the electric vehicle (EV) sector in the country. ...

Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information, said that the Ministry of Information continues to provide professional training to journalists, ensuring a strong foundation for their careers in the field of information. ...

Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, yesterday, encouraged local companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to register their products at ‘CambodiaTrade’ as well as explore the possibility of joining Alibaba.com to expand the market for Khmer products outside the Kingdom. ...

The Cambodian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) have announced the collaboration to strengthen investment ties between the two nations. ...

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) yesterday inked an agreement with Pakistan to establish a joint committee aimed at elevating trade cooperation. ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) signed a key agreement with the Ministry of Women’s Affairs on Monday in Phnom Penh for the upliftment of women in financial matters. ...

In an effort to ensure customs and excise officials are updated on the latest in payments, the National School of Customs, General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE), on Monday organized a workshop. ...

Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, on May 27, presided over the opening ceremony of the seminar on “Beyond Borders: Bringing Cambodian Products to Global Markets through Alibaba.com, ”which was attended by leaders of the Ministry of Commerce, representatives of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, ...

The Ministry of Commerce and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) recently held a high-level meeting to discuss strategies to encourage the use of Khmer Riel and decided to promote price tag labelling in national currency as an important step. ...

China is ready to encourage more companies to expand investment in the Kingdom, boosting the economic corridors, accelerating the industrialisation process and strengthening cooperation in railways, roads, energy and agriculture. ...

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) collected taxes totalling $1.18 billion during the January-March period this year, down 11.9 percent from $1.34 billion collected in the first quarter of 2023. ...

Cambodia and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to bolster cooperation in trade and investment. ...

The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, has ordered all capital and provincial governors to cooperate with all relevant authorities to crack down and take the strictest action against gangs, especially gangs with Samurai swords. ...

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is considering a public private partnership (PPP) agreement with local development company AZ Builder to finalize the Kampot International Tourist Port. ...

According to a press release from the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) on Thursday, Cambodia’s economy is predicted to grow robustly in 2024, driven by a rise in exports and a continued tourism recovery. ...