Khmer Times

King credits leadership for rapid development in all sectors

King Norodom Sihamoni has lauded the leadership of Senate President Hun Sen, National Assembly President Khuon Sudary, and Prime Minister Hun Manet for steering Cambodia towards rapid development across all sectors and regions. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501604935/king-credits-leadership-for-rapid-development-in-all-sectors/

Historic summit brings together Malaysian business councils in the region

Held on Friday in Phnom Penh, the ASEAN-Malaysian Business Chambers Summit 2024, a pivotal event that brought together representatives from Malaysian business communities across Southeast Asia, showcased the dynamic business environment within ASEAN and highlighted new investment opportunities in the region. ...

Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501604886/historic-summit-unites-regions-malaysian-business-chambers/

Over 40 investment projects with $940 Million in capital approved by the CDC in November

In November, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) endorsed 40 new investment projects and 3 production expansion projects with a total investment capital of $940 million, generating some 39,000 job opportunities for the locals. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501604458/over-40-investment-projects-with-940-million-in-capital-approved-by-the-cdc-in-november/

Cambodia’s private debt level remains below global red-line

While Cambodia’s private debt rate remains below the global red line, addressing informal loans and improving credit data accuracy could enhance financial transparency and stability, said Ky Sereyvath, an economic researcher at the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC). ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501603857/cambodias-private-debt-level-remains-below-global-red-line/

Cambodia nets $1.79 billion from rice exports

Cambodia has earned $1.79 billion from paddy and milled rice exports in the first eleven months of this year, a report from the Cambodia Rice Federation showed yesterday. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501603897/cambodia-nets-1-79-billion-from-rice-exports/

ADB supports integrated, sustainable water resources management in Cambodia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two projects with $173 million in loans and grants to accelerate climate-adaptive water resources management in Cambodia. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501602499/adb-supports-integrated-sustainable-water-resources-management-in-cambodia/

MAFF to set up National Agricultural Laboratory

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Monday held talks to establish a National Agricultural Laboratory (NAL) in Cambodia to meet the standards of the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO). ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501602501/maff-to-set-up-national-agricultural-laboratory/

Customs guide explores excise tax sector landscape

Regional legal consultancy, DFDL Cambodia, recently released its inaugural 2024/2025 Customs Guide, a comprehensive overview of Cambodian custom’s law and practice that seeks to assist import and export businesses in navigating Cambodia’s dynamic trade and customs landscape. ...

James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501602505/customs-guide-explores-excise-tax-sector-landscape/

FDI inflows hit $8.1B in one year

In one year between September 2023 and September 2024, Cambodia’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows surged to $8.1 billion, according to a report by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501602507/fdi-inflows-hit-8-1b-in-one-year/

PM calls for digital tech to enhance productivity among disabled

Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday called for the utilisation of digital technology to allow the disabled to participate more in productivity and enhance their effectiveness and capabilities in the modern era. ...

Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601928/pm-calls-for-digital-tech-to-enhance-productivity-among-disabled/

Women’s Ministry to get tough on domestic violence

The Ministry of Women’s Affairs is establishing a technical working group to review certain articles of the law on the prevention of domestic violence and the protection of victims, which are being amended. ...

Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601910/womens-ministry-to-get-tough-on-domestic-violence/

Angkor Wat sees 28% rise in visits, nets $42 million

Angkor Archaeological Park, the most popular tourist attraction in Cambodia which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, welcomed 898,336 foreign tourists in the first eleven months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 28.3 percent, a report showed yesterday. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601877/angkor-wat-sees-28-rise-in-visits-nets-42-million/#google_vignette

Kingdom ranks 159 in Nature Conservation Index 2024

In light of global efforts to conserve biodiversity alongside socioeconomic development, the Nature Conservation Index (NCI) 2024, launched its first edition in October, has provided insights into the effectiveness of biodiversity conservation efforts across 180 countries worldwide including Cambodia, which ranked 159 of the 180 ...

James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601874/kingdom-ranks-159-in-nature-conservation-index-2024/

Travel goods and leather sector propels economy, says Nimul

Travel goods and leather sector is playing a vital role in the economy and among the priority sectors of the Royal Government of Cambodia, said Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, on Saturday. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601371/travel-goods-and-leather-sector-propels-economy-says-nimul/

PM pushes for ending of HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2025

The Cambodian Prime Minister appreciates Cambodia’s milestones in addressing HIV/AIDS and outlines measures for all stakeholders to level up to end the epidemic by 2025. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601481/pm-pushes-for-ending-of-hiv-aids-epidemic-by-2025/

Cambodia, S Korea boost early childhood edu policies

The Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) and the Korea Institute of Child Care and Education (KICCE) co-hosted the Cambodia-Korea Development Partnership Workshop, focusing on inclusive pedagogy policies and practices for early childhood education. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501598444/cambodia-s-korea-boost-early-childhood-edu-policies/

Cambodia, Malaysia trade rises 35%

Trade between Cambodia and Malaysia reached $715 million in the January to October period this year, a jump of 35.3 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the data of the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) released recently. ...

Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501594560/cambodia-malaysia-trade-rises-35/

Cambodia optimistic and supportive of Timor-Leste as ASEAN member

Cambodia continues to support Timor-Leste in becoming a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and highly values the country’s potential. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501594791/cambodia-optimistic-and-supportive-of-timor-leste-as-asean-member/

Govt highlights success of border projects, national unity

As the government under Prime Minister Hun Manet enters the first quarter of its second year in power, it has highlighted its achievements, with a particular emphasis on border initiatives and the ongoing northeastern border provinces tour. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501594024/govt-highlights-success-of-border-projects-national-unity/

Cambodia stands ready to contribute to regional peace, says PM

Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has reaffirmed the Kingdom’s readiness to contribute to peace across the region. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501594214/cambodia-stands-ready-to-contribute-to-regional-peace-says-pm/

Phnom Penh Autonomous Port nets $34 million in 10 months

Public-listed Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) netted a revenue of $34.47 million in the January to October period in 2024, a rise of 18 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a recent report it filed with the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX). ...

Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501593980/phnom-penh-autonomous-port-nets-34-million-in-10-months/

Cambodia, UK discuss ways to enhance private investment

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Department of Business & Trade (DBT) of the United Kingdom held a roundtable meeting to discuss mechanisms to improve the investment climate for British private companies. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501593978/cambodia-uk-discuss-ways-to-enhance-private-investment/

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