Khmer Times

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. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) yesterday convened an inter-ministerial meeting to explore policy incentives for the restoration of Upper Mekong River, aiming to support sustainable economic development and protect critical water infrastructure​. ...

Speaking at a meeting with residents in Traeuy Sla Commune, Sa Ang District, Kandal province, on Tuesday, Governor Chamroeun extended his heartfelt gratitude to the people for their unwavering support of the Royal Government’s efforts to construct what he called a “historic achievement” for Cambodia. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has repaid approximately $117 million in debt service to China during the first quarter of 2025, comprising $87 million in principal and $30 million in interest. ...

The Senate and the National Assembly commended the Royal Government for its unwavering commitment to promoting, developing, supporting, and facilitating citizens engaged in work and business within the informal economy. ...

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has completed site inspections, data collection, regulatory checks, and land marking for the second section of the Funan Techo Canal (FTC) in Kandal province. ...

Despite a challenging global trade landscape, the global effects of inflation, realignment of tariffs, and geopolitical tensions, Cambodia’s march towards inclusive, sustainable and resilient growth goes on. With strong fundamentals, collaborative public policies and recalibrated strategic diplomacy, the Kingdom seems to continue pursuing healthy economic growth ...

In a significant step towards enhancing Cambodia’s small and medium enterprise (SME) ecosystem, Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, Tuesday chaired an inter-ministerial meeting focused on synchronizing SME data nationwide.   ...

The Federation of Associations for Small and Medium Enterprises of Cambodia (FASMEC) Monday evinced interest in investing in four Northeastern provinces, with plans to establish SME clusters aimed at producing and processing local products into finished goods for both domestic consumption and export to international ...

Farmers in rural communities in Cambodia, much like in many developing countries, face long-standing challenges including low income, limited access to markets, and vulnerability to climate and economic shocks.   ...

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) collected taxes totalling $1.25 billion between January and March of this year, an official report showed on Thursday. ...

Cambodia’s exports of textile and garment products reached approximately $3.5 billion in the first three months of 2025, marking a record 20.1 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, said Sun Mesa, spokesman of the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (MLVT) yesterday. ...

Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries yesterday highlighted the importance of intellectual property registration to boost the value of agricultural products.   ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) will host the 12th Annual Macroeconomic Conference in December 2025, focusing on ‘Promoting the Participation of Small and Medium Enterprises in Cambodian Economic Development’, according to an announcement released on Friday.   ...

The launch of Cambodia’s ‘Strategy for the Development of E-Services for Business 2025–2028’ is expected to redefine public service delivery for businesses, creating a robust digital ecosystem that promotes efficiency, transparency, and ease of access.   ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet Saturday urged journalists and all citizens to help promote the positive aspects of Cambodia, especially its tourism sector to attract foreign investors and tourists.   ...

Poum Sotha, Delegate of the Royal Government, Director General of Fisheries Administration (FiA), said that three Cambodian enterprises have exported processed fisheries products to Australia, while five other processing enterprises are preparing to export to the European market.   ...

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), the Ministry of Commerce (MoC), the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), and the Cambodia-Korea Alumni Association (CAMKAA), yesterday organized a knowledge sharing seminar ...

On Monday, H.E. Hem Vandy, Chairman of the Coordinating Committee for Informal Economy Development (CCIED), encouraged informal economy workers in Kampong Speu province to register via the digital portal. He emphasized that their participation is crucial for economic growth and for integrating the informal sector ...

Vongsey Vissoth, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, Sunday launched the ‘Kampong Thom Provincial People’s Livelihood Improvement Project’ aimed at improving the livelihoods of the locals in the province to increase local incomes and reduce ...

Travelling southwest from Phnom Penh, a 187-km highway connecting Cambodia’s capital with the port city of Sihanoukville passes through 31 townships and 110 villages, including Voa Sar village.​ ...

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Payments Japan Association (PJA) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate cross-border QR code payments between Cambodia’s KHQR and Japan’s JPQR. ...