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Acleda sees 61% net profit growth in Q1’25 on high credit demand

The public-listed commercial bank has shown continued growth since the fourth quarter of last year after a few dismal quarters. It registered a net profit of $43 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, on the back of rising credit demand. ...

Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/acleda-sees-61-net-profit-growth-in-q125-on-high-credit-demand

NSSF offers free Gynecology treatment at almost 1,600 health centres

Women can access vital gynecological treatment, including breast and cervical cancer, free through the NSSF, with more than 1,590 public and private health centres registered countrywide, with health experts encouraging women to take advantage of the services. ...

Meas Molika and Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/nssf-offers-free-gynecology-treatment-at-almost-1600-health-centres

Call for more Chinese investors to boost Cambodia’s tourism

The government has confirmed that Cambodia is ripe for Chinese investment in the tourism industry, with relevant organisations from both nations’ tourism associations committing to attract investors from China. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/call-for-more-chinese-investors-to-boost-cambodias-tourism

Thai PM Paetongtarn makes maiden visit to Cambodia next week

During her two-day visit on April 23, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will meet Cambodian leaders with the aim of strengthening their 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations and is expected to sign key bilateral agreements, amid calls for stronger cooperation on cross-border crimes. ...

Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/thai-pm-paetongtarn-makes-maiden-visit-to-cambodia-next-week

Cambodia's lack of earthquake regulations puts high-rise buildings at risk

Although there are over 1,000 high-rise buildings with five or more floors in Cambodia as of 2023, the country does not have technical regulations in place to ensure they can withstand earthquakes, with experts facing challenges, such as weak law enforcement linked to limited transparency ...

Thang Sinorn & Kuch Sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodias-lack-of-earthquake-regulations-puts-high-rise-buildings-at-risk

PM sets aside $70M worth of land for green space in Phnom Penh

Hun Manet has announced the allocation of 70 hectares in the capital’s Kob Srov area for a new public park, emphasising the importance of green spaces and encouraging all provinces to dedicate similar areas for public use. ...

Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/pm-sets-aside-70m-worth-of-land-for-green-space-in-phnom-penh

Women entrepreneurs thrive through SHE’s programmes

SHE’s programme has supported over 2,600 women-led MSMEs in Cambodia through gender-focused training, mentoring and financial support, helping 93 percent of participants formalise and scale their businesses, create over 1,000 jobs, and increase incomes. ...

Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/women-entrepreneurs-thrive-through-shes-programmes

PM allocates $1 billion to develop Sihanoukville

Prime Minister Hun Manet has pledged to invest more than $1 billion by 2029 into Preah Sihankouk to develop the province, with a particular focus on strengthening its international port. ...

Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/pm-allocates-1-billion-to-develop-sihanoukville

Cambodia put on US travel ban draft list but hopes for positive evaluation

In a sweeping raft of graded travel bans abruptly issued by the US, Cambodia is confident it can work to be removed from the “yellow” list, with 60 days given to address concerns. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-put-on-us-travel-ban-draft-list

‘Not Possible’ to ban frozen meat imports, ministry says

The Ministry of Commerce has dismissed calls by farmers to ban frozen meat imports because they are bound by free trade agreement contracts. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/not-possible-to-ban-frozen-meat-imports-ministry-says

Costly internet limits AI-driven learning for students

Despite Cambodia’s shift to digital learning, many university students struggle with internet costs due to the lack of free Wi-Fi, highlighting the need for investment in connectivity and AI literacy to ensure equitable access and responsible AI use. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/costly-internet-limits-ai-driven-learning-for-students

Kampong Speu deputy governor and two others arrested in $400K mining license fraud

Kampong Speu Provincial Court has issued a detention order for the Deputy Governor of Kampong Speu province and two other individuals in connection with defrauding Chinese investors out of $400,000 in the fraudulent sale of mining licenses. ...

Kuch Sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/kampong-speu-deputy-governor-and-two-others-arrested-in-400k-mining-license-fraud

BKD Academy and Manulife Cambodia partner to boost digital and financial skills

The two organisations have signed an MoU to equip customers with digital skills, financial literacy and leadership training, fostering economic resilience and business growth in the nation’s digital economy. ...

Kiripost staff writers
https://kiripost.com/stories/bkd-academy-and-manulife-cambodia-partner-to-boost-digital-and-financial-skills

Banteay Meanchey farmers sow seeds of change

What started as an initiative in 2009 has turned a group of farmers into a community that has seen its rice harvest, profit and confidence grow in leaps and bounds, thanks to support by FAO’s Promoting Climate-resilient Livelihoods in Rice-based Communities in the Tonle Sap ...

Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/banteay-meanchey-farmers-sow-seeds-of-change

Cashew nut exports surge to 850,000 tonnes in 2024

Despite strong export growth and a $1.15 billion revenue increase, Vietnam remains the largest market for exporting raw cashew nuts; this is due to challenges in domestic processing and infrastructure, particularly drying fields, that can hinder Cambodia’s potential to become a global leader in the ...

Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/cashew-nut-exports-surge-to-850000-tonnes-in-2024?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1x58xaPcp_cHqaDoQnslstaeZp4sG3iJcMnrKnAX087z_BSvvBvU_F9z8_aem_C85xlJrvIKpTaYCWeMjXgw

Life expectancy among Cambodians continues to grow

Cambodia’s life expectancy has risen to an average of 76.6 years, up from 76 in 2019, reflecting improved health and well-being amid steady population growth, according to the Ministry of Planning’s latest data. ...

Chhim PichBormey
https://kiripost.com/stories/life-expectancy-among-cambodians-continues-to-grow

Regional cooperation crucial to combat online fraud in Preah Sihanouk

Preah Sihanouk authorities are calling for regional cooperation to combat online fraud, citing the complexity of these crimes and the need for stronger law enforcement efforts. This comes ahead of an investment summit aimed at attracting investors and addressing the unfinished buildings in the province. ...

Kuch Sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/regional-cooperation-crucial-to-combat-online-fraud-in-preah-sihanouk

Phnom Penh bus service integrated into Google Maps

The Phnom Penh city bus service has announced the integration of its service into Google Maps’ Google Transit feature. This new development aims to provide passengers with a more convenient and efficient way to plan their public transportation journeys. ...

Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/phnom-penh-bus-service-integrated-into-google-maps

Experts call for responsible AI development in Cambodia

AI gurus at the Cambodia ICT Camp emphasised the importance of responsible AI development, advocating for strong regulations, ethical considerations and public education to balance its benefits while mitigating risks. ...

Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/experts-call-for-responsible-ai-development-in-cambodia

Youth call for sustainable lifestyles at green forum 2024

Youth and environmental advocates are calling for action to change daily habits that negatively impact the climate while witnessing the consequences of climate change that affect the daily life, health and mental well-being of people, especially those who live in the city. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/youth-call-for-sustainable-lifestyles-at-green-forum-2024

Hok Sreymom awarded for elevating women’s digital and financial empowerment

Hok Sreymom has been crowned winner in the Mentor category of the Women of the Future Southeast Asia Award at an awards ceremony in Singapore on November 27. Sreymom is an entrepreneur, content creator and dedicated mother who empowers rural women to expand their home-based ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/hok-sreymom-awarded-for-elevating-womens-digital-and-financial-empowerment

ICT Camp 2024 empowers participants to tackle digital challenges

Cambodia ICT Camp 2024 gathers 300 participants to explore digital literacy, security, AI and data journalism through workshops, expert-led sessions and mentorship, fostering innovation, collaboration and practical solutions for Cambodia’s digital transformation. ...

Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/ict-camp-2024-empowers-participants-to-tackle-digital-challenges

Cambodia aims to tackle spam SMS with new cybersecurity legislation

Cambodian authorities plan to crack down on spam SMS hotspots by accelerating the approval of a cybersecurity law targeting hardware-based spam generation, alongside public awareness efforts and a ban on Fake BTS devices. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-aims-to-tackle-spam-sms-with-new-cybersecurity-legislation

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