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National Treasury strengthens technical cooperation ties with IMF

Cambodia’s General Department of National Treasury and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday discussed technical assistance to strengthen government financial reporting, improve reconciliation between budget and general accounting systems, and enhance the management of the Treasury Single Account. ...

Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021848/national-treasury-strengthens-technical-cooperation-ties-with-imf/

New $1B China fund puts FTC progress under spotlight

The new $1 billion loan facility between Cambodia and China for the Funan Techo Canal (FTC) on Wednesday has strengthened the project’s financial outlook, but analysts say the focus must now shift from signing agreements to turning Chinese commitments into actual funding and construction. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021851/new-1b-china-fund-puts-ftc-progress-under-spotlight/

US investors explore investment opportunities in Cambodia

Both the Royal Government and the private sector have welcomed a visiting US business delegation’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation and exploring new investments across logistics, infrastructure, manufacturing, and agriculture. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021861/us-investors-explore-investment-opportunities-in-cambodia/

Cambodia trade tops $50B in 8 months

Cambodia’s total trade reached $50.69 billion in the first eight months of this year, up 20.2 percent from $42.15 billion during the same period in 2025, according to a General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) release yesterday. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021863/cambodia-trade-tops-50b-in-8-months/

Cambodia advances water, AI cooperation at KIWW 2026

Secretary of State of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) Ponh Sachak is attending Korea International Water Week (KIWW) from Wednesday to today at the EXCO Centre in Daegu, South Korea, joining global leaders to discuss sustainable water management solutions. ...

Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021859/cambodia-advances-water-ai-cooperation-at-kiww-2026/

37 investment projects with investment capital of $233 million registered in August

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Provincial Investment Sub-Committee (PIC) registered 37 investment projects in August, with an investment capital of approximately $233 million and the potential to create 23,000 jobs. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021074/37-investment-projects-with-investment-capital-of-233-million-registered-in-august/

Sihanoukville pitches tech and auto edge to Chinese businesses

Sihanoukville Governor Mang Sineth led a provincial delegation to Guangzhou to showcase the province’s strategic advantages to Chinese enterprises. The mission specifically focused on attracting capital for smart manufacturing, automotive production, technology, and green investment. During the trip, the delegation engaged with local investors and ...

Pov Sothak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021111/sihanoukville-pitches-tech-and-auto-edge-to-chinese-businesses/

RCEP, FTAs catalyst for investment growth and market expansion

Cambodia is leveraging its participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and a growing network of free trade agreements (FTAs) to attract foreign investment and expand market access for locally made products, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021123/rcep-ftas-catalyst-for-investment-growth-and-market-expansion/

Global Finance recognises Chea Serey’s monetary policy leadership

International financial magazine, Global Finance Tuesday awarded the Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Chea Serey an A- rating for the third consecutive year, recognising her efforts to manage monetary policy amid challenging global economic conditions since she took office in 2023. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021115/global-finance-recognises-chea-sereys-monetary-policy-leadership/

Korean consortium backs Cambodia tourism investment

A South Korean business consortium Tuesday pledged renewed support to promote Cambodia as a prime destination for tourism and investment following a meeting at the Ministry of Tourism (MoT). ...

Giuseppe Ricapito
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021113/korean-consortium-backs-cambodia-tourism-investment/

Cambodia drives domestic hydropower push

Cambodia remains firmly committed to developing domestic hydropower and other energy projects to strengthen energy independence, ensure national power security and support long-term economic stability, said Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502021119/cambodia-drives-domestic-hydropower-push/

DPM unveils 3 core investment pillars at high-level China forum

Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) Sun Chanthol outlined three fundamental principles for fostering a sustainable investment environment at the “2026 Gulangyu Forum – World Business Leaders Roundtable for Global Investment”, held on the sidelines of ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502020410/dpm-unveils-3-core-investment-pillars-at-high-level-china-forum/

Toyota weighs EV, hybrid production in Cambodia

Japanese automaker Toyota is considering extending its manufacturing footprint in Cambodia with global trend models of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502020417/toyota-weighs-ev-hybrid-production-in-cambodia/

Cambodia links literacy to higher productivity

Cambodia is positioning literacy and skills development at the heart of its human capital investment, with the government linking improved knowledge and skills to higher labour productivity, poverty reduction and broader participation in the country’s economic development. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502020421/cambodia-links-literacy-to-higher-productivity/

Going green: Cambodia top for Southeast Asian natural ecotourism

Cambodia has been ranked No 1 in Southeast Asia and 17th globally for having the “best” natural ecotourism, according to the latest assessment by international rankings organisation US News & World Report. ...

Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/going-green-cambodia-top-for-southeast-asian-natural-ecotourism/

Education ministry targets developed-country standards by 2040

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has unveiled a long-term strategy to bring Cambodia’s education system closer to developed-country standards by 2040, with a focus on whole-school reform, expanding secondary education access and introducing new education pathways from Grade 7 to help reduce dropout ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/education-ministry-targets-developed-country-standards-by-2040/

Cambodia, China push for stronger media cooperation, information integrity

Cambodia and China have pledged to deepen cooperation in the information and media sectors, with a focus on information exchange, professional capacity building, research, information integrity and collaboration between their national news agencies. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502020375/cambodia-china-push-for-stronger-media-cooperation-information-integrity/

Cambodia rice exports jump 67.5% to nearly 800K tonnes

Cambodia’s milled rice exports surged 67.5 percent year-on-year to 792,212 tonnes in the first eight months of 2026, up from 472,803 tonnes during the same period last year, according to a report released by the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) yesterday. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502019692/cambodia-rice-exports-jump-67-5-to-nearly-800k-tonnes/

Cambodia, Romania explore new trade opportunities

Cambodia and Romania are looking to unlock new opportunities for their private sectors by expanding cooperation across trade, investment, industry, technology, energy, and education. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502019680/cambodia-romania-explore-new-trade-opportunities/

Preah Sihanouk reviews $42M in investment projects expected to create 1,361 Jobs

The Preah Sihanouk Province Investment Promotion Working Group reviewed 10 investment and business projects worth more than $42 million on Tuesday, with the projects expected to create around 1,361 jobs. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502020212/preah-sihanouk-reviews-42m-in-investment-projects-expected-to-create-1361-jobs/

Ratanakiri rangers say illegal gold miners burned wildlife sanctuary office

According to a statement from the Ratanakiri Provincial Department of Environment on September 6, rangers detected a group of about 80 suspects illegally mining gold in Thmey village, Chey Odom commune, Lumphat district, inside Lumphat Wildlife Sanctuary. ...

Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/ratanakiri-rangers-say-illegal-gold-miners-burned-wildlife-sanctuary-office

Cambodia allocates $53 million for maternal and child cash assistance

The Cambodian government has released approximately $53 million in 2026 to implement cash assistance for pregnant women and children under the age of two, with beneficiaries surging to over 2.2 million. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-allocates-53-million-for-maternal-and-child-cash-assistance

$1B targeted at education for 2026-27

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has been allocated around 4.13 trillion riel ($1.03 billion) for 2026, equal to 16.8 per cent of the national budget. ...

Chhorn Norn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/1b-targeted-at-education-for-2026-27/

CSX shows robust growth in August

The Cambodian Stock Market (CSX) showed robust growth in August 2026 with average daily trading value reaching 3.175 billion riels (about $800,000), an approximate 300 percent increase compared to the average daily figure across the first seven months of 2026. ...

Giuseppe Ricapito
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/502019060/csx-shows-robust-growth-in-august/

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