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Labour ministry announces 220K returnee migrant workers now employed

As of September 10, around 220,000 of the nearly one million Cambodian migrant workers who returned from Thailand have received job opportunities through the mechanisms of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, with support from the private sector and union leaders, said a September ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-ministry-announces-220k-returnee-migrant-workers-now-employed

Ongoing ceasefire receives support; doubts remain over possible border opening

Numerous foreign diplomats have congratulated positive developments in the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict, including the implementation of the current ceasefire, but the goal of reopening land borders for trade remains a hotly contested argument. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ongoing-ceasefire-receives-support-doubts-remain-over-possible-border-opening

Jan-Aug GFT exports exceed $10 billion

Cambodia exported garment, footwear and travel products (GFT) worth $10.6 billion in the first eight months of 2025, up 18.5 percent from the $8.94 billion recorded in the same period in 2024, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755681/jan-aug-gft-exports-exceed-10-billion/

Kingdom’s exports surpass $20B in eight months

Cambodia’s exports have exceeded $20 billion in the first eight months of 2025, representing a 14.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to official customs data released on Wednesday. Figures from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) show that ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755683/kingdoms-exports-surpass-20b-in-eight-months/

Cambodia kicks off civil servant census to streamline administration

In a major step at modernising and strengthening Cambodia’s public administration, the Ministry of Civil Service has launched a nationwide civil servant census campaign, introducing new standards to ensure accurate, consistent, and verifiable data across all ministries and institutions. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755718/cambodia-kicks-off-civil-servant-census-to-streamline-administration/

ASEAN observer team inspecting border provinces

The Ministry of National Defence on Thursday supported the deployment of the ASEAN Interim Observer Team (IOT) from Phnom Penh to Preah Vihear and Banteay Meanchey provinces to begin on-site monitoring of the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-observer-team-inspecting-border-provinces

Preliminary Probe Links Border Clashes to ‘Toxic Smoke,’ Urges Response

A coalition of seven organizations has released preliminary findings from a rapid assessment, raising grave concerns about the alleged use of chemical smoke during clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border. They warned of severe consequences for human health, the environment, and regional stability. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/preliminary-probe-links-border-clashes-to-toxic-smoke-urges-urgent-response/

Air Cambodia agree to purchase of 20 Chinese commercial aircraft

Air Cambodia, the national carrier, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese company Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. (COMAC) regarding the planned purchase of 20 China-made C909 regional aircraft, as part of broader cooperation in the aviation sector between the two ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/air-cambodia-agree-to-purchase-of-20-chinese-commercial-aircraft

Cambodia recognises 213 Indigenous communities

As of the third quarter this year, the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) has issued official recognition to 213 Indigenous communities, registered 155 as legal entities with the Ministry of Interior, and granted collective land ownership certificates to 42 communities, according to a newly released ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755069/cambodia-recognises-213-indigenous-communities/

NBC, UN review 22 measures to bolster consumer protection

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the United Nations (UN) Tuesday co-hosted the ‘3rd High-Level Multi-stakeholder Convening on Microfinance in Cambodia’, to review 22 priority actions to strengthen consumer protection, promote responsible lending, and advance sustainable financial inclusion. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755039/nbc-un-review-22-measures-to-bolster-consumer-protection/

Agricultural exports soar 36 percent in first 8 months

In the first eight months of 2025, Cambodia exported about 10.4 million tonnes of agricultural products to 84 destinations, marking a 35.64 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, and generating revenues of $3.621 billion. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755037/agricultural-exports-soar-36-percent-in-first-8-months/

MAFF pushes for stronger agri-trade with Philippines

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) Tuesday expressed its willingness for cooperation in opening agricultural product markets, strengthening food security, and promoting agri-trade between Cambodia and the Philippines, particularly by boosting exports of Cambodia’s high-quality fragrant rice. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755048/maff-pushes-for-stronger-agri-trade-with-philippines/

Kingdom’s milled rice production surges by 400% since mid-1990s

The Kingdom’s rice production has increased by 400 percent since the mid-1990s, owing to the exploration of advanced technologies, better infrastructure, scientific cropping methods and the use of genetic variants, the Commodity Intelligence Report recently released by the Foreign Agriculture Service in the US Department ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755044/kingdoms-milled-rice-production-surges-by-400-since-mid-1990s/

Japanese investors urge Thailand to reopen borders with Cambodia

Expressing concerns over disrupted supply chains and regional trade flows, Japanese investors in Thailand Tuesday urged the Royal Thai Government (RTG) to reopen border crossings with Cambodia for goods transport. The request from Japanese investors was discussed during the final session of the caretaker Cabinet ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501755050/japanese-investors-urge-thailand-to-reopen-borders-with-cambodia/

GBC meeting sees agreement on de-escalation measures, captives, border openings discussed

Senior Cambodian and Thai defence officials have discussed de-escalation measures and the release of the 18 Cambodian soldiers who remain in Thai custody. They also examined a Japanese proposal for limited border crossing openings, as part of bilateral efforts to restore order and bring peace ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/gbc-meeting-sees-agreement-on-de-escalation-measures-captives-border-openings-discussed

Cambodia and France collaborate on National Museum expansion

Planning is underway for the rehabilitation of the National Museum. Built in 1917 and inaugurated in 1920, Cambodia’s largest cultural institution and symbol of traditional Khmer architecture is expected to expand into the site of the Royal University of Fine Arts, which will soon relocate ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501754292/cambodia-and-france-collaborate-on-national-museum-expansion/

Kingdom, Philippines pledge to boost trade, tourism ties

In a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr, Hun Sen, acting head of state of Cambodia and Senate President, urged both countries to further increase bilateral trade, noting that the current trade volume remains limited. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501754272/kingdom-philippines-pledge-to-boost-trade-tourism-ties/

Cambodia earns $1.4 bilion from rice exports in 8 months

Cambodia has earned a total of $1,462 million from paddy rice and milled rice exports in the first eight months of this year, a report from the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) showed on Tuesday. From January to August of this year, the Kingdom shipped a ...

Chea Vanyuth
http://khmertimeskh.com/501754280/cambodia-earns-1-4-bilion-from-rice-exports-in-8-months/

US sanctions threaten Kingdom’s confidence despite anti-scam efforts

The US Treasury Department Monday imposed sanctions on networks of scam centres operating across Southeast Asia, a decision that could affect Cambodia’s investment, trade, banking credibility, tourism recovery and digital economy, despite the Royal Government’s ongoing efforts to combat illicit activities. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501754268/us-sanctions-threaten-kingdoms-confidence-despite-anti-scam-efforts/

Journalists urged to uphold ethics, conscience, national interests

As the government works to peacefully and legally resolve the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, Ministry of Information official has reiterated the crucial role that journalists play in ensuring that accurate information is shared in a professional, ethical and accurate manner. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/journalists-urged-to-uphold-ethics-conscience-national-interests

Captured soldiers exchange first letters with families

The Cambodian Red Cross (CRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have confirmed that for the first time since their July 29 capture, 18 Cambodian soldiers being held in Thailand have exchanged letters with their families, through the Red Cross humanitarian system. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/captured-soldiers-exchange-first-letters-with-families

Manet explains communication strategy, guarantees no ‘land swaps’ with Thailand

Following a period of reduced social media activity since the outbreak of the July 24 to 28 armed conflict with Thailand, Prime Minister Hun Manet has issued a statement answering people’s perceptions of his silence. ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-explains-communication-strategy-guarantees-no-land-swaps-with-thailand

Interior ministry: Cambodia welcomes US cooperation on anti-scam centre operations

In response to sanctions imposed by the US Treasury Department on online scam criminal groups operating in Myanmar and Cambodia, Touch Sokhak, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, has encouraged the US to offer cooperation to suppress these crimes. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/interior-ministry-cambodia-welcomes-us-cooperation-on-anti-scam-centre-operations

US Treasury sanctions Myanmar, Cambodia cyber scam networks

The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sweeping sanctions on cyber scam networks operating in Myanmar’s Shwe Kokko region, with additional locations in Cambodia, allegedly run by Chinese criminal networks, also targeted. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/us-treasury-sanctions-myanmar-cambodia-cyber-scam-networks

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