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Cambodia seeks long-term cooperation in vocational training with Australia

Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, yesterday received a courtesy call from an Australian delegation led by Carolyn Bagster, First Secretary and Head of the Trade and Investment Office of the Australian Embassy in Cambodia. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501654555/cambodia-seeks-long-term-cooperation-in-vocational-training-with-australia/

Courts processed nearly 190,000 cases in 2024

Cambodian courts at all levels have processed nearly 190,000 cases, covering criminal, civil, old, and new cases, accounting for over 82% of the total over 230,000 cases nationwide. ...

Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501654875/courts-processed-nearly-190000-cases-in-2024/

Kantha Phavi calls for greater equality, justice for women at UN

Ing Kantha Phavi, the Minister of Women’s Affairs and Chair of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference, called for sustainable action to reshape a future of equality and justice for all. ...

Phuong Sothiny
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501653013/kantha-phavi-calls-for-greater-equality-justice-for-women-at-un

Kampot International Tourism Port set to open on April 3

To coincide with the upcoming Khmer New Year (KNY) festival, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has scheduled to officially inaugurate the Kampot International Tourism Port on April 3.​​ ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501652997/kampot-international-tourism-port-set-to-open-on-april-3/

CDC lays out recommendations to bolster G-PSF mechanism

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) outlined four key recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of the Royal Government-Private Sector Forum (G-PSF), focusing on improving communication, accelerating operational procedures and developing the website. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501653004/cdc-lays-out-recommendations-to-bolster-g-psf-mechanism/

LDC graduation could drop Cambodia’s growth by 1.5%

Cambodia’s graduation from a Least Developed Country (LDC) could slow GDP growth by up to 1.5 percent with a potential loss of 165,000 jobs, cautioned Alissar Chaker, Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Cambodia. ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501652995/ldc-graduation-could-drop-cambodias-growth-by-1-5/

Cambodia’s exports to US up 25% in two months

Cambodia’s exports to the United States soared to over $1.6 billion between January and February 2025, marking a 25 percent increase from the same period last year, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia released earlier this week. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501653007/cambodias-exports-to-us-up-25-in-two-months/

Cambodia attracts $1.06 billion investment in first two months

Cambodia approved fixed-assets investment projects worth $1,069 million in the first two months of 2025 with a total number of projects of 104 projects, a Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) report showed yesterday. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501652372/cambodia-attracts-1-06-billion-investment-in-first-two-months/

MoEYS announces research funds for STEM, Social Sciences

The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) has announced the provision of Higher Education Research Funds (HERF) to all public and private higher education institutions interested in conducting research focussed on STEM, agriculture, science, and social sciences. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501653028/moeys-announces-research-funds-for-stem-social-sciences/

Labour Force Participation Rate highest in Cambodia among Asean

Cambodia recorded the highest Labour Force Participation Rate (LFRP) among the Asean nations, according to a latest report by the Asean Secretariat. ...

Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651798/ministry-resolves-5-year-dispute-nets-over-80000-for-workers/

ASEAN aims to conclude COC negotiations by next year

Amid discussions on the second draft of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC) text, with some key differences remaining unresolved, the ASEAN Secretary-General says the bloc aims to conclude negotiations by next year as China expressed full confidence in the prospect ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651822/asean-aims-to-conclude-coc-negotiations-by-next-year/

MEF reports zero debt with China in 2024

Although Cambodia’s public debt exceeded $12 billion by the end of last year, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) yesterday reported that no loans were signed with China, the Kingdom’s former top creditor that provided over $300 million in 2023. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651781/mef-reports-zero-debt-with-china-in-2024/

Cambodia actively promoting global peace and security

Cambodia has committed to play an active role in promoting global peace and security, leveraging its own experience of conflict and recovery. The country remains dedicated to regional and international stability, contributing to efforts addressing global challenges, according to the Foreign Ministry’s annual report. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651814/cambodia-actively-promoting-global-peace-and-security/

Cambodia, China hold talks on investment cooperation, development of SEZs

The Deputy Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board (CIB) Suon Sophal, today led a working group to meet and discuss with Li Yongjun, Director-General of the General Department of Economic Cooperation and Overseas Investment of the Ministry of Commerce of China, with the aim ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651653/cambodia-china-hold-talks-on-investment-cooperation-development-of-sezs/

MEF updates public financial management reforms to NA

Top officials from the Ministry of Economy yesterday presented an update on the Public Financial Management Reform Program during both Phase 3 Plus 2 (2019–2022) and Phase 4 (2023–2026) to the National Assembly’s (NA) Commission on Economy, Finance, Banking, and Auditing to assess the reform ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651785/mef-updates-public-financial-management-reforms-to-na/

50 Chinese firms explore biz prospects in Cambodia

Top representatives of approximately 50 companies from Henan Province, China, are currently in Cambodia to explore investment opportunities, reflecting further deepening of economic ties between the two countries.   ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501650209/50-chinese-firms-explore-biz-prospects-in-cambodia/

MISTI strengthens efforts to formalise informal economy

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) has reiterated its commitment to fostering the growth of Cambodia’s informal economy and facilitating its transition into the formal sector, as approximately 97% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to operate informally.   ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649467/misti-strengthens-efforts-to-formalise-informal-economy/

Cambodia remains susceptible to Trump tariffs, says BMI analysis

Not only will a slowdown in US economic activity weigh on Cambodia’s growth but also Cambodia remains susceptible to the potential imposition of reciprocal tariffs by US President Donald Trump, a country risk analysis published by BMI, a Fitch Solutions Company, on Friday, said. ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651194/cambodia-remains-susceptible-to-trump-tariffs-says-bmi-analysis/

Cambodian minister calls for collaborative efforts to protect the endangered Mekong River dolphins

On Sunday, Cambodian Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra called for concerted efforts to protect and preserve the critically endangered Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphins. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651419/cambodian-minister-calls-for-collaborative-efforts-to-protect-the-endangered-mekong-river-dolphins/

Commisssion for Combatting Online Scams nets 258 foreigners in first crackdown

The first-ever crackdown by the newly-formed Commission for Combatting Online Scams, headed by Prime Minister Hun Manet, netted 258 foreigners in Mondulkiri province on Saturday. ...

Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651234/commisssion-for-combatting-online-scams-nets-258-foreigners-in-first-crackdown/

PM highlights key priorities of Cambodia’s foreign policy

Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, highlighted six key priorities of Cambodia’s foreign policy at the recent closing ceremony of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC)’s Annual Review Conference. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651548/pm-highlights-key-priorities-of-cambodias-foreign-policy/

ASEAN unveils 12 initiatives to drive economic integration

As part of a broader push to strengthen economic integration within Southeast Asia, the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) has unveiled a series of ambitious initiatives aimed at fostering private sector growth, regional collaboration, and sustainable development. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651203/asean-unveils-12-initiatives-to-drive-economic-integration/

CDC to decentralize investment registration process

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) is working on the decentralization of the investment project registration process to the sub-national level to enhance a smoother and more efficient investment environment. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651209/cdc-to-decentralize-investment-registration-process/

Cambodian Ambassadors pledge to enhance promotion of the tourism sector

Ambassadors and Consuls General of Cambodia abroad have reaffirmed their commitment to further promote the country’s tourism potential to the world during their missions. This commitment was made during a meeting on March 9 between Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, and a delegation of 19 ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651426/cambodian-ambassadors-pledge-to-enhance-promotion-of-the-tourism-sector/

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