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Cambodia stock market to surpass $700M by year-end, Socheat says
Sou Socheat, Director General of the Securities Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), Tuesday said that investment capital in the stock market has exceeded $550 million and is expected to reach a total of $700 million by the end of the year. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501769575/cambodia-stock-market-to-surpass-700m-by-year-end-socheat-says/
Tourists warned of fake E-Visa website stealing personal information
Tourists are being urged to ensure they apply for an e-visa through official channels after a website fraudulently acting as a visa agent was found to be stealing personal and financial information. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/tourists-warned-of-fake-e-visa-website-stealing-personal-information
Kingdom and Malaysia’s Sarawak explore transport cooperation
Cambodia and the Malaysian federal state of Sarawak Tuesday initiated high-level discussions to bolster bilateral cooperation and explore major investment opportunities in the transport infrastructure sector, with a focus on developing new maritime connections. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501769581/kingdom-and-malaysias-sarawak-explore-transport-cooperation/
Japan loans $292.2M to support clean water and electricity growth in Phnom Penh
Japan has granted Cambodia more than $292 million to help improve the capital’s clean water supply and electricity in a move the nation hopes will support the Kingdom’s socio-economic growth. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/japan-loans-2922m-to-support-clean-water-and-electricity-growth-in-phnom-penh
Capital governor reminds districts of importance of year-round drain inspections
Phnom Penh governor Khuong Sreng has instructed the authorities of each of the capital’s 14 districts to pay close attention to canals and drainage systems, to ensure effective flood protection in residential areas. He reminded them that regular inspections are essential throughout both the rainy ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/capital-governor-reminds-districts-of-importance-of-year-round-drain-inspections
MEF bolsters capacity of Green and Inclusive Public Financial Management
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has launched a series of training courses on ‘Green and Inclusive Public Financial Management’ to equip public finance experts with the knowledge and tools to effectively support and implement the fourth phase of Cambodia’s Public Financial Management Reform ...
Jan-Sep agriculture exports almost hit $4 billion
Cambodia earned nearly $4 billion from the export of more than 11 million tonnes of agricultural products to international markets during the first three quarters of 2025, with rice and paddy exports alone contributing around $1.5 billion. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-sep-agriculture-exports-almost-hit-4-billion
New trusts worth $385M registered in first nine months
In a significant surge in the establishment of new trusts, underscoring growing confidence in Cambodia’s trust sector, a total of 458 trusts were successfully registered with the regulator in the first nine months of the year, according to the Trust Regulator (TR) figures released yesterday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501768869/new-trusts-worth-385m-registered-in-first-nine-months/
Cambodia unveils strategic plan to drive investments in securities market
The Royal Government yesterday launched the Cambodia Securities Sector Development Strategy 2025-2035, a strategic road map aimed at addressing long-standing challenges and attracting investment into the securities market, transforming the sector into a key driver of economic growth. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501768871/cambodia-unveils-strategic-plan-to-drive-investments-in-securities-market/
Trump will attend ASEAN Summit on condition he presides over Cambodia-Thailand peace deal
A report by Politico quotes three sources who claim that the US President has allegedly set a condition that his attendance at the summit is contingent on his presiding over the ceremonial agreement, and without China’s participation. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/trump-will-attend-asean-summit-on-condition-he-presides-over-cambodia-thailand-peace-deal
Govt committed to bolstering agriculture, ameliorating livelihoods, DPM says
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, Vongsey Vissoth, has underlined the government’s commitment to strengthening community-based agriculture and improving rural livelihoods during a working visit to Prasat Samaki Agricultural Community in Santuk District, Kampong Thom ...
Living Human Heritage’ exhibition celebrates and preserves cultural arts
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts yesterday launched the “Living Human Heritage” exhibition, taking place from Monday to Wednesday at the Khmer Kite Museum, located in front of the National Assembly in Tonle Bassac commune, Chamkar Mon district, Phnom Penh. The exhibition is open ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501768208/living-human-heritage-exhibition-celebrates-and-preserves-cultural-arts/
Cambodians displaced by border tensions surge by 44%
The number of displaced people along the Cambodia–Thailand border has increased by 44 percent to more than 16,000, even as aid agencies shift their focus from emergency relief to targeted recovery efforts nine weeks after the ceasefire. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodians-displaced-by-border-tensions-surge-by-44
MEF launches CSPP v2.0 to boost inclusive growth
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) yesterday launched the Cambodia Digital Social Protection Platform version 2.0 (CSPP v2.0) to enhance service delivery, transparency and data integration across welfare schemes, aligning with the government’s push toward inclusive and digital governance. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501768177/mef-launches-cspp-v2-0-to-boost-inclusive-growth/
New programme aims to take students from classroom to innovative startup
A new eight-week entrepreneurial training programme is equipping 48 high school students with practical skills, mentorship and digital knowledge to foster innovation, self-reliance and future job creation in Cambodia’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/new-programme-aims-to-take-students-from-classroom-to-innovative-startup
CDC okays 546 investment projects worth $7.8 billion
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 546 projects worth $7.8 billion in the first nine months of this year, marking an increase of $2.5 billion compared to $5.3 billion during the same period last year, with China accounting for over half of ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501768193/cdc-okays-546-investment-projects-worth-7-8-billion/
Displacement camp infants and children struck by unending flu, fever and diarrhea; vulnerable to chronic illness
Many infants and children at displacement camps in Preah Vihear province have been subjected to unending fever, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea since they arrived there. Experts warn that the continuous cycle of illness may lead to chronic issues that could affect their development in life. ...
Phon Sothyroth and Pa Tongchen
https://cambojanews.com/displacement-camp-infants-and-children-struck-by-unending-flu-fever-and-diarrhea-vulnerable-to-chronic-illness/
Cambodia mulls expanding coffee cultivation
Cambodia was urged to expand its coffee cultivation area to between 5,000 and 10,000 hectares in order to reduce reliance on imports, meet growing domestic demand, and seize export opportunities in regional and global markets. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501768175/cambodia-mulls-expanding-coffee-cultivation/
China rejects claim it provided weapons to Cambodia during border conflict
The Chinese Embassy in Thailand has denied a New York Times report claiming Cambodia used rockets manufactured in China during the border conflict that fuelled speculation that Chinese weapons are changing the dynamics of conflicts between neighbouring countries and implying a certain stance of China ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/china-rejects-claim-it-provided-weapons-to-cambodia-during-border-conflict
Cambodia, Australia pledge to achieve clean water access by 2030
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) and the Australian Embassy to Cambodia, through the Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED) are strengthening their collaboration on the Provincial Investment Plan (PIP) for the water supply sector, with the goal of closing ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501766373/cambodia-australia-pledge-to-achieve-clean-water-access-by-2030/
Senior official urges global action to safeguard cultural heritage
Suos Yara, Chairman of the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) and head of the Cambodian National Assembly’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Information, has called on the international community to take stronger measures to prevent the destruction of cultural heritage sites. ...
Clean energy holds key to unlock Kingdom’s growth
Clean energy holds the key to unlocking the Kingdom’s next chapter of growth, a chapter defined not by how much the country produces, but how intelligently and sustainably it is produced and utilised, said Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501766377/clean-energy-holds-key-to-unlock-kingdoms-growth/
Cambodia needs over 3 billion USD to boost river transport and waterborne logistics
Cambodia needs a total investment of $3.25 billion to strengthen its river transport network and waterway logistics system, with 23 river transport projects planned to be implemented under the Comprehensive Master Plan for the Cambodian Intermodal Transport and Logistics System 2023-2033 (CITLS 2023-2033), according to ...
Rise in investment projects valued $7.8 billion from Jan-Sept 2025 - CDC
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 564 projects—a 73 percent growth from last year, and is expected to create 376,000 jobs. A majority of the investments are from China, South Korea, and Singapore, benefitting Phnom Penh and nearby provinces. ...
Kuch Sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/rise-in-investment-projects-valued-78-billion-from-jan-sept-2025-cdc