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Ministry responds to concerns over freedom of expression at local level
A recent recommendation from the Ministry of Information urging provincial departments to monitor and control public sentiment, particularly on social media, has raised concerns about whether the primary intent is to maintain stability or stifle local opinions. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-responds-to-concerns-over-freedom-of-expression-at-local-level
AFD, EU back Cambodia’s water sector reformation
The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the European Union (EU) expressed their commitment to support the expansion of the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA). ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574411/afd-eu-back-cambodias-water-sector-reformation/
PM spells out strategies to make Cambodia high-income by 2050
Prime Minister Hun Manet Monday pointed out five recommendations to promote economic and trade development to transform Cambodia into a middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574413/pm-spells-out-strategies-to-make-cambodia-high-income-by-2050/
Royal Government issues sub-decree to allow the use of new 200,000 Riel banknotes
The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a sub-decree authorizing the issuance, circulation and use of a new 200,000 Riels banknote in the Kingdom of Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574785/royal-government-issues-sub-decree-to-allow-the-use-of-new-200000-riel-banknotes/
Cambodia, France to elevate bilateral relations by 2026
Cambodia and France outlined a comprehensive roadmap aimed at enhancing their bilateral relations, agreeing to work towards establishing a strategic partnership by 2026. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574457/cambodia-france-to-elevate-bilateral-relations-by-2026/
PM warns against exploiting vulnerable communities for state land
Prime Minister Hun Manet issued a warning to those who exploit the hardships of the people to pursue their ambitions of seizing state land. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574699/pm-warns-against-exploiting-vulnerable-communities-for-state-land/
EU ready to help Cambodia tackle online scams and human trafficking
As Cambodia is being heavily criticised by some quarters over its “inability” to curb online scamming involving modern forms of human trafficking, the EU Ambassador in Cambodia reassured that the European Union is always willing to assist the country in alleviating the problem. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574469/eu-ready-to-help-cambodia-tackle-online-scams-and-human-trafficking/
Balancing income and expenses in Cambodia
The rising cost of living in Cambodia has made it difficult to balance income and expenses. Many Cambodians struggle to make ends meet, working long hours for low wages. How can people balance their income and expenses in such a challenging environment? This article explores ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/balancing-income-and-expenses-in-cambodia
Cambodia, Laos to upgrade trade, investment ties
After the recent withdrawal from the development pact known as the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA), the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) shifted its stance to promote bilateral cooperation with the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) including the removal of double taxation, trade, tourism and ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501571530/cambodia-laos-to-upgrade-trade-investment-ties/
NBC alerts of potential financial losses against illegal loans
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Tuesday warned the public against the availing illegal loan services, emphasizing the potential financial losses and significant risks. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501571532/nbc-alerts-of-potential-financial-losses-against-illegal-loans/
Cambodia faces increasing vulnerability to climate change
Cambodia is increasingly vulnerable to climate change, with projections indicating that the country’s average temperature could rise by between 1.0 degrees Celsius and 2.6 degrees Celsius by 2050. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501571551/cambodia-faces-increasing-vulnerability-to-climate-change/
Ministry preparing seed distribution to farmers after flood damage
The National Committee for the Management of the Reserve Food System of the Ministry of Economy and Finance stated they are preparing over 5,000 tonnes of rice and vegetable seeds to help people reseed their crops affected by flooding of the Mekong River. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572184/ministry-preparing-seed-distribution-to-farmers-after-flood-damage/
PM urges ASEAN to maintain multilateral trading system
Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to maintain a just and inclusive multilateral trading system and to broaden trade cooperation with its partners. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572478/pm-urges-asean-to-maintain-multilateral-trading-system/
IMF will continue to partner with Cambodia to ensure development
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue to partner with Cambodia to ensure sustainable, inclusive, and resilient socio-economic development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572479/imf-will-continue-to-partner-with-cambodia-to-ensure-development/
China provides over $42 mil to boost Cambodia’s infrastructure development
The Chinese government granted approximately 300 million yuan (about $42 million), to support infrastructure development in Cambodia. ...
Nang Veasna
"https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572613/china-provides-42-million-to-support-cambodias-infrastructure/ "
World Bank backs Cambodia’s long-term economic vision
Amid regional and global economic uncertainties, the World Bank is set to approve the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) 2025-2029 to support the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) in achieving its long-term vision of becoming a middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572157/world-bank-backs-cambodias-long-term-economic-vision/
Exports soar to nearly $20 billion in Q3
Cambodia exported goods worth approximately $19.8 billion during the first three quarters of 2024, up 17 percent from $16.9 billion recorded in the same period last year, a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia showed on Thursday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572159/exports-soar-to-nearly-20-billion-in-q3/
Cambodia, Thailand hold talks to set up SEZs
Cambodia and Thailand Wednesday held talks on establishing special economic zones, enhancing people-to-people connections, promoting tourism, besides strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572163/cambodia-thailand-hold-talks-to-set-up-sezs/
Minimum wage increase, a strategic response to economic climate in Kingdom
The recent announcement by Prime Minister Hun Manet regarding the minimum wage increase to $208 per month for 2025 reflects a strategic response to the economic climate in Cambodia and globally, said a release by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) on Wednesday. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572155/minimum-wage-increase-a-strategic-response-to-economic-climate-in-kingdom/
NBC, MoC call for wider use of Riel
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) Wednesday organized a seminar aimed at promoting financial inclusion and encouraging the wider use of the Cambodian Riel (KHR) in the domestic economy. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572151/nbc-moc-call-for-wider-use-of-riel/
Banks pledge loan restructuring without affecting credit records
Representatives from banks and microfinance institutions have expressed their commitment to restructuring loans for customers facing financial difficulties, as the number and volume of such requests continue to rise. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/banks-pledge-loan-restructuring-without-affecting-credit-records
Cambodia's international trade continues positive growth
Cambodia’s bilateral trade with partner countries in the first nine months of 2024 reached nearly $41 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of over 16%, with a trade deficit of over $1 billion. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-s-international-trade-continues-positive-growth
Parents struggle with rising costs of education
Parents are increasingly struggling to fund their children’s high school education amid rising tuition fees and the general cost of living, forcing them to loan cash so that their kids can go to school. The crisis has led to parents calling for the government to ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/parents-struggle-with-rising-costs-of-education
Pursat Governor urges farmers to limit dry season rice cultivation
Pursat Provincial Governor Khoy Rida has urged farmers to refrain from planting dry season rice more than twice, citing potential irrigation water shortages, particularly in areas distant from water sources. ...