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Phnom Penh scam raid nets 186, but trafficking, enforcement concerns persist

Cambodian authorities raided an online scam center in Phnom Penh on March 31, detaining 186 foreigners accused of running internet fraud schemes, the Cambodia-China Times reported. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/phnom-penh-scam-raid-nets-186-but-trafficking-enforcement-concerns-persist/

Analysts confident Cambodia can diversify markets, will not be affected by US tariffs

Several government officials – and private sector representatives – have shared their belief that Cambodians should not be overly concerned about US President Donald Trump’s announcement that the Kingdom will be subject to 49% “Reciprocal Tariffs”. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/analysts-confident-cambodia-can-diversify-markets-will-not-be-affected-by-us-tariffs

‘Tariff’ calculations explained

Trump’s newly announced “reciprocal tariffs” appear to be based on a formula that relies on the trade imbalance between the US and its partners, rather than any real-world tariffs or duties imposed by other nations. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-tariff-calculations-explained

Cambodia, Vietnam eye $20 billion trade goal

Cambodia and Vietnam have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering economic partnerships across key sectors, aiming to achieve $20 billion in bilateral trade. This pledge was underscored at the Business Dialogue 2025, hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Phnom Penh, which provided a platform for businesses ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501664144/cambodia-vietnam-eye-20-billion-trade-goal/

Cambodia, Japan cement partnership to boost SME investment and trade

The Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA) and other investors have expressed their commitment to strengthening investments in Cambodia, proposing a mechanism to encourage Japanese SMEs to invest and foster connections, trade, and knowledge exchange between businesses in both countries. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501664412/cambodia-japan-cement-partnership-to-boost-sme-investment-and-trade/

UN makes strides in human development across Cambodia

The United Nations (UN) has made substantial progress in advancing human development across Cambodia in 2024, focusing on universal health coverage, malnutrition, education, social protection, and mine action. ...

Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501664146/un-makes-strides-in-human-development-across-cambodia/

Trump’s tariff may diversify FDI sources in Cambodia

In the wake of US President Donald Trump’s new round of tariffs announced yesterday, to what he termed as ‘Liberation Day’ for his country’s economy, what impact will it have on Cambodia? ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501664120/trumps-tariff-may-diversify-fdi-sources-in-cambodia/

PM urges people to buy Khmer products to strengthen economy

Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday called on all citizens to support and purchase Khmer products, emphasizing the importance of using them with a sense of nationalism. He highlighted the need to foster the mindset that ‘Khmer people love Khmer, Khmer people use Khmer products as ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501664112/pm-urges-people-to-buy-khmer-products-to-strengthen-economy/

Japanese company keen to invest in Cambodian aquaculture

Japanese company Regional Fish Institute, Ltd, which specialises in aquaculture, has shown interest in the Kingdom’s aquaculture sector and has requested guidance from the leadership of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) regarding this matter. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/japanese-company-keen-to-invest-in-cambodian-aquaculture

Cambodia tops list of new Trump tariffs, 49%

US President Donald Trump has announced a 49% tariff on goods imported from Cambodia, the highest rate of the numerous tariffs he announced this morning, Cambodia time. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-tops-list-of-new-trump-tariffs-49-

Oknha association warn of legal consequences for ‘tarnishing’ the honorific

The Cambodian Oknha Association (COA) will pursue legal action against any Oknha who are found to have engaged in activities that damage the honour of the title, which can only be bestowed by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/oknha-association-warn-of-legal-consequences-for-tarnishing-the-honorific

‘Special Equipment Testing Center’ officially opens in Cambodia

Concerns regarding the safety of hydraulic and other industrial equipment used in the Kingdom will be addressed, thanks to the opening of a “Special Equipment Testing Center” by Chinese company Te Zhong Shebei JianceYanjiu Yuan (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-special-equipment-testing-center-officially-opens-in-cambodia

‘Fake news’ posters could face account shutdowns, legal action

The “Say No to Fake News” campaign was launched on April 1, which coincided with April Fool’s Day. However, the campaign is no joke but rather an initiative to raise awareness and take action against those who deliberately spread misinformation. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-fake-news-posters-could-face-account-shutdowns-legal-action

Luxembourg sign $2 million demining grant

Luxembourg has provided a two million Euro ($2.16 million) grant for mine action in Cambodia, under the Clearing for Results Project, managed by the Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) and UNDP. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/luxembourg-sign-2-million-demining-grant-

Japan urged to boost investment in Cambodia

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) and the Ministry of Environment (MoE) yesterday called on the Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA) to explore further investment opportunities in Cambodia, particularly in the agricultural and environmental sector, which offers significant potential for growth. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501663437/japan-urged-to-boost-investment-in-cambodia/

WTO asks Cambodia to continue reform initiatives

Members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have urged Cambodia to move forward with reforms initiatives to further build on the economic success, a statement issued by the WTO that carried the concluding remarks of Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala following the successful completion of the ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501663713/wto-asks-cambodia-to-continue-reform-initiatives/

Angkor receives 400,000 foreign tourists in Q1 2025

Angkor Archaeological Park, the most attractive tourism landscape in the Kingdom, has witnessed a significant surge in foreign visitors during the first quarter of 2025. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501663449/angkor-receives-400000-foreign-tourists-in-q1-2025/

Cambodia boosts telecom collaboration to combat scams, enhance digital infrastructure

Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Chea Vandeth, convened a high-level meeting on Mar. 31, with key players in Cambodia’s telecommunications sector, including mobile operators, antenna tower companies, and optical fiber network providers, to address critical challenges and drive digital advancement. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501663608/cambodia-boosts-telecom-collaboration-to-combat-scams-enhance-digital-infrastructure/

K Thom’s infra development to boost investment, connectivity

Kampong Thom province is poised to become more attractive to both local and foreign investors, particularly in key sectors such as agro-industry, manufacturing, and tourism, once key infrastructure projects are completed, said Vongsey Vissoth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501663419/k-thoms-infra-development-to-boost-investment-connectivity/

Cambodia’s textile exports hit $14 billion

Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), yesterday said that the textile sector has experienced a remarkable 50 percent annual growth in exports, reaching a total export value of $14 billion last year. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501662741/cambodias-textile-exports-hit-14-billion/

Cambodia, Japan strengthen STI roadmap collaboration

Cambodia and Japan are reinforcing their partnership to drive the implementation of Cambodia’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Roadmap 2030. This collaboration aims to enhance the country’s STI landscape, expand international networks and cooperation among STEM institutions, attract senior visiting researchers, and promote expert mobility ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501662803/cambodia-japan-strengthen-sti-roadmap-collaboration/

MEF, SME associations sign MoU to boost digitalization

To foster a more vibrant digital business ecosystem in Cambodia, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) Wednesday partnered with key SME associations to boost the adoption of digitalization practices among businesses across the country. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501661168/mef-sme-associations-sign-mou-to-boost-digitalization/

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