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SMEs registered formally reach nearly 44,000 in 2024

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI) registered 1,292 new small and medium enterprise (SMEs) in 2024, bringing the formally registered SMEs to 43,970 as of last year. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501638580/smes-registered-formally-reach-nearly-44000-in-2024/

OWSU provided more than 880,000 services and received more than $32 million in revenue in 2024

In 2024, the One Window Service Units (OWSU) in the capital and provinces provided a total of 885,117 administrative services and received a total revenue of 130,369,063,021 riels, equivalent to $32,592,265.75. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501638344/owsu-provided-more-than-880000-services-and-received-more-than-32-million-in-revenue-in-2024/

Cambodia’s trade volume soars to over $5 billion in Jan

Cambodia exported about $2.3 billion and imported $2.7 billion, bringing the overall trade volume to $5.05 billion in the first month of 2025, reported the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) yesterday.​ ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501637338/cambodias-trade-volume-soars-to-over-5-billion-in-jan/

Customs revenue collection up to $2.59 billion in 2024

The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia saw a growth in customs income last year, up 13.8 percent to $2,590 million.​​ ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501637827/customs-revenue-collection-up-to-2-59-billion-in-2024/

Labour shortage responsible for loss of over half of Pailin longan yield

A labour shortage during the harvest season has led to the loss of over 50% of the early 2025 Pailin longan yield, while the price of the sweet fruit has dropped more than 10% in the past year. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/labour-shortage-responsible-for-loss-of-over-half-of-pailin-longan-yield

Philippine salt giant tests waters for Cambodian rice imports

Arvin International Marketing Inc, the largest supplier and distributor of salt in the Philippines, has expressed interest in purchasing Cambodian rice for distribution through their extensive domestic operations. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/philippine-salt-giant-tests-waters-for-cambodian-rice-imports

Customs revenue increases by over 10% in 2024

An increase in demand for raw materials to meet the needs of domestic factories/enterprises for the production of export goods led to a rise in customs revenue in 2024. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/customs-revenue-increases-by-over-10-in-2024

Telecommunications raise $628M for government 2020-24

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has reported that over the five-year period from 2020 to 2024, the ministry earned approximately $628 million, a 341% increase over the previous five-year period. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/telecommunications-raise-628m-for-government-2020-24

January international trade up 25% year-on-year

Cambodia’s international trade continued its positive performance, with January 2025 recording over $5 billion, a nearly 25% increase compared to January 2024. Exports accounted for approximately 45% of the total trade value. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/january-international-trade-up-25-year-on-year

ADHOC report: Human rights, political rights still restricted amid arrests of NPP members

 A civil society organization stated that Cambodia’s freedom of expression, assembly, including political rights remains restricted in a report, which comes amid continual arrests of opposition Nation Power Party (NPP) officials recently. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/adhoc-report-human-rights-political-rights-still-restricted-amid-arrests-of-npp-members/

Six months on, Funan Techo Canal impact resolution set to begin

Six months after the groundbreaking of the Funan Techo Canal, Kandal provincial authorities have started discussions on compensation for affected residents, with impact resolution set to begin in mid-February 2025. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/six-months-on-funan-techo-canal-impact-resolution-set-to-begin/

Hun Sen alleges drone plot, as terror legislation under review

As the Ministry of Justice reviews a draft law on counterterrorism, Senate president Prime Minister Hun Sen has revealed an alleged plan to attack his residence in Takhmao town, Kandal province, using drones. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/politics/hun-sen-alleges-drone-plot-as-terror-legislation-under-review

Third Irrawaddy dolphin birth of 2025 recorded

The third newborn Irrawaddy dolphin calf of 2025 was sighted in Kratie province’s Anlong Chroy Banteay on February 9, in an exciting development for the Kingdom’s conservation enthusiasts. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/third-irrawaddy-dolphin-birth-of-2025-recorded

Self-employed workers must adhere to NSSF norms to accrue benefits

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has asked self-employed workers including domestic workers, who are part of the informal sector, to stick to the sub-decree issued in December to accrue the NSSF benefits.   ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501637319/self-employed-workers-must-adhere-to-nssf-norms-to-accrue-benefits/#google_vignette

Local products soon to be on PTT gas stations’ shelves

The Ministry of Commerce and PTT (Cambodia) are collaborating to promote Cambodian products through displaying for sale at PTT gas stations’ Café Amazon branches and convenience stores across 19 capital/provinces.   ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501636599/local-products-soon-to-be-on-ptt-gas-stations-shelves/

Cambodia’s economy to grow by 6.3 pct this year: official

Cambodia’s economy is projected to grow by 6.3 percent in 2025, which will raise the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to $51.39 billion, a senior official stated on Monday. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501637454/cambodias-economy-to-grow-by-6-3-pct-this-year-official/

Cambodia, Russia reaffirm commitment to boost ties

Cambodia and Russia reaffirmed their longstanding friendship and commitment to deeper cooperation, highlighting decades of diplomatic ties, Russia’s support for Cambodia’s post-war recovery, and future collaboration in education, parliamentary exchanges and tourism. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501637416/cambodia-russia-reaffirm-commitment-to-boost-ties/

Govt outlines path towards achieving Cambodia’s Vision 2050

The government has outlined its path towards achieving Cambodia’s Vision 2050, highlighting policies and accomplishments since the beginning of the 7th Mandate led by Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501637446/govt-outlines-path-towards-achieving-cambodias-vision-2050/

Cambodia’s trade volume soars to over $5 billion in Jan

Cambodia exported about $2.3 billion and imported $2.7 billion, bringing the overall trade volume to $5.05 billion in the first month of 2025, reported the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) yesterday. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501637338/cambodias-trade-volume-soars-to-over-5-billion-in-jan/

Cambodia’s foreign assets reach $22.5 billion, NBC chief says

Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), Saturday said that the Kingdom’s foreign exchange reserves reached $22.5 billion last year, marking a rise of 12.6 percent compared to the year-on-year period in 2023. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501636607/cambodias-foreign-assets-reach-22-5-billion-nbc-chief-says/

January international trade up 25% year-on-year

Cambodia’s international trade continued its positive performance, with January 2025 recording over $5 billion, a nearly 25% increase compared to January 2024. Exports accounted for approximately 45% of the total trade value. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/january-international-trade-up-25-year-on-year

Environment ministry, Royal Academy ink protection agreement on Techo Sen Russey Treb Park

The Ministry of Environment and the Royal Academy of Cambodia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on the preservation of the Techo Sen RusseyTreb Park in Preah Vihear province. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-ministry-royal-academy-ink-protection-agreement-on-techo-sen-russey-treb-park

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