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GBC meeting sees agreement on de-escalation measures, captives, border openings discussed
Senior Cambodian and Thai defence officials have discussed de-escalation measures and the release of the 18 Cambodian soldiers who remain in Thai custody. They also examined a Japanese proposal for limited border crossing openings, as part of bilateral efforts to restore order and bring peace ...
Cambodia and France collaborate on National Museum expansion
Planning is underway for the rehabilitation of the National Museum. Built in 1917 and inaugurated in 1920, Cambodia’s largest cultural institution and symbol of traditional Khmer architecture is expected to expand into the site of the Royal University of Fine Arts, which will soon relocate ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501754292/cambodia-and-france-collaborate-on-national-museum-expansion/
Kingdom, Philippines pledge to boost trade, tourism ties
In a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr, Hun Sen, acting head of state of Cambodia and Senate President, urged both countries to further increase bilateral trade, noting that the current trade volume remains limited. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501754272/kingdom-philippines-pledge-to-boost-trade-tourism-ties/
Cambodia earns $1.4 bilion from rice exports in 8 months
Cambodia has earned a total of $1,462 million from paddy rice and milled rice exports in the first eight months of this year, a report from the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) showed on Tuesday. From January to August of this year, the Kingdom shipped a ...
Chea Vanyuth
http://khmertimeskh.com/501754280/cambodia-earns-1-4-bilion-from-rice-exports-in-8-months/
US sanctions threaten Kingdom’s confidence despite anti-scam efforts
The US Treasury Department Monday imposed sanctions on networks of scam centres operating across Southeast Asia, a decision that could affect Cambodia’s investment, trade, banking credibility, tourism recovery and digital economy, despite the Royal Government’s ongoing efforts to combat illicit activities. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501754268/us-sanctions-threaten-kingdoms-confidence-despite-anti-scam-efforts/
Journalists urged to uphold ethics, conscience, national interests
As the government works to peacefully and legally resolve the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, Ministry of Information official has reiterated the crucial role that journalists play in ensuring that accurate information is shared in a professional, ethical and accurate manner. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/journalists-urged-to-uphold-ethics-conscience-national-interests
Captured soldiers exchange first letters with families
The Cambodian Red Cross (CRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have confirmed that for the first time since their July 29 capture, 18 Cambodian soldiers being held in Thailand have exchanged letters with their families, through the Red Cross humanitarian system. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/captured-soldiers-exchange-first-letters-with-families
Manet explains communication strategy, guarantees no ‘land swaps’ with Thailand
Following a period of reduced social media activity since the outbreak of the July 24 to 28 armed conflict with Thailand, Prime Minister Hun Manet has issued a statement answering people’s perceptions of his silence. ...
Interior ministry: Cambodia welcomes US cooperation on anti-scam centre operations
In response to sanctions imposed by the US Treasury Department on online scam criminal groups operating in Myanmar and Cambodia, Touch Sokhak, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, has encouraged the US to offer cooperation to suppress these crimes. ...
US Treasury sanctions Myanmar, Cambodia cyber scam networks
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sweeping sanctions on cyber scam networks operating in Myanmar’s Shwe Kokko region, with additional locations in Cambodia, allegedly run by Chinese criminal networks, also targeted. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/us-treasury-sanctions-myanmar-cambodia-cyber-scam-networks
Provide better services during Pchum Ben holidays, MoT to tour operators
The Ministry of Tourism has called on all tour operators to enhance service quality and maintain fair pricing as millions of people are expected to travel across the country to celebrate the religious holidays. The Kan Ben and Pchum Ben festivals are important Buddhist festivals ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753365/provide-better-services-during-pchum-ben-holidays-mot-to-tour-operators/
Hun Sen calls for greater focus on education
Senate President Hun Sen has called on all Cambodians—especially the younger generation—to prioritise education and develop their technological skills at the grassroots level to become valuable human resources for building a highly knowledgeable society. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753401/hun-sen-calls-for-greater-focus-on-education/
Cambodia takes big leap towards energy transition
Cambodia has taken a big leap in its clean energy transition with the recent approval of two more wind energy projects, signalling a new era for renewable energy in the country. Figures from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) showed that two more ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753367/cambodia-takes-big-leap-towards-energy-transition/
Cambodia adopts 21 global benchmarks to boost growth
Cambodia has taken another decisive step in aligning its economy with global benchmarks after the National Standards Council (NSC) approved the adoption of 21 new international standards at its 31st meeting, chaired by Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and Chairman of ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753359/cambodia-adopts-21-global-benchmarks-to-boost-growth/
Construction on a comeback, say ministry; over 2,000 projects approved in H1
Cambodia’s construction sector has gradually begun to show positive signs, with more than 2,000 construction projects approved in the first half of 2025 — an increase of nearly one-quarter over the same period last year. ...
Cambodia, China discuss trade, investment ties at CIFIT 2025
Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), led a delegation of 17 companies to China to explore investment opportunities as well as participate in the 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501753361/cambodia-china-discuss-trade-investment-ties-at-cifit-2025/
Cambodia looks to diversify raw cashew exports via China
Cambodia’s cashew production sector could significantly boost its income if it can directly export raw cashew nuts to the Chinese market. Unofficial data showed that revenue from raw cashew exports in the first eight months of 2025 amounted to approximately $1.4 billion, according to Silot ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-looks-to-diversify-raw-cashew-exports-via-china
$1.5 billion Techo International Airport opens today, transforming Cambodia’s aviation landscape
The much-anticipated opening of the $1.5 billion Techo International Airport today is expected to recast Cambodia’s global connectivity and future economic growth. The airport will begin flight operations today, with an official inauguration scheduled for October 20. ...
Cambodia, Philippines Seal New Agreements to Deepen Ties in Trade, Security and Education
Cambodia and the Philippines on September 8 pledged to deepen their partnership with new agreements on air connectivity, education, and transnational crime, as Prime Minister Hun Manet and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. charted a course for broader cooperation that spans security, trade, and people-to-people ties. ...
Torn Chanritheara
https://cambodianess.com/article/cambodia-philippines-seal-new-agreements-to-deepen-ties-in-trade-security-and-education
WWF share drop-off in animal poisonings; no vulture deaths recorded in past three years
WWF Cambodia has announced a reduction in vulture poisonings, with no instances recorded in the past three years. Since 2005, the organisation has reported the deaths of 42 vultures by poisoning, with the deadliest year being 2014. On Sunday, September 7, WWF Cambodia noted that ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/wwf-share-drop-off-in-animal-poisonings-no-vulture-deaths-recorded-in-past-three-years
MoEYS enhances strategy to boost secondary education access
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) convened a meeting on Friday to discuss how to lower the primary school dropout rate, boost secondary school enrolment and graduation rates, and equip the youth with 21st-century knowledge, skills, and competencies. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752748/moeys-enhances-strategy-to-boost-secondary-education-access/
Citizenship law amendments come into force
Acting Head of State and Senate President Hun Sen promulgated amendments to the Cambodian Citizenship Law on Friday, granting the government authority to revoke citizenship by birth for individuals found guilty of treason through collusion with foreign powers to undermine national sovereignty. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752774/citizenship-law-amendments-come-into-force/
MEF pushes digital compliance to boost biz competitiveness
Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), Thursday urged the Accounting and Auditing Regulator (ACAR) to advance digital reporting, compliance and skills development to promote Cambodia’s business competitiveness. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752738/mef-pushes-digital-compliance-to-boost-biz-competitiveness/
Manet congratulates Anutin, looks forward to peace, restored ties
Prime Minister Hun Manet has congratulated new Thai Prime Minster Anutin Charnvirakul on his election as the 32nd Prime Minister of Thailand. He expected that the new Thai leader will work with Cambodia to restore normalcy between the two neighbouring kingdoms. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-congratulates-anutin-looks-forward-to-peace-restored-ties