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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
Cambodia and Vietnam strengthen tourism cooperation with new MoU
During his visit to lead the Cambodian tourism delegation to the 19th Ho Chi Minh City International Tourism Expo, Minister of Tourism Huot Hak held a high-level and significant working meeting with Nguyễn Văn Hùng, Vietnam’s Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752188/cambodia-and-vietnam-strengthen-tourism-cooperation-with-new-mou/
Cambodia, Burkina Faso to boost ties in demining
Senate President Hun Sen receives Ambassador Daouda Bitie of Burkina Faso, who presents his credentials to the Acting Head of State. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501751681/cambodia-burkina-faso-to-boost-ties-in-demining/
Queen Mother donates to CMAC for mine clearance along border
Her Majesty Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk has generously donated $20,000 to the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) to support mine clearance operations along the Cambodia–Thailand border. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/queen-mother-donates-to-cmac-for-mine-clearance-along-border
Cambodia, Japan agree to expand investment ties
Cambodia and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties and improving the investment climate, following the 30th Meeting of the Cambodia-Japan Joint Committee held on Wednesday at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501751651/cambodia-japan-agree-to-expand-investment-ties/
Kingdom exports first official shipment of cashew nuts to Italy
Fourteen tonnes of Cambodian processed cashews were officially exported to Italy yesterday by Ample Agro Product Co., Ltd., marking a milestone in Cambodia’s efforts to boost productivity, value-added processing, and export competitiveness. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501751637/kingdom-exports-first-official-shipment-of-cashew-nuts-to-italy/
Framework agreement signed for third phase of €11M Bakheng water project
Bakheng Water Supply project is one the largest initiatives in Cambodia’s history of clean water infrastructure development to provide quality, inclusive, sustainable, and efficient water services to citizens. ...
Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/framework-agreement-signed-for-third-phase-of-11m-bakheng-water-project
New standoff erupts over Thai border barricades, officials push for action via general border committee
Tensions over razor-wire barricades installed by Thai soldiers in disputed parts of Banteay Meanchey flared again on Thursday, as villagers from Chouk Chey in O’Biechoan commune confronted troops while blocked from their homes and farms. ...
Seoung Nimol and Lon Saoda
https://cambojanews.com/new-standoff-erupts-over-thai-border-barricades-officials-push-for-action-via-general-border-committee/
Siem Reap international conference attendees pledge to restore 18 million hectares of degraded land
A 20-nation delegation has committed to joint global efforts to restore 18 million hectares of land, which is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 145 million tonnes and benefit more than 3 million people. ...
Digital system for correcting civil data will launch by end of year
The Ministry of Interior plans to launch a digital system for correcting data errors and void entries in the civil registration system by the end of this year. The system is intended to provide more options and convenience for citizens requesting corrections. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/digital-system-for-correcting-civil-data-will-launch-by-end-of-year
RCA launches youth recruitment drive to boost national defence
The Royal Cambodian Army has officially launched a recruitment drive for young volunteers to serve in the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), aiming to reinforce national defence capacity. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501750985/rca-launches-youth-recruitment-drive-to-boost-national-defence/
Workers, unions urge $24 minimum wage increase to $232 by 2026 for garment workers
A group of 27 unions and civil society organisations demand minimum wage to rise $24 to $232 in 2026 as current wages cannot cover daily living costs. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-unions-propose-232-minimum-wage-2026-living-costs-rise
Nham24 to shutdown after 10 years of operation end of Sept
Go24 (Cambodia) Co Ltd, which operated Nham 24, announced its closure, which takes effect September 30, 2025, after being in operation since 2016. ...
Rov Hongseng
https://kiripost.com/stories/nham24-to-shutdown-after-10-years-of-operation-by-end-of-sept
Nearly 500 investment projects approved by CDC
A total of 51 investment projects were approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in August 2025, bringing the total number of registered investment projects in the first eight months of 2025 to nearly 500. This marks a significant increase over the ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/nearly-500-investment-projects-approved-by-cdc
Cambodia, Vietnam pledge stronger economic ties
Senate President Hun Sen and Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính discussed means to enhance Cambodia-Vietnam relations, especially in areas of trade, investment, and tourism, according to Chea Thyrith, spokesman for Senate president, on Tuesday. . ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501750891/cambodia-vietnam-pledge-stronger-economic-ties/
IMF projects economic growth to slow for rest of year, calls for specific action
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has joined the Ministry of Economy and Finance and downgraded its growth expectations for Cambodia’s economy in 2025. ...
Border province governor calls for legal solutions as evictions of Cambodian families planned
The governor of Banteay Meanchey province has sent a letter to his counterpart in Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province, urging Thailand to respect existing agreements and memoranda of understanding, especially regarding Thai claims over Chok Chey and Prey Chan villages in O Bei Choan commune, O ...
Minimum wage negotiations underway; employers suggest no change to current rate
Workers’ representatives have proposed a $10 increase to the current factory workers minimum wage for 2026, while the representatives of employers have suggested the current rate, $208 per month, be maintained. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minimum-wage-negotiations-underway-employers-suggest-no-change-to-current-rate
Cambodia urges stronger ASEAN unity to tackle climate, environmental challenges
Climate change, biodiversity loss and plastic pollution continue to threaten the livelihoods of ASEAN people and the integrity of its natural ecosystems, warned Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth, as he addressed the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment on September 3, in Langkawi, Malaysia. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-urges-stronger-asean-unity-to-tackle-climate-environmental-challenges
Cambodia repays nearly $150M debt to China in H1
Despite the funding freeze since last year, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) reported that Cambodia repaid $145.7 million in debt service to China in the first half of 2025. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501750889/cambodia-repays-nearly-150m-debt-to-china-in-h1/
Despite hotel growth, Siem Reap's tourism faces challenges
A total of 587 hotel projects are now open in Siem Reap, according to a new report. While this shows long-term economic promise, travel professionals are optimistic, citing a slow tourism recovery and a pressing need for better infrastructure and more diverse activities to attract ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/despite-hotel-growth-siem-reaps-tourism-faces-challenges