Khmer Times

The Ministry of Information has launched a drive to strengthen its human resources, institutional effectiveness and administrative capacity as part of wider efforts to modernise the country’s information sector. ...

The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has stepped up efforts to tackle corruption and complex online scam cases, seizing more than $50,000 worth of cryptocurrency in what authorities described as the first such seizure in Cambodia. ...

Cambodia has rejected the Thai UN representative’s claim that Cambodian citizens displaced by last year’s clash had lived on Thai territory since the 1970s. ...

ASEAN leaders and policymakers have called for stronger women’s participation in the regional economy, including greater access to finance, technology, markets and decent work, as the bloc seeks to advance more inclusive and resilient economic growth. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia is expanding its social protection coverage and strengthening emergency response mechanisms to help protect household incomes and economic stability amid crises, with the government formally launching a new action plan covering 2026-2030. ...

Cambodia’s non-banking financial sector has grown rapidly over the past five years, with total assets tripling from $3 billion in 2021 to $9 billion in 2025, equivalent to 18% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), while employment doubled from 8,000 to around 16,000. ...

The Ministry of Environment has provided 1,290 waste bins to the Ministry of Interior’s General Department of Prisons to promote cleanliness, public health and proper waste management in correctional centres and prisons across Cambodia. ...

Cambodia and Japan are strengthening cooperation on clean and green investment, with a focus on low-carbon technologies, climate-smart agriculture and sustainable development to address global climate change. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet received the newly appointed New Zealand Ambassador to Cambodia Raylene Siale Tagaloa Liufalani at the Peace Palace yesterday. The meeting focused on expanding bilateral cooperation, reinforcing economic ties, and exploring new avenues for mutual growth. ...

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) will fully transition to a digital invoicing system for all public service payments starting October 26. This strategic initiative aims to streamline administrative procedures, reduce processing times, and increase transparency for investors and other service users. ...

The iLead Program, a national economic initiative established by the Skills Development Fund (SDF), is designed to empower major corporations and industry leaders to upgrade the capabilities of their micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) suppliers.​​ ...

Cambodia aims to deepen ties with Indonesia and other ASEAN neighbours on halal standards and certification, boosting global market access for homegrown halal products. ...

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is strengthening its presence in France by establishing a liaison in Paris, as part of efforts to promote Cambodia as an attractive investment destination and deepen business ties between the two countries. ...

The government is intensifying efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains, diversify export markets, boost local processing and improve transport infrastructure as Cambodian products reach 177 countries, with exports recently rising 18 percent to nearly $35 billion.​​ ...

Cambodia and Laos are exploring new road, bridge and railway connections to strengthen cross-border transport, reduce logistics costs and facilitate trade between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. ...

Cambodia is promoting investment in agro-processing, storage, and cold-chain logistics to expand its exports to China, which currently accepts 19 types of agricultural products under bilateral protocols. ...

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is consulting the private sector to develop a smooth trade transition strategy ahead of the Kingdom’s graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2029. ...

The General Secretariat of the National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) and South Korea’s Dongguk University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study for establishing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based, eco-friendly traffic safety park for children in Cambodia. ...

Minister of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) Peng Ponea led a delegation on a two-day strategic study mission to Chinese tech firms to acquire advanced frameworks for smart transit management, vehicle weight controls, and resilient road construction. ...

The Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) has approved guaranteed loans worth a total of $610 million across 10,623 accounts as of August 31, 2026, according to its latest progress factsheet released yesterday. ...

To strengthen its global economic integration, the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is actively leveraging established multilateral agreements, including RCEP and the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA), to drive export growth. ...

Listed Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) generated $39.93 million in total revenue during the first eight months of 2026, up 23 percent year on year, according to a report released on Monday. ...

Cambodia’s industrial sector continues to expand, with registered industrial investment capital surpassing $28 billion as the country accelerates efforts to attract higher-value manufacturing and modernise its production base. ...

Cambodia aims to convert strong interest from Chinese and global enterprises into active investment projects. To drive this effort, the government highlighted key opportunities in agriculture, agro-industry, tourism, healthcare, and digital technology to a visiting delegation from the Global Chamber of Commerce and Associations Alliance ...