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Cambodian minister calls for collaborative efforts to protect the endangered Mekong River dolphins
On Sunday, Cambodian Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra called for concerted efforts to protect and preserve the critically endangered Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphins. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651419/cambodian-minister-calls-for-collaborative-efforts-to-protect-the-endangered-mekong-river-dolphins/
Commisssion for Combatting Online Scams nets 258 foreigners in first crackdown
The first-ever crackdown by the newly-formed Commission for Combatting Online Scams, headed by Prime Minister Hun Manet, netted 258 foreigners in Mondulkiri province on Saturday. ...
PM highlights key priorities of Cambodia’s foreign policy
Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, highlighted six key priorities of Cambodia’s foreign policy at the recent closing ceremony of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC)’s Annual Review Conference. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651548/pm-highlights-key-priorities-of-cambodias-foreign-policy/
ASEAN unveils 12 initiatives to drive economic integration
As part of a broader push to strengthen economic integration within Southeast Asia, the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) has unveiled a series of ambitious initiatives aimed at fostering private sector growth, regional collaboration, and sustainable development. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651203/asean-unveils-12-initiatives-to-drive-economic-integration/
CDC to decentralize investment registration process
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) is working on the decentralization of the investment project registration process to the sub-national level to enhance a smoother and more efficient investment environment. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651209/cdc-to-decentralize-investment-registration-process/
Cambodian Ambassadors pledge to enhance promotion of the tourism sector
Ambassadors and Consuls General of Cambodia abroad have reaffirmed their commitment to further promote the country’s tourism potential to the world during their missions. This commitment was made during a meeting on March 9 between Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, and a delegation of 19 ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501651426/cambodian-ambassadors-pledge-to-enhance-promotion-of-the-tourism-sector/
MRC and Japan sign agreement to boost flood and drought management in lower mekong basin
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) and the Government of Japan signed an agreement on Friday to support the implementation of the Project for Strengthening Flood and Drought Risk Management in the Lower Mekong Basin. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501650751/mrc-and-japan-sign-agreement-to-boost-flood-and-drought-management-in-lower-mekong-basin/
Public hospitals delivered most of nearly 300,000 births in 2024
In a striking report on maternal health, the Ministry of Health (MoH) revealed that nearly 300,000 women gave birth last year, with the majority of cases delivered using public hospitals. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648853/public-hospitals-delivered-most-of-nearly-300000-births-in-2024/
Sokhonn highlights challenges posed by global uncertainties
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Prak Sokhonn, underscored the growing pressures from geopolitical, political, economic, and strategic competition among major powers, which will shape regional and global dynamics in the years ahead. He warned that these shifts could impact ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648873/sokhonn-highlights-challenges-posed-by-global-uncertainties/
China, UNICEF to help strengthen education, health for Cambodia’s most vulnerable children
According to a joint press release, Cambodia, China, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched a partnership on Wednesday to improve quality inclusive education, health, nutrition, and hygiene for Cambodia’s most vulnerable children. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649798/china-unicef-to-help-strengthen-education-health-for-cambodias-most-vulnerable-children/
New initiative to boost education, health for underprivileged children
A significant project has been launched for the sake of the well-being of Cambodian children, particularly the underprivileged ones, ensuring access to education, health, and hygiene. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649481/new-initiative-to-boost-education-health-for-underprivileged-children/
MOEYS plans to create an AI research centre
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) is planning to create an artificial intelligence (AI) research centre to assist both educators and students in using the modern technology in teaching and learning and to improve the country’s overall education quality. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648851/moeys-plans-to-create-an-ai-research-centre/
Govt officials inspect P Sihanouk projects to boost investment climate
Hean Sahib, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Chairman of the Investment Promotion Working Group for Preah Sihanouk, Monday led an inspection team to the Peninsula Bay project and Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) to strengthen investment promotion under the ...
Customs incentives to boost cashew sector, GDCE says
The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) Tuesday conducted a workshop on government customs incentives for the processing, exporting, and importing of the cashew sub-sector. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649443/customs-incentives-to-boost-cashew-sector-gdce-says/
Cambodia, S Korea ink MoU on insurance development
The Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) and Korea Insurance Development Institute (KIDI) Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on insurance development between Cambodia and South Korea. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649445/cambodia-s-korea-ink-mou-on-insurance-development/
Cambodia’s economy to grow at 6.5% average rate, PM says
Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday said that the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) is optimistic about achieving an average annual economic growth of 6.5 percent for the next decade. To realise this goal, he emphasised that the target can only be met through specific, direct, ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648839/cambodias-economy-to-grow-at-6-5-average-rate-pm-says/
MISTI launches CEII to enhance enterprise innovation
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) yesterday unveiled the Cambodia Enterprise Innovation Index (CEII) Guidelines, a strategic initiative designed to boost enterprise innovation and competitiveness. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648216/misti-launches-ceii-to-enhance-enterprise-innovation/
Premier says OVOP increased citizens’ incomes, reduced poverty
Prime Minister Hun Manet Saturday said that the One Village One Product (OVOP) movement has played a major role in increasing incomes, revitalizing rural economic activities, reducing poverty, curbing migration, and strengthening community ownership. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648220/premier-says-ovop-increased-citizens-incomes-reduced-poverty/
CCIED accelerates informal economy onboarding efforts
The Coordinating Committee on Informal Economy Development (CCIED) in partnership with the Battambang Provincial Administration has intensified efforts to integrate informal workers into the formal sector. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501644754/cied-accelerates-informal-economy-onboarding-efforts/
Cambodia, Japan to sign exchange of notes on Japanese Grant Aid of nearly $3 Million
Japan will provide grant aid of JPY 404,000,000 (approximately $2.9 million) for implementing the Economic and Social Development Programme in Cambodia, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation released on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501646302/cambodia-japan-to-sign-exchange-of-notes-on-japanese-grant-aid-of-nearly-3-million/
Cambodia’s E-Commerce market hit $1.12 billion
Cambodia’s market value of E-commerce reached approximately $1.12 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $1.81 billion in 2029, thanks to the rapid digital payment adoption, a tech-savvy youth population, rising smartphone penetration, and strong government support, said a 2024 E-Commerce report published by ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501645341/cambodias-e-commerce-market-hit-1-12-billion/
Cambodia keen to boost agriculture exports to China
Cambodia is keen to boost its agricultural exports to China and the country sees China as a major destination for its increasing agricultural products, according to Lao Nguon Eng, Commercial Attaché to the Consulate General of Cambodia in Guangzhou. ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501646099/cambodia-keen-to-boost-agriculture-exports-to-china/
MSME sector expands amid economic growth rate of 6%
As Cambodia’s economy recorded a 6% growth rate in 2024, the government registered nearly 1,300 new Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), bringing the total number of MSMEs across the country to nearly 44,000 and employing over 476,200 workers, according to official data. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501646056/msme-sector-expands-amid-economic-growth-rate-of-6/
Cambodia’s industrial product value surpasses $15 billion
Cambodia’s total value of industrial products in 2024 exceeded $15 billion, with nearly $4 billion allocated to the domestic market and over $11 billion attributed to exports, according to the 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Planning of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501646032/cambodias-industrial-product-value-surpasses-15-billion/