Cambodia imports from Malaysia increases by 101 percent to $65 million in May
The merchandise trade volume between Cambodia and Malaysia was worth $620.373 million last year—a rise of 23.33 per cent year on year (YoY).
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501312588/cambodia-imports-from-malaysia-increases-by-101-percent-to-65-million-in-may/
LMC-funded workshop on combating fake news held in Cambodia
A workshop on “combating fake news for journalists” in the second phase, funded by the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Special Fund, kicked off here on Thursday.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501313178/lmc-funded-workshop-on-combating-fake-news-held-in-cambodia/
Record number of Royal Turtle hatchlings born at WCS Cambodia’s Koh Kong Reptile Conservation Center
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Cambodia reports a record-breaking 122 Royal Turtle hatchlings at the Koh Kong Reptile Conservation Center (KKRCC) during the 2023 breeding season.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501295269/record-number-of-royal-turtle-hatchlings-born-at-wcs-cambodias-koh-kong-reptile-conservation-center/
Cambodia looks at FTA possibility with Switzerland
Cambodia, which successfully entered into several free trade agreements (FTA) last year, is looking at the prospect of having a similar partnership with Switzerland.
Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501225199/cambodia-looks-at-fta-possibility-with-switzerland/
Chinese-invested tire factory in Cambodia goes into operation
A Chinese-invested tire factory in Cambodia’s Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) launched its operation on Saturday after more than one year of construction.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501257581/chinese-invested-tire-factory-in-cambodia-goes-into-operation/
Cambodia and UAE negotiate trade deal
Cambodia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have thrashed out a deal after three rounds of negotiations over the Comprehensive Economic Partnership (CEPA) trade agreement.
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-and-uae-negotiate-trade-deal
EU parliament urges end to political persecution, calls for free and fair elections
The European Parliament called on Cambodian authorities to release former opposition leader Kem Sokha and reinstate the court-dissolved CNRP for participation in the 2023 elections in a resolution on Thursday.
Sorn Sarath and Phon Sotthyroth
https://cambojanews.com/eu-parliament-urges-end-to-political-persecution-calls-for-free-and-fair-elections/
Officials join environmental crime seminar
Seven Cambodian delegates attended a meeting on “Joint Inter-Institutional Response to Environmental Crimes and Biological Threats” held on March 22 to 23, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/officials-join-environmental-crime-seminar
Thousands of garment workers struggling to survive following mass factory closures
Behind a KTV club in Tuol Sangke commune, Ly Thary spends her days selling drinks and groceries in front of her rented room.
Sorn Sarath and Runn Sreydeth
https://cambojanews.com/thousands-of-garment-workers-struggling-to-survive-following-mass-factory-closures/
42nd ASEAN Summit sets agenda to stop ‘digital crimes’
Cambodia and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member nations have adopted a declaration to manage digital technologies to protect migrant workers and combat transnational human trafficking.
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501288906/42nd-asean-summit-sets-agenda-to-stop-digital-crimes/
Civil society organizations believe that state land should be reclaimed after demolition of fence on Ochheuteal beach
Civil society organizations call on government to revoke land title legalized as legal entities on more than 8,000 square meters that is considered as a violation on the law and detrimental to the beauty of the coastal area.
Morm Moniroth
https://www.vodkhmer.news/2023/02/09/cso-seeing-that-the-goverment-should-take-back-on-state-land-to-control-in-hand/
Preah Sihanouk master plan reaches halfway mark
The work on the master plan to develop Preah Sihanouk province into a multi-purpose model Special Economic Zone has reached the halfway mark and has now entered the stage of review and recommendations at the technical level, according to Long Dimanche, the Deputy Governor of
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501247134/preah-sihanouk-master-plan-reaches-halfway-mark/
Cambodia welcomes 1st Chinese flight, tourists to Siem Reap
Cambodia has welcomed the resumption of China Eastern Airlines flights to its Siem Reap cultural province, the country’s Ministry of Tourism said in a press statement on Saturday.
Cambodianess staff
https://cambodianess.com/article/cambodia-welcomes-1st-chinese-flight-tourists-to-siem-reap
Verification of documents digitally now available
Prime Minister Hun Sen has signed a sub-decree allowing the public to use the QR codes issued by Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MoPT) to verify their official documents.
Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501249702/verification-of-documents-digitally-now-available/
Kampong Chhnang port to push exports
Kampong Chhnang Multi-Purpose Port and Logistics Centre will spend more than $300 million to promote the transportation of Cambodian products to local and international markets.
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-kampong-chhnang-port-to-push-exports
Malaysian PM to witness deals on recruitment of Cambodia workers
Two agreements on recruitment of Cambodian workers will be signed before Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Cambodia today when he makes a one-day visit to the country.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501262814/malaysian-pm-to-witness-deals-on-recruitment-of-cambodia-workers/
Cambodia greenlights manufacturing investments exceeding $50 million
New garment manufacturing investments are being drawn to Cambodia, as confirmed by the Cambodia Investment Board (CIB), a division of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501324486/cambodia-greenlights-manufacturing-investments-exceeding-50-million/
Phnom Oral Wildlife Sanctuary set to house new bamboo processing site
The Ministry of Environment is gearing up to introduce bamboo processing sites in two additional community protected regions, a move designed to enhance the livelihoods of local communities.
Political parties share healthcare visions
A senior health official and member of the Cambodian People’s Party’s (CPP) said that her party’s health policies aim to ensure nationwide health and safety.
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/political-parties-share-healthcare-visions
Probe on firm finds no proof of illegal logging
The National Committee for Forest Crime Prevention (NCFCP) ordered provincial officials yesterday to check a private company accused of illegally logging and transporting timber in Ratanakiri province.
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501327133/probe-on-firm-finds-no-proof-of-illegal-logging/
