ODA oil, gas field talks progress: report
Senior Cambodian and Thai officials are reportedly discussing a joint development area (JDA) for oil and gas exploration within the 26,000sq km Overlapping Claims Area (OCA) – estimated to hold up to 500 million barrels of oil and gas deposits under the seafloor – in ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/oda-oil-gas-field-talks-progress-report
In Stung Treng, women step in fish protection, fearing catch loss
Seeing the continuous plunge in fish stock in the Mekong River, women living in communities that heavily rely on fish catches are stepping in, fearing that no fish would be left for the next generation if no one acts. But despite their efforts, they have ...
Ou Sokmean and Teng Yalirozy
https://cambodianess.com/article/in-stung-treng-women-step-in-fish-protection-fearing-catch-loss
Sar Kheng calls for public support for peace, polls
Minister of Interior Sar Kheng called on the people to play their role in maintaining national peace and stability ahead of several major historical events that Cambodia is preparing to host, such as the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games this May. ...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sar-kheng-calls-public-support-peace-polls
GDCE reviews efficacy of trade facilitations
The General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) at a meeting on Tuesday with representatives of ministries, technical officials and members of express delivery companies discussed priorities, like the promotion of the cross-border e-commerce sector, use of risk management mechanisms, enhancing the effectiveness of tax ...
Hong Sovannary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501247700/gdce-reviews-efficacy-of-trade-facilitations/
UXO casualties down 56 per cent, say CMAA
Since the beginning of January, eleven people were injured and one killed by land mines and unexploded ordnance (UXO). According to a March 27 report from the Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA), this represents a 56 per cent reduction on the same period in 2022, ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/uxo-casualties-down-56-cent-say-cmaa
Petition in support of His Excellency Dr. Hun Manet as Prime Minister for the seventh legislature
On 27 July 2023, the Cambodia AssociatiOn of PhD Scholars issued a petitiOn in support of His Excellency Dr. Hun Manet as Prime Minister for the seventh legislature in August 2023.The Cambodia AssociatiOn of PhD Scholars has issued a petitiOn in support of His Excellency ...
Cambodia Association of PhD Scholars
Naga 3 pushed back till Sept 2029
Hong Kong-listed casino operator and developer NagaCorp Ltd, known for its flagship NagaWorld integrated resort in Phnom Penh, on June 4 announced that it has moved the $3.5 billion Naga 3 project’s planned completion date from September 30, 2025 to exactly four years later, in ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/naga-3-pushed-back-till-sept-2029
PM to make official visit to Bangkok
Prime Minister Hun Manet will make an official visit to Bangkok on February 7 to discuss ways to boost trade and investment with his Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin, according to Thai media. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/pm-to-make-official-visit-to-bangkok
Ministry of Inspection and UNDP discuss new training courses
The Ministry of Inspection announced a meeting between the Minister of Inspection Huot Hak and Alissar Chaker, Country Representative of the United Nations Development Program in Cambodia (UNDP Cambodia) on Wednesday. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501399963/ministry-of-inspection-and-undp-discuss-new-training-courses/
Hosting the 39th WAGGGS World Conference in 2026 reflects Cambodia’s capabilities and influence, says FAPW founder
Visiting Dr. JuseonByun, Founder of Friends of Asia Pacific World Association Girls Guides and Girls Scouts (FAPW), has congratulated the Kingdom of Cambodia on hosting the 39th WAGGGS World Conference in 2026, which reflects the capabilities and influence of Cambodia as well as the Asia ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501387579/hosting-the-39th-wagggs-world-conference-in-2026-reflects-cambodias-capabilities-and-influence-says-fapw-founder/
Phnom Penh authorities launch mosquito spraying campaign in 47 communes in 4 districts for 7 days
Following the guidance of Prime Minister Hun Manet, on the welfare of the people and according to the actual situation of the dengue fever, Khuong Sreng, governor of Phnom Penh municipal led the meeting with authorities and relevant officials to take immediate action by spraying ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501449138/phnom-penh-authorities-launch-mosquito-spraying-campaign-in-47-communes-in-4-districts-for-7-days/
QIPs, SEZs get lion’s share of tax relief in Cambodia
When it came to relief for special taxes (excise), value-added taxes and customs duties on imports – QIPs and SEZs received a disproportionate amount of customs tax relief, said a recent World Bank report. In 2020, QIPs took around 51 percent of total tax exemption, ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501469664/qips-sezs-get-lions-share-of-tax-relief-in-cambodia/
Government announces end of COVID-19 relief fund
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth Rehabilitation has announced that the cash support programme for poor and vulnerable families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will finish on April 24, 2024. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501479422/government-announces-end-of-covid-19-relief-fund/
Cambodia posts 57% rise in agricultural exports
Cambodia exported more than 6.13 million tonnes of agricultural products in the first half of 2024, an increase of 57 percent compared to the same period in 2023, earning more than $2.8 billion, according to a report of the General Directorate of Agriculture posted by ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501517943/cambodia-posts-57-rise-in-agricultural-exports/
Special economic zones
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A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a defined area within a country that is subject to different laws and regulations than other areas of the country. These comprehensive industrial areas provide preferential incentives to investors and offer government import-export administrative support to facilitate trade. Though ...
Energy
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Cambodia has undergone rapid economic development in recent decades, with GDP per capita tripled between 1999 and 2013. However, mainly due to three decades of war and political turmoil which severely damaged the country’s infrastructure, the country still lacks the means required for energy sector ...
A half-day conversation: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and stakeholder engagement
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The Open Development Cambodia (ODC) organized a half-day workshop on 9 May 2024 in Phnom Penh, on “Using CSR data to promote transparency in business and stakeholder engagement in Cambodia,” which provided opportunities for people from various domain backgrounds to explore the concept of corporate ...
Protected areas
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As Cambodia emerged from years of conflict, pressures grew on natural resources and sensitive areas. In response, a number of protected areas were created by royal decree in 1993 to protect ecologically and culturally important places. More detailed guidelines on managing the country’s protected areas ...
Economy and commerce
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Counting money. Photo by Aaron Gilson, taken on 5 April 2013. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Cambodia re-opened for international trade in the 1980s, opened up to foreign investment in 1994, joined ASEAN in 1999, and became a member of the WTO in 2004. Its bilateral ...