Mondulkiri land-use committee established
A new land-use committee will register State and indigenous land, and tackle land disputes in Mondulkiri, Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction Chea Sophara said.
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mondulkiri-land-use-committee-established
Preah Sihanouk authorities issue eviction notices
Authorities in Preah Sihanouk’s Stung Hav district on Wednesday issued a week’s deadline for 20 families who illegally built huts on privately-owned land to remove the structures and move out.
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50748169/preah-sihanouk-authorities-issue-eviction-notices/
Project to support migrant workers during COVID-19 crisis launched
Cambodia and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) of the United Nations have joined hands in a project to protect Cambodian migrant workers and legalise their services during the COVID-19 crisis.
Cambodia-Japan trade volume decreases slightly by 3.7 percent to $1.01 Billion in H1, 2020
The volume of bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan was recorded at $1.01 billion in the first half of this year, a year-on-year decrease of 3.7 percent.
Chea Vannak/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50755518/cambodia-japan-trade-volume-decreases-slightly-by-3-7-percent-to-1-01-billion-in-h1-2020/
Cambodia, China sign trade deal
China and Cambodia yesterday signed a free trade agreement (FTA) in Phnom Penh, with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and visiting Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attending the signing ceremony.
Mark Hughes
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50772642/cambodia-china-sign-trade-deal/
Three Kratie journalists charged with extortion in suspicious land clearing case
Three online news journalists from Kratie province were arrested and charged with extortion this week for allegedly demanding money in return for holding back a story about illegal land clearing.
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/three-kratie-journalists-charged-with-extortion-in-suspicious-land-clearing-case/
PPSP says shares are ‘undervalued’ in buyback
The industrial park operator Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone (CSX: PPSP) believes its falling share price now offers a good investment as the board proposed its share buyback plan to the regulator yesterday.
Harrison White
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50793013/ppsp-says-shares-are-undervalued-in-buyback/
ARDB to disburse $50M loan by Dec 31
The state-owned Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB) expects to fully disburse a $50 million emergency fund for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by year’s end, its director-general Kao Thach told The Post on December 14.
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ardb-disburse-50m-loan-dec-31
Marine poaching cases down sharply this year
Illegal fishing in coastal provinces has seen a remarkable decrease this year which experts attribute to effective campaigns to educate local residents of applicable laws and widespread patrols by law enforcement.
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/marine-poaching-cases-down-sharply-year
Mondulkiri authorities set deadline for encroachers on state land
The Mondulkiri provincial administration has issued a deadline to those encroaching on state land on Dos Kramom Mountain in Sen Monorom city to demolish their constructions by December 13.
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50790522/mondulkiri-authorities-set-deadline-for-encroachers-on-state-land/
CLV PMs talk trade, investment
Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam (CLV) on March 10 reaffirmed their commitment to boost border trade and investment with a specific focus on the construction of border markets and to improve customs clearance procedures.
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/clv-pms-talk-trade-investment
Visa profiles survival strategies of small businesses during pandemic
According to a new think-piece released by Visa, small businesses have demonstrated their resilience by adapting quickly to the impact of COVID-19.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50824887/visa-profiles-survival-strategies-of-small-businesses-during-pandemic/
Ministry to launch new jobsite to boost employment
The Ministry of Labour will launch a new job website – WORKNET – on employment services and labour market information in Cambodia on April 8, to help Cambodians find jobs during the pandemic.
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50829112/ministry-to-launch-new-jobsite-to-boost-employment/
Cambodia among 17 countries in the world to prioritise vaccination for teachers
Cambodia is among 17 countries in the World to prioritise vaccination for teachers, according to a press release of the Asian Cultural Centre (ACC) AKP received this evening.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50835753/cambodia-among-17-countries-in-the-world-to-prioritise-vaccination-for-teachers/
New business registrations down 41%
Last year saw 7,860 new businesses register with the Ministry of Commerce, down 40.72 percent from 13,259 in 2019. At the same time, the ministry dissolved 500 businesses last year, marking a 187 percent increase from 174 in 2019.
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-business-registrations-down-41
Higher education enrolment shrinks
The number of students enrolled in higher educational institutions in the new academic year has decreased compared to previous years, a trend which the education sector largely blames on the Covid-19 crisis.
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/higher-education-enrolment-shrinks
Gov’t plans non-garment industrial export expansion
The government plans to boost non-garment manufacturing exports this year on the back of strong market demand as the availability of viable Covid-19 vaccines jumpstarts a global economy hungry for recovery.
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/govt-plans-non-garment-industrial-export-expansion
PM orders authorities to tighten Cambodia-Thai border crossings to curb COVID-19 transmission
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered the Health Ministry and all governors of provinces bordering Thailand to prevent migrant workers from illegally crossing the border in a bid to curb COVID-19 community transmission.
NPA grants $1.6 million for cluster munition clearance
Cambodia Mine Action Center (CMAC) and Norwegian People Aid (NPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday, granting $1.6 million for cluster munition clearance and surveys.
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50837434/npa-grants-1-6-million-for-cluster-munition-clearance/
Tesla ‘yet to request’ business licence
South African-born US entrepreneur Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc has not yet requested a business licence with the Ministry of Commerce as of April 6, ministry spokesman Pen Sovicheat told The Post.
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tesla-yet-request-business-licence
