New draft of investment law given National Assembly committee OK
The National Assembly committee has passed the draft bill of the new investment law. With that come hopes for it to contribute to and enhance the Kingdom’s investment environment to benefit the nation. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50914236/new-draft-of-investment-law-given-national-assembly-committee-ok/
WHO urges Cambodia to be ready for possible surge of new COVID-19 strain, Omicron
The World Health Organisation (WHO) in Cambodia has reminded the Kingdom to be ready for a possible surge of the emerging COVID-19 variant of concern Omicron. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50978392/who-urges-cambodia-to-be-ready-for-possible-surge-of-new-covod-19-strain-omicron/
Ministries to shake up salt sector with new strategy
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation is preparing the 2022-2026 salt development strategy to develop, manage and conserve fields in the Kingdom – almost exclusively in Kampot and Kep provinces – and improve the economic efficiency of salt production. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ministries-shake-salt-sector-new-strategy
NGO funds new programmes for forest communities
In late February, Naturelife Cambodia provided micro-funding to four communities in the Lumphat Wildlife Sanctuary in support of the effective management of natural resources and to promote community participation in the protection of the sanctuary. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ngo-funds-new-programmes-forest-communities
Cambodia, KOICA discuss request survey of new projects for 2024
The Cambodian Rehabilitation and Development Board of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CRDB / CDC) and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) held a roundtable dialogue here on May 16 to review request survey of new projects for 2024 in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501076896/cambodia-koica-discuss-request-survey-of-new-projects-for-2024/
New Prime Minister Hun Manet vows to keep peace as his father steps down
After 38 years in power, Hun Sen finally stepped down from the prime minister role, leaving the top job to his eldest son Hun Manet this week but retaining significant powers. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/new-prime-minister-hun-manet-vows-to-keep-peace-as-his-father-steps-down/
RAC launches new Khmer dictionary
The National Council for the Khmer Language of the Royal Academy of Cambodia has launched the updated Khmer dictionary, which is published in hard copy and digitally for students, government officials and the general public to use. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366197/rac-launches-new-khmer-dictionary/
Siem Reap’s new airport targets more airlines, destinations
All 16 airlines operating now from the old airport of Siem Reap will continue to operate from the new airport on its opening on October 16 even as efforts are made to bring more airlines to the new facility with additional destinations, said Lu Wei, ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501349944/siem-reaps-new-airport-targets-more-airlines-destinations/
New PM proposes daycare centres and schools for factories
Prime Minister Hun Manet is urging stakeholders to plan and establish onsite community daycare centres, schools and cafeterias so the children of factory workers can receive care services and enjoy the opportunity to learn. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501351233/new-pm-proposes-daycare-centres-and-schools-for-factories/
Prek Tnaut Pollution Hits a New Low as Water Declared ‘Hazardous’
Those living near the river, which flows from Kampong Speu through Kandal province, say that they have long avoided using its water for drinking, cooking or cleaning as the area has become increasingly polluted over the last decade. ...
Ngay Nai and Fiona Kelliher
https://vodenglish.news/prek-tnaut-pollution-hits-a-new-low-as-water-declared-hazardous/
Tina vows to ease farmers’ woes as new agri minister
Newly-appointed Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina said he is committed to solving the challenges faced by all Cambodian farmers, especially those affected by floods, and that his main priority will be promoting their livelihoods. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tina-vows-ease-farmers-woes-new-agri-minister
Cambodia welcomes 2 new-born Irrawaddy dolphins
Cambodia has welcomed two new-born Irrawaddy dolphins so far this year, the country’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) said in a news release on Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501275652/cambodia-welcomes-2-new-born-irrawaddy-dolphins/
‘Zero Snaring Phase Two’ targets six new provinces
The second phase of “Zero Snaring in Protected Areas Campaign” is getting underway this spring. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501248591/zero-snaring-phase-two-targets-six-new-provinces/
GDT issues guidelines for new salary tax implementation
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) yesterday issued a set of guidelines for all enterprises that are resident taxpayers, public institutions and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and have tax obligations to implement the new monthly salary tax from ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501214800/gdt-issues-guidelines-for-new-salary-tax-implementation/
New Laos-Cambodia line set to expand power trade, ties
With the launch of a new electricity transmission line by the Lao People’s Democratic Republic up to Cambodia, the energy trade, cooperation, and relations between the two Southeast Asian neighbours are set to get a power boost. ...
Prakash Jha
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501216024/new-laos-cambodia-line-set-to-expand-power-trade-ties/
Conflict-ridden land concession moved to new forest area
A decade-old rubber plantation project beset with disputes with local residents has had its 9,000 hectares relocated to an intact forest in Stung Treng. A sub-decree signed by the Council of Ministers in March said 9,787 hectares would be provided to Horizon Agriculture Development as “compensation” ...
Mech Dara
https://vodenglish.news/conflict-ridden-land-concession-moved-to-new-forest-area/
Oddar Meanchey inaugurate new hospital building worth over $2 million
Minister of Health Prof Mam Bunheng, with the participation of the leadership of the Ministry of Health, officially inaugurated a new building in Oddar Meachey Provincial Referral Hospital. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501248326/oddar-meanchey-inaugurate-new-hospital-building-worth-over-2-million/
New International Airport in Siem Reap province project 90 percent complete
Construction of the Angkor Siem Reap International Airport is now 90 percent complete as the construction firm is accelerating its work so that the official launch can be held as planned in October. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501264311/new-international-airport-in-siem-reap-province-project-90-percent-complete/
New Siem Reap airport to facilitate more direct flights
The Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) is set to begin its operation on October 16 and the new airport can receive huge aircraft from the United States and Europe, facilitating direct flights for international tourists visiting the Kingdom of Wonder, a press release by ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501327204/new-siem-reap-airport-to-facilitate-more-direct-flights/
Hopes new PM will prioritize development and society
Cambodians young and old have spoken of their hopes that the country will prosper and continue to develop under the leadership of the next prime minister, Hun Manet, and his cabinet. ...
Seng Mengheng, Chhorn Raksmey, Yatt Malai, Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-hopes-new-pm-will-prioritize-development-and-society
