Cambodia unveils four-pronged intervention towards 2030 food systems vision
Cambodia has outlined four main priority areas of intervention to realise its 2030 Food Systems vision, which centres on achieving food security and nutrition for all, and encouraging a healthy balance between socio-economic and environmental sustainability.
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-unveils-four-pronged-intervention-towards-2030-food-systems-vision
Cambodia has taken steps to reopen tourism safely, says PM
Cambodia will be a safe tourism destination for tourists once it reopens for visitors, due to the government’s efforts in providing vaccinations to almost all of the population, Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday.
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50942787/cambodia-has-taken-steps-to-reopen-tourism-safely-says-pm/
Oz study plants roots for nine crops
The Cambodia-Australia Agricultural Value Chain (Cavac) programme on August 25 released a study identifying nine high-value crops with strong export potential in China, the EU, ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand.
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/oz-study-plants-roots-nine-crops
CDC endorses 12 projects worth over $79M as of Aug 23
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved final registration certificates for 12 projects with capital investment of over $79 million this month as of August 23, which could generate a reported 4,048 new jobs.
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-endorses-12-projects-worth-over-79m-aug-23
Trade deficit with Korea widens 43%
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and South Korea was worth $552.1 million in the first seven months of this year, growing by nearly 11 per cent on a yearly basis from $498.75 million, according to the Korea International Trade Association (Kita).
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/trade-deficit-korea-widens-43
7-Eleven retail mall officially opened in Cambodia
CP All Pcl, a Thai multi-product retailer, opens Cambodia’s first 7-Eleven retail store in Sangkat Prek Leap, Khan Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh in line with its plans to expand its business into the ASEAN region.
May Kunmakara
https://www.postkhmer.com/business/2021-08-31-1003-222709.html
Villagers in Koh Kong seek land dispute resolution
197 families in Koh Kong province’s Chi khor loeu commune, Sre Ambel district have filed a complaint to the Ministry of Interior to take legal action against the Heng Huy Company which has supposedly encroached on more than 400 hectares of their land.
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50931236/villagers-in-koh-kong-seek-land-dispute-resolution/
Oxfam calls for maternity benefit plan
Oxfam has renewed its call for a national policy in Cambodia to ensure that all women workers are given equal access to maternity care.
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/oxfam-calls-maternity-benefit-plan
Dates set for minimum wage raise discussion
The National Council on Minimum Wage (NCMW) will hold a series of meetings from mid-September onwards to negotiate the 2022 minimum wage for workers in the textile, garment and footwear sectors.
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/dates-set-minimum-wage-raise-discussion
Parking banned on Angkor Wat roads
The Apsara National Authority (ANA), a body tasked with managing the Angkor Archaeological Park, has requested that visitors refrain from parking their vehicles on the streets in the area because it obstructs traffic and lessens the beauty of the temples.
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/parking-banned-angkor-wat-roads
Siem Reap pagoda monks plan palm tree planting campaign
Monks at the Phnom Preah Thevak pagoda, also known as Sen Chey, in Siem Reap province’s Banteay Srei district plan to plant 50,000 Asian palmyra palm trees in a 60ha community forest to preserve the species represents the national identity.
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-pagoda-monks-plan-palm-tree-planting-campaign
Ministry trains 700 educators weekly to boost online learning
Since the end of September, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has trained 3,292 teachers from secondary resource schools and network schools on how to manage distance learning to run online classes in a high-quality and efficient manner.
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-trains-700-educators-weekly-boost-online-learning
US trade swells to nearly $6.5B in Jan-Sept
Trade between Cambodia and the US totalled $6.4793 billion in the first nine months of 2021, marking a 28.37 per cent year-on-year uptick from $5.0471 billion, according to the US Census Bureau (USCB).
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/us-trade-swells-nearly-65b-jan-sept
Cambodia launches ASEM13 Plenary Study Book
The book entitled the “13th Asia-Europe Summit: Multilateral Cooperation for a Resilient, Sustainable, and Rules-Based Future for ASEM” was launched here this morning under the presidency of Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of the National Committee
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50969605/cambodia-launches-asem13-plenary-study-book/
CSOs cheer coal, hydro ban
A group of 10 civil society organisations (CSOs) applauded Minister of Environment Say Samal’s affirmation of Cambodia’s commitment to refrain from developing any new coal-fired power plants and from building any new hydropower dams along the Mekong River.
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/csos-cheer-coal-hydro-ban
Thailand and Cambodia to discuss reopening borders along Sa Kaeo
Thai officials plan to hold talks with their counterparts in Cambodia to discuss reopening the land borders between the two countries. The governor of the border province Sa Kaeo held a meeting yesterday to discuss plans for reopening entry checkpoints.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50990203/thailand-and-cambodia-to-discuss-reopening-borders-along-sa-kaeo/
Siem Reap orders tough, immediate crackdown on illegal timber sites
Siem Reap provincial deputy governor Ngan Phirun has instructed authorities to immediately put a stop to all activities at more than 140 illegal logging sites in or near protected areas and biodiversity corridors in the province to prevent further deforestation.
Kingdom, Laos talk security
The Ministry of Interior and the Lao Ministry of Public Security have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on security cooperation for 2022 and agreed to continue to foster increased links between them.
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-laos-talk-security
Japan set to sign $180M Covid-19 crisis loan agreement in December
Japan is expected to sign a concessional loan agreement worth 20 billion yen ($180 million) with the Kingdom this month for Covid-19 Crisis Response Emergency Support Loan Phase 2, the Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance said on November 30.
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/japan-set-sign-180m-covid-19-crisis-loan-agreement-december
Possible jail for monks at political rally events
The Ministry of Cults and Religion and other relevant stakeholders are expediting their work on drafting a Law on Religion in Cambodia with the intention to ban monks from participating in political protests.
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/possible-jail-monks-political-rally-events
