Droves of up to 2,000 migrant Cambodian workers flee Thailand
More than 2,000 Cambodian migrants have reportedly returned back to their home country at Chong Chom border crossing in Surin due to the closure of worker camps. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50894041/droves-of-up-to-2000-migrant-cambodian-workers-flee-thailand/
Cambodia asks World Bank to further support Cambodia’s development by mobilizing grant aids
Cambodia has asked the World Bank (WB) to help mobilise more grant aid to support the country’s projects promoting skills, education and health, particularly in the context of COVID-19. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50935923/cambodia-asks-world-bank-to-further-support-cambodias-development-by-mobilizing-grant-aids/
Investment law sails through National Assembly, heading towards Senate
The National Assembly (NA) approved the draft Law on Investment at a plenary session on September 9, which will undeniably play a vital role in attracting local and international investors to the domestic market. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/investment-law-sails-through-national-assembly-heading-towards-senate
Bilateral trade between Thailand and Cambodia sees increase compared to previous year
The trade between the countries of Cambodia and Thailand has seen an increase in the nine months of this year. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50965765/bilateral-trade-between-thailand-and-cambodia-sees-increase-compared-to-previous-year/
ASEFYLS4 Youth Summit kicks off
The 4th Asia-Europe Foundation Young Leaders Summit (ASEFYLS4) under the theme “Sustainable Development in a Post-COVID-19 World” has begun via videoconference. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50975600/asefyls4-youth-summit-kicks-off/
Cambodia’s tourism sees fast recovery despite Omicron
Although more Omicron variant infections are reported, Cambodia’s tourism sector recovery shows no sign of slowing down, with a sharp rise in the number of tourists during the New Year 2022 celebrations. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501000287/cambodias-tourism-sees-fast-recovery-despite-omicron/
Cambodia, EuroCham discuss mine action cooperation
Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) and the European Chamber of Commerce of Cambodia (EuroCham Cambodia) have discussed a cooperation on mine clearance in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501047244/cambodia-eurocham-discuss-mine-action-cooperation/
Cambodia sees gains begin flowing from RCEP agreement
Cambodian Commerce Minister Pan Sorasak said on Monday that the trade deal is a key driver for economic recovery in the participating countries both during and after the pandemic. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501044513/cambodia-sees-gains-begin-flowing-from-rcep-agreement/
Tourism sector moves toward recovery with more 300,000 tourists recorded last weekend
Following the celebration and influx of tourists during the Khmer New Year, Cambodia has recorded an increase in weekly tourists last weekend, as the country moves toward the recovery of its tourism sector. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501064160/tourism-sector-moves-toward-recovery-with-more-300000-tourists-recorded-last-weekend/
Kampong Speu residents blast Kampong Speu Provincial Department of Public Works and Transport Director
Criticisms have been levied against the Director of the Department of Public Works and Transport of Kampong Speu for the inaction despite roads in the province being heavily damaged. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501070632/kampong-speu-residents-blast-kampong-speu-provincial-department-of-public-works-and-transport-director/
Cambodia, Japan discuss bilateral cooperation on agriculture sector
Cambodia and Japan have exchanged views on promotion of bilateral cooperation, especially in the field of agriculture. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501197241/cambodia-japan-discuss-bilateral-cooperation-on-agriculture-sector/
Cambodia’s forests cover 8.5 million hectares
Forest coverage in Cambodia accounts for 46.86 percent or approximately 8.5 million hectares of the country’s land area, Ministry of Environment’s report showed. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501142217/cambodias-forests-cover-8-5-million-hectares/
Naval base project not aimed at any nation, ministry says
The Ream Naval Base’s upgrade project in Cambodia, which is aided by China, is legitimate and doesn’t target any third party, said a spokesman for the Chinese Defense Ministry on Thursday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501104960/naval-base-project-not-aimed-at-any-nation-ministry-says/
Cultural, art activities mark Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties
A range of cultural and art activities will be held to mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Cambodia and their friendship year in 2022. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501106827/cultural-art-activities-mark-vietnam-cambodia-diplomatic-ties/
Fishy business: Kampong Thom Fisheries Administration crackdown fisheries crime
While the fish spawning season is still ongoing and the fishing ban is in full swing, fisheries administration officials continue to crackdown on fishery crimes to combat overs fishing and resource depletion. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501114711/fishy-business-kampong-thom-fisheries-administration-crackdown-fisheries-crime/
Cambodians prefer Vietnam as most favourite Southeast Asian destination
Vietnam has become the most favourite destination in Southeast Asia among Cambodian travellers since the beginning of 2022, Cambodian-based electronic news outlet Thmeythmey reported on September 10. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501149836/cambodians-prefer-vietnam-as-most-favourite-southeast-asian-destination/
Japan to encourage more investors to Cambodia
Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA) is committed to attract more Japanese investors to Cambodia, particularly in human resources development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501234945/japan-to-encourage-more-investors-to-cambodia/
Cambodia and Laos pledge to boost bilateral cooperation on tourism
The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) will boost their bilateral cooperation in tourism sector. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501254707/cambodia-and-laos-pledge-to-boost-bilateral-cooperation-on-tourism/
Cambodia renews calls for end to bushmeat consumption
Cambodia on Tuesday renewed calls for consumers to boycott bushmeat in order to protect wild animals and natural resources. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501287766/cambodia-renews-calls-for-end-to-bushmeat-consumption/
Authorities aided alleged union-busting at Puma-supplying factory
In October 2022, Bora believed forming a union at his Takeo province shoe factory would help him and his colleagues gain better benefits. ...
Jack Brook, Sovann Sreypich, and Phin Rathana
https://cambojanews.com/authorities-aid-alleged-union-busting-at-puma-supplying-factory/