Pharmaceutical company contaminates Sangke River, Battambang authorities say
A pharmaceutical company leaked chemicals into the Sangke River, contaminating water used by community members and killing fish, according to Battambang provincial authorities.
Sovann Sreypich and Eung Sea
https://cambojanews.com/pharmaceutical-company-contaminates-sangke-river-battambang-authorities-say/
Chinese EV, scooter brands highlighted in Cambodia’s electric mobility expo
A variety of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) and scooter brands such as Letin Mengo, Yadea and Sunra were showcased here on Friday, attracting hundreds of visitors in Cambodia.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341429/chinese-ev-scooter-brands-highlighted-in-cambodias-electric-mobility-expo/
Better weather conditions improved rice production in Cambodia
In 2021, total rice production surged, reaching 12.2 metric tons, marking a 11.6 percent y/y increase. The surge was driven largely by an increase in wet season rice production, thanks to more favorable weather conditions.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501105592/better-weather-conditions-improved-rice-production-in-cambodia/
Pilot test of e-data exchange system Port EDI launched
A pilot test of Port EDI, an electronic data exchange system, has been launched to navigate large-scale inbound and outbound traffic control at the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port and Sihanoukville Autonomous Port.
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/pilot-test-e-data-exchange-system-port-edi-launched
Cambodia’s stock market share prices explained
In July 2011, Cambodia opened its stock market in a much-anticipated move that aimed to bring the nation’s financial sector in line with other regional countries.
Thai Sothea
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodias-stock-market-share-prices-explained
Cambodia to launch energy efficiency policy soon
Cambodia will soon launch its National Energy Efficiency Policy that aims to create a more resilient and low-carbon energy sector, said Say Samal, Minister of Environment recently.
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501173214/cambodia-to-launch-energy-efficiency-policy-soon/
Banteay Meanchey police detain 23 Candlelight Party officials
Banteay Meanchey Provincial Police detained and questioned 23 Candlelight party officials over the weekend for allegedly lying to people while collecting thumbprints to establish a new political party. Police say party members falsely told citizens that CPP leaders were behind the effort to create the
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/banteay-meanchey-police-detain-23-candlelight-party-officials/
Ministry adopts three-policy approach to aid migrant workers
A three-policy approach to provide services and protect more than 1.2 million Cambodian migrant workers working abroad was announced yesterday by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training.
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501360580/ministry-adopts-three-policy-approach-to-aid-migrant-workers/
Victims of tycoon’s alleged land fraud turn to child Labor and migration to repay debt
Like many of her neighbors in Kampong Cham, Seang Sinath borrowed tens of thousands of dollars to invest in a tycoon’s land scheme, falling into overindebtedness when the company stopped paying her back.
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/victims-of-tycoons-alleged-land-fraud-turn-to-child-labor-and-migration-to-repay-debt/
Cambodia supports Timor-Leste’s request over its full membership in ASEAN in 2025
Timor-Leste has sought Cambodia’s support for the determination of 2025 as the year Timor-Leste becomes a full-fledged ASEAN member, and Cambodia responded positively to the request.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501365944/cambodia-supports-timor-lestes-request-over-its-full-membership-in-asean-in-2025/
Govt, World Bank discuss water resources development
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has asked the World Bank to develop a management plan for the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers to ensure water resources, improve flood prevention and restore vulnerable rivers.
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501367750/govt-world-bank-discuss-water-resources-development/
28 Indonesian human trafficking victims repatriated
The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh repatriated 28 Indonesian citizens yesterday who were rescued from a human trafficking operation in Cambodia, thanks to cooperation between the embassy and Cambodian authorities.
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371572/28-indonesian-human-trafficking-victims-repatriated/
New Minister of Foreign Affairs issues five-point plan to implement Cambodia’s foreign policy
The Deputy Prime Minister and new Minister of Foreign Affairs Sok Chenda Sophea, has committed to continue to implement Cambodia’s foreign policy with a five-point plan after taking office at the ministry.
PM announces $100 million from the government to boost Cambodia’s agricultural sector
Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, announced that the Royal Government has prepared a budget of $100 million to help improve the agricultural sector for farmers in Cambodia.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501351107/pm-announces-100-million-from-the-government-to-boost-cambodias-agricultural-sector/
Cambodia arrests 14,722 drug suspects in 9 months
Cambodian authorities had arrested 14,722 drug-related suspects, including 331 foreigners, during the first nine months of 2023, the country’s Anti-Drug Department said in a report on Sunday.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501369772/cambodia-arrests-14722-drug-suspects-in-9-months/
Royal Government decides to establish the national committee for coordination of information and public opinion
Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, has issued a sub-decree on the organization and functioning of the National Committee for Coordinating Information and Public Opinion.
ASEAN push to resolve Myanmar crisis
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers have urged Myanmar to create a conducive environment towards peaceful dialogue among all stakeholders for the benefit of its people.
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501356269/asean-push-to-resolve-myanmar-crisis/
Cambodia to ship rice to Indonesia next year
Cambodia will start exporting an agreed annual quota of 250,000 tonnes of milled rice to Indonesia from next year after the two nations reached a rice deal earlier in August, the Ministry of Commerce said.
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501355331/cambodia-to-ship-rice-to-indonesia-next-year/
China’s aid to mine, ERW clearance in Cambodia benefits over 1 million people
China’s assistance to the clearance of landmine and explosive remnants of war (ERWs) in Cambodia has benefited more than one million people, a senior Cambodian official said on Saturday.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501357764/chinas-aid-to-mine-erw-clearance-in-cambodia-benefits-over-1-million-people/
