$1B needed to finish unfinished projects in Sihanoukville
At least $1 billion is required to invest in completing the unfinished buildings in the coastal city Sihanoukville, said a senior official at the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration.
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366193/1b-needed-to-finish-unfinished-projects-in-sihanoukville/
Cambodia attracts over 740,000 international tourists in first 7 months
Cambodia received over 740,000 international visitors in the first seven months of this year, a 560 percent growth compared with 2021. The country aims to attract at least 1 million international tourists in the whole year, driven by the resumption of socioeconomic activities at major
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501136637/cambodia-attracts-over-740000-international-tourists-in-first-7-months/
Third expressway to connect Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
A third expressway connecting Phnom Penh and Siem Reap province is being mooted, with four companies expressing interest with the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation to carry out construction.
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/third-expressway-to-connect-phnom-penh-and-siem-reap
Gov’t releases economic diversification report
The Council of Ministers released a summary report yesterday on key multi-sector achievements during the last five years from 2017 to 2021, which includes economic diversification of the country to showcase the Cambodian government’s continuous efforts to overcome obstacles and challenges, in particular, the Covid-19
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501125020/govt-releases-economic-diversification-report/
ADB, EDC sign mandate for two GW solar and battery storage power programme in Cambodia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a transaction advisory services mandate with Cambodia’s national utility company Électricité du Cambodge (EDC) to support the development of two gigawatts (GW) of solar power in Cambodia.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501179163/adb-edc-sign-mandate-for-two-gw-solar-and-battery-storage-power-programme-in-cambodia/
5 banana plantation workers succumb to ‘poisoning’, 69 recover
Five banana plantation workers in Kampong Cham province’s Stung Trang district died of poisoning on October 25 and 26, while a further 69 workers, who were also poisoned, have recovered.
Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501178758/5-banana-plantation-workers-succumb-to-poisoning-69-recover/
28,000 disabled receive gov’t aid yearly
A senior official at the Ministry of Social Affairs confirmed that each year about 28,000 people with disabilities receive rehabilitation services and government subsidies to facilitate their living.
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501190315/28000-disabled-receive-govt-aid-yearly/
Cambodia attracts $3 billion investment in first half
Cambodia attracted a fixed-asset investment of almost $3 billion in the first half of this year, reflecting the firm confidence of investors in the Kingdom’s growth prospects.
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501118473/cambodia-attracts-3-billion-investment-in-first-half/
Unions push for minimum garment workers wage of $213
The latest round of negotiations on the minimum wage for garment workers has seen unions push for $213 a month, while employers are calling for $196.
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/unions-push-for-minimum-garment-workers-wage-of-213
Thai Senate delegates in Cambodia to discuss anti-graft co-op
A delegation from Thailand’s Senate was in Phnom Penh on September 28 to meet their Cambodian counterparts to discuss strategies for fighting corruption and enhancing cooperation.
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/thai-senate-delegates-cambodia-discuss-anti-graft-co-op
Pension scheme appeals to workers
A 90-day campaign promoting the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) pension scheme for workers when they retire has successfully reached out to1.8 million people.
So Cheata
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501160683/pension-scheme-appeals-to-workers/
Cambodia, UK to strengthen bilateral trade ties
Good diplomatic cooperation had led to a significant increase in trade between the two countries. Cambodian exports to the UK increased 42 percent to over $627 million.
Sok Sithika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501159802/cambodia-uk-to-strengthen-bilateral-trade-ties/
Survey finds VAT issues as major concern
The Majority of participants in a survey conducted by the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham) have reported that they experienced issues with regard to Value Added Tax (VAT) that included non-issuance of refunds.
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501175671/survey-finds-vat-issues-as-major-concern/
Indigenous families block land grab in Kampong Speu
Indigenous Suoy families say they have blocked a company formerly chaired by the prime minister’s nephew Hun Chea from clearing their farmland in Kampong Speu, and are seeking compensation.
Roun Ry
https://vodenglish.news/indigenous-families-block-land-grab-in-kampong-speu/
Cambodia earns over $544 million from exports of rubber, rice in first 8 months
Cambodia had made a total of $544.1 million from the exports of dry rubber and milled rice during the first eight months of 2022, according to official reports on Tuesday.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501154882/cambodia-earns-over-544-million-from-exports-of-rubber-rice-in-first-8-months/
Thai-Cambodian MoU on suppression of cyber scams approved
The cabinet on Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to be signed between the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand and the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Cambodia on cooperation in the suppression of call centres and similar scam gangs, government
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501107583/thai-cambodian-mou-on-suppression-of-cyber-scams-approved/
Project launched to include at-risk farmers in social security scheme
A multi-party MoU has been signed to explore ways to extend Cambodia’s social security scheme to farmers who are at high risk from the vulnerabilities of climate change
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-project-launched-to-include-at-risk-farmers-in-social-security-scheme
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/
US experts train Cambodians on artifact crime prevention
Cambodian officials have undertaken a week-long training on artifact conservation, protection and restoration and documenting theft.
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501235390/us-experts-train-cambodians-on-artifact-crime-prevention/
Siem Reap approves almost 50K land titles
Siem Reap governor Tea Seiha said that in the past five years, the province has registered a total of 48,476 land titles.
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-approves-almost-50k-land-titles
