Cambodia emphasises continued commitment to multiparty democracy
“Cambodia’s commitment to a multiparty democracy remains steadfast,” affirmed The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in a press statement. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501298302/cambodia-emphasises-continued-commitment-to-multiparty-democracy/
Chinese-invested banana farm expanding plantation to meet high market demand
Chinese-invested banana farm in Stung Trang district of Kampong Cham province plans to expand its plantation to meet rising overseas market demand. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501309289/chinese-invested-banana-farm-expanding-plantation-to-meet-high-market-demand/
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. ...
Mech Dara
https://vodenglish.news/conflict-ridden-land-concession-moved-to-new-forest-area/
Cambodia steps up fight against human trafficking
Authorities have to-date recorded 707 reports of human trafficking in all forms into a central log, which involved the detention of 120 suspects, Minister of Interior Sar Kheng told a January 20 meeting on foreigner employment. ...
Sem Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-steps-fight-against-human-trafficking
Workshop reinforces ban on forced labour
Key stakeholders have attended a workshop to reinforce Cambodia’s stance on the banned use of forced labour in garment factories. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-workshop-reinforces-ban-on-forced-labour
PM Hun Sen shares eight recommendations for the successful implementation of the PFMRP Phase IV
Prime Minister Hun Sen shared eight key recommendations in order to successfully implement the Public Financial Management Reform Program (PFMRP) Phase IV (2023-2027). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501258979/pm-hun-sen-shares-eight-recommendations-for-the-successful-implementation-of-the-pfmrp-phase-iv/
Cambodia to strengthen military cooperation with Japan and Australia
Cambodia has spoken highly of the good bilateral friendship, mutual support and cooperation, especially in the military field with Japan and Australia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501265894/cambodia-to-strengthen-military-cooperation-with-japan-and-australia/
Forum tackles sexual harassment at work
Key stakeholders have gathered to discuss tackling the issue of sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the workplace ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-forum-tackles-sexual-harassment-at-work
Takeo admin plan: Improve water, power supply for all
Takeo provincial governor Ouch Phea announced the province’s intention to improve access to electricity and clean running water to each household in the province. ...
Sem Pisey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/takeo-admin-plan-improve-water-power-supply-all
Government orders internet providers to block media outlets, Kamnotra database
The government ordered internet service providers to block the websites and social media pages of several independent media outlets and a public database in a July 12 document obtained by CamboJA on Monday. ...
Andrew Califf and Hel Komsan
https://cambojanews.com/government-orders-internet-providers-to-block-media-outlets-kamnotra-database/
Cambodia’s 99.3% job rate among world’s best
Cambodia’s employment rate continued to be strong at 99.3 percent and remained one of the best in the world. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501301991/cambodias-99-3-job-rate-among-worlds-best/
Capacity development deal for information and customs officials signed
The Royal School of Administration, the Ministry of Information, and the National Customs School have signed memorandums of understanding for a joint effort in human resources development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501396100/cambodia-welcomes-more-investment-from-japan/
PM outlines five-point strategy to fight corruption
Prime Minister Hun Manet has outlined five new strategies to promote reform of governance and the fight against corruption in public administration. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501403234/pm-outlines-five-point-strategy-to-fight-corruption/
Prek Takong villagers fear losing land following expiration of a land lease contract
Twenty five families in Prek Takong 1 village of Chak Angreleu commune are concerned about losing their plots of land, which were rented out to the Meanchey district authority to build a temporary sewage canal. ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/prek-takong-villagers-fear-losing-land-following-expiration-of-a-land-lease-contract/
Cambodia’s banking and financial industry healthy, says NBC
The banking and financial industry has remained strong despite uncertainties on global economic growth causing the bankruptcies of banks in some countries. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501429237/cambodias-banking-and-financial-industry-healthy-says-nbc/
European Union and Cambodia launch $53 million technical education initiative
On Tuesday the European Union and the Cambodian government launched four new programs designed to promote sustainability and energy efficiency in the country, including a $53.1 million initiative to improve technical education. ...
Seoung Nimol and Pou Soreachny
https://cambojanews.com/european-union-and-cambodia-launch-53-million-technical-education-initiative/
PM forms new committee to address private sector issues
The Cambodian government has formed a committee tasked to solve problems faced by the private sector and promote investment and business environment in the country. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501467466/pm-forms-new-committee-to-address-private-sector-issues/
December taxes fall by 10.3%
The General Department of Customs and Excise collected approximately $201.4 million of tax revenue in December 2023, which was less than the planned 12.25 percent target. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/december-taxes-fall-by-103
2,500 Business Operators join Cambodia international trade fair 2024
“Cambodia International Trade Fair 2024” has gathered over 2,500 international business operators from 16 countries to explore investment opportunities in the Kingdom. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501486627/2500-business-operators-join-cambodia-international-trade-fair-2024/
Private sector working groups beef up activity for trade
Private sector working groups (PSWGs) of the Government-Private Sector Forum have said that they have increased their activities to facilitate better trade in Cambodia. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501513567/private-sector-working-groups-beef-up-activity-for-trade/