Cambodia set for more bilateral FTAs
The Cambodian government is pushing for the establishment of more bilateral free trade agreements with main trade partners in a bid to access wider markets for the country’s products. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501178750/cambodia-set-for-more-bilateral-ftas/
Cambodian exports to US at more $7.6 billion
In the first 10 months of 2022, Cambodian exports to the United States reached $7.61 billion reported the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501186783/cambodian-exports-to-us-at-more-7-6-billion/
Ahead of 2023 elections, press freedom continues to lag, CCHR says
Cambodia’s levels of freedom of expression, press and access to information remain low, and the work environment for journalists and human rights defenders is “increasingly dangerous,” the Cambodian Center for Human Rights said in a report released Thursday. ...
Phon Sotthyroth
https://cambojanews.com/ahead-of-2023-elections-press-freedom-continues-to-lag-cchr-says/
PM offers VOD staff jobs at state organizations
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday offered VOD staff to work in the government after the media organization had its license revoked on Monday. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-pm-offers-vod-staff-jobs-at-state-organizations
Cambodia, Thailand optimistic about expansion of relations
Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Cherdkiat Atthakor, Ambassador of Thailand to Cambodia, expressed strong optimism in the direction of the relations between Cambodia and Thailand. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501240696/cambodia-thailand-optimistic-about-expansion-of-relations/
Social protection scheme bolsters nation’s healthcare
The social protection program plays a significant role in promoting the healthcare service sector and reducing the cost of living, which leads to improved socio-economic status. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-social-protection-scheme-bolsters-nations-healthcare
Trade and tourism sector, important for economic growth
Cambodian Minister of Commerce has stressed the important role of trade and tourism in the country’s socio-economic development toward inclusive, resilient, and sustainable recovery. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501269119/trade-and-tourism-sector-important-for-economic-growth/
NSSF to study coverage of agricultural workers
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Group For Research and Technology Exchanges (GRET) inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the French Development Agency (AFD) for a feasibility study to extend social security coverage to agricultural workers in Cambodia, who are among the most ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501244569/nssf-to-study-coverage-of-agricultural-workers/
New Pursat governor vows to continue using out-of-court solutions
Pursat is the first successive province in using out of court solutions, and the new governor, Khoy Rida has vowed to apply mediation to resolve cases for the people. ...
Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501251768/new-pursat-governor-vows-to-continue-using-out-of-court-solutions/
$3m project aims to elevate Mondulkiri farmers’ livelihoods
A $3 million project is being rolled out in Mondulkiri with the aim of improving income, food security and nutrition of more than 1,200 smallholder farmers ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-3m-project-aims-to-elevate-mondulkiri-farmers-livelihoods
GDP increase expected for 2023
GDP per capita is expected to reach nearly $2,000, while Cambodia’s economic growth is expected to reach 6.6 percent in 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501213048/gdp-increase-expected-for-2023/
Laos launches 500-kilovolt power transmission line reaching Cambodia
Laos has launched a 500-kilovolt power transmission line linking a power substation at a village in its southern Champasak province to the border area of Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501215174/laos-launches-500-kilovolt-power-transmission-line-reaching-cambodia/
Mekong-Lancang peace boat training concludes
The Asian Vision Institute (AVI) provided a one-week Mekong-Lancang Peace Boat TraInIng Programme to researchers, policy makers and civil servants from Cambodia, ChIna, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam to enhance regional cooperation and develop peace and prosperity In the region. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mekong-lancang-peace-boat-training-concludes
Cambodian PM calls on public not to panic over troop deployment
Prime Minister Hun Sen has called on his compatriots not to feel any panic over deployment of troops to defend the territorial integrity in Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri and Kratie provinces. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501315649/cambodian-pm-calls-on-public-not-to-panic-over-troop-deployment/
Cambodian delegation attends South Korean Green network conference
Cambodia calls on South Korea to expand bilateral cooperation, including private investment in waste management and recycling, carbon credit projects, green financing and human resource development. ...
Link religion to climate change to develop eco-friendly attitudes: senior official
A senior environmental official on March 17 floated bolstering links between climate change and religious teachings and standards as a means to improve attitudes towards the environment and sustainable development in Cambodia. ...
Cambodia, Indonesia to boost trade, investment, tourism ties
Cambodia and Indonesia have discussed further cooperation In trade, Investment and tourism by promotIng the export of Cambodian agricultural products to the Indonesian market. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501261545/cambodia-indonesia-to-boost-trade-investment-tourism-ties/
Officials join environmental crime seminar
Seven Cambodian delegates attended a meeting on “Joint inter-institutional Response to Environmental Crimes and Biological Threats” held on March 22 to 23, in Bangkok, Thailand. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/officials-join-environmental-crime-seminar
Ratanakiri governor seeks airport investment
Ratanakiri provincial officials have appealed to foreign investors to build a new airport on a 1,400-hectare plot of land in Lumphat district to attract tourism ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-ratanakiri-governor-seeks-airport-investment
Elections for district and city council seats proceed smoothly
Peaceful district and city elections for council seats in new districts and cities of Kandal, Kampong Speu and Kratie provinces were held yesterday. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501270539/elections-for-district-and-city-council-seats-proceed-smoothly/