Free trade agreement talks with Korea set to kick off on Thursday
Cambodia and South Korea will begin first-round negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) on Thursday, another step toward diversifying the Kingdom’s exports following the recent completion of FTA talks with China.
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/free-trade-agreement-talks-korea-set-kick-thursday
Power infrastructure company lists locally
PESTECH (Cambodia) Plc, a subsidiary of Malaysia-based power infrastructure specialist PESTECH International Bhd, yesterday officially listed on the local bourse, becoming the 13th listed company in the Cambodia Securities and Exchange (CSX).
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50754609/power-infrastructure-company-lists-locally/
Tax collection ‘strong’
The government’s tax collection remains strong even during the COVID-19 pandemic, reaching more than $2.25 billion in the first nine months of this year, according to a report by the General Department of Taxation (GDT).
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50772989/tax-collection-strong/
Group mounts campaign to keep children in school
The Child and Youth Network in Cambodia launched a “back to school” campaign on Wednesday to seek support to ensure children return to classes and do not drop out of school.
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/group-mounts-campaign-keep-children-school
Sweden contributes to tree conservation activities as part of COVID-19 response
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) announced yesterday that Sweden will contribute about $500,000 to its joint conservation efforts with the Environment Ministry in Pursat and Siem Reap provinces to support tree planting activities, the establishment of plant nurseries and a “cash-for-work” initiative.
U.S. provides $100,000 to support Cambodia’s flood response efforts
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $100,000 in immediate humanitarian aid to support response efforts to severe flooding in Cambodia, according to a news release of the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50774153/u-s-provides-100000-to-support-cambodias-flood-response-efforts/
Civil society forced to take Human Rights Day celebrations online
Civil society groups and human rights non-governmental organizations knew in 2019 that it would be the last time International Human Rights Days would be a holiday, after the government did away with five national holidays to increase annual work days.
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/civil-society-forced-to-take-human-rights-day-celebrations-online/
Ministries issue prakas allowing disabled to test for driver’s licences
The government, through three relevant ministries, issued an inter-ministerial prakas allowing disabled people to have the right to legally get a driver’s licence, with the overall goal of promoting the rights of disabled people to drive vehicles in Cambodia.
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministries-issue-prakas-allowing-disabled-test-drivers-licences
Getting ready for free trade with China
In fewer than 20 days the Cambodia-China Free-Trade Agreement (CC-FTA) comes into force after both countries signed the deal on Oct 12 during a two-day state visit by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Phnom Penh.
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50791954/getting-ready-for-free-trade-with-china/
Foreign labour registry extended
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has announced a two-month extension to the deadline for applying for the use of foreign workers for next year. Cambodian labour law requires firms employing foreign workers to apply for permits by the end of each November for
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/foreign-labour-registry-extended
Ministry restores nearly 60,000 hectares of flooded rice fields
The Ministry of Agriculture announced yesterday that it has so far restored nearly 60,000 hectares of rice fields that were affected by recent floods. Minister of Agriculture Veng Sahkon said on his Facebook page that the recent floods affected a total of 304,812 hectares of
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50792482/ministry-restores-nearly-60000-hectares-of-flooded-rice-fields-2/
WCS helps conserve Kampong Thom birds
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has urged the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) to expedite their work in support of a joint project to develop the Kampong Thom province Stung Chinit Irrigation system and conserve local endangered species.
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/wcs-helps-conserve-kampong-thom-birds
Task force promulgates eco, health awareness
The ministries of Environment and Interior have jointly established a new working group to review and integrate sanitation and environmental measures into the so-called Safe Village/Commune policy. The government hopes to inspire residents to address hygiene and solid waste management in communities nationwide.
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/task-force-promulgates-eco-health-awareness
Ministry looks into tycoon’s right to 400ha of mangroves
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is investigating whether a tycoon has the right to occupy more than 400ha of flooded mangrove forest in the Chrolong community area in Teuk La’ak commune in Preah Sihanouk province’s Prey Nop district.
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-looks-tycoons-right-400ha-mangroves
Rice miller pilots solar warehouses
In a first for the Kingdom, leading organic rice miller and exporter AMRU Rice (Cambodia) Co Ltd will pilot the use of solar energy in its facilities to increase energy sustainability during dry-season production lines that are often riddled with power outages.
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rice-miller-pilots-solar-warehouses
Digital banking championed
The Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC), the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) and the Cambodian Association of Finance and Technology (CAFT) have issued a statement strongly encouraging their customers, the public and business owners to both settle accounts and accept payments electronically via digital platforms.
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50791065/digital-banking-championed/
Probe launched into land row involving 500 families
The Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration and the O’Oknha Heng commune authority are investigating a land dispute involving 500 families living in O’Oknha Heng and O’Ta Sek villages that recently erupted into violence. In their initial conclusion, the authorities said the villagers are not squatters as
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-post-depth/probe-launched-land-row-involving-500-families
Exporters poised to ship fresh mangoes to China in early 2021
Cambodian Keo Romiet mangoes remain on target to be directly exported to the Chinese market from early next year after the economic powerhouse penned an agreement in June that set up a 500,000 tonne quota for the Kingdom’s widely-available fruit.
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/exporters-poised-ship-fresh-mangoes-china-early-2021
Marvel Garment Co expanding in PPSEZ
Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone Plc (PPSP) and Marvel Garment Co Ltd signed a lease agreement over the weekend for additional land. The signing was made by PPSP Chairman Tan Kak Khun and Marvel Garment’s General Manager, Yan Delin.
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50799994/marvel-garment-co-expanding-in-pp-sez/
ADB: Investment in human resources critical
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has outlined that the government needs to continue investing in its people through the widening of parameters for programmes such as ID Poor and upskilling workers transitioning into new sectors to achieve a post-pandemic economic recovery.
Harrison White
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50798179/adb-investment-in-human-resources-critical/
