Deforestation crackdown in Pursat yields large seizures
Eight people have been reprimanded and one suspect has been sent to court during the beginning of a 30-day campaign against state land occupation and deforestation in Pursat province.
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/deforestation-crackdown-in-pursat-yields-large-seizures
Satellite tech to boost forest, natural resource protection
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth emphasised the critical importance of protecting forests and natural resources, asserting that it is a top priority for the ministry and stressing the need for modern technology to combat illegal activities in these areas.
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/satellite-tech-to-boost-forest-natural-resource-protection
Cambodia, Timor-Leste sign MoU on higher education
The education ministries of Cambodia and Timor-Leste have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on higher education to further promote science and culture education between the two countries.
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501470964/cambodia-timor-leste-sign-mou-on-higher-education/
Initiative to equip women entrepreneurs with digital skills
Women entrepreneurs are slated to have their digital skills elevated with the launch of a capacity building programme that aims to support their digital journey while bridging the gender gap.
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/initiative-to-equip-women-entrepreneurs-with-digital-skills
Govt, UNICEF launch digital drive to combat online sexual predators
UNICEF Cambodia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth Rehabilitation, unveiled yesterday an innovative digital campaign in a bid to safeguard Cambodian adolescents from the threat of online sexual predators.
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501460362/govt-unicef-launch-digital-drive-to-combat-online-sexual-predators/
Over 600,000 ha of encroached land reclaimed in Pursat, four arrested
In a week-long crackdown on natural resource crimes in Cardamom mountain areas, the Ministry of Environment managed to reclaim 626,662 hectares of land encroached in Veal Veng and Phnom Kravanh districts of Pursat province and arrested four suspects.
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501459719/over-600000-ha-of-encroached-land-reclaimed-in-pursat-four-arrested/
CDC approves projects worth $2.2 billion in first quarter
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 106 fixed assets investment and expansion projects worth $2.2 billion in the first three months of this year, a jump of 649 percent over the same period last year.
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501469196/cdc-approves-projects-worth-2-2-billion-in-first-quarter/
Jewellery exports hit $851M in ‘23; exhibition upcoming
Cambodia garnered over $851 million from the export of jewellery and precious stones to the international market in 2023, represents a surge of 261% increase compared to 2022, as per the Ministry of Commerce.
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jewellery-exports-hit-851m-in-23-exhibition-upcoming
Temasek Holdings Company in Singapore aims to expand its business in Cambodia
The chairman of Temasek Holdings Company, Lim, said to Cambodian Prime Minister Dr. Hun Manet that his company aims to expand its business further in the ASEAN region, of which Cambodia is also a priority.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501425185/temasek-holdings-company-in-singapore-aims-to-expand-its-business-in-cambodia/
Kingdom, Georgia agree to go extra mile on de-dollarisation
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on Friday between Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and Natia Turnava, Acting Governor of the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) to strengthen financial cooperation for reducing dollarisation.
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501483298/kingdom-georgia-agree-to-go-extra-mile-on-de-dollarisation/
Kingdom’s export to EU up 11.9 percent in Q1
Cambodia exported $903 million worth of goods to the European Union (EU) up 11.9 percent from the $807 million in the same period last year, a report of the General Department of Customs and Excise revealed.
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501474745/kingdoms-export-to-eu-up-11-9-percent-in-q1/
Govt criticises report by some UN experts on human rights in Cambodia
The Permanent Mission of Cambodia to the United Nations (UN) Office and other International Organisations in Geneva have criticised a joint news release by some UN experts, accusing Cambodia of harassment and persecution against human rights defenders.
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501475852/govt-criticises-report-by-some-un-experts-on-human-rights-in-cambodia/
Ministry of Labour and KOSHA meet to review the progress of the construction process of occupational safety and health training centre
Dr. Huy Hansong, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, chaired a meeting with representatives of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) and Youngwoo’s representatives at the Ministry’s office on April 23, 2024.
Balancing income and expenses in Cambodia
The rising cost of living in Cambodia has made it difficult to balance income and expenses. Many Cambodians struggle to make ends meet, working long hours for low wages. How can people balance their income and expenses in such a challenging environment? This article explores
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/balancing-income-and-expenses-in-cambodia
PM Hun Manet wishes for Myanmar crisis resolution in meeting with junta chief
Meeting Myanmar junta leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing for the first time since taking office, Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed hope for a peaceful resolution to the crisis in that country.
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501588093/pm-hun-manet-wishes-for-myanmar-crisis-resolution-in-meeting-with-junta-chief/
Green bonds, red flags: Cambodia’s microfinance crisis deepens amid sustainability push
When Davuth fell behind on his microfinance loan earlier this year, a credit officer visited his home in Ratanakiri province almost daily. The officer pressured him to borrow from neighbourhood lenders or sell his farmland – his main source of income and livelihood, he said.
Leila Goldstein and Eung Sea
https://dialogue.earth/en/climate/green-bonds-red-flags-cambodias-microfinance-crisis-deepens-amid-sustainability-push/
Border infrastructure development fund raises almost $27 million
Some 720,105 Cambodians from various backgrounds have contributed a total of $26,967,609 million to the Border Infrastructure Development Fund, reflecting their collective commitment to protecting and developing their homeland.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501584096/border-infrastructure-development-fund-raises-almost-27-million/
Govt cuts 2025 budget expenditure to $9.3 billion
The Royal Government of Cambodia Friday approved a budget bill of approximately 37.950 billion riels ($9.32 billion) for expenditure in 2025, down from 38.829 billion riels ($9.54 billion) in 2024.
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581155/govt-cuts-2025-budget-expenditure-to-9-3-billion/
HKGCC probes Kingdom’s investment climate
A delegation of Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC), led by its Chairman of Asia-Africa-Middle East Committee, Dewan Saiful Alam, has visited Cambodia to learn more about Cambodia’s investment opportunities and potential.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501586377/hkgcc-probes-kingdoms-investment-climate/
Cambodia, China strengthen digital economy cooperation
The 2024 China-Cambodia Digital Economy Cooperation Forum and the inauguration of the China-Cambodia Digital Economy Professional Association marked a significant milestone in deepening digital cooperation between the two nations.
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501585569/cambodia-china-strengthen-digital-economy-cooperation/
