Khanh Hoa funds office building project in Cambodian locality
The People’s Council of south-central Khanh Hoa province has adopted a resolution giving in-principle approval to an investment project worth 15 billion VND (nearly $618,000) to construct an office building for the Stung Treng provincial Military Sub-region’s headquarters of Cambodia.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501406115/khanh-hoa-funds-office-building-project-in-cambodian-locality/
Battambang holds food fair to mark UNESCO status
To commemorate the province’s inclusion as the first in Cambodia under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, the Battambang Provincial Administration organised a food fair to show off Khmer cuisine and desserts last Friday.
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501416500/battambang-holds-food-fair-to-mark-unesco-status/
Chinese support needed in Cambodia to boost Traditional Chinese Medicine
Officials from the Cambodian Ministry of Health joined a recent Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) conference in Nanning, Guangxi province, China, intending to bolster the training and production of traditional medicine in collaboration with Chinese institutions.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501416586/chinese-support-needed-in-cambodia-to-boost-traditional-chinese-medicine/
NSSF: Over 100,000 people register for voluntary contribution scheme
From Nov. 14, 2023 to Jan. 1, 2024, a total of 106,868 people has registered as members of the Voluntary Contribution Health Care Social Security Scheme Fund (Voluntary Contribution Scheme), administered by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501417707/nssf-over-100000-people-register-for-voluntary-contribution-scheme/
Justice ministry vows to investigate allegations of court delays, lockups
A Senior Ministry of Justice official has said that the ministry will investigate claims made by rights group ADHOC about “serious delays” in court cases.
Global landmine victim assistance conference in Cambodia promises support to survivors
The third global conference on assistance to landmine victims concluded in the capital of Cambodia on Thursday, vowing to carry out actions and policies to improve the lives of survivors and affected communities, a senior Cambodian official said.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501379482/global-landmine-victim-assistance-conference-in-cambodia-promises-support-to-survivors/
Goal of sustainable food system by 2030 outlined
Professional organisations in the nation’s food sector are uniting in a call for collaborative efforts to fortify the system, ensuring food security and nutrition for all while enhancing resilience to climate change challenges.
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/goal-sustainable-food-system-2030-outlined
Education scheme aiding ethnic minority students
In a concerted effort to combat dropout rates and bridge language barriers among ethnic minority students in Cambodia, the “Digital Educational Resources in Indigenous Languages for Primary School Students” initiative has brought about transformative change.
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/education-scheme-aiding-ethnic-minority-students
RCEP helps international market access to Cambodia
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has given a big impetus to Cambodia’s exports, contributing to the economic development, said Sok Siphana, Senior Minister in Charge of International and Multilateral Trade and Economic Relations.
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501395909/rcep-helps-international-market-access-to-cambodia/
Decree establishes Royal Government Attorney Group
King Norodom Sihamoni has signed a Royal Decree on the Establishment and Operation of the Royal Government Attorney Group on November 8. The decree aims to assist legal work and to defend the rights and interests of the government leaders.
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501397160/decree-establishes-royal-government-attorney-group/
Cambodian NA President’s visit to set new milestone in ties with Vietnam: Vietnamese Ambassador
The coming official visit to Vietnam by President of the Cambodian National Assembly (NA) KhuonSudary is a new milestone in the continued development of substantive and effective cooperation between the two countries, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Huy Tang.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501399600/cambodian-na-presidents-visit-to-set-new-milestone-in-ties-with-vietnam-vietnamese-ambassador/
Youths cycle 1,000km to promote environmental protection from Ratanakiri to Kep
Twenty-five youths set off on a 1,000-kilometer cycling campaign in conjunction with World Environment Day on June 5 to raise awareness on the protection of natural resources and prevention of deforestation.
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/youths-cycle-1000km-to-promote-environmental-protection-from-ratanakiri-to-kep/
Cambodia, South Korea sign memorandum of understanding on six documents
The Government of Cambodia and the Republic of Korea (ROK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on six documents on the morning of May 16, under the chairmanship of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489599/cambodia-south-korea-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-on-six-documents/
New companies of KIAF aim to expand business operations and invest in furniture, engineering, and automotive sectors in Cambodia
Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Manet paid a courtesy call to MARN Ki-jeong, President of the Korea Industrial Alliance Forum (KIAF), during his official visit to Seoul, Republic of Korea, on May 17, 2024.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501490369/new-companies-of-kiaf-aim-to-expand-business-operations-and-invest-in-furniture-engineering-and-automotive-sectors-in-cambodia/
MoU inked to develop green building certification tools
Leading Malaysia-based green building certification body, GreenRE Sdn Bhd, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with local construction organization, the Cambodia Green Building Council (CamGBC), to assist in developing green building certification tools for the Cambodian construction sector.
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501493185/mou-inked-to-develop-green-building-certification-tools/
Gov’t warns of fraudulent companies, urges cautious investment
There are other companies operating in similar form to disgraced former Oknha Leng Channa’s now-defunct Brilliant City World Co Ltd, which secretly defrauded people, Ky Tech, head of the government’s legal team, warned during a meeting attended by 267 people from several provinces in Phnom
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/gov-t-warns-of-fraudulent-companies-urges-cautious-investment
Malaysian firm confirms support for PP-Bavet Expressway project
The Malaysian engineering firm, HSS Engineers Sdn Bhd, has confirmed that a $3.2 million agreement with the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) to support the ongoing Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway project as an engineering consultant will begin this month.
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501499463/malaysian-firm-confirms-support-for-pp-bavet-expressway-project/
Cambodia-Thailand trade surpasses $1.7 billion in first five months
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Thailand crossed $1.7 billion in the first five months, an increase of 1.73 percent compared to the same period last year, said a report of the General Department of Customs and Excise of the Ministry of Commerce.
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501511502/cambodia-thailand-trade-surpasses-1-7-billion-in-first-five-months/
World Bank to improve education for disadvantaged kids with $79.5M fund
Education across Cambodia is set to receive a boost after the World Bank gave the green light for $79.5 million in additional financing to expand activities that are improving access to quality education nationwide.
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/world-bank-to-improve-education-for-disadvantaged-kids-with-795m-fund
Smart waste collection mobile-app pilot launched in Siem Reap
Smart waste collection through the mobile app “Smart Clean Siem Reap” was launched as a pilot project in four villages in Siem Reap town’s Slakram commune on June 5.
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/smart-waste-collection-mobile-app-pilot-launched-in-siem-reap
