OJK, Cambodia’s FSA enhance collaboration in financial supervision responsibilities
The Indonesian Financial Services Authority, commonly known as OJK, has joined forces with its Cambodian counterpart to bolster the supervision of non-bank financial institutions and contribute to the stability of the global financial system. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501339466/ojk-cambodias-fsa-enhance-collaboration-in-financial-supervision-responsibilities/
King hopes new gov’t will boost economic growth
The new Royal Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Manet will continue to boost the national economic growth, improve the living standard of the citizens and commit to developing and strengthening the social protection system, said King Norodom Sihamoni. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501346713/king-hopes-new-govt-will-boost-economic-growth/
Cambodia’s parliament elects woman as president for 1st time in history
Khuon Sudary was elected on Tuesday as the president of Cambodia’s National Assembly for a new five-year term, becoming the first woman to hold this top post, according to the state-run National Television of Cambodia (TVK). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501347712/cambodias-parliament-elects-woman-as-president-for-1st-time-in-history/
Thailand joins Cambodia and Vietnam to combat call center scams, fake news
Thailand is set to collaborate with Cambodia and Vietnam to curb the menace of call center scams and fake news, as part of a recent regional initiative. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501365951/thailand-joins-cambodia-and-vietnam-to-combat-call-center-scams-fake-news/
Chinese-Cambodian Traditional Research Centre officially inaugurated
The Chinese-Cambodian Traditional Medicine Research Centre was inaugurated officially on Thursday by the Minister of Health Dr Chheang Ra and the Chinese-Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wen Tian along with representatives from the People’s Republic of China. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501376040/chinese-cambodian-traditional-research-centre-officially-inaugurated/
Agriculture ministry pushes robusta cultivation
A senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said that with a significant increase in coffee consumption in Cambodia, the ministry supports the expansion of robusta coffee bean cultivation, noting that it remains limited. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/agriculture-ministry-pushes-robusta-cultivation
Cambodia and China sign 15 MoUs and pledge mutual support
During Prime Minister Hun Manet’s first official visit to Beijing, the two nations signed 15 Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) as part of a mutual pledge to further strengthen bilateral ties. ...
Prak Chan Thul
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-and-china-sign-15-mous-and-pledge-mutual-support
Pepper exports decline 30% Jan-Aug
Cambodia has experienced a 30 per cent decline in pepper exports in the first eight months of 2023, exporting over 5,000 tonnes, compared to the same period in 2022, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pepper-exports-decline-30-jan-aug
Assembly passes aviation bill
The National Assembly (NA) has passed a draft law on the management of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA). It replaced a previous law, in a bid to ensure that civil aviation legislation aligns with the Kingdom’s current development. ...
Kim Yutharo and Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/assembly-passes-aviation-bill
Hun Sen urges balanced approach to conflicts in address to UNGA
Prime Minister Hun Sen addressed the 77th UN General Assembly (UNGA) in the early hours of September 24, highlighting global challenges exacerbated by the escalation of armed conflicts and superpower rivalry, among others, while urging world leaders to adopt a balanced approach to the pressing ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-urges-balanced-approach-conflicts-address-unga-0
Environment ministry plants saplings to restore mangroves
The Ministry of Environment and Kep Provincial Administration planted 3,000 mangrove forest saplings to strengthen marine eco-systems, adapt to climate change, increase habitat for marine biodiversity of all kinds and beautify beaches. ...
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-ministry-plants-saplings-restore-mangroves
Cambodia chairs 28th ASCC council meeting
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, the National Representative of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) is chairing the “28th ASCC Council Meeting” from Oct. 12 to 14 at the Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel, Phnom Penh. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501167876/cambodia-chairs-28th-ascc-council-meeting/
Gov’t implements ODF guidelines
To reach its goal of achieving 100% rural water supply and sanitation in the country by 2025, the Ministry of Rural Development has initiated its open defecation free (ODF) verification guidelines. ...
Yim Sreylin
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501185511/govt-implements-odf-guidelines/
‘Strong Family Campaign’ to stamp out child abuse
The Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation and partner organisations co-launched the “Strong Family Campaign” in Preah Sihanouk province to raise awareness about and eliminate all forms of violence against children. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/strong-family-campaign-stamp-out-child-abuse
Minister appreciates Vietnam’s rubber investment in Cambodia
Vietnam’s rubber investment in Cambodia has been contributing significantly to the country’s economic growth. Veng Sakhon, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, underlined so in a meeting with Mr Le Thanh Hung, General Director of the Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) on Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staffs
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501139323/minister-appreciates-vietnams-rubber-investment-in-cambodia/
104 Battambang vets to receive homes via random draw
The government has provided 104ha of a social land concession (SLC) in Dounba commune’s Kouk Roka village of Battambang province’s Kors Kralor district for housing and farming to 104 veterans. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/104-battambang-vets-receive-homes-random-draw
Japan cashew sales may resume September
Cambodia’s sole exporter of cashew nuts to Japan is set to resume shipments in mid-September, after it sent its last consignment in March, before Tokyo began requesting an additional certificate, a requirement it had waived in light of Covid-19, according to the enterprise’s owner. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/japan-cashew-sales-may-resume-september
Ministry issues micro-tourism prakas
The Ministry of Environment on October 3 released a prakas on the implementation of guidelines for micro-tourism development projects linked to protected areas and biodiversity conservation corridors. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ministry-issues-micro-tourism-prakas
K Speu opens new lifelong learning centre
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports on July 18 officially inaugurated the Lifelong Learning Centre and Electronic Library to provide multi-disciplinary education services according to the specific needs of students. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/k-speu-opens-new-lifelong-learning-centre
Capital-S’ville expressway 96% done; pilot launch date announced soon
The Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway is currently 96.6 per cent complete, with the start date of the pilot launch to be announced this month, according to Ministry of Public Works and Transport spokesman Heang Sotheayut. ...
Chea Sokny and Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/capital-sville-expressway-96-done-pilot-launch-date-announced-soon