New tax law passed
The National Assembly on Wednesday passed a new law on taxation that has been in draft for years, as part of efforts to bolster the government’s tax collection process. ...
Seng Mengheng and Prak Chan Thul
https://kiripost.com/stories/new-tax-law-passed
AFD to support Cambodia’s digitalisation drive.
French Development Agency (AFD) recently affirmed its commitment to support Cambodia’s digitalisation efforts in tune with the government’s Digital Economy and Society Policy Framework 2021-2035. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501304267/afd-to-support-cambodias-digitalisation-drive/
Cambodia to promote cross-border digital payment with Việt Nam, Laos
National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) is preparing to sign agreements with the State Bank of Vietnam and the Bank of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to promote the use Cambodia’s local currency, riel, in their economic activities. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501311878/cambodia-to-promote-cross-border-digital-payment-with-viet-nam-laos/
Environment ministry condemns Mother Nature activists after receiving petition
The Ministry of Environment condemned the environmental group Mother Nature Cambodia after its youth activists delivered a petition Monday to halt state land grants to private companies in Kirirom national park, according to a statement. ...
World Bank says Cambodia needs to diversify its tourism products and improve its trade competitiveness
Cambodia’s economy is on a recovery path, with growth predicted to accelerate to 5.5 per cent in 2023, led by manufacturing exports, according to a World Bank report. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501293706/world-bank-says-cambodia-needs-to-diversify-its-tourism-products-and-improve-its-trade-competitiveness/
PM calls for immediate constitutional amendment to bar those who do not vote from standing for election
In a voice message released late last night, Prime Minister Hun Sen has called on the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Justice to immediately amend the election law on those who have the right to stand for election. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501306680/pm-orders-study-on-barring-people-who-do-not-vote-from-standing-for-election/
Automotive and electronics sectors to receive $2b cash boost
Cambodia has unveiled plans to expand the automotive and electronics sectors in the next three years by pumping more than $2 billion into the industries, generating about 26,000 new jobs. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-automotive-and-electronics-sectors-to-receive-2b-cash-boost
Champei Sar 70, a new rice variety named after Cambodia-Australia’s diplomatic relationship
Champei Sar 70 is a new variety of rice named in late 2022 by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Cambodia and Australia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501222388/champei-sar-70-a-new-rice-variety-named-after-cambodia-australias-diplomatic-relationship/
Malnutrition workshop planned for capital
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Helen Keller International, will organize a January 27 workshop to introduce the project “Treatment and care of children with an acute, moderate and severe malnutrition”. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/malnutrition-workshop-planned-capital
Ministry: Eight children available for adoption
The Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation announced that it was looking for caregivers for eight orphans who are living at the National Maternal and Child Health Centre (NMCHC) and Battambang Orphanage Centre I in Battambang province. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-eight-children-available-adoption
Third National Kesor Kol Forum set for March: senior environmental official
The Ministry of Environment is set to host the third National Kesor Kol Forum in March to promote the conservation of the Kingdom’s wild orchid varieties. ...
Keo Bosaba
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/third-national-kesor-kol-forum-set-march-senior-environmental-official
Cambodia says shutdown of Western-backed media outlet over slanderous broadcast does not affect press freedom
Cambodia said on Tuesday that the shutdown of the foreign-funded VOD (Voice of Democracy) radio over broadcasting “intentionally slanderous” information does not undermine the vibrant press freedom in the Southeast Asian country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501239124/cambodia-says-shutdown-of-west-backed-media-outlet-over-slanderous-broadcast-does-not-affect-press-freedom/
Phnom Krala Pors declared a Protected Area
The Ministry of Environment is declaring Krala Pors mountain, a protected area in recognition of its biodiversity. Krala Pors is a natural home to many endangered species as well as untouched forests. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501238889/phnom-krala-pors-declared-a-protected-area/
Cambodia backs ASEAN-Canada trade block initiative
A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) met officials from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Canada in Bandung, Indonesia, to form a new free trade agreement, said a release. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501247131/cambodia-backs-asean-canada-trade-block-initiative/
Kampong Chhnang port development underway
Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol advised all relevant parties to support the development of the multi-purpose port and logistics centre in Kampong Chhnang province. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kampong-chhnang-port-development-underway
Cambodia looks to Australia for cybercrime help
Cambodia asked Australia to provide more support for the training of the Kingdom’s police officers in the fight against cybercrime, which is on the rise across Asia. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-looks-australia-cybercrime-help
Cambodia organises first-ever Science, Technology and Innovation Day
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation is organising the first-ever ‘National Science, Technology and Innovation Day’ to promote the widespread adoption of technologies and further encourage home-grown innovation in the Kingdom. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501262730/cambodia-organises-first-ever-science-technology-and-innovation-day/
Koh Ker Temple set to be listed as World Heritage Site
Koh Ker Temple, a remote archaeological site in northern Cambodia about 120 km away from Siem Reap and an ancient capital of the Khmer Empire is set to be listed as a World Heritage Site. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501321430/koh-ker-temple-set-to-be-listed-as-world-heritage-site/
Premium seaplane slated for take-off late-2023 to early-2024
Cambodia’s first premium seaplane service is slated to start operations in late-2023 to early-2024, initially connecting Phnom Penh with locations within a 1.5-hour flying time. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-premium-seaplane-slated-for-take-off-late-2023-to-early-2024
MoC unveils law to protect real estate customers
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has made an announcement on the implementation of the Law on Consumer Protection and prakas on Unfair Contract Clauses to protect consumers in the real estate and housing sectors. ...
Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-moc-unveils-law-to-protect-real-estate-customers