Announcement on the launching of the SMEs co-financing project
On 03 April 2020, the Ministry of Economy and Finance has released an announcement on the launching of “SMEs co-financing” project. The funding under the co-financing scheme is US $ 100 million, which is a joint venture between the SME Bank of Cambodia and the Microfinance
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Chinese leave Sihanoukville en masse following bust
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Hotel and casino owners in Sihanoukville claim they have suffered immense losses and risk bankruptcy after Chinese investors, workers and tourists left the coastal city en masse following last month’s police arrest and extradition of 168 Chinese nationals accused of operating a transnational telecom extortion
Sor Chandara and Ayanna Runcie
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/chinese-leave-sihanoukville-en-masse-following-bust
Delayed shipment puts iPhone on hold
The opening weekend for the official launch of two new iPhone models in Cambodia hit a few bumps when the Kingdom’s two authorised iPhone resellers faced supply-side issues.Telecom company Smart, one of the two licensed resellers, was forced to turn away customers who had pre-booked
Cheng Sokhorng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/delayed-shipment-puts-iphone-hold
UXOs found in two separate provinces safely destroyed
Twenty anti-personnel mines and 60mm mortar tails found by residents in Siem Reap province’s Svay Loeu district and Preah Vihear province’s Choam Ksan district have been destroyed by the Cambodian Self Help Demining (CSHD) team. Svay Loeu district police chief Colonel Sun Eng said yesterday
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50741612/uxos-found-in-two-separate-provinces-safely-destroyed/
Go Digital Asean initiative to empower MSME’s
The ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and the Asia Foundation has formally announced the Go Digital ASEAN initiative. Supported by a $3.3 million grant from Google, the initiative is designed to equip 200,000 people – of which 60 percent will be
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50737853/go-digital-asean-initiative-to-empower-msmes/
Gov’t, USAID criticized for inaction over severe forest loss at Prey Lang sanctuary
The University of Copenhagen’s open letter used data from the University of Maryland’s Global Forest Change dataset and other data points to show that 7,510 hectares of forestland were lost at the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary in 2019, the worst loss since 2016 when the
Revised trade pact between Japan, Asean
A revised free-trade pact between Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) facilitating the cross-border flow of services and investment came into force on Saturday. The deal took effect for Japan and five Asean members – Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The
Mark Hughes
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50751316/revised-trade-pact-between-japan-asean/
Announcement on the temporary suspension of all travelers from the Philippine from 13 August 2020
On 11 August 2020, the Inter-Ministerial Commission for Combating COVID-19 issued a press release on the temporary suspension of flights from the Philippines from August 13, 2020 onward. The decision is to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and as the number of COVID-19 patients in
Inter-Ministerial Commission for Combating COVID-19
Statement on Cambodia's foreign exchange reserves
On 23 July 2020, the National Bank of Cambodia has posted a statement on Cambodia’s foreign exchange reserves. According to the statement, Cambodia’s foreign exchange reserves value at 19,5 billion US$. Also, the National Bank of Cambodia acquire 36.5 tons of gold, of which: 12.4
National Bank of Cambodia
Joint press announcement on the signing of an exchange of notes reflecting the addition of USD 66.2 million to the development object agreement grants between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Government of the United States of America
On 08 December 2020, the Council for Development of Cambodia and the U.S. Agency for International Development issued a joint press announcement on the signing of an exchange of notes reflecting the addition of USD 66.2 million to the Development Object Agreement Grants between the
Council for Development of Cambodia and the U.S. Agency for International Development
Joint press statement: The Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC), Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA), Cambodian Association of Finance and Technology (CAFT)
On 08 December 2020, the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC), Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA), and Cambodian Association of Finance and Technology (CAFT) issued a joint press statement stating their effort in fighting against the spread of Covid-19 in Cambodia with the Ministry of Health
Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC), Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA), and Cambodian Association of Finance and Technology (CAFT)
Press release on the world’s forgotten fishes vital for hundreds of millions of people about one-third are facing extinction
On 03 March 2021, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) issued a press release on the world’s forgotten fishes vital for hundreds of millions of people about one-third are facing extinction, caused by serious threats on freshwater ecosystem and fishes, including overfishing, habitat destruction,
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Koh Preus upgrades 70% complete
Initial construction of a nearly $30 million tourism infrastructure project on Preah Sihanouk province’s Koh Preus Island is “about 70 per cent complete”, according to an official with the developer. Heng Thou, construction site manager of Angela Real Estate Co Ltd (ARE), told The Post that
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/koh-preus-upgrades-70-complete
Press release: USAID launches online tools to connect citizens to municipal services in Banteay Meanchey province
On 31 March 2021, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) issued a press release introducing the online tool “Pidor, the Smart Villagers” an Interactive Voice Response, Facebook-based chatbot that can provide Cambodian citizens information on public services in Banteay Meanchey province. The tool
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Outcomes of the meeting between the ministers on Friday, July 09, 2021
On July 9 2021, the Council of Ministers, in collaboration with the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, hosted a meeting via the online system (Zoom) with Samdech Hun Sen, Cambodian Prime Minister, to review and discuss:Draft Law on Investment in Cambodia.Draft Law on Amendment Article
Office of the Council of Ministers
Forest rangers praised for hard work
Minister of Environment Say Sam Al thanked and praised forest rangers on Tuesday for protecting natural resources and in turn aiding the sale of carbon credits. Sam Al was visiting rangers atop Mrech Kangkeb Mountain in Koh Kong province’s Thma Bang district when he made
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/forest-rangers-praised-hard-work
U.S. provides an additional $4 million in urgent COVID-19 assistance for Cambodia
On 09 August 2021, the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia issued a press release on U.S. provides an additional $4 million for urgent COVID-19 assistance in Cambodia.This assistance will provide timely support to increase Cambodia’s readiness to administer COVID-19 vaccines, promote vaccination in eligible populations, provide
U.S. Embassy in Cambodia
His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, attended via videoconference the pledging conference to support ASEAN’s Humanitarian Assistance in Myanmar
On 19 August 2021, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, attended via videoconference the pledging conference to support ASEAN’s Humanitarian Assistance in Myanmar, on 18
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Outcomes of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the 24th ASEAN Political-Security Community Council Meeting, and the 30th ASEAN Coordinating Council Meeting, on 4 October 2021, via videoconference
On 05 October 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcomes of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the 24th ASEAN Political-Security Community Council Meeting, and the 30th ASEAN Coordinating Council Meeting, on 4 October 2021, via videoconference.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Launch of Kep Provincial Court and the Kep Provincial Prosecutor's Office
On 21 September 2021, the Ministry of Justice issued a press release on the launch of Kep Provincial Court and the Kep Provincial Prosecutor’s Office.Kep Provincial Court and Kep Provincial Prosecutor’s Office will be officially launched on September 24, 2021.
Ministry of Justice
