NGOs call on the government to restore human rights in Cambodia
Amid a visit by the Special Rapporteur to Cambodia, non-governmental organizations have asked the government to improve human rights conditions in the country, where freedom of expression and political rights continue to be undermined, along with the abuse of political opponents and the shutting down
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/ngos-call-on-the-government-to-restore-human-rights-in-cambodia/
Cambodia’s exports to RCEP members up 27 pct in 11 months: report
Cambodia exported $7.21 billion worth of products to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) members in the first 11 months of 2023, up 27 percent from 5.67 billion dollars in the same period last year, a Ministry of Commerce report said on Tuesday.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501413723/cambodias-exports-to-rcep-members-up-27-pct-in-11-months-report/
Cambodian government establish the City of Run Ta Ek Techo Sen in Siem Reap province
The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a sub-decree to establish the city of Run Ta Ek Techo Sen in Siem Reap province by removing Run Ta Ek commune from Banteay Srei district and Balang commune from PrasatBakong district.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501424483/cambodian-government-establish-the-city-of-run-ta-ek-techo-sen-in-siem-reap-province/
Agriculture players can tap into new loan system
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc have inked a deal that will offer accessible, low interest rate loans to support the government’s Agriculture Priority policies through the innovative Wingagri supply chain platform built specifically to support the sector.
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/agriculture-players-can-tap-into-new-loan-system
Calls out for vocational programme enrollments
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has urged young people to promptly register for courses at technical institutes throughout the country. The move follows the government’s official announcement of a national programme on technical and vocational training for 1.5 million young individuals from impoverished
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/calls-out-for-vocational-programme-enrollments
Footwear exports dip; sector shows signs of recovery
Cambodia netted over $1.2 billion from exporting footwear, gaiters and related articles in the first 11 months of 2023, marking a nearly 23% decrease year-on-year. However, the last few months of 2023 showed signs of gradual improvement, as reported by the General Department of Customs
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/footwear-exports-dip-sector-shows-signs-of-recovery
Viet Nam’s PM welcomes Commander-in-Chief of Cambodian armed forces
Việt Nam always gives top priority to the continuous strengthening and development of the good neighborliness, traditional friendship, and comprehensive and long-term sustainable cooperation with Cambodia, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính told Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces General Vong Pisen during a reception
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501379984/viet-nams-pm-welcomes-commander-in-chief-of-cambodian-armed-forces/
Cambodia’s garment, footwear, travel goods exports down 15 pct in 11 months
Cambodia exported $9.9 billion worth of garment, footwear and travel products to international markets in the first 11 months of 2023, down 15 percent from nearly 11.7 billion dollars in the same period last year, said a Ministry of Commerce’s report released on Tuesday.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501413720/cambodias-garment-footwear-travel-goods-exports-down-15-pct-in-11-months/
China to hold military drills with SE Asian countries amid tensions in South China Sea
China will hold a joint military exercise with five Southeast Asian countries this month, with experts saying on Sunday that the move is conducive to the safeguarding of regional peace and stability amid repeated provocations by the Philippines over Chinese islands and reefs in the
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501391313/china-to-hold-military-drills-with-se-asian-countries-amid-tensions-in-south-china-sea/
Visa launches SMB Online Toolkit to enable tourism merchants to maximise benefits of contactless payments
Visa, a world leader in digital payments, is introducing resources to help Cambodian merchants and tiny and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) take full advantage of Visa’s digital payment solutions to optimize the customer shopping experience and increase sales, particularly in the tourism sector.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501486613/visa-launches-smb-online-toolkit-to-enable-tourism-merchants-to-maximise-benefits-of-contactless-payments/
Announcement on the start of Financial Transparency Corridor (FTC) Initiative between Cambodia and Singapore
On 18 June 2024, the National Bank of Cambodia issued a joint media release on the start of Financial Transparency Corridor (FTC) Initiative between Cambodia and Singapore on their official social media site.According to the press, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Monetary
National Bank of Cambodia
Kampong Thom’s Dang Kambit reservoir project progresses
The Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha, on Saturday led a team of officers to inspect the progress of the Dang Kambit Reservoir Development Project in Sre Khsach Village, Dang Kambit Commune, Sandan District, Kampong Thom province, financed by the Export-Import Bank of
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501547543/kampong-thoms-dang-kambit-reservoir-project-progresses/
Significant strides in mitigating climate change impact
At the 6th Greater Mekong Sub Region Environment Ministers’ meeting (EMM-6), Cambodia has highlighted significant strides in environmental protection and sustainable development, implementing a range of policies and initiatives aimed at conserving natural resources, reducing pollution, and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501557445/significant-strides-in-mitigating-climate-change-impact/
Cambodia to integrate wind power into national grid by 2026
Wind power is set to be connected to Cambodia’s national grid by 2026, adding a new clean energy source to diversify and strengthen the country’s energy supply, supporting the government’s goal of making electricity more affordable and sustainable, according to the Ministry of Mines and
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-to-integrate-wind-power-into-national-grid-by-2026
Farmers struggle with complex procedures for subsidised electricity tariffs
Farmers with rice mills are battling to benefit from a government-subsidised electricity tariff aimed at reducing operational costs, citing complex procedures and unclear information despite the Ministry of Mines and Energy’s efforts to lower electricity prices for agricultural purposes.
Kuch Sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/farmers-struggle-with-complex-procedures-for-subsidised-electricity-tariffs
FAO launch PEARL agriculture initiative
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has announced a partnership with Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Environment to launch the Public-Social-Private Partnerships for Ecologically-Sound Agriculture and Resilient Livelihood in Northern Tonle Sap Basin (PEARL).
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fao-launch-pearl-agriculture-initiative
Tax revenue falls in first 8 months of ‘23: ministry
In the first eight months of 2023, the government reported revenue of almost $4.2 billion, representing nearly 66% of the target set for 2023 by the annual budget law. This performance marks a decline of over 2% compared to the same period last year, as
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tax-revenue-falls-first-8-months-23-ministry
Press release on the prevention of rock dumping in the river in Srey Santhor district, Kampong Cham province
On 22 February 2024, Kampong Cham Provincial Administration issued a press release to the public and the press on the appointment of urgent action with landowners after receiving information about the unauthorized dumping of rocks into the river at Prey Toteung village, Russey Srok commune,
Kampong Cham Provincial Administration
Gov’t to pump in $450M to upgrade public services
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) is preparing to inject a budget of nearly $450 million to improve healthcare services, covering up to 9 million people across the country as well as other public services, especially the poor and vulnerable families which are in line
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501435682/govt-to-pump-in-450m-to-upgrade-public-services/
Sihanoukville investors seeking ‘special benefits’ can apply now
Business people and investors who wish to receive ‘special benefits’ as part of the newly launched special programme to promote investments in Preah Sihanouk Province can file their applications now before the Preah Sihanouk Investment Promotion Working Group, according to a statement issued by the
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501437050/sihanoukville-investors-seeking-special-benefits-can-apply-now/
