Farmers urged to prioritise local rice varieties as prices surge
In a bid to promote sustainable agriculture and stabilise local rice prices, a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has urged Cambodian farmers to shift their focus toward cultivating local rice varieties. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/farmers-urged-to-prioritise-local-rice-varieties-as-prices-surge
Kingdom, EU open new dialogue platform
The first-ever Cambodia-Europe Public-Private Sector Dialogue was held at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), marking a significant milestone in fostering strong economic ties between the two. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501561890/kingdom-eu-open-new-dialogue-platform/
NBC, MoC call for wider use of Riel
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) Wednesday organized a seminar aimed at promoting financial inclusion and encouraging the wider use of the Cambodian Riel (KHR) in the domestic economy. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572151/nbc-moc-call-for-wider-use-of-riel/
Kingdom remains neutral on Israel- Hamas conflict, calls for dialogue
The Cambodian Permanent Mission to the UN Office in Geneva has declined to endorse a collective statement concerning the Israel-Hamas war, while condemning the violence that has led to the loss of thousands of innocent lives. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-remains-neutral-israel-hamas-conflict-calls-dialogue
Kingdom’s blue helmets return from Mali mission
Fifty-three Cambodian peacekeepers of Airfield Engineering Unit 729 returned to Cambodia on October 27 after completing their humanitarian UN mission in Mali, according to the Ministry of National Defence. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdoms-blue-helmets-return-mali-mission
Gov’t allocates $165 million for NSAP enhancement: Ministry
The government plans to spend $165 million in 2024 to benefit 2.8 million equity cardholders from around 700,000 households, with disbursements set to commence next April. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/gov-t-allocates-165-million-for-nsap-enhancement-ministry
Illegal fishing crackdown showing strong progress
Over the past two years, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries detained 31 offenders and confiscated more than 1,400 electrofishing implements in the six provinces bordering Tonle Sap Lake. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/illegal-fishing-crackdown-showing-strong-progress
Sale of private license plates slump 11.9%
Revenue from the sale of special license plates decreased by about 11.9 percent to $16 million in 2023, with the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) claiming it is a result of the global economic crisis. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/sale-of-private-license-plates-slump-119
$35M rural road fund to boost health and education access
The World Bank has approved a $35 million credit to help rural roads in three Cambodian provinces become more climate resilient to ensure residents have access to critical services and markets amid shifting weather patterns. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/35m-rural-road-fund-to-boost-health-and-education-access
STI key to driving Cambodia’s bid for higher income status
The advancement of Science, Technology, and Innovation is instrumental in propelling Cambodia towards its goal of becoming a high-level middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501466738/sti-key-to-driving-cambodias-bid-for-higher-income-status/
Cambodia needs 70% digital technology professionals annually
Digital technology professionals are in huge demand to meet the current and future job needs, as well as to contribute to economic growth and support the digital transformation process. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501469157/cambodia-needs-70-digital-technology-professionals-annually/
Minister of Environment supports investors who wish to increase employment for local communities
Dr. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of the Environment, fully welcomed and supported investors who wish to increase employment for local communities and help keep Cambodia’s environment clean by investing in renewable energy. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501429737/minister-of-environment-supports-investors-who-wish-to-increase-employment-for-local-communities/
Specialised group formed to tackle money laundering
In a proactive move to safeguard against money laundering, terrorist financing and the funding of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), the Ministry of Justice has established a specialised working group. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501474065/specialised-group-formed-to-tackle-money-laundering/
Ministry conducts Digital School training
The education ministry’s Information Technology Department conducted a recent training course for 200 high school teachers, in order to enhance their use of online teaching resources. ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-conducts-digital-school-training
Cambodia, France trade volume reaches $515M
Bilateral trade volume between the Kingdom and France reached $515.21 million last year, making Europe’s trade volume stand at $4.6 billion in 2023, said Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Nheng Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501424116/cambodia-france-trade-volume-reaches-515m/
Number of kindergartens and schools increasing
From 2013 to 2023, the number of kindergartens and schools increased from 14,852 to 18,830, which in the ten-year period was 3,978 more places of education nationwide. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501427196/number-of-kindergartens-and-schools-increasing/
Villagers demand compensation from global green mining for clearing farm
At least 10 families are demanding compensation from a private company, which cleared farms and forest land to build an access road to explore iron ore mining in Preah Vihear province. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/villagers-demand-compensation-from-global-green-mining-for-clearing-farm/
Commercial real estate market sees shops moving to high-end streets
In Phnom Penh, visibility seems to have become key to retailers. High-end brands are reportedly moving to more up-market locations like Prime High Street, versus community malls, retail podiums and prime shopping malls. ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501481585/commercial-real-estate-market-sees-shops-moving-to-high-end-streets/
Outgoing U.S. Ambassador optimistic of good U.S.-Cambodia relations
Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia W. Patrick Murphy has expressed his optimism and appreciation for the good relations and cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the areas of politics, economy, trade, education, health, demining, etc. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501484803/outgoing-u-s-ambassador-optimistic-of-good-u-s-cambodia-relations/
Stringent rules for meat importers soon, says GDCE
The General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) of Cambodia said that after a meeting with meat importers, it will be setting more stringent guidelines and conditions for those operating in this sector. ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501470201/stringent-rules-for-meat-importers-soon-says-gdce/