Vanndy says the informal economy is a pillar of Cambodia’s 2050 vision
The Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation Hem Vanndy, yesterday delivered a keynote address on the development of Cambodia’s informal economy to about 200 students at CamEd Business School. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501554499/vanndy-says-the-informal-economy-is-a-pillar-of-cambodias-2050-vision/
Farmers encouraged to grow fragrant rice that nets high yields and prices
Farmers are being urged to cultivate the award-winning Sen Kro Ob 01 fragrant rice variety due to its potential for bigger yields and higher prices, both domestically and internationally. ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/farmers-encouraged-to-grow-fragrant-rice-that-nets-high-yields-and-prices
PM urges access to education for the disabled
In a message to mark National Literacy Day which was observed yesterday, Prime Minister Hun Manet has instructed responsible authorities to make it easier for persons with disabilities to access education. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501555437/pm-urges-access-to-education-for-the-disabled/
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
Cam-RoK Friendship Bridge construction to begin in 2025
The groundbreaking ceremony of the ‘Cambodia-Korean Friendship Bridge’ – the largest and longest bridge in the Kingdom – will begin in 2025, said Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea (RoK). ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558178/cam-rok-friendship-bridge-construction-to-begin-in-2025/
Cambodia, 2nd largest global exporter of cashews
During the first seven months of 2024, Cambodia has produced more than 830,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts, up 36.7%, making it the world’s second largest cashew exporting country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558654/cambodia-2nd-largest-global-exporter-of-cashews/
Workshop on ODC website and information on access to public services with local authority, NCDD and NGOs
On 31 October 2017, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) has organized a workshop on “ODC Website and Information on Access to Public Services” at Tonle Bassac II Restaurant, Phnom Penh, funded by Swedish Program for ICT in Developing Regions (SPIDER), under a project theme of “Public Awareness of and ...
CNRP Plans Practice Demonstrations Ahead of Real Protest
The CNRP has scheduled two practice demonstrations for next week in order to ensure that nationwide rallies planned for September 7 are held peacefully, the party said in a statement on Friday. The announcement came a day after 100 party members and provincial activists for ...
Khy Sovuthy and Lauren Crothers
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/cnrp-plans-practice-demonstrations-ahead-of-real-protest-41528/
Signing of a protocol for the provision of a service plan for the development of Sihanoukville into a multi-purpose special economic zone between the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Urban Planning and Design Institute of Shenzhen (UPDIS)
On 18 October 2021, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a press release on the signing of a protocol for the provision of a service plan for the development of Sihanoukville into a multi-purpose special economic zone between the Ministry of Economy and Finance ...
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Distribution of COVID-19 vaccination card of the Ministry of National Defense to local people in Khan Dangkor, Phnom Penh
On 20 October 2021, Dangkor District Hall issued a notification on the distribution of COVID-19 vaccination card of the Ministry of National Defense to local people in Khan Dangkor, Phnom Penh. Citizens who have already received the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and received an ...
Dangkor District Hall
Vaccination against COVID-19 to the elderly, pregnant women and breastfeeding women who have been cured of the disease including COVID-19 and those with chronic illness
On 19 October 2021, the Ministry of Health issued a notification on vaccination against COVID-19 to the elderly, pregnant women and breastfeeding women who have been cured of the disease including COVID-19 and those with chronic illness. The ministry calls on all citizens to volunteer ...
Ministry of Health
Official announcement ceremony for the implementation of the Siem Reap Tourism Development Master Plan 2021-2035
On 20 October 2021, the Ministry of Tourism issued a press release on the official announcement ceremony for the implementation of the Siem Reap Tourism Development Master Plan 2021-2035. Siem Reap Tourism Master Plan 2021-2035 was officially launched under the high presidency of His Excellency ...
Ministry of Tourism
Hun Sen speaks out about Phnom Penh houses confiscated by construction company
A group of over 1,000 families in Phnom Penh effectively advocated for the Prime Minister to speak out after they say the construction company Borey Piphup Thmey violated their contracts and seized their homes. ...
Den Seymar
https://cambojanews.com/hun-sen-speaks-out-about-phnom-penh-houses-confiscated-by-construction-company/
Cambodian kidney transplant victims stranded in India plead for PM Hun Manet’s intervention
Eighteen kidney transplant patients, who are stranded in India after being cheated by Phnom Penh-based Metro RLV Polyclinic, which allegedly absconded with $1 million paid by them, are pleading with Prime Minister Hun Manet to intervene in their case. ...
Khuon Narim and Runn Sreydeth
https://cambojanews.com/cambodian-kidney-transplant-victims-stranded-in-india-plead-for-pm-hun-manets-intervention/
Press release on policy consultations on the economic and social report in Asia and Pacific region 2024
On 15 July 2024, National Committee for ESCAP issued a press release on policy consultations on the economic and social report in Asia and Pacific region, 2024. According to the press, Senior Minister Ly Thuch, Chairman of National Committee for ESCAP, presides over a policy ...
National Committee for ESCAP
Vietnam earthquake shakes Ratanakiri, raises concern for Cambodia’s disaster readiness
Minor tremors were felt in Ratanakiri province last Sunday after a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck a nearby province in Vietnam, raising concerns among locals about Cambodia’s preparedness for similar seismic events. ...
Ly Rosslan and Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/vietnam-earthquake-shakes-ratanakiri-raises-concern-for-cambodias-disaster-readiness/
Press release : Deputy Prime Minister to take part in Mekong-Lancang Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
On 13 August 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release regarding Deputy Prime Minister to take part in Mekong-Lancang Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on their official social media site. According to the press, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Sok Chenda Sophea, ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and international Cooperation
Press release on Deputy Prime Minister SOK Chenda Sophea to co-chair Cambodia-Philippines Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting in Manila
On 26 August 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Deputy Prime Minister SOK Chenda Sophea to co-chair Cambodia-Philippines Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting in Manila on their official website. According to the press, H.E. SOK Chenda ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and international Cooperation
Environmental group calls for halt of Laos' Mekong Dam
Environmental Group World Wildlife Fund yesterday called on the four member governments of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to shelve Laos’ proposal to build the first Lower Mekong River hydropower dam when the countries meet next week in Siem Reap province. Las has planned numerous dams ...
Property tax questions asked
Cambodia’s property tax is to come into effect next month, though experts say the levy is not widely understood and may be too early. The property tax will initially focus on the capital’s properties, comprising an annual payment calculated of 0.1 percent of the value ...
