Cambodia ready to ramp up trade ties with Malaysia
A business forum scheduled to be held on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is expected to pave the way to enhance bilateral cooperation on trade, investment and economy between Cambodia and Malaysia. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501446578/cambodia-ready-to-ramp-up-trade-ties-with-malaysia/
Bilateral trade with Thailand nearly $342M
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Thailand reached $341.8 million in the first month of 2024, marking a slight increase of 0.2% over the same period last year, as reported by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/bilateral-trade-with-thailand-nearly-342m
PM’s Australia visit expected to stimulate trade
Prime Minister Hun Manet will make his first visit to the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit next month, with experts expecting the trip to boost trade between the two nations, as well as Australian investment in Cambodia. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/pms-australia-visit-expected-to-stimulate-trade
The Mekong ranks as the third most biodiverse river worldwide
A groundbreaking report supported by USAID highlights the critical state of biodiversity in the Mekong River. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501452080/the-mekong-ranks-as-the-third-most-biodiverse-river-worldwide/
Despite progress, UNDP report reveals disparities and inequality challenges
A UNDP report has praised Cambodia for its rapid development to the medium human category, increasing a staggering 56.9 percent in two decades, but raised grave concerns about how the poorest are being left behind. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/despite-progress-undp-report-reveals-disparities-and-inequality-challenges
Gov’t seeks more Japan investment
The Kingdom anticipates increased direct investment from the Japanese, as the Cambodian government and private sector highlight the country’s potential in geography, investment law, labour force and ability to export to international markets with trade preferences. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-in-depth/gov-t-seeks-more-japan-investment
Schools banned from requesting extra fees from students
Authorities have banned the collection of fees ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 riel from students to pay for classroom facilities, electricity, and bathroom services as it is in contradiction to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports’ (MoEYS) guidelines. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/schools-banned-from-requesting-extra-fees-from-students
Satellite tech to boost forest, natural resource protection
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth emphasised the critical importance of protecting forests and natural resources, asserting that it is a top priority for the ministry and stressing the need for modern technology to combat illegal activities in these areas. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/satellite-tech-to-boost-forest-natural-resource-protection
Maternal health up as infant mortality dips, says ministry
The Ministry of Health provided instruction to trainers at the Cambodian Midwives Association in maternal and child healthcare, aiming to enhance the capabilities of perinatal nurses and ensure that women receive high-quality and safe services during pregnancy, delivery and post-delivery. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/maternal-health-up-as-infant-mortality-dips-says-ministry
Cambodia and Xi’an strengthen ties through direct flights and tourism exchange
The Mayor of Xi’an in the People’s Republic of China, Ye Niuping, recently met with Cambodian Consul General Heng Poeu to discuss ways to enhance economic, cultural, and tourism cooperation between the two regions. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501424448/cambodia-and-xian-strengthen-ties-through-direct-flights-and-tourism-exchange/
Minister of Commerce chairs the 2ndmeeting of the CCC and NCCP
On 24 January, 2024, ChamNimul, Minister of Commerce and the Chairperson of the Cambodian Competition Commission (CCC) chaired the 2nd Meeting of the CCC in order to review, discuss, and approve the regulations under the Law on Competitionat the Ministry of Commerce. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501428841/minister-of-commerce-chairs-the-2ndmeeting-of-the-ccc-and-nccp/
Cambodia to generate 10.2 million jobs by 2026
With the employment rate growing on an average of 2.5 percent annually, the nation will create additional jobs for about 235,000 people per year, increasing the opportunities to approximately 10.2 million in the next three years. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501438762/cambodia-to-generate-10-2-million-jobs-by-2026/
Businesses encouraged to register for IP rights
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation jointly celebrated World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2024, encouraging business owners to register their products to add value and strengthen competitiveness in domestic and foreign markets. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501480749/businesses-encouraged-to-register-for-ip-rights/
Govt to transform Run Ta Ek, Peak Sneng into model towns
Efforts to revitalise the towns of Run Ta Ek and Peak Sneng in Siem Reap province are underway as the government aims to transform them into model rural towns, bolstering infrastructure and improving living standards for the residents. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501475860/govt-to-transform-run-ta-ek-peak-sneng-into-model-towns/
Cambodia defends journalist’s arrest amid criticism
The arrest of Cambodian journalist Mech Dara in late September has raised concerns about press freedom, but the Ministry of Information has defended the move, stating that the charges against him are legal and unrelated to his journalism. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-defends-journalist-s-arrest-amid-criticism
Cambodia urges swift resolution to Myanmar conflict
Cambodia has urged swift and effective implementation of ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus to resolve the ongoing conflict in Myanmar. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501577656/cambodia-urges-swift-resolution-to-myanmar-conflict/
Green bonds, red flags: Cambodia’s microfinance crisis deepens amid sustainability push
When Davuth fell behind on his microfinance loan earlier this year, a credit officer visited his home in Ratanakiri province almost daily. The officer pressured him to borrow from neighbourhood lenders or sell his farmland – his main source of income and livelihood, he said. ...
Leila Goldstein and Eung Sea
https://dialogue.earth/en/climate/green-bonds-red-flags-cambodias-microfinance-crisis-deepens-amid-sustainability-push/
Cambodia to showcase green initiatives at COP16
As the world converges in Colombia for the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Cambodia stands ready to showcase its ambitious environmental initiatives. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501580968/cambodia-to-showcase-green-initiatives-at-cop16/
Cambodia, China strengthen digital economy cooperation
The 2024 China-Cambodia Digital Economy Cooperation Forum and the inauguration of the China-Cambodia Digital Economy Professional Association marked a significant milestone in deepening digital cooperation between the two nations. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501585569/cambodia-china-strengthen-digital-economy-cooperation/
Legal aid policy and regulation
Public policies are a system of laws, regulatory measures, and plans of action implemented by the government to ensure that its functions are performed predictably and consistently.1 Policies typically outline the guiding principles of an operation; meanwhile, regulations set procedural expectations. Currently, there are no ...
