EBA withdrawal not to impact Cambodia, says PM
Cambodia’s manufacturing sector will not be affected by the complete withdrawal of the Everything But Arms (EBA) preferential tariff line of the European Union (EU) expected in the near future, said Prime Minister Hun Sen, recently. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501302667/eba-withdrawal-not-to-impact-cambodia-says-pm/
Workers given three paid days off to vote
The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has announced that private businesses and employers will allow their staff a paid three-day leave to return to their home provinces and vote in the upcoming National Election. ...
Ponlue Pok
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-workers-given-three-paid-days-off-to-vote
MLC Special Fund 2023 pumps $2m into nine Cambodian projects
An agreement will be be signed between Cambodia and China to pump $2 million into nine projects to create greater impact in transport and logistics, information system, food security, research, capacity building, and cultural conservation. ...
Thay Thanit
https://kiripost.com/stories/mlc-special-fund-2023-pumps-2m-into-nine-cambodian-projects
Cambodia, Japan to sign $188 million loan agreements on road connectivity and water supply
Cambodia and Japan are going to sign loan agreements worth nearly JPY 26 billion (equivalent to over $188 million) on road connectivity and water supply in Phnom Penh on June 20, said a press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501310396/cambodia-japan-to-sign-188-million-loan-agreements-on-road-connectivity-and-water-supply/
People’s votes for CPP gives three clear points, says PM Hun Sen
Prime Minister Hun Sen who is also President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), yesterday stated that the people’s votes for CPP in the recent general election clearly revealed three points. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501332146/peoples-votes-for-cpp-gives-three-clear-points-says-pm-hun-sen/
Cambodia-Japan H1 bilateral trade at $860 million
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan reached $860 million in the first half of this year, an 8 percent decrease from $934 million for the same period a year ago, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501331909/cambodia-japan-h1-bilateral-trade-at-860-million/
Cambodia outlines six national policies at ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Early Childhood Education
Oum Romney, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, highlighted six national policies to protect and develop young children, at the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Policy on Child Protection and Education in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 26 ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501332474/cambodia-outlines-six-national-policies-at-asean-ministerial-meeting-on-early-childhood-education/
National project supports people with disabilities
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has joined forces with ATscale to launch a project that aims to help people with disabilities to live healthy, productive, independent, and dignified lives and engage in training activities and the job market by providing various assistive technology (AT). ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/national-project-supports-people-with-disabilities
Tax revenue ‘exceeds’ expectations
The government has amassed over $3 billion in revenue from the General Department of Taxation (GDT) as of October 30, which represents 85.7% of the 2023 Law on Financial Management despite the deteriorating global economic landscape affecting the region. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tax-revenue-exceeds-expectations
Kampong Thom governor leads tree planting, green initiative
Kampong Thom provincial governor Nguon Ratanak recently led the planting of over 60 young tree saplings in Stung Sen garden, situated along the namesake river. The new trees are expected to beautify the provincial town and attract more domestic and international visitors. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/k-thom-governor-leads-tree-planting-green-initiative
Government to expand road from new Siem Reap Airport to provincial city
The Royal Government has planned to upgrade the National Road (NR) 6 from the T-junction of the highway from Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) in Siem Reap to the provincial city with a distance of nearly 20 kilometres at an estimated cost of $60 million. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501393810/government-to-expand-road-from-new-siem-reap-airport-to-provincial-city/
Foreigners can lease land for 50 years, says PM
During the government and private sector forum ceremony, Prime Minister Hun Manet underlined that the government has streamlined another mechanism of long-term leasehold rights in addition to the old mechanisms regarding foreigners leasing land. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/foreigners-can-lease-land-for-50-years-says-pm
RCEP helps international market access to Cambodia
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has given a big impetus to Cambodia’s exports, contributing to the economic development, said Sok Siphana, Senior Minister in Charge of International and Multilateral Trade and Economic Relations. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501395909/rcep-helps-international-market-access-to-cambodia/
Seiha urges peace at Beijing forum
Tea Seiha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, called on all countries involved in current conflicts to employ a culture of dialogue and diplomatic mechanisms to resolve their disagreements, rather than the threat or use of force. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/seiha-urges-peace-beijing-forum
Cambodia boosts fish productivity with innovative fish way
Sleng Fishway, an Australia-supported fish way in Kralanh district, Siem Reap province, was officially opened yesterday, contributing to restoring fish migration and reconnecting healthy waterways between the Tonle Sap Lake and local communities. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386464/cambodia-boosts-fish-productivity-with-innovative-fish-way/
Circular environmental strategy set for launch
With the forthcoming launch of the Circular Environmental Strategy 2023-28, Cambodia demonstrates its dedication to addressing the climate change crisis. The government aspires to curtail greenhouse gas emissions, in response to the climate challenges affecting the country and the world. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/circular-environmental-strategy-set-launch
Vietjet launches HAN-SAI flights
Vietjet Air, Vietnam’s budget airline, is set to commence flights between Hanoi and Siem Reap province on December 15. The service aims to accommodate the surge in foreign tourists to Cambodia, home to the renowned UNESCO World Heritage site Angkor Wat. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/vietjet-launches-han-sai-flights
Cambodian Transport Minister receives Chinese Vice Minister of Transport
Peng Ponea, Cambodian Minister of Public Works and Transport, received Li Yang, Vice Minister of Transport of China in Luang Prabang, Laos, on Nov. 9, on the sidelines of the 29th ASEAN Transport Ministers’ Meeting and associated meetings. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501390514/cambodian-transport-minister-receives-chinese-vice-minister-of-transport/
Battambang holds food fair to mark UNESCO status
To commemorate the province’s inclusion as the first in Cambodia under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, the Battambang Provincial Administration organised a food fair to show off Khmer cuisine and desserts last Friday. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501416500/battambang-holds-food-fair-to-mark-unesco-status/
Justice ministry vows to investigate allegations of court delays, lockups
A Senior Ministry of Justice official has said that the ministry will investigate claims made by rights group ADHOC about “serious delays” in court cases. ...