Commerce ministry pushes ASEAN-Japan economic relations
A Cambodian official has requested that Japan consider increasing cooperation and support for the least developed ASEAN countries through the provision of technical assistance and training, saying that Cambodia would benefit from the vision and strategy for the growth of ASEAN-Japan economic integration over the ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/commerce-ministry-pushes-asean-japan-economic-relations
Measures needed to cope with future tourism influx
Mekong countries, including Cambodia, are not equipped for a major surge in international tourists as they struggle to recover from pandemic-fuelled job losses, a lack of skilled workers, and meet the rising demands of visitors, a regional tourism leader has warned. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-measures-needed-to-cope-with-future-tourism-influx
Cambodia earns $92m in rice exports in January
Milled rice exports of 36,900 tonnes, or $28.83 million in value, were recorded in January, the Cambodian Rice Federation (CRF) said, noting that 41 percent of that, or 15,045 tonnes worth $11.77 million, went to China and Hong Kong. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-earns-92m-in-rice-exports-in-january
$13.2 million from China for demining
In contributing to attain the goal of Cambodia mine-free by 2025, China has donated $13.2 million for demining in vulnerable areas to bring peace and happiness to Cambodian people. The donation came during the official visit of Prime Minister Hun Sen to China. ...
Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1237391/13-2-million-from-china-for-demining/
Social health insurance scheme extended to tuk-tuk drivers
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is rolling out a pilot of its Social Health Insurance scheme for tuk-tuk drivers in the capital in April as part of a move to extend social security coverage to the nation’s informal workers. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-social-health-insurance-scheme-extended-to-tuk-tuk-drivers
King urges subjects to save forests and wildlife
King Norodom Sihamoni, in a heartfelt appeal, urged his subjects to safeguard all kinds of forests and wildlife. Recognising the forests as invaluable natural treasures, he urged the country to protect these resources for both present and future generations, highlighting their essential role in mitigating ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/king-urges-subjects-save-forests-and-wildlife
Third wastewater plant poised to enhance S’ville
The third wastewater treatment facility in Village IV, Commune IV, Sihanoukville, is nearly ready to start operations, with nearly 100 per cent of the construction completed. Preah Sihanouk provincial governor, Kuoch Chamroeun, anticipates the project, which cost an estimated $20 million, to wrap up by ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/third-wastewater-plant-poised-enhance-sville
Angkor Park revenue surges by ‘300%’ in 2023
Over 600,000 international tourists purchased tickets to the Angkor Archaeological Park in the first 10 months of 2023, boosting revenue for Angkor Enterprise – a state body tasked with overseeing ticket sales – to nearly $28 million. This represents a staggering increase of over 300% ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/angkor-park-revenue-surges-300-2023
Korean firm plans to invest in Kingdom’s clean energy sector
A delegation from Hyuckjin Energy Plant Engineering, a company that deals with environmentally specialized businesses with high-tech and ecotechnology is keen on converting Cambodia’s waste into clean energy, using about 100 tonnes of waste to create 25 megawatts of electricity per day. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501487848/korean-firm-plans-to-invest-in-kingdoms-clean-energy-sector/
Anti-drug abuse, trafficking day marked with incinerations
Almost 100 kilogrammes of narcotics and other illegal substances were burned by the National Anti-Drug Authority (NACD) and various provincial authorities last week, in a series of ceremonies held to mark the June 26 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/anti-drug-abuse-trafficking-day-marked-with-incinerations
Manet prioritises local hiring for Kampong Thom dam projects
Prime Minister Hun Manet directed Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha to prioritise the recruitment of local residents for construction work on the Kampong Kor and Stung Slap dams in Kampong Thom province. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-prioritises-local-hiring-for-kampong-thom-dam-projects
Justice ministry warns citizens against “colour revolution plotting"
The Ministry of Justice issued a stern warning that efforts to incite opposition to the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA) cooperation are part of a broader scheme to instigate a colour revolution aimed at overthrowing the government. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/politics/justice-ministry-warns-citizens-against-colour-revolution-plotting-
Cambodia, Indonesia trade to exceed $1.1 billion
Amid the rising economic cooperation between Cambodia and Indonesia, the bilateral trade volume in 2023 has increased by 15 percent while in the first six months of this year, it reached nearly $580 million, making it possible to surpass $1.1 billion by the end of ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501559729/cambodia-indonesia-trade-to-exceed-1-1-billion/
Thailand slashes work permit fees for Cambodians to $13
From December, Cambodians can obtain a work permit from Thailand by spending $13, instead of the current fee of $52. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501382526/thailand-slashes-work-permit-fees-for-cambodians-to-13/
Loans offered to struggling tourism Siem Reap businesses
The government is offering tourism-related businesses in Siem Reap struggling from the slow tourist rebound a share of a $50 million pot of loans to keep operations afloat, however, concerns have been raised that the 6.5 percent interest rate may be too high for some. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/loans-offered-to-struggling-tourism-siem-reap-businesses
Gov’t forms working groups to implement public services
Two days after Prime Minister Hun Manet announced a budget of $450 million to upgrade the public services across the nation, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) on Thursday officially kick-started forming working groups across 14 districts in the Capital to effectively buttress the public ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501438198/govt-forms-working-groups-to-implement-public-services/
Cambodia’s trade with RCEP countries up 14.6 pct in Q1
Cambodia’s trade with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries reached $8.36 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, up 14.6 percent from $7.29 billion over the same period last year, said the Ministry of Commerce’s report released on Friday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501472193/cambodias-trade-with-rcep-countries-up-14-6-pct-in-q1/
Resounding call to release human rights defender Koet Saray charged for incitement in Preah Vihear
About 50 civil society groups and unions called for the release of human rights activist Koet Saray, president of Khmer Student Intelligent League Association (KSILA), who has been placed in pre-trial detention. ...
Battambang province industry showing strength in Q1
Cambodia’s northwestern province of Battambang, well known as one of the national agricultural hubs, has also developed a considerable industrial economy in recent periods, buoyed by increased private investment in production facilities and public infrastructure upgrades improving connectivity for the region. ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501470942/battambang-province-industry-showing-strength-in-q1/
Ly Thuch thanks UN-ESCAP for helping Cambodia draft a national policy on mine action
Senior Minister Ly Thuch, Chairman of National Committee for ESCAP and First Vice President of the Cambodian Mine Action Authority, thanked UN-ESCAP for assisting Cambodia in drafting a National Mine Action Policy which is the first time that UN-ESCAP has participated in mine action. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501475536/ly-thuch-thanks-un-escap-for-helping-cambodia-draft-a-national-policy-on-mine-action/