Online biz registrations surging
The total capital of 28,618 companies registered in the online business registration system jumped to $8.4 billion as of Aug 27, compared to 20,693 companies with a total capital of $5.8 billion at the start of 2023. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/online-biz-registrations-surging
Online biz registrations surging
The total capital of 28,618 companies registered in the online business registration system jumped to $8.4 billion as of Aug 27, compared to 20,693 companies with a total capital of $5.8 billion at the start of 2023. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/online-biz-registrations-surging
Minimum wage negotiations ongoing
The National Council on Minimum Wage (NCMW) convened for its second tripartite meeting on August 28, aiming to determine a minimum wage for workers in Cambodia. Representatives from trade unions and employers gathered for discussions, though a definite base salary figure remains undecided. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minimum-wage-negotiations-ongoing
Cattle farmers concerned by falling prices, illegal imports
A large number of cattle raisers have complained that cow prices have fallen and not many traders have been buying cows for more than a month. A local livestock raising association has suggested that falling prices may be due to an increase in meat imports ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cattle-farmers-concerned-falling-prices-illegal-imports
Kirirom Park reforestation growing roots
In the verdant expanse of Preah Suramrit Kosamak Kirirom National Park, a notable endeavour is taking root. As part of a considerable environmental initiative, nearly 20,000 saplings have found a new home within the Buddhist Cultural Centre’s grounds. ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://m.phnompenhpost.com/national/kirirom-park-reforestation-growing-roots
Cambodia’s economy continues to recover strongly, says AMRO
An initial research by an international economic and financial research organisation shows that Cambodia’s economy has continued to recover strongly with a high growth rate that is supported by more active domestic economic activities and growth in its service sector, according to a statement released ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501360750/cambodias-economy-continues-to-recover-strongly-says-amro/
China, ASEAN eye closer ties as expo, summit opens
Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed on Sunday Beijing’s commitment to a neighborhood policy of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness in bolstering ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, calling for a closer bond of interests between China and the 10-nation regional group. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501362741/china-asean-eye-closer-ties-as-expo-summit-opens/
PM and his spouse leave Phnom Penh to attend the “United Nations 78th General Assembly
Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and his spouse Dr. Pech Chanmony, led a high-level delegation of the Royal Government of Cambodia to attend the “United Nations for the 78thGeneral Assembly” in New York, USA from September 21 to 25, 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501364301/pm-and-his-spouse-leave-phnom-penh-to-attend-the-united-nations-78th-general-assembly/
MRC advances fund for climate-hit residents
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) took an important step towards creating a fund to aid residents most affected by climate change, combined with water infrastructure development, at the 56th meeting of the MRC joint committee in the Laotian capital Vientiane, on September 27. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mrc-advances-fund-climate-hit-residents
Rice showcased at German expo
Hopes are high among the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) and leading industry players that the country’s fragrant and organic rice could expand its European market presence, following the Anuga Food Trade Fair 2023 in Cologne, Germany. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rice-showcased-german-expo
Exports to S Korea help reduce current trade deficit: pundit
Trade between Cambodia and South Korea reached nearly $504 million in the first eight months of 2023, marking an 8.4 per cent decline over the same period last year, according to the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). Despite this, Cambodian exports surged by ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/exports-s-korea-help-reduce-current-trade-deficit-pundit
PM urges ASEAN economic integration
ASEAN leaders and business community need to enhance and deepen the ASEAN Economic Integration and promote intra-ASEAN trade and investment as the world experiences geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, urged Prime Minister Hun Manet in his first overseas speech. ...
May Kunmakara
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/pm-urges-asean-economic-integration
China-Cambodia ties rock solid, set example for new type of international relations
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met Wednesday with Cambodia’s new Prime Minister Hun Manet, saying that bilateral ties have withstood changes in the international landscape, and remained rock-solid and unbreakable, setting an example for a new type of international relations. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501356485/china-cambodia-ties-rock-solid-set-example-for-new-type-of-international-relations/
Yoon meets with leaders of Cambodia, Laos, Philippines, Singapore
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held a series of bilateral meetings with the leaders of Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines and Singapore on Thursday as he sought to expand cooperation and win support for South Korea’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501357124/yoon-meets-with-leaders-of-cambodia-laos-philippines-singapore/
Cambodia, China to sign 6 more MoUs to enhance investment cooperation
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and China’s ministry of commerce are expected to sign six more memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to enhance comprehensive investment cooperation that covers the promotion of investment in the digital sector, new types of industrialisation, green development and ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501358251/cambodia-china-to-sign-6-more-mous-to-enhance-investment-cooperation/
GDCE officers warned against ‘informal’ fees
The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) has issued a set of guidelines on September 20 to its officers, including contract staff, to carry out public service provisions responsibly and strictly adhere to administrative working hours in order to strengthen its effectiveness. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/gdce-officers-warned-against-informal-fees
Rehabilitating drug users urged to strive for a new life
Chea Somethy, Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation encouraged drug addicts to engage in sports and patiently create a new future while assuring them that society does not stigmatise victims or people who have a history of drug use. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501367052/rehabilitating-drug-users-urged-to-strive-for-a-new-life/
DCTS scheme reduces tariffs on UK exports
The Ministry of Commerce has urged exporters to adhere to the UK’s rules of origin (RoO) in order to benefit from their Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), a system of graduated tariffs on imports. ...
Van Socheata
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/dcts-scheme-reduces-tariffs-uk-exports
Manet urges UK cooperation on renewable energy, green economy
During his October 4 meeting with British ambassador Dominic Williams, Prime Minister Hun Manet reiterated that Cambodia’s foreign policy – including bilateral relations with the UK – will remain unchanged under his administration. The premier also expressed hope that more Cambodian products will be exported ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-urges-uk-cooperation-renewable-energy-green-economy