PM hails the adoption of draft amendment to the election law
Prime Minister Hun Sen hailed the proposed amendments to the election law after lawmakers on Friday unanimously adopted the draft amendments, meting out punishment for those who incite others not to go to vote. At least 110 lawmakers voted in favour of the motion. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314069/pm-hails-the-adoption-of-draft-amendment-to-the-election-law/
Event boosts awareness of plight of Irrawaddy dolphin
As Freshwater Dolphin Day was observed on October 23 in Colombia, Cambodian officials and wildlife conservationists expressed their strong commitment to protecting the Mekong Irrawaddy dolphin through both art and a scientific approach. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/event-boosts-awareness-plight-irrawaddy-dolphin
Tycoon Hy Kimhong released on bail as thousands of families continue to face serious debt problems
The court has decided to release Piphup Deimeas Company owner Hy Kimhong on bail although the case has yet to be resolved. Amid this, thousands of families who invested in his business are facing serious debt issues and seek a resolution. ...
Sovann Sreypich and Runn Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/tycoon-hy-kimhong-released-on-bail-as-thousands-of-families-continue-to-face-serious-debt-problems/
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia inspect preparation for border defence friendship exchange
The delegations from the Ministries of Defence of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia on November 20 inspected the preparation and final rehearsal of activities within the framework of the first Border Defence Friendship Exchange between the three countries slated for December 12 in the Central Highlands ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501396142/vietnam-laos-cambodia-inspect-preparation-for-border-defence-friendship-exchange/
Cambodian Womenβs basketball team makes winning move on first day at 4th Asian Para Games
The Cambodian women’s basketball team defeated the Lao team with a score of 65-35 in the opening round of the 4th Asian Para Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China, on Oct. 19. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501379448/cambodian-womens-basketball-team-makes-winning-move-on-first-day-at-4th-asian-para-games/
The importance of corporate social responsibility
EuroCham Cambodia is urging the garment sector to prioritize corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the global market, claiming that while the majority of factories acknowledge its importance, they face challenges, such as a shortage of skilled workers and managers and the need for substantial investments. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/the-importance-of-corporate-social-responsibility
Royal Government plans to spend about $36 million to train young people from poor families
In 2024, the Royal Government of Cambodia planned to spend about $36 million on vocational training for young people from poor and vulnerable families across the country. This is according to the draft of the 2024 national budget, which was released by the Ministry of ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501383846/royal-government-plans-to-spend-about-36-million-to-train-young-people-from-poor-families/
India says 50 percent of cyber-crime complaints have their origins from China, pockets of Cambodia and Myanmar
Around 50% of cyber-crime complaints received on the national cyber crime helpline every day have their origin in China and pockets of Cambodia and Myanmar, Rajesh Kumar, chief executive officer of Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501417767/india-says-50-percent-of-cyber-crime-complaints-have-their-origins-from-china-pockets-of-cambodia-and-myanmar/
The 38th meeting of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR)
The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) held its 38th Meeting chaired by Yong Chanthalangsy, representative of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Chairman of AICHA 2024 on 20-23 February 2024 in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501445333/the-38th-meeting-of-the-asean-intergovernmental-commission-on-human-rights-aichr/
Forest Administration team conduct wildlife survey
NatureLife Cambodia and O Rey Community Protected Area (CPA) collaborated with the national and provincial forest administration team and Hong Anh Lumphat economic land concession to study the presentation of wildlife in Hong Anh Lumphat economic land concession on 10 February 2024. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501446894/forest-administration-team-conduct-wildlife-survey/
Natβl Reading Day book fair begins on March 9
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport has announced a three-day book fair from March 9-11 to celebrate the 9th National Reading Day to promote reading and writing in the country. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501450499/natl-reading-day-book-fair-begins-on-march-9/
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
Govβt 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/
Siem Reap receives more than 110,000 tourists during the Chinese-Vietnamese New Year
Tourists and people of Siem Reap Province visit various resorts in Siem Reap Province during the Chinese-Vietnamese New Year from February 9–11, 2024, for a total of 117,677 people, an increase of 11.56% compared to 2023, about 105,481 people. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501438425/siem-reap-receives-more-than-110000-tourists-during-the-chinese-vietnamese-new-year/
Pledge to provide clean water by 2030 βunwaveringβ, says ministry
Cambodia remains unwavering in its pledge to provide universal access to clean water by 2030, aligning with its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Prime Minister Hun Manet urges pertinent institutions to prioritise the quality, safety, sustainability, and affordability of clean water for all citizens. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501444000/pledge-to-provide-clean-water-by-2030-unwavering-says-ministry/
Ministry lauds 8 years of MLC cooperation as βwin-winβ
Over the past eight years, the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) mechanism has not only established itself as an effective model for win-win cooperation but has also made consistent progress, enhancing collaboration among Mekong countries in various fields, according to Cambodia’s foreign ministry. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-lauds-8-years-of-mlc-cooperation-as-win-win-
Announcement no. 1020 on adding price tags to all products and services
In line with the guidance of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, during the morning of March 16, 2023, he suggested “Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Tourism should work together to ensure price tags are ...
Ministry of Commerce
Agriculture sector jolted forwards with tax incentives
A recent announcement from the Ministry of Economy and Finance outlines a preferential tax that benefits businesses in the agriculture sector until 2025, including suspension of minimum tax payments, an exemption from income tax and the obligation to deduct tax on payments for the provision ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/agriculture-sector-jolted-forwards-with-tax-incentives
Apsara denies allegations of construction restrictions
The Apsara National Authority (ANA) said yesterday that they did not restrict or prohibit residents from constructing or repairing structures in the Angkor Archaeological Park, but required people to submit a request to the authority for evaluation and approval. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501424907/apsara-denies-allegations-of-construction-restrictions/
Pheaktra calls for traditional media return
Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra has reiterated the importance of traditional media, noting that it has an important role to play in a digital context, where true and false information are often mixed together. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pheaktra-calls-for-traditional-media-return