An outlook into 2021 economy
Cambodia’s economy will contract two per cent in 2020 before swiftly recovering to four per cent growth this year, the World Bank projects, citing effective government measures that respond to the specific needs of the most affected sectors – including tourism, garments and textiles, and ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/outlook-2021-economy
SECC prepared to list shares of holding firms
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia (SECC) is drafting a prakas on public offerings of equity securities for holding companies to allow them to issue shares on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) in a move towards diversification and development of the nation’s capital markets. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/secc-prepared-list-shares-holding-firms
PM: Nov 28 event concluded
Prime Minister Hun Sen officially declared that the “November 28 community incident” – a reference to the first confirmed case of Covid-19 local transmission – was now over as the situation had been brought under control. Hun Sen made the announcement as he addressed the ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-nov-28-event-concluded
$500K investment for SMEs to improve e-commerce
A $500,000 investment will go towards 125 small and medium sized businesses set to gain grants and training in online commerce according to a joint press release by the Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) and the UN ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50798664/500k-investment-for-smes-to-improve-e-commerce/
Firm wins rights to ticket sales at Kirirom, Prek Toal
The Ministry of Environment awarded rights to ticket sales at Kirirom National Park and the Prek Toal bird sanctuary to locally-owned firm Lim Sok Cheng for 2021. Kirirom National Park covers 8,401ha in Kampong Speu province and is 44km from the provincial capital of the ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/firm-wins-rights-ticket-sales-kirirom-prek-toal
NBC governor wins award
National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) governor Chea Chanto won Central Banker of the Year, Asia-Pacific award from premier financial magazine The Banker for his leadership in successfully navigating through a stormy 2020 during the Covid-19 crisis. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/nbc-governor-wins-award
Japan to give B1.3 bn vaccine aid to Cambodia, Thailand and 23 other Asian nations
Japan will provide 4.5 billion yen (about 1.3 billion baht) grant aid through an international organisation to 25 countries in Asia and the Pacific Islands region to help them build a cold-chain distribution network for Covid-19 vaccines, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50822804/japan-to-give-b1-3-bn-vaccine-aid-to-cambodia-thailand-and-23-other-asian-nations/
Announcement on COVID-19 vaccination for the age group of 60 years old up from 10 March 2021
On 06 March 2021, the Ministry of Health released an announcement on COVID-19 vaccination, AstraZeneca, for the age group of 60 years old up from 10 March 2021 observing that people in this age group are willing to get injected with the COVID-19 vaccine. ...
Ministry of Health
Ministry urges for registration of mango farms for exports
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has urged farmers to register their mango farms for certification to exports. This was reminded in the ministry’s press release issued recently, adding that the registration of mango farms is also intended to stabilise the price of the ...
Lim Nary/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50818315/ministry-urges-for-registration-of-mango-farms-for-exports/
Trade deficit with VN shrinks 6%
Trade between the Kingdom and Vietnam was worth $3.020 billion in 2020, inching down 1.1 per cent from $3.054 the previous year, according to Ministry of Commerce statistics. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/trade-deficit-vn-shrinks-6
Announcement on the death of COVID-19 on a 61-year-old Cambodian woman
On 02 April 2021, the Ministry of Health issued an announcement on the death of a 61-year-old Cambodian woman who died from COVID-19 at Luang Mey Hospital. This case of the death woman is the 17th case, and lived in Niroth commune, Chbar Ampov district, ...
Ministry of Health
Announcement on the death of COVID-19 on a 48-year-old Korean man
On 03 April 2021, the Ministry of Health issued an announcement on the death of a 48-year-old Korean man who died from COVID-19 at Chak Angre Health Center. Notably, this is the 19th case of the death man, and lived in BELLA VITA APARTMENT St. ...
Ministry of Health
Announcement on the death of COVID-19 on a 61-year-old Cambodian woman
On 12 April 2021, the Ministry of Health issued an announcement on the death of a 61-year-old Cambodian woman who died from COVID-19 at Laung Mey Hospital. Notably, this case of the death woman is the 30th case, and lived in Prek Pnov commune, Prek ...
Ministry of Health
Announcement on the requirements to apply “entry-exit permit” for factories, enterprises, and handicrafts
On 15 April 2021, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training released an announcement on the requirements for documents and places to apply for “entry-exit permit” for factories, enterprises, and handicrafts that are allowed to operate during the implementation of the temporary lockdown measures in ...
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training
Announcement on the death of COVID-19 on a 35-year-old Cambodian man
On 14 April 2021, the Ministry of Health issued an announcement on the death of a 35-year-old Cambodian man who died from COVID-19 at Prey Veng Provincial Hospital. Notably, this is the 36th case of a man who lived in Boeung Preah commune, Ba Phnom ...
Ministry of Health
Announcement on the death of COVID-19 on a 67-year-old Cambodian man
On 17 April 2021, the Ministry of Health issued an announcement on the death of a 67-year-old Cambodian man who died from COVID-19 at Preah Sihanouk Provincial Referral Hospital. Notably, this is the 39th death case of a man who lived in Preah Sihanouk province. ...
Ministry of Health
Agrifirm bags MoU for Siem Reap produce
Agro-industrial firm LY LY Food Industry Co Ltd on January 22 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Siem Reap-based wholesaler Food and Agriculture Market (FAM) to supply it with fruits and vegetables. The signing ceremony was presided over by Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/agrifirm-bags-mou-siem-reap-produce
National Road 10 project construction on track
National Road 10, which will link Battambang to Koh Kong province, is now 43.75 percent complete and scheduled to open for traffic in 2023. This was announced by the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport Bong Bun Hourn following an ...
Jason Boken
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50807538/national-road-10-project-construction-on-track/
ASEAN digital ministers hear Kingdom’s infrastructure priorities
Cambodia prioritised the development of its telecommunications infrastructure as a commitment at the first ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting. ASEAN, already the most-connected region in the world, has set a goal for transitioning to a digital economy under the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2025. ...
Husain Haider
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50807773/asean-digital-ministers-hear-kingdoms-infrastructure-priorities/
Sihanoukville wastewater facility nearly complete
The Ministry of Public Works said on Saturday that the construction of a wastewater treatment plant in Sihanoukville is 93 percent complete. Minister of Public Works Sun Chanthol said during an inspection visit that the wastewater treatment plant will enhance the image of the coastal ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50811473/sihanoukville-wastewater-facility-nearly-complete/