NEC outlines need for assistance to Japanese election observation team
The National Election Committee (NEC) expressed a renewed sense of optimism in its recent meeting with representatives from Japan. ...
Preah Vihear allocates 335ha land for villagers
The Preah Vihear Provincial Administration has announced a campaign to measure and distribute 335ha of land in Pheareaketch village in Preah Vihear town’s Pahal commune. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/preah-vihear-allocates-335ha-land-villagers
NGOs launch forum on engagement in public financial management
A group of NGOs launched the National Public Forum on ‘Stakeholders Engagement in Public Financial Management Process’ on May 25. ...
Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-ngo-forum-on-engagement-public-financial-management
PM stresses budget allocation to step up economic growth
Prime Minister Hun Sen said future leaders of Cambodia and government institutions must allocate a budget for infrastructure projects that would help expedite economic growth. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501299917/pm-stresses-budget-allocation-to-step-up-economic-growth/
EU gifts $7M for fisheries reforms
To aid in the reform of Cambodia’s fisheries sector, approximately $7 million in funding has been allocated by the EU for the effort. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eu-gifts-7m-for-fisheries-reforms
Calls for more transparency, accountability, and clearer definitions in draft law
Legal and technical experts provided international best practice and areas for improvement of Cambodia’s draft law on personal data protection during a workshop. ...
Rov Hongseng
https://kiripost.com/stories/calls-for-more-transparency-accountability-and-clearer-definitions-in-draft-law
Senate unanimously approves the draft law on finance for 2024
The Senate has unanimously approved the draft law on finance in 2024 to support the maintenance of achievements and to respond to Cambodia’s new facilities. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501397655/senate-unanimously-approves-the-draft-law-on-finance-for-2024/
EU seeks investors for cashew nut processing units in Cambodia
The European Union (EU) is seeking potential European investors in the cashew industry with an aim of shifting the cashew nut processing from neighbouring countries to Cambodia. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501403200/eu-seeks-investors-for-cashew-nut-processing-units-in-cambodia/
Japanese foreign minister's visit aims to boost bilateral Ties
Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs is gearing up for an official visit to Cambodia from July 5 to 6 to strengthen economic and sociopolitical cooperation between the two nations, with analysts predicting closed door discussions will take place on human rights and democracy. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/japanese-foreign-ministers-visit-aims-to-boost-bilateral-ties
Germany to promote education and health cooperation with Cambodia
Germany is intended to boost the cooperation with Cambodia in the areas of education, human resource training, and health. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501448254/germany-to-promote-education-and-health-cooperation-with-cambodia/
Coral spawning observed in Cambodian waters
Conservationist working groups have urged participation in protecting and conserving important coral habitats following the first-ever observation of coral reef spawning in Cambodian seawaters. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/coral-spawning-observed-in-cambodian-waters
Cambodians spend $2.3B annually on beer
Cambodians spend approximately $2.3 billion a year on beer, with the average person drinking about 72 liters of beer annually, causing economic experts to claim that reducing beer consumption could cut spending on public health and security. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodians-spend-23b-annually-on-beer
Cambodia’s regional power grid bid gets ADB support
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), yesterday, supported Cambodia’s push for the establishment of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), sharing a vision to enhance the region’s green energy security. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501436267/cambodias-regional-power-grid-bid-gets-adb-support/
Water supply, sanitation coverage in rural Cambodia hits 85 percent, PM
About 85 percent of the rural population in Cambodia now have access to clean water supply and sanitation, Prime Minister Hun Manet said here on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501459775/water-supply-sanitation-coverage-in-rural-cambodia-hits-85-percent-pm/
Water supply, sanitation coverage in rural Cambodia hits 85 percent, PM
About 85 percent of the rural population in Cambodia now have access to clean water supply and sanitation, Prime Minister Hun Manet said here on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501459775/water-supply-sanitation-coverage-in-rural-cambodia-hits-85-percent-pm/
From Clearing Farmland in Preah Vihear
M’lou Prey II commune authorities, of Preah Vihear’s Chheb district, submitted documentation Tuesday to the district regarding alleged encroachment on land farmed by Indigenous Kuy people following a protest earlier this month. ...
Australia supports Cambodia to achieve clean water goal
Australia is supporting the Royal Government of Cambodia to meet her goal on clean water access by 2030, reaffirmed the Australian Embassy in Phnom Penh in a news release. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501474971/australia-supports-cambodia-to-achieve-clean-water-goal/
Royal Railway buys DMUs from Japan
Royal Railway Cambodia (RRC), a subsidiary of local conglomerate Royal Group, is bringing used Diesel Multiple Units (DMU) from Japan for the railway service in Cambodia. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501474759/royal-railway-buys-dmus-from-japan/
Cambodia’s economy is projected to grow by 6.3 percent in 2025
The Cambodian government has approved a draft budget of more than $9.3 billion for 2025, with economic growth projected at 6.3 percent. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581840/cambodias-economy-is-projected-to-grow-by-6-3-percent-in-2025/
Angkor protestors slighted
Angkor Beer drivers forced their way through a blockade formed by beer promoters protesting the company’s failure to respect them and follow an Arbitration Council ruling that they should be paid $2 more on the weekends. 200 protestors had planned to attend but only 30 ...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2011072650621/National-news/angkor-protesters-slighted.html
