Kingdom paves way out of Covid slump for transport
Cambodia is committed to join hands with other ASEAN member states and improve its transportation system to offset the cumulative impact of Covid-19 containment measures and boost regional trade, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-paves-way-out-covid-slump-transport
US orders seizure of illegal oil tanker bound for North Korea that was detained by Cambodia
The United States Department of Justice has ordered the confiscation of a Singaporean oil tanker that it alleges was used for illegal oil shipments to North Korea, which is currently being held in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50905550/us-orders-seizure-of-illegal-oil-tanker-bound-for-north-korea-that-was-detained-by-cambodia/
Samphan denies committing genocide
Former Khmer Rouge head of state Khieu Samphan yesterday denied participating in genocide against fellow Cambodians, saying that all he had been doing was trying to defend the country which was at war with Vietnam. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50919675/samphan-denies-committing-genocide/
National Police chief shakes up land dispute working group
National police chief Neth Savoeun has changed the composition of the working group for land dispute investigation and prevention of illegal encroachment of state land nationwide, including the appointment of deputy National Police chief Dy Vichea as chairman of the group. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/national-police-chief-shakes-land-dispute-working-group
Land disputes solved, flooded forest returned in K Chhnang
In December, the Kampong Chhnang Provincial Administration had resolved nearly 600 land disputes throughout the province and reclaimed over 30,000ha of flooded forest land as state property, according to governor Sun Sovanrith. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/land-disputes-solved-flooded-forest-returned-k-chhnang
One Window Service units generate over $21M in ‘21
The One Window Service Units (OWSU) across the country provided administrative services to more than 440,000 people in 2021, generating more than $21 million in revenue for state coffers. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/one-window-service-units-generate-over-21m-21
China remains as the leading supplier of COVID-19 vaccines for Cambodia
China is the leading supplier of vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic for Cambodia, said Secretary of State at the Ministry of Health Dr. Yuok Sambath while welcoming the arrival of China-donated over 1.5 million doses of Sinovac vaccine along with medical supplies for the vaccination ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501049478/china-remains-as-the-leading-supplier-of-covid-19-vaccines-for-cambodia/
PM seeks ASEAN-EU stability push
Prime Minister Hun Sen appealed to both ASEAN and the EU to do their utmost to build peace and stability in the region and beyond, while decrying today’s situation where world peace is being threatened by some states. ...
Ry Sochan and Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-seeks-asean-eu-stability-push
Cambodia’s export to US surges to $11 billion
Cambodia exported $11,391 million worth of products to the United States in January-November of 2022, a 42 percent increase compared to the same period last year, the US Census Bureau reported yesterday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501216028/cambodias-export-to-us-surges-to-11-billion/
Marine plastic issue discussed
State institutions and development partners are gathering input on strategies for the efficient management of marine debris, especially plastic waste, in the tourist destinations of the Kingdom’s coastline. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/marine-plastic-issue-discussed
Better workflow: PM asks Ministers to assign specific roles for subordinates
In a bid to boost government service efficiency, Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday asked Ministers to assign specific roles for subordinates to streamline effective workflow within the ministries and state secretariats. ...
Cambodia to prioritise ASEAN in foreign policy
Cambodia’s state-owned news agency Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) recently published an article, forecasting the foreign policy of the Royal Government for the seventh term under the leadership of new Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501349068/cambodia-to-prioritise-asean-in-foreign-policy-media/
Cambodia’s economy lauded by WEF head
Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), noted the thriving state of the Cambodian economy, recalling that he had seen it first-hand during his visit to the ASEAN Summit hosted by Cambodia last in 2022. ...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodias-economy-lauded-wef-head
Residents have been in a land dispute with the sugar cane company Ly Yong Phat continues to seek justice while not yet get compensation
Hundreds of hectares of green plantations of Ly Yong Phat surrounded by mountains in Oral district, Kampong Speu province seem to reflect the prosperous lives of nearby villagers, but some people claim that they are living in a state of mental crisis due to the ...
FM pushes for ASEAN synergy to compete at global level
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn has urged all ASEAN member states to strengthen links with development partners to launch connectivity initiatives and cooperation projects throughout the region. ...
Ry Sochan and Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/fm-pushes-asean-synergy-compete-global-level
Labour export from Cambodia on an upswing
With the expected revival of economic activities and China’s decision to ease Covid-19 curbs, many ASEAN and Indo-Pacific states are scrambling to import workers and they are looking at Cambodia. ...
Prakash Jha
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501211892/labour-export-from-cambodia-on-an-upswing/
Construction contract inked for $1.5B Kampot port
Kampot Logistics and Port Co Ltd (KLP) on May 5 signed a construction contract with Chinese state-backed China Harbour Engineering Co Ltd (CHEC) for a $1.5 billion multi-purpose port in Kampot province’s Bokor town. ...
Post Staffs
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/construction-contract-inked-15b-kampot-port
ACU chalks up 21,640 Jan 2023 asset declarations
The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) announced that it received 273 state-mandated declarations of assets and liabilities on January 20, bringing the total to 21,640. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/acu-chalks-21640-jan-2023-asset-declarations
Phase two of zero-snaring campaign launched
The second phase of the zero-snaring campaign in protected areas was launched on March 3 in the presence of Ministry of Environment secretary of state and spokesman Neth Pheaktra. The first phase of the campaign was considered a “resounding success”. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/phase-two-zero-snaring-campaign-launched-0