Poipet fire kills 26 and injures 57
The blaze that tore through a Poipet casino has killed 26 people and injured 57, with most of the victims Thai, Banteay Meanchey Provincial Governor Oum Reatrey said. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/poipet-fire-kills-26-and-injures-57
New dolphin and fish protection measures launched in Stung Treng
The Stung Treng Provincial Administration has introduced measures to further strengthen the effective management of dolphin and fish conservation areas. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-dolphin-and-fish-protection-measures-launched-stung-treng
Call for UK to invest in Cambodia’s agriculture sector
Cambodia has called on the UK to consider investing in the processing of agricultural products after noting it is an important market for Cambodia’s agricultural products and manufacturing. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/call-for-uk-to-invest-in-cambodias-agriculture-sector
PM Hun Sen asks JCA to encourage more Japanese investors to Cambodia
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has asked the Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA) to help encourage more Japanese investors to invest in Cambodia and boost the export of Cambodian products to Japan. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501280383/pm-hun-sen-asks-jca-to-encourage-more-japanese-investors-to-cambodia/
Japan aids Kingdom’s digital transformation
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has declared its intention to strengthen cooperation with the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, in order to contribute to assisting the Kingdom’s digital revolution. ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-aids-kingdoms-digital-transformation
Cambodia and UAE to sign second commerce deal
Prime Minister Hun Sen has revealed that the government will sign another commerce agreement with the Commerce Ministry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to further support Cambodia’s economic growth. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-and-uae-to-sign-second-commerce-deal
International tourists to Cambodia expected to surpass pre-pandemic level in 2025
The number of international tourists to Cambodia is predicted to surpass the pre-COVID-19 pandemic level in 2025, the country’s Tourism Minister Thong Khon said on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501312540/international-tourists-to-cambodia-expected-to-surpass-pre-pandemic-level-in-2025/
Online business registration made easier
Cambodia has launched the third phase of online business registration by including an additional 12 relevant ministries and institutions to facilitate business procedures in Cambodia. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-online-business-registration-made-easier
Cambodia expects tourism generating $4B in 2023
With the expectation of attracting around 4 million international and 15 million domestic tourists this year, Cambodia expects the tourism sector to generate about $4 billion. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501220676/cambodia-expects-tourism-generating-4b-in-2023/
Lancang-Mekong peace boat project launched in Cambodia
The Lancang-Mekong Peace Boat project was launched here in the capital of Cambodia on Tuesday, aiming at promoting peace building and prosperity in the region, officials said. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501259801/lancang-mekong-peace-boat-project-launched-in-cambodia/
Cambodia slams U.S. for its “double standard” human rights report
Cambodia said on Thursday that the “U.S. Department of State’s 2022 Human Rights Report on Cambodia” was downright unfounded, biased, and prejudicial as to its political nature. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501261697/cambodia-slams-u-s-for-its-double-standard-human-rights-report/
Indonesia’s Jokowi wants country to take part in Cambodia’s infrastructure projects
Indonesian President Joko Jokowi Widodo shared the country’s desire to be involved in infrastructure development projects in Cambodia as a form of commitment to expand economic ties between the two countries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501288541/indonesias-jokowi-wants-country-to-take-part-in-cambodias-infrastructure-projects/
Cambodia’s exports to EU surge 25 percent to $4 billion in 2022
Cambodia’s exports to the European Union (EU) last year were worth $4 billion, up 25% compared to the 2021’s figure, according to the country’s ministry of commerce. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501236859/cambodias-exports-to-eu-surge-25-percent-to-4-billion-in-2022/
PM talks tourism with Laotian Premier during visit
Launching direct flights linking Cambodia and Laos was top of the agenda during a two-day official visit by Prime Minister Hun Sen to the neighboring nation . ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-pm-talks-tourism-with-laotian-premier-during-visit
Port revenues reach almost $130 million in 2022
The listed-Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) and Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) posted revenues at almost $130 million last year, Ministry of Public Works and Transport’s report showed. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501240937/port-revenues-reach-almost-130-million-in-2022/
Bakheng water plant 90 percent ready, likely to start this year
The Bakheng Water Supply Project, Cambodia’s largest water treatment plant, being developed to meet the rising demand for water in Phnom Penh, is set to be put into operation in the second quarter of this year. ...
Prakash Jha
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501243614/bakheng-water-plant-90-percent-ready-likely-to-start-this-year/
Cambodia creates safe zones for rare Mekong River dolphins
Cambodia on Monday created Irrawaddy dolphin conservation and protection zones covering a 120-km-long stretch of the Mekong River in northeastern Stung Treng and Kratie provinces, according to a sub-decree. ...
Cambodianess staff
https://cambodianess.com/article/cambodia-creates-safe-zones-for-rare-mekong-river-dolphins
ANA stepping up replanting campaign within Angkor Park
The Apsara National Authority (ANA) is working with public and private partner organisations to continue its plans to replant the western part of Trapeang Ses, and preserve the AngkorArchaeological Park World Heritage Site. ...
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ana-stepping-replanting-campaign-within-angkor-park
About 440,000 spoilt ballots logged in July 23 national election: NEC
A representative of the National Election Committee (NEC) reported that about 440,000 spoilt ballots had been logged over the July 23-24 period. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/about-440000-spoilt-ballots-logged-july-23-national-election-nec
Rising Phoenix guides farmers to organic rice
Within the tranquil heart of Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary in Stung Treng province, nearly 100 households have embarked on an adventure into rice farming. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rising-phoenix-guides-farmers-organic-rice
