Kampot fishermen struggle to survive amid declining fish stocks
Fishermen in Kampot province are struggling amid declining fish stock, which they say is the result of illegal fishing, shrinking fishing grounds and pumping dirt into waters. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/kampot-fishermen-struggle-to-survive-amid-declining-fish-stocks
Siem Reap village chief dismissed after protesting for land rights with citizens
Sna Sangkram village chief of Balang commune, Prasat Bakong district, Siem Reap province was fired by his superiors after protesting for land rights with more than 210 families in the Run Ta Ek development area. ...
Ministry, UNESCO equivalency school coming to 14 provinces
UNESCO is set to launch its online Basic Education Equivalent Programme (BEEP) in 14 provinces to provide education to out-of-school youths. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-unesco-equivalency-school-coming-14-provinces
Cambodian railway regauging study completed
A feasibility study for a further rebuild of the 382 km line from Phnom Penh to Poipet on the Thai border was submitted to the government on January 24. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501235649/cambodian-railway-regauging-study-completed/
Siem Reap approves almost 50K land titles
Siem Reap governor Tea Seiha said that in the past five years, the province has registered a total of 48,476 land titles. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-approves-almost-50k-land-titles
Cambodians urged to take health measures against heat
The Ministry of Health on Monday advised citizens to adhere to precautions to stay safe during the summer heat, urging people to drink water to stay hydrated and avoid consuming alcohol. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodians-urged-to-take-health-measures-against-heat
Over 40,000 benefitted from free bus services during KNY
More than 40,000 people benefitted from free bus services provided by authorities during the three day-long Khmer New Year (KNY), said Phnom Penh department of public transport. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501275423/over-40000-benefitted-from-free-bus-services-during-kny/
PPAP’s first quarter revenue dips 13%
Public-listed Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) reported $8.23 million in revenue for the first quarter (Q1) of the year, a 13 percent decline compared to the same period last year. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501276162/ppaps-first-quarter-revenue-dips-13/
China’s BRI greatly benefits Cambodia, other participating countries, says Cambodia’s Prime Minister
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said here on Monday that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has provided a lot of tangible benefits to his country and other participating countries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501212941/chinas-bri-greatly-benefits-cambodia-other-participating-countries-says-cambodias-prime-minister/
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/
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/
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/
