China remains top in Kingdom’s FDI last year
China’s foreign direct investment was on the rise in Cambodia last year despite Covid-19, showing positive confidence of investors in Cambodia as the country fully resumed its socio-economic activities, particularly the bilateral trade pact. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501068035/china-remains-top-in-kingdoms-fdi-last-year/
O’Smach border checkpoint reopens
The O’Smach International Border Checkpoint was officially reopened on Friday after it was closed in 2019 at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501070616/osmach-border-checkpoint-reopens/
UNFPA, Japanese government launch $1.17m project to support Cambodia health
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Japanese government yesterday jointly launched a project to support the Royal Government of Cambodia in building a resilient and responsive healthcare system during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Program launched to improve water, sanitation and hygiene in Cambodia
WaterAid and The VF Foundation announce the launch of a year-long program to reach more than 85,000 people with access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501072154/program-launched-to-improve-water-sanitation-and-hygiene-in-cambodia/
U.S. coercive diplomacy has no market on China-Cambodia naval facility
The United States is a “talented” hunter for “evidence” that could tarnish the reputation of its rivals. This time, the hunter – out to stigmatize China – turns to Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501098157/u-s-coercive-diplomacy-has-no-market-on-china-cambodia-naval-facility/
Australia a prominent partner in Cambodia’s demining efforts
Senior Minister Ly Thuch, First Vice President of Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), said that he considers Australia to be a prominent and strong partner for mine action in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501094318/australia-a-prominent-partner-in-cambodias-demining-efforts/
Cambodia exports surge 16% to $22.4B
The government’s strategic measures and reforms helped Cambodia register remarkable export growth, the Ministry of Commerce said yesterday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501229569/cambodia-exports-surge-16-to-22-4b/
Korean investors plan to set up a cashew processing plant in Cambodia for export
Representatives of the Korea Agro-Industrial Resources Association plan to set up a cashew processing plant in Cambodia for export to international markets. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501337218/korean-investors-plan-to-set-up-a-cashew-processing-plant-in-cambodia-for-export/
Thach Setha sentenced to 18 months in prison, faces further charges
The Phnom Penh Municipal convicted Candlelight Party Co-Vice President Thach Setha last Thursday of issuing bad checks and sentenced him to 18 months in prison. ...
Khuon Narim and Hel Komsan
https://cambojanews.com/thach-setha-sentenced-to-18-months-in-prison-faces-further-charges/
PM receives former Japanese Ambassador
Prime Minister Hun Sen received at the Peace Palace Ogawa Gotaro, former Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia between 2000 and 2003. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501104939/pm-receives-former-japanese-ambassador/
Early childhood education encouraged
The government is urging parents, especially those in the rural areas of the provinces, to register their children at community preschools. ...
Yim Sreylin
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501185412/early-childhood-education-encouraged/
Tbong Khmum Provincial Court questioned two community representatives in connection with encroachment on state land
Two community representatives in Memot district were questioned by the Tbong Khmum Provincial Court in connection with allegations of illegal encroachment on state land as they allegedly did not act as alleged. ...
Cambodia aims at more FTAs to boost economic growth
The government is considering the establishment of more bilateral free trade agreements to access broader markets for Cambodia-made products. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501233025/cambodia-aims-at-more-ftas-to-boost-economic-growth/
Final cash support for Siem Reap tourism workers
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training will make the final cash support payment to 129 tourism workers in Siem Reap province whose employment contracts were suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/final-cash-support-siem-reap-tourism-workers
Social security week to tackle efficiency and transparency
Cambodia is gearing up to host the second annual Social Protection Week, with the aim of strengthening social security efficiency and transparency. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-social-security-week-to-tackle-efficiency-and-transparency
Cambodia seeks $4 billion investments for its first high-speed railway
The railway, starting from the capital Phnom Penh to Poipet, a town bordering Thailand, covers a distance of 382 kilometers. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501243268/cambodia-seeks-4-billion-investments-for-its-first-high-speed-railway/
Cambodia and Vietnam sign trade deals
Cambodia and Vietnam have signed a series of agreements to strengthen trade and cooperation between the two nations ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-and-vietnam-sign-trade-deals
CSX’s daily trading volume sees significant rise
Daily trading volumes on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) has gone up after months of decline in 2023. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501510867/csxs-daily-trading-volume-sees-significant-rise/
Illegal fishing crackdown successful, but crime ongoing
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has confirmed that the Inter-Ministerial Commission tasked with preventing illegal fishing in Tonle Sap Lake has successfully addressed numerous illegal fishing cases over the past two years. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501557423/illegal-fishing-crackdown-successful-but-crime-ongoing/
Ministry, ADB prioritise water access, rural sanitation
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development on transport infrastructure, water supply and sanitation. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-adb-prioritise-water-access-rural-sanitation
