PM pledges not to raise electricity prices
Prime Minister Hun Sen has stated that Cambodia will not raise electricity prices – despite neighbouring countries doing so. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501254959/pm-pledges-not-to-raise-electricity-prices/
NatureLife employing tech to conserve wildlife
NatureLife Cambodia, a national conservation organisation, documented 29 bird species, including six globally endangered ones, and one mammal species. The documentation was made by its community members utilising SMART, a smartphone application for patrolling community protected areas. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/naturelife-employing-tech-conserve-wildlife
Koh Kong community thrive while safeguarding the forest
In Koh Kong province, nestled within the serene Phnom Tob Cheang protected area, resides a thriving community. ...
Kim Sarom
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koh-kong-community-thrive-while-safeguarding-forest
King promulgates amended election law
King Norodom Sihamoni on July 4 issued a Royal Decree promulgating the amended election law, following its passage by the National Assembly and Senate in June and clearance by the Constitutional Council (CCC) on July 3. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/king-promulgates-amended-election-law
Indigenous women voice collective concerns
A senior environment official called for calm after indigenous women’s communities urged relevant ministries and institutions to address their concerns by including their input into the draft amendments to the protected natural areas and forestry laws. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/indigenous-women-voice-collective-concerns
WCS collects 54 royal turtle eggs in ‘last few days’
NGO Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Cambodia on January 19 announced that its turtle conservation team “over the last few days” collected 54 royal turtle eggs laid on an artificial sand bank at the Koh Kong Reptile Conservation Centre (KKRCC). ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/wcs-collects-54-royal-turtle-eggs-last-few-days
Link religion to climate change to develop eco-friendly attitudes: senior official
A senior environmental official on March 17 floated bolstering links between climate change and religious teachings and standards as a means to improve attitudes towards the environment and sustainable development in Cambodia. ...
Water supply authority assures public shortages over early ‘24
The Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) asked for understanding from Phnom Penh residents in some communes where water pressure is weak. They assured residents that all supply issues will be resolved by early 2024, but have suggested that residents use water sparingly in the ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/water-supply-authority-assures-public-shortages-over-early-24
Cambodia’s fabric imports from Thailand at $157 million in 2022
Despite volatility due to COVID-19, Cambodia’s 2022 apparel exports to Thailand reached $57.6 million, and fabric imports were $157 million. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501269748/cambodias-fabric-imports-from-thailand-at-157-million-in-2022/
S Treng seeks investors for cashew development
In future, Stung Treng province will attract investment in large factories and manufacturing enterprises that will process agricultural raw materials into value-added processed products, particularly cashew nuts, which have been recognised for their commercial potential, officials said. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/s-treng-seeks-investors-cashew-development
Sihanoukville beach fence demolished overnight
Preah Sihanouk provincial officials said Thursday that authorities had demolished a fence built directly on O’Chheuteal beach overnight after social media criticism and news reports. ...
Morm Moniroth
https://vodenglish.news/sihanoukville-beach-fence-demolished-overnight/
Cambodia’s export to US tops $12B last year
Cambodia’s export to the United States remained strong last year, despite the US generalised special preference (GSP) scheme remaining to less developed countries (LDCs) including Cambodia. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501237385/cambodias-export-to-us-tops-12b-last-year/
Cambodia to set up commercial centres in China
Cambodia will set up private commercial centres in five locations in China this year, which will play an important role in promoting the country’s products and attracting China’s investment in Cambodia. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501238754/cambodia-to-set-up-commercial-centres-in-china/
CNCW received 6,200 reports from poor last year
The Cambodian National Council for Women (CNCW) received 6,256 complaints, including violence and abuse against women and minors, from poor families last year. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501243750/cncw-received-6200-reports-from-poor-last-year/
Stricter rules for Mekong river dolphin sanctuaries
The government has issued a sub-decree designating Mekong River Dolphin Management Areas in Stung Treng and Kratie provinces to protect and conserve the freshwater dolphins, while environmental and civil society officials said the sub-decree will make law enforcement more effective and may help increase their ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/stricter-rules-mekong-river-dolphin-sanctuaries
BirdLife restores Lumphat Wildlife Sanctuary watering holes
BirdLife International Cambodia has restored 10 trapaing (watering holes) in the Lumphat Wildlife Sanctuary. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/birdlife-restores-lumphat-wildlife-sanctuary-watering-holes
Starlink paves way for smart farming in Kingdom
In a move set to revolutionise Cambodian agriculture, entrepreneur Chan Dara has become a pioneer, bringing Starlink’s high-speed internet to the Kingdom. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/starlink-paves-way-smart-farming-kingdom
Climate risks on Cambodian children
A UNICEF report has found various risks that impact children in East Asia and the Pacific, including impacts affecting Cambodian children, while calling for measures to safeguard their rights and future ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-climate-risks-on-cambodian-children
PM orders officials to beef up crack down on rising land grabbing in Tonle Sap
Prime Minister Hun Sen today instructed the Cambodian armed forces and provincial authorities to crack down on illegal land grabbing at the Tonle Sap Lake. ...
Viet Nam, Cambodia aim for $20billion in trade, boost cooperation in defence, transport
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Monday had talks in Hà Nội with Cambodian counterpart Samdech Hun Manet, who was on a two-day visit to Việt Nam, also his first to an ASEAN country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501405428/viet-nam-cambodia-aim-for-20billion-in-trade-boost-cooperation-in-defence-transport/