Eight NagaWorld protesters free on bail
Eight of the 11 union leaders and members who were formerly employed at the NagaWorld integrated resort and were arrested for organising protests over their layoffs were released on bail by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on March 14. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eight-nagaworld-protesters-free-bail
2022-27 development strategy for garments to launch Mar 21
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has said it will launch the Cambodia Garment, Footwear and Bags Sector Development Strategy 2022-2027 on March 21 to strengthen and support the sector in “the new context”. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/2022-27-development-strategy-garments-launch-mar-21
Education ministry set to host ASEAN socio-cultural community meetings
The Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, which represents the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) this year, will organise three key virtual meetings on March 28-30. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/education-ministry-set-host-asean-socio-cultural-community-meetings
Cambodia steps forward to 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
After joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on April 30, 1999, Cambodia is holding the bloc chairmanship for the third time this year. As the Chair for 2022, Cambodia has hosted and is going to host many important meetings, including the ASEAN Foreign ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501085158/cambodia-steps-forward-to-55th-asean-foreign-ministers-meeting/
Smallpox jabs work on monkeypox: officials
The Ministry of Health is preparing to respond to monkeypox by using the key strategies employed to fight Covid-19, including vaccinations if necessary, according to its spokeswoman Or Vandine. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/smallpox-jabs-work-monkeypox-officials
Cambodia’s 2022 economic growth estimates revised to 5.4 percent
Cambodia’s economic growth is expected to end with a healthy growth rate by 2022, but below the growth projected early this year. The lowering of growth estimates is due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the uncertainty in China’s economic growth. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501067848/cambodias-2022-economic-growth-estimates-revised-to-5-4-percent/
The Cambodia-South Korea Free Trade Agreement: Increasing potential for downstream sectors
The Cambodia-South Korea Free Trade Agreement can help boost Cambodian exports of garments, textiles, and footwear to South Korea. The agreement also presents opportunities for value-added investments in Cambodia’s downstream processing industries through a ‘plus one business model’, in which South Korean companies could expand ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501090924/the-cambodia-south-korea-free-trade-agreement-increasing-potential-for-downstream-sectors/
Debt ceiling still provides space for development
Cambodia’s public debt is still relatively low as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP), at nearly 25 per cent, compared to the 40-per-cent threshold, affording the government ample fiscal space to borrow to develop the country, experts have said. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/debt-ceiling-still-provides-space-development
Value chain upkeep for EVFTA
Cambodia and Vietnam have agreed to ensure the sustainability of the value chain to meet trade demands in accordance with the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which came into force in July 2020. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/value-chain-upkeep-evfta
‘Green’ family gets citizenship by royal decree
The family of prominent environmentalist Ben Davis committed to continue their efforts to protect the environment and Cambodian forests, as they expressed joy at becoming citizens. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/green-family-gets-citizenship-royal-decree
Residents from 10 communities ask Koh Kong provincial authorities to expedite resolving land disputes
Residents from 10 communities in Koh Kong province request the provincial authorities and relevant officials to expedite the resolution of land disputes, stop discrimination against those with land issues and dismiss 32 people who were active in land protests. ...
Meng Kroypunlok
https://www.vodkhmer.news/2022/12/06/10-communities-ask-koh-kong-authorities-to-expedite-resolving-land-disputes/
Authorities plan digital payment for cash aid programme
In an effort to deal with officials misusing cash aid programme, the authorities are planning to make digital payment available for the beneficiaries, a top official at the Department of Social Welfare has said. ...
Yim Sreylin
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501200695/authorities-plan-digital-payment-for-cash-aid-programme/
NEC set to review 2023 election at Battambang meet
The National Election Committee (NEC) is preparing for a significant two-day meeting on August 14 and 15 to assess and evaluate the proceedings of the July 23 general election. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-set-review-2023-election-battambang-meet
Cambodian leader Hun Manet and Chinese Minister pledge cooperation
Beijing’s top diplomat, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, visited Cambodia to meet with the country’s incoming leader Hun Manet, further strengthening ties between the two nations. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501346304/cambodian-leader-hun-manet-and-chinese-minister-pledge-cooperation/
Buddha’s legendary tree finds new roots in Siem Reap reforestation efforts
In an effort to rejuvenate areas affected by forest degradation and to conserve lakes, 15,156 saplings of “Raing Phnom” have been planted in four communes in Siem Reap province. ...
New S Reap airport 44% done, still set to open in Oct 2023
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport is still on track to open in October 2023, with work on Phase I reaching 44 per cent as of end-September, according to a senior civil aviation official. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-s-reap-airport-44-done-still-set-open-oct-2023
GFT minimum wage hike focuses on sustainability
The government has confirmed continuing minimum wage hikes for workers in the garment, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) sector, adhering to the sustainability of the sector and competitiveness in the market. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501352116/gft-minimum-wage-hike-focuses-on-sustainability/
Donor diversity powers Angkor Hospital for Children
In the first half of this year, Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC) in Siem Reap successfully raised approximately $4 million through local and international donations. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/donor-diversity-powers-angkor-hospital-children
Govt, NGO build elevated shelters to provide flood protection
The construction of elevated shelters in flood-prone areas across the country is being undertaken by the government and an NGO to provide safe havens for people during floods. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501353762/govt-ngo-build-elevated-shelters-to-provide-flood-protection/
New concession in Botum Sakor National Park handed to Cambodia’s Royal Group
The Cambodian government has awarded another large swath of Botum Sakor National Park to local conglomerate Royal Group, carving out yet more land from this ostensibly protected area to hand over to private developers. ...
Gerald Flynn
https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/new-concession-in-botum-sakor-national-park-handed-to-cambodias-royal-group/