Gov’t reveal 2024 revenue, spending plans
Cambodia is planning for government revenue and spending equivalent to 23.07 per cent and 26.29 per cent of GDP (gross domestic product) in 2024, respectively. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/govt-reveal-2024-revenue-spending-plans
Two ecotourism sites in Preah Sihanouk eye plastic-free status
Provincial administration of Preah Sihanouk is promoting two ecotourism sites in well-known Koh Rong island to be a plastic-free tourist destination. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501225600/two-ecotourism-sites-in-preah-sihanouk-eye-plastic-free-status/
Battambang airport in line for upgrade to receive tourists
Battambang Airport will be upgraded to be akin to Siem Reap airport as part of plans to attract more tourists to the country. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-battambang-airport-in-line-for-upgrade-to-receive-tourists
Royal Group signs agreement to build Koh Rong airport
An agreement has been signed for the construction of a $300 million airport on Koh Rong island, taking five years to complete. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-royal-group-sign-agreement-to-build-koh-rong-airport
Cashew policy gateway to export market
A national policy to push Cambodia’s cashew industry has been approved with the aim of transforming the sector into a major global supplier. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-cashew-policy-gateway-to-export-market
Reforms aimed at overcoming FDI challenges
The Cambodian government has continuously implemented reforms to overcome challenges to attract more foreign direct investment, a senior official at the Ministry of Economy and Finance said. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501270538/reforms-aimed-at-overcoming-fdi-challenges/
Cambodia’s apparel exports to South Korea up 14% to $191 million in 2022
Cambodia’s trade balance with South Korea has improved in the first quarter of 2023, with decreased imports and higher apparel exports. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501277051/cambodias-apparel-exports-to-south-korea-up-14-to-191-million-in-2022/
Talks held with Alibaba to promote Cambodian rice
Talks are underway to promote Cambodian rice on the Alibaba platform with the aim of increasing sales by competing in the Chinese market. ...
Rov Hongseng
https://kiripost.com/stories/talks-held-with-alibaba-to-promote-cambodian-rice
Kandal villagers halt airport project’s fence construction but fears remain
The company developing a new airport project in Kandal province suspended construction of a fence last week, following protests from villagers living inside the site. ...
Phon Sothyroth and Runn Sreydeth
https://cambojanews.com/kandal-villagers-halt-airport-projects-fence-construction-but-fears-remain/
Education ministry reveals 8-point policy plan
The Minister of Education has revealed the government’s 8-point education policy which will become the Cambodian People’s Party’s (CPP) strategy to improve the country’s education system. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501323072/education-ministry-reveals-8-point-policy-plan/
NEC outlines need for assistance to Japanese election observation team
The National Election Committee (NEC) expressed a renewed sense of optimism in its recent meeting with representatives from Japan. ...
Preah Vihear allocates 335ha land for villagers
The Preah Vihear Provincial Administration has announced a campaign to measure and distribute 335ha of land in Pheareaketch village in Preah Vihear town’s Pahal commune. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/preah-vihear-allocates-335ha-land-villagers
NGOs launch forum on engagement in public financial management
A group of NGOs launched the National Public Forum on ‘Stakeholders Engagement in Public Financial Management Process’ on May 25. ...
Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-ngo-forum-on-engagement-public-financial-management
PM stresses budget allocation to step up economic growth
Prime Minister Hun Sen said future leaders of Cambodia and government institutions must allocate a budget for infrastructure projects that would help expedite economic growth. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501299917/pm-stresses-budget-allocation-to-step-up-economic-growth/
EU gifts $7M for fisheries reforms
To aid in the reform of Cambodia’s fisheries sector, approximately $7 million in funding has been allocated by the EU for the effort. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eu-gifts-7m-for-fisheries-reforms
Calls for more transparency, accountability, and clearer definitions in draft law
Legal and technical experts provided international best practice and areas for improvement of Cambodia’s draft law on personal data protection during a workshop. ...
Rov Hongseng
https://kiripost.com/stories/calls-for-more-transparency-accountability-and-clearer-definitions-in-draft-law
Senate unanimously approves the draft law on finance for 2024
The Senate has unanimously approved the draft law on finance in 2024 to support the maintenance of achievements and to respond to Cambodia’s new facilities. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501397655/senate-unanimously-approves-the-draft-law-on-finance-for-2024/
EU seeks investors for cashew nut processing units in Cambodia
The European Union (EU) is seeking potential European investors in the cashew industry with an aim of shifting the cashew nut processing from neighbouring countries to Cambodia. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501403200/eu-seeks-investors-for-cashew-nut-processing-units-in-cambodia/
Japanese foreign minister's visit aims to boost bilateral Ties
Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs is gearing up for an official visit to Cambodia from July 5 to 6 to strengthen economic and sociopolitical cooperation between the two nations, with analysts predicting closed door discussions will take place on human rights and democracy. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/japanese-foreign-ministers-visit-aims-to-boost-bilateral-ties
ASEAN Consumer Protection Conference for digital innovation, green economy
In a bid to promote digital innovation and the creation of a green economy, the 4th ASEAN Consumer Protection Conference (ACPC) was held in Phnom Penh on Monday, providing a vital platform for regional stakeholders to discuss consumer protection and innovation. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501547935/asean-consumer-protection-conference-for-digital-innovation-green-economy/