RAISING TARGET: Cambodia to cut greenhouse gas emissions to around 42% by 2030
Cambodia has adopted its Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), setting a national goal to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 42% across key sectors by 2030. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581162/raising-target-cambodia-to-cut-greenhouse-gas-emissons-to-around-42-by-2030/
Aid and development
Following the Paris Peace Accords signed in October 1991, Cambodia has received a significant amount of global support for its development and post-conflict work. In 2014, 30 – 40 percent of the country’s national budget is funded through development assistance, placing Cambodia among the most ...
NGOs praise solar energy push
Six non-governmental organisations on Tuesday praised the government’s decision to increase electricity generated by solar panels up to 20 percent of national output by 2023. The organisations included the NGO Forum on Cambodia, 3s Rivers Protection Network, My Village, Culture and Environment Preservation Association, Fisheries ...
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50638118/ngos-praise-solar-energy-push/
NEC introduces spokesmen ahead of elections
The National Election Committee (NEC) has announced the creation of a spokesperson team to communicate with the public and local and International news agencies as it prepares to hold the communes and general elections in 2022 and 2023, respectively. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-introduces-spokesmen-ahead-elections
Up to 6.3 million land tittles issued to date
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction issued some 6.3 million land titles to people as of November this year, and set to reach 100 percent of land registration by the year of 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50967311/up-to-6-3-million-land-tittles-issued-to-date/
ASEAN 56th anniversary celebrated
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation August 8 organised the ASEAN Day 2023 to celebrate the 56th anniversary of the founding of the regional bloc. ...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-56th-anniversary-celebrated
Lightning strikes, fires, storms kill 90 in Cambodia in January-July
Lightning strikes, fires and storms had claimed 90 lives in Cambodia in the first seven months of 2023, the spokesperson for the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) said on Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501335588/lightning-strikes-fires-storms-kill-90-in-cambodia-in-january-july/
Apsara Authority plants saplings to improve Angkor environment
The Apsara National Authority (ANA) claims that they have planted about two million saplings of mixed varieties in the Angkor Archaeological Park from 2004 to 2023 to enhance the area’s aesthetics. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501344942/apsara-authority-plants-saplings-to-improve-angkor-environment/
Apsara Authority plants saplings to improve Angkor environment
The Apsara National Authority (ANA) claims that they have planted about two million saplings of mixed varieties in the Angkor Archaeological Park from 2004 to 2023 to enhance the area’s aesthetics. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501344942/apsara-authority-plants-saplings-to-improve-angkor-environment/
Energy tariffs cut for industrial, agri sectors
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced a reduction in electricity tariffs for the industrial and agricultural sectors, effective from October to December 2023. This move is aimed at increasing production, fostering job creation and supporting income growth for Cambodians. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/energy-tariffs-cut-industrial-agri-sectors
Cambodia needs $9.22 billion for next three-year public investment program
The Cambodian government on Friday approved the next three-year public investment program (2023-2025), which would require a total capital of $9.22 billion to implement 663 projects, government spokesperson Phay Siphan said. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501176756/cambodia-needs-9-22-for-next-three-year-public-investment-program/
Cambodia to receive over 20 million tourists this year
In the first five months of 2023, Cambodia received approximately 2.2 million international visitors and 10 million local tourists. This marks a significant increase from the same period last year. ...
Rov Hongseng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-to-receive-over-20-million-tourists-this-year
The rise of messaging app Telegram in Cambodia
The messaging app, Telegram, has risen in popularity within Cambodia in recent years. As of early 2023, it held the title of the most popular messaging app in the country. ...
Rov Hongseng
https://kiripost.com/stories/rise-of-messaging-app-telegram-in-cambodia
Four million international tourists expected by Cambodia this year after China’s pandemic strategy optimization
Cambodia is projected to receive 4 million international tourists in 2023 after China’s optimization of its COVID-19 strategy early this month, a tourism official said on Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501221530/four-million-international-tourists-expected-by-cambodia-this-year-after-chinas-pandemic-strategy-optimization/
Ministry aiming to expand Prey Lang carbon credit sales
The Ministry of Environment and Conservation International (CI) Cambodia will push for the expansion of the carbon credit market in the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary in 2023 in order to raise funds for the conservation of protected areas and community development there. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-aiming-expand-prey-lang-carbon-credit-sales
Cambodia earns $331 mln from bicycle export in first half of year, down 30.5 pct
Cambodia exported bicycles worth $331 million to foreign markets in the first half of 2023, a year-on-year drop of 30.5 percent, said a Ministry of Commerce’s report on Thursday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501324107/cambodia-earns-331-mln-from-bicycle-export-in-first-half-of-year-down-30-5-pct/
Ministry calls for vigilance of possible natural disasters
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) has warned the public of possible natural disasters, especially strong winds and high waves at coastal areas between July 19-25, 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501326691/ministry-calls-for-vigilance-of-possible-natural-disasters/
623 land titles distributed to more than 300 families in Kampong Thom province
623 property ownership certificates were distributed to 332 families in Kdei Ta Chen village, Treal commune, Tang Kork district on July 20, 2023, so that they have the legal right to own and use them. ...
Post Staff
https://www.postkhmer.com/national/2023-07-21-1331-252571.html
Cambodia’s Angkor $16 million in ticket sales for first five months
Cambodia’s famed Angkor Archeological Park received 344,757 foreign tourists in the first five months of 2023, up 653 percent from 45,779 in the same period last year, said a press statement on Monday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501303011/cambodias-angkor-16-million-in-ticket-sales-for-first-five-months/
Nearly 70 families in Koas Kralor district protest for Battambang Provincial Authorities to provide legal land titles
About 69 families protest in front of Battambang Provincial Administration to demand the authorities to issue legal land title that has been cleared since 2012 on 254 hectares of land at Phnom Snor, Samrong village, Chhnal Moan commune, Koas Kralor district, Battambang province, on the ...
