Preliminary results: CPP received more than 6,390,000 votes, equal to 82.30%
Preliminary results of the 7th national election show that the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) received more than 6.3 million votes, or more than 82 percent. The Cambodian People’s Party is the leading party. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501331599/preliminary-results-cpp-received-more-than-6390000-votes-equal-to-82-30/
China’s BRI contributes to Cambodia’s economic development: DPM Sun Chanthol
China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has contributed enormously to Cambodia’s economic growth, creating more new opportunities for development in Cambodia, said Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501381557/chinas-bri-contributes-to-cambodias-economic-development-dpm-sun-chanthol/
RCEP fuels regional growth amid economic recovery, challenges
Two years on, the world’s largest free trade pact in terms of population and trade volume, has unleashed tremendous benefits for regional integration in the Asia-Pacific region and powered up economic recovery. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501421396/rcep-fuels-regional-growth-amid-economic-recovery-challenges/
Ministry’s digital learning platform gains about 90,000 users
A digital learning platform established by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) has in less than two months amassed 89,156 users, who are gaining knowledge and learning from the content provided on the platform. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501416884/ministrys-digital-learning-platform-gains-about-90000-users/
China’s contribution to Cambodia’s mine action lauded
Cambodia has applauded the Government of China for its active contribution to humanitarian mine action in the Kingdom, enabling safe land for farmers and reducing mine and ERW risks. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501418657/chinas-contribution-to-cambodias-mine-action-lauded/
Air quality cautions issued for dry season
The Ministry of Environment calls on capital and provincial governors to implement government directives for reducing air pollution, noting a decline in air quality during the dry season from December to April. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/air-quality-cautions-issued-for-dry-season
Kampong Leng farmers get permission to grow dry season rice
The Council of Ministers and the Kampong Chhnang Provincial government have granted temporary permission to people living in Zone 3 protected area near Tonle Sap Lake in Kampong Leng district, Kampong Chhnang province to cultivate dry season rice for one season. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501421159/kampong-leng-farmers-get-permission-to-grow-dry-season-rice/
Cambodia urges more collaborations between nations
To counter the growing risk of geopolitics, it is important to have more mutual investments and collaborations between countries and regions to truly achieve global economic prosperity, experts say. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501389490/cambodia-urges-more-collaborations-between-nations/
CPP secure 504 provincial council seats, KWP take 47
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) claimed an overwhelming 504 of the 559 capital/provincial council seats on offer in the May 26 elections. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cpp-secure-504-provincial-council-seats-kwp-take-47
Kingdom, Turkey keen on $1B trade goal, direct flights
Cambodia and Turkey have agreed to increase bilateral trade with an annual target of $1 billion and also moved ahead with plans to operate direct flights between Phnom Penh and Istanbul. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501497762/kingdom-turkey-keen-on-1b-trade-goal-direct-flights/
Teachers resume protests against ‘corrupt’ principal
Teachers at Chea Sim Chhouk Va High School in Phnom Penh’s Prek Pnov district returned to protesting once again to demand the removal of school principal Bun Mony and deputy principal Yeu Leang from their leadership posts. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501500239/teachers-resume-protests-against-corrupt-principal/
Kingdom records 23 percent rise in foreign tourist arrivals in Jan-April
Cambodia received 2.11 million foreign tourists in the first four months this year, up 23 percent compared to the same period last year, a Ministry of Tourism report showed on Monday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501507656/kingdom-records-23-percent-rise-in-foreign-tourist-arrivals-in-jan-april/
Cambodia, Thailand strengthen bilateral ties in key sectors
In a significant step towards enhancing bilateral relations, Cambodia and Thailand have committed to deepening their cooperation across various fields, emphasising practical results and a strategic partnership that prioritises the interests of their people. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501522645/cambodia-thailand-strengthen-bilateral-ties-in-key-sectors/
National strategic plan to fight human trafficking launched
The government has launched a strategic plan to combat all forms of human trafficking over the next five years. The goal is to gradually reduce and ultimately eliminate human trafficking. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501534039/national-strategic-plan-to-fight-human-trafficking-launched/
Funan Techo Canal to boost trade, bring in investments
Cambodia Monday celebrated the commencement of the highly anticipated Funan Techo Canal project, a massive infrastructure initiative that will play an important role in transforming the country’s economic landscape. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501535770/funan-techo-canal-to-boost-trade-bring-in-investments/
Minister seeks continued ADB support to combat climate change
Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to continue investing in water resources management and meteorology systems to combat climate change and natural disasters. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-seeks-continued-adb-support-to-combat-climate-change
PM: Cambodia prioritizes human capital development, aiming to transform Cambodia into a high-income country by 2050
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has stated that the Royal Government of the 7th legislature prioritizes human capital development, aiming to transform Cambodia into a high-income country by 2050. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501536300/pm-cambodia-prioritizes-human-capital-development-aiming-to-transform-cambodia-into-a-high-income-country-by-2050/
FiA to conduct nationwide monkey census, aims to curb biting incidents
Forestry Administration (FiA) officials plan to conduct a nationwide census of monkeys, particularly in tourist areas, to locate and manage aggressive primates that have been causing danger to the public, including both domestic and international travellers. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fia-to-conduct-nationwide-monkey-census-aims-to-curb-biting-incidents
Employers propose $2 increase to minimum wage, workers seek up to $10
Employers’ representatives have proposed a $2 increase to the monthly minimum wage for the Kingdom’s factory workers in 2025, while workers’ representatives called for raises of $6, $7 or $10. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/employers-propose-2-increase-to-minimum-wage-workers-seek-up-to-10
Unions seek safeguards to ensure workers benefit from wage rise
The Ministry of Labour will examine requests by nine unions regarding seven proposals to help workers receive essential support benefits following the monthly wage rise to $208 for next year. ...
