Cambodia, Singapore to further boost bilateral trade
Both countries are exchanging views on post-Covid-19 crisis recovery efforts and the progress of Asean’s response to the Covid-19 crisis; ...
Sok Sithika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501042016/cambodia-singapore-to-further-boost-bilateral-trade/
PM decides to lift mandatory mask wearing for 4 provinces
In a move which appears to signal the hastening of a move towards a post COVID normalcy, PM Hun Sun has decided to lift mandatory mask wearing for 4 provinces. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501056200/pm-decides-to-lift-mandatory-mask-wearing-for-4-provinces/
Cambodia has more than 1.3 million migrant workers working abroad, remitting more than $3 billion in 2021
Cambodia now has a total of 1,301,609 workers in seven countries. Prime Minister Hun Sen said this in a message to mark the forthcoming May 1 International Labour Day. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501065365/cambodia-has-more-than-1-3-million-migrant-workers-working-abroad-remitting-more-than-3-billion-in-2021/
Disaster prevention, risk reduction, critical to sustainable future: UN deputy chief
The world will experience 1.5 medium to large-scale disasters every day through the end of the decade, unless countries ramp up action on prevention and risk reduction, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said in Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501082711/disaster-prevention-risk-reduction-critical-to-sustainable-future-un-deputy-chief/
Cambodia’s MSME sector faces $3.7 billion funding shortage
The Micro, Small and Medium Entreprises (MSME) sector in Cambodia faces a funding shortage to the tune of $3.7 billion, said Tommy Boukhris, Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) Cambodia Advisor and Senior Consultant & Portfolio Manager, EMC. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501080862/cambodias-msme-sector-faces-3-7-billion-funding-shortage/
Hun Manet says press freedom is alive and well in Cambodia
The likely prime ministerial successor Hun Manet has downplayed worsening restrictions on press freedoms, as civil society groups continue to warn of a deteriorating space for civil rights. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/hun-manet-says-press-freedom-is-alive-and-well-in-cambodia/
Cambodia, EU agree to continue good dialogue and close cooperation
Cambodia and the European Union (EU) have agreed and been committed to continue their good dialogue and close cooperation in the spirit of helping, complementing and respecting each other. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501203699/cambodia-eu-agree-to-continue-good-dialogue-and-close-cooperation/
12 protected Mekong turtles found dead during raid
A total of 12 rare Mekong turtles, threatened by demand for its meat, have been found dead after a raid on food stalls along National Road 5. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/12-protected-mekong-turtles-found-dead-during-raid
Cambodia passes UNCTAD chairmanship to India
Cambodia has passed the rotating role as chair of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) to India to lead the body’s 85th working group meeting. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501227967/cambodia-passes-unctad-chairmanship-to-india/
King appoints Hun Manet as Prime Minister
King Norodom Sihamoni on August 7 issued a royal decree appointing Hun Manet, an elected lawmaker for Phnom Penh, as the prime minister of Cambodia. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/king-appoints-hun-manet-prime-minister
Koh Kong suspends visits to eco-tourist sites due to rains
The Governor of Koh Kong province, Mithona Phouthorng, called on all tourists to suspend travel to remote eco-tourism sites due to the dangers presented by sudden changes in the weather. ...
Nang Veasna
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501337912/koh-kong-suspends-visits-to-eco-tourist-sites-due-to-rains/
Kep master plan lays out luxury destination vision
The Kep Tourism Master Plan 2023-2035 was officially launched on August 7, in a ceremony presided over by Minister of Tourism Thong Khon and Kep Provincial Administration officials. ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kep-master-plan-lays-out-luxury-destination-vision
Environment ministry considering establishing Cambodian climate finance mechanism
Cambodia has been studying a proposal to establish a Cambodian climate finance facility for it to contribute to the development of a low-carbon national economy and to respond to climate change. ...
Indigenous communities ask for government intervention in land disputes
The representatives of two different indigenous communities in Kampong Thom and Preah Vihear provinces are calling for government intervention to help solve long-running land disputes in their communities. ...
Try Thaney
https://cambojanews.com/indigenous-communities-ask-for-government-intervention-in-land-disputes/
Government urged to improve draft personal data protection law
Relevant stakeholders have expressed concerns over the draft personal data protection law, claiming some terms are ambiguous and parts are not clear regarding the use of personal data. ...
Rov Hongseng
https://kiripost.com/stories/government-urged-to-improve-draft-personal-data-protection-law
Over 40 schools affected by flooding, 18 closed in Kampong Thom
Floods in Kampong Thom province have forced the temporary closure of 43 schools by local authorities, while authorities are monitoring the rising water levels. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501367050/over-40-schools-affected-by-flooding-18-closed-in-kampong-thom/
Angkor Resources launches assessment with communities and Ministry on Block VIII Oil License, Cambodia
Angkor Resources Corp. announced the completion of a community assessment mission for ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) on Block VIII oil and gas license. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371758/angkor-resources-launches-assessment-with-communities-and-ministry-on-block-viii-oil-license-cambodia/
Kingdom’s power supplier may face $100 million loss
Cambodia has estimated that its power supplier, Electricity of Cambodia (EDC), will lose $100 million this year as the economy has been affected by the war between Russia and Ukraine and the economic sanctions on Moscow and around the world, Prime Minister Hun Sen said. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501107943/kingdoms-power-supplier-may-face-100-million-loss/
Cambodia-China friendship like flower that never withers
In a compound that carries distinctive local features in downtown Phnom Penh, Cambodia, there is a two-storey building surrounded by Saraca dives. It is the headquarters of the Cambodia-China Friendship Association (CCFA). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501113225/cambodia-china-friendship-like-flower-that-never-withers/
Kandal’s fish production expected to be higher compared to previous year
With the heavy rainfall that have been experienced throughout Cambodia, the water levels of lakes and canals in Kandal have not gone down which promises a higher fish yield. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501154346/kandals-fish-production-expected-to-be-higher-compared-to-previous-year/