Cambodia Omicron cases pass 9,000 as Kingdom records highest daily deaths since November 2021
As PM Hun Sen goes into COVID-19 quarantine, Cambodia today recorded the 22nd consecutive day of the new triple digit ‘Omicron Surge’ as daily case numbers remain high ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501032277/cambodia-omicron-cases-pass-9000-as-kingdom-records-highest-daily-deaths-since-november-2021/
Roadmaps drawn up for auto, electronics sectors
The government has drafted official roadmaps for the development of the automotive and electronics sectors in Cambodia, to create more than 22,000 new jobs and raise exports past $2 billion over the next five years. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/roadmaps-drawn-auto-electronics-sectors
Kingdom makes EE labels must for electrical appliances
Cambodia has made energy efficiency (EE) labels issued by the Ministry of Mining and Energy (MME) mandatory for all electrical appliances manufactured, imported or sold in the country through a new regulation. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501343447/kingdom-makes-ee-labels-must-for-electrical-appliances/
Roles of Deputy Prime Ministers farmed out
The new government has outlined the job responsibilities and division of responsibilities of the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Senior Minister in charge of special missions to ensure efficient governance. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501348056/roles-of-deputy-prime-ministers-farmed-out/
Ministry of Civil Service aims to reform administration
The Ministry of Civil Service is acting as the secretariat for the National Committee to promote the implementation of the new government’s public administration reform measures. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371686/ministry-of-civil-service-aims-to-reform-administration/
Hun Manet lays out policies to improve garment workers’ living standard
Cambodia’s new Prime Minister, Hun Manet, met with 18,000 garment workers at Khan Por Sen Chey to share government policies on improving the living standards of garment workers. ...
Rov Hongseng
https://kiripost.com/stories/hun-manet-lays-out-policies-to-improve-garment-workers-living-standard
NSAF planning fresh initiatives
In 2024, new social assistance initiatives are set to launch, following the completion of several existing programmes under the National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF). ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nsaf-planning-fresh-initiatives
CDC approves $34.6 million worth of investment projects
Six new investment projects with a total capital of $34.6 million have been approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501361374/cdc-approves-34-6-million-worth-of-investment-projects/
About 60,000 Cambodians have gained employment in the first eight months of 2023
According to a recent report issued by the Cambodian Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training 1,188 new enterprises have begun their operation in Cambodia, employing nearly 60,000 people. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501373979/about-60000-cambodians-have-gained-employment-in-the-first-eight-months-of-2023/
Amplifying the voices of ethnic minority groups in Cambodia through media, information, and digital literacy
UNESCO and the organization Conserve Indigenous Peoples Languages (CIPL) have launched a new project to empower indigenous communities in Cambodia and amplify their voices in the media. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501355715/amplifying-the-voices-of-ethnic-minority-groups-in-cambodia-through-media-information-and-digital-literacy/
China-Cambodia Talks: Countries sign deals on human resources, infrastructure
China and Cambodia have signed new deals on human resources and infrastructure. The agreements were signed during the meeting of China-Cambodia Inter-governmental Coordination Committee, co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Hor Namhong. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501113211/china-cambodia-talks-countries-sign-deals-on-human-resources-infrastructure/
COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia well under control
Cambodia has continued to well control the COVID-19 pandemic as the country reported just two new community cases and one more recovery on October 5. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501163701/covid-19-pandemic-in-cambodia-well-under-control/
33% rise in tax registrations Q1
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) registered 3,566 new businesses in the first quarter of the year, a year-on-year increase of 33 percent, a report said yesterday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501284689/33-rise-in-tax-registrations-q1/
Chinese company developing goldmines in protected forest
A new report has revealed that a Chinese company is involved in large-scale gold mining in protected Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary (PLWS), threatening the environment and the lives of local people. ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/chinese-company-developing-gold-mines-in-protected-forest
Siem Reap project elevates healthcare
In Siem Reap town and province, where history and modernity converge, the Project for Improvement of Referral Hospitals – an initiative funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) – is ushering in a new era of “healthcare excellence”. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://phnompenhpost.com/national-post-depth/siem-reap-project-elevates-healthcare
Kingdom exports first shipment of milled rice to UAE
Kingdom has exported milled rice to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the first batch of 60,000 tonnes, grabbing a new market for Cambodia’s rice. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501422987/kingdom-exports-first-shipment-of-milled-rice-to-uae/
GDT calls for good tax culture in Cambodia
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has asked garment, footwear, and travel goods (GFT) manufacturers and exporters to comply with the new tax law and also support promoting a good tax culture in Cambodia. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501403662/gdt-calls-for-good-tax-culture-in-cambodia/
EU offers support in green transition and trade
The European Union plans to launch two initiatives aimed at promoting the green transition and fostering sustainable trade in Cambodia, according to new EU Ambassador to Cambodia, Igor Driesmans. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/eu-offers-support-in-green-transition-and-trade
MoC committed to boosting trade ties with Thailand
The Ministry of Commerce is committed to improving bilateral trade and investment cooperation with Thailand by attracting new investment to Cambodia and also by increasing the trade between the two countries. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501383488/moc-committed-to-boosting-trade-ties-with-thailand/
Chinese company developing gold mines in protected forest
A new report has revealed that a Chinese company is involved in large-scale gold mining in protected Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary (PLWS), threatening the environment and the lives of local people. ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/chinese-company-developing-gold-mines-in-protected-forest