Riel effort to help local currency
The governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, the nation’s central bank, Chea Chanto, has opened his heart about the future of the domestic currency and the dollar. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50709853/riel-effort-to-help-local-currency/
Over 100 construction workers stage protest over missing wages
More than 100 workers at a construction site in Preah Sihanouk province’s Sihanoukville protested and demanded four month’s worth of missing wages. ...
Silk could be a slick way forward post-COVID-19
A senior official of the Royal University of Phnom Penh has appealed to the local community, private sector and relevant stakeholders to join a silk project development in Cambodia. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50715091/silk-could-be-a-slick-way-forward-post-covid-19/
Timber baron branches into fuel
Timber baron Try Pheap, who has previously been accused of running large-scale illegal timber operations in protected forest areas and making millions off the Kingdom’s natural resources, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday to launch a new business venture, PAPA Petroleum Co Ltd. ...
Kali Kotoski
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/timber-baron-branches-fuel
PM orders distribution of two million masks
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered the Ministry of Health and Phnom Penh City Hall to distribute two million masks to poor communities in Phnom Penh. ...
Khann Chan Virak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50782061/pm-orders-distribution-of-two-million-masks/
Tuberculosis infects 13,000 Cambodians within first half of 2020
Thirteen thousand tuberculosis cases have been recorded during the first half of this year, the National Center for Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control (CENAT) said yesterday. ...
Som Kanika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50746780/tuberculosis-infects-13000-cambodians-within-first-half-of-2020/
Ministry shares 2020 agri-export numbers
The Kingdom exported $4.037 billion in agricultural products in 2020, according to data from the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50800406/ministry-shares-2020-agri-export-numbers/
Preah Vihear authorities warn against illegal purchase or sale of protected land
The Ministry of Environment has warned people that it is illegal to buy or sell lands in natural protected and conservation areas in Preah Vihear province. ...
Cambodia-South Korean bilateral trade recovering
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and South Korea has started to recover following a decline in 2020 from the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50814996/cambodia-south-korean-bilateral-trade-recovering/
Cambodia, U.S. reaffirm commitment to continue close cooperation
Cambodia and the United States of America have confirmed their commitment to continue strengthening their bilateral cooperation, especially in the field of trade. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50815354/cambodia-u-s-reaffirm-commitment-to-continue-close-cooperation/
Cambodia successfully vaccinates one million people nationwide
As of 11 April 2021, Cambodia has vaccinated 1 million armed forces, civil servants, and civilians nationwide, according to a press release. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50837407/cambodia-successfully-vaccinates-one-million-people-nationwide/
200MW power plant in Cambodia commissioned by MAN Energy
Engineering company MAN Energy Solutions and Chinese state-owned energy company China National Machinery Corporation (CHMC) have commissioned a 200MW power generation plant in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50848698/200mw-power-plant-in-cambodia-commissioned-by-man-energy/
Siem Reap authorities start imposing fining those who do not wear masks
The Deputy Governor of Siem Reap Province, yesterday led a joint force of the provincial police, military police and health officials to fine traders who do not wear masks as well as improper wearing of the masks at the Central Market in Siem Reap. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50871578/siem-reap-authorities-start-imposing-fining-those-who-do-not-wear-masks/
Vietnam-Cambodia friendship consolidated amid Covid-19
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on July 17 announced the donations, which include 1 million medical masks, 100,000 N95 masks, 100 oxygen generators and $200,000. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50897202/vietnam-cambodia-friendship-consolidated-amid-covid-19/
Cambodia is the 10th largest cassava grower in the world
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has identified Cambodia as the fourth largest cassava grower in Asia and the 10th largest in the world. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50909841/cambodia-is-the-10th-largest-cassava-grower-in-the-world/
Trade body, MFI hatching plans to fund rice sector
The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) and AMK Microfinance Institution Plc are brainstorming plausible approaches to jointly channel finance into the rice sector. ...
May Kunmakara
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/trade-body-mfi-hatching-plans-fund-rice-sector
Kampot inaugurates Bokor town
The Kampot Provincial Administration has set August 12 for the inauguration of the newly established Bokor town hall and launch of administrative services. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kampot-inaugurates-bokor-town
Cambodia-South Korea trade reaches $635 million
The bilateral trade between Cambodia and South Korea surged 11.33 percent to $635.5 million during the first eight months of this year, as the two countries set to sign their free trade pact next month. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50942123/cambodia-south-korea-trade-reaches-635-million/
Major flooding affects Banteay Meanchey
Banteay Meanchey province is experiencing severe flash flooding due to heavy rain, causing damage to houses, hospitals, crops and affecting wildlife in the area. ...
Mao Chanvireak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50927649/major-flooding-affects-banteay-meanchey/
Full ratification of free trade deal with China is now expected early next year
The free trade agreement (FTA) between Cambodia and China is likely to come into force next year, after winning unanimous support from the National Assembly’s expert committee. The Ministry of Commerce will now submit a draft law to the National Assembly for approval. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50891934/full-ratification-of-free-trade-deal-with-china-is-now-expected-early-next-year/
