Biz Fair to attract 500,000 visitors to Cambodia’s coast
Cambodia’s Biz Fair is making a return after a pandemic-fuelled hiatus and is expected to attract 500,000 visitors to the five-day event hosted at a newly-developed stretch of coastline close to Sihanoukville. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/biz-fair-to-attract-500000-visitors-to-cambodias-coast
Port EDI still due for Aug 17 launch, ministry confirms
An electronic data interchange (EDI) system is still on track to be launched at the Kingdom’s ports on August 17, to effect a large-scale modernisation of entry-exit navigation control in Cambodia, switching from manual to online, the public works ministry confirmed on June 24. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/port-edi-still-due-aug-17-launch-ministry-confirms
Canada firm mulls offshore oil extraction in Kingdom’s Block A
Canadian-owned company EnerCam Resources Co Ltd (EnerCam) is studying the possibility of investing in oil extraction from Cambodia’s offshore Block A after the government terminated an agreement with Singapore-based KrisEnergy Ltd, after the oil and gas exploration company went bankrupt last year. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/canada-firm-mulls-offshore-oil-extraction-kingdoms-block
First ‘pra’ fish export for China in process
Hun Ty Co Ltd, the sole company awarded the right to process iridescent shark catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) for export to China, is currently processing the first batch of 40 tonnes scheduled for Cambodia’s maiden trial shipment to Chinese shores next month, according to a senior ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/first-pra-fish-export-china-process
Ministry proposes solution to Canteran dispute, workers vote to keep pushing
The Labor Ministry on Wednesday proposed a compensation plan for former workers of the defunct Canteran Apparel garment factory after Prime Minister Hun Sen urged officials to find a solution for the labor dispute. ...
Khut Sokun and Keat Soriththeavy
https://vodenglish.news/ministry-proposes-solution-to-canteran-dispute-workers-vote-to-keep-pushing/
Mondulkiri province’s indigenous farmers say they have no market for their avocados this year
Farmers from indigenous communities in Mondulkiri province say they are not able to sell their avocado crop right now to the point that some villagers have left their avocados on the ground instead of harvesting them. ...
Po Sophea and Sam Sopich
https://cambodianess.com/article/mondulkiri-provinces-indigenous-farmers-say-they-have-no-market-for-their-avocados-this-year
ASEAN majority want end to coal
A survey has revealed that more than half of respondents want ASEAN countries to stop building new coal plants immediately, while almost two-thirds want their countries to phase out coal consumption either immediately or by 2030. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-majority-want-end-coal
ADB-backed Nat’l Solar Park adds 60MW to grid
A 60MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in southwestern Kampong Chhnang province, part of the 100MW National Solar Park, was connected to the national grid on November 11, in a move to provide the people with more power resources, reported the Asian Development Bank (ADB). ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/adb-backed-natl-solar-park-adds-60mw-grid
Cambodia stays on growth path, set to expand 6.6%
The Kingdom of Cambodia continues on its high growth path in the post-Covid pandemic scenario and is set to report robust growth this year as well as the next few years, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). ...
Prakash Jha
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501177183/cambodia-stays-on-growth-path-set-to-expand-6-6/
RCEP key mechanism to safeguard free trade: Cambodian PM
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is an important mechanism to safeguard the rules-based multilateral free trade system against the trends of anti-globalization and protectionism, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501179199/rcep-key-mechanism-to-safeguard-free-trade-cambodian-pm/
KOICA, ChildFund continue partnership in Kratie
The South Korean International Development Agency (KOICA) has agreed to provide more than $1.4 million in assistance to ChildFund Cambodia over the next three years to strengthen the education system for 17 rural primary schools in Chhlong district of Kratie province. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koica-childfund-continue-partnership-kratie
Sihanoukville selected to transform into smart city
Sihanoukville has been selected as one city of three spots regionwide to take part in the Smart Cities Innovation Lab initiative to transform into a smart city, with a call for startups to implement new solutions. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-sihanoukville-selected-to-transform-into-smart-city
B Meanchey officials told to ensure stability
Ke Kim Yan, chairman of the National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD), instructed all forces in Banteay Meanchey province to maintain national defence, and ensure peace, political stability and a good relationship with neighbouring Thailand. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/b-meanchey-officials-told-ensure-stability
PM: Covid measures suspended
Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced that all Covid-19 preventive measures, including mask wearing and rapid tests at various establishments, are now officially lifted following zero new cases of transmission in recent days, including the Khmer New Year. ...
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-covid-measures-suspended
Protest erupts in troubled Preah Sihanouk commune
Some 40 villagers blocked a national road in Preah Sihanouk this week, lighting smoking fires and wielding sticks in front of authorities in a land dispute in an area that has seen prior violence and conflicting claims among military and powerful individuals. ...
Mech Dara
https://vodenglish.news/protest-erupts-in-troubled-preah-sihanouk-commune/
Phnom Penh proposed for RCEP Secretariat
Officials have suggested that the 14 partner signatories to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) establish a trade secretariat in Phnom Penh. The agreement, which aims to boost economic development, came into force at the beginning Of 2022. ...
Rann Reuy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/phnom-penh-proposed-rcep-secretariat
Germany pledges renewed support for mine clearance
German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier reiterated German preparedness to help Cambodia combat climate change and embrace renewable energy. The largest European economy will continue to support mine clearance operations in Cambodia and conservation of Cambodia’s ancient temples. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/germany-pledges-renewed-support-mine-clearance
Siem Reap airport to close after new one opens
After the new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) opens in October, the existing complex serving the northwestern province will be “completely closed”, according to State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) spokesman Sin Chansereyvutha. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/siem-reap-airport-close-after-new-one-opens
Officials suspect arson by hunters in sanctuary fire
Environment officials and authorities in Preah Vihear province are investigating a wildfire in the Phnom Tnaot-Phnom Pok Wildlife Sanctuary that damaged more than 4,000ha of forest in recent days, said officials on March 6. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/officials-suspect-arson-hunters-sanctuary-fire
