Instructions on citizens' passport renewal
On 29 May 2020, General Department of IdentificatiOn has issued an instructiOn On the renewal of citizen’s passport. ...
General Department of Identification
Brakes put on auto imports
With the Covid-19 pandemic cutting into the global vehicle and parts manufacturing industry and transforming Cambodians’ spending habits, imports have seen a sharp decline this year. Cambodia imported $600.903 million worth of vehicles and parts in the first five months of the year, plunging 17.39 ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/brakes-put-auto-imports
Statement on minimum wage negotiation for 2021
On 23 June 2020, the Garment Manufacturers AssociatiOn in Cambodia (GMAC) issued a statement regarding the temporary postpOne of minimum wage negotiatiOn for 2021. This statement is made upOn the current circumstance of the COVID-19 outbreak that severely affects the textile, garment and footwear sector. ...
Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC)
More Japanese investments on industry and agro-processing sought
Cambodian Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak has encouraged Japanese investors to invest in the fields of industry and agricultural product processing in Cambodia. The call was made when he received a delegation of Japanese Business Association of Cambodia (JBAC) at the ministry Thursday. In the ...
Chea Vannak/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50741042/more-japanese-investments-on-industry-and-agro-processing-sought/
Koh Kong on hunt for tree planters
Authorities in Koh Kong province are on the hunt for people who illegally planted fruit trees at Botum Sakor National Park in Botum Sakor district. Provincial governor Mithona Phouthorng told The Post on November 17 she had ordered an investigation into the illegal planting of ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koh-kong-hunt-tree-planters
Koh Kong on hunt for tree planters
Authorities in Koh Kong province are on the hunt for people who illegally planted fruit trees at Botum Sakor National Park in Botum Sakor district. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koh-kong-hunt-tree-planters
Ministry works on digital agriculture challenge
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) together with the Techo Startup Centre and relevant stakeholders yesterday launched an inception workshop to disseminate information about a rural challenge and to discuss expectations of its intended digital platform under the Sustainable Assets for Agriculture Markets, Business ...
Sok Chan and Jason Boken
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50744903/ministry-works-on-digital-agriculture-challenge/
Cambodian ranger scoops acclaimed award on World Ranger Day
A Cambodian ranger on Saturday was named the recipient of World Wide Fund for Nature’s prestigious Dr Rimington Award for his significant contribution to the conservation of the Kingdom’s natural resources. His recognition came in conjunction with the World Ranger Day. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50751007/cambodian-ranger-scoops-acclaimed-award-on-world-ranger-day/
The effects of COVID-19 on farming
In 2020, the agriculture sector continues to play a significant role in the Cambodian economy, accounting for 22 percent of the Kingdom’s GDP and employing one-third of the Cambodian workforce. ...
Pamela Corda
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50764323/the-effects-of-covid-19-on-farming/
Court to rule on sanctuary landgrab cases
The Preah Vihear Provincial Court has set tentative dates in December this year to announce the verdicts for three separate wildlife sanctuary land grab cases, which happened last year. Provincial court spokeswoman Chum Kaniya said on December 10 that the court’s investigating judge had heard ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/court-rule-sanctuary-landgrab-cases
Cassava prices up on delayed harvests
Cassava prices in Cambodia’s northwest corridor have skyrocketed to astonishing heights in the wake of the recent massive floods that have compromised yields in one of Kingdom’s most fertile regions. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cassava-prices-delayed-harvests
Forestry crimes on the rise
The Ministry of Environment on December 28 issued a report detailing crackdowns on illegal activities in protected natural areas and biodiversity conservation corridors. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/forestry-crimes-rise
Cambodia and EU consult on development priorities
The drafts of European Development Cooperation Strategy for Cambodia, and the EU Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021-2027 have been discussed to align with the government’s development priorities. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50803600/cambodia-and-eu-consult-on-development-priorities/
Press release on the National Internet Gateway
On 19 February 2021, the Ministry of Post and TelecommunicatiOns issued a press release On the NatiOnal Internet Gateway respOnding to reactiOns from the public, media outlets, and nOn-governmental organizatiOns who claimed that the government has the intentiOn to collect data, listen to cOnversatiOns, and ...
Ministry of Post and Telecommunications
Work starts on $3 mn highway in Kampong Cham
Work is under way on a new road in Kampong Cham, funded with $3 million from the World Bank and the Cambodian government. The two-lane double bituminous surface treated road will run nearly 30 kilometres between Boeung Trav and Anlong Koki. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50897549/work-starts-on-3-mn-highway-in-kampong-cham/
Farmers propose lower tax on agriculture imports
The Cambodian Farmer Community (CCFC) has asked the government to intervene and solve the high price of agriculture products for poor farmers and lower the tax on agriculture imports and find a way to help farmers produce fertilizers and pesticides locally rather than using all ...
Yin Soeum
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50913318/farmers-propose-lower-tax-on-agriculture-imports/
Rains on the way for Cambodia from southwest monsoon
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has issued a weather alert for the next 7 days. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50912899/rains-on-the-way-for-cambodia-from-southwest-monsoon/
$130 million investment project on Rabbit Island begins construction
$130 million investment project on 144 hectares of land in Koh Tonsay by Try Pheap Koh Tonsay Resort Co., Ltd. held a blessing ceremony to start building operation on the morning of September 27, 2021. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.postkhmer.com/business/2021-09-28-1056-224317.html
Vietnam to impose zero percent tax on 31 commodities imported from Cambodia
Vietnam will impose a zero percent tax rate on 31 commodities imported from Cambodia such as live poultry, poultry meat and by-products, lemons and rice. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50935115/vietnam-to-impose-zero-percent-tax-on-31-commodities-imported-from-cambodia/