NBC to intervene in foreign exchange market
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) will intervene in the currencies market in response to slower demand for riel and appreciation of the US dollar in the international foreign exchange market, an NBC release said. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501351238/nbc-to-intervene-in-foreign-exchange-market/
Govt, NGO build elevated shelters to provide flood protection
The construction of elevated shelters in flood-prone areas across the country is being undertaken by the government and an NGO to provide safe havens for people during floods. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501353762/govt-ngo-build-elevated-shelters-to-provide-flood-protection/
Cambodia calls for boosting ASEAN economic integration
Cambodia is committed to boosting regional economic cooperation as part of efforts to improve the regional economy, promote trade opportunities and accelerate digital transformation among all ASEAN member countries. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501354566/cambodia-calls-for-boosting-asean-economic-integration/
Cambodian PM calls on ASEAN to strengthen cooperation for socio-economic recovery from pandemic
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said here on Thursday that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) needs to strengthen cooperation for the sustainable and resilient recovery of the region’s socio-economic development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501168533/cambodian-pm-calls-on-asean-to-strengthen-cooperation-for-socio-economic-recovery-from-pandemic/
Pandemic hampers Cambodia’s poverty reduction progress: World Bank
A report released by the World Bank shows that the poverty rate in Cambodia has dropped by almost half between 2009 and 2019, but with the Covid-19 pandemic, the poverty rate has been rising. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501192638/pandemic-hampers-cambodias-poverty-reduction-progress-world-bank/
Indonesia takes on chairmanship of ASEAN in Cambodia
Indonesian President Joko Widodo took on the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) here on Sunday and announced that in 2023 the theme of this bloc will be “ASEAN Affairs: Epicenter of Growth.” ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501184346/indonesia-takes-on-chairmanship-of-asean-in-cambodia/
Minister reaffirms government’s commitment to promote press freedom
Minister of Information Khieu Kanharith said the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) is always committed to improving the respect of press freedom and freedom of expression as enshrined in the Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501176536/minister-reaffirms-governments-commitment-to-promote-press-freedom/
The Post justified in response to unsubstantiated reports: pundits
The Phnom Penh Post’s weekend editorial about a recent BBC report that included an interview with former staff Mech Dara has drawn heated reactions from across the board among journalists, civil society organisations and members of the public. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/post-justified-response-unsubstantiated-reports-pundits
Cambodia’s cashew players’ plans to strengthen the sector for export
Cambodia’s cashew value chain has received a boost after discussions were held between Cambodia Cashew Federation (CCF) and development partners to build the nation’s nascent cashew export sector. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodias-cashew-players-plans-to-strengthen-the-sector-for-export
Sovannaphum Life CSR project reaches micro-entrepreneurial ventures through Lady Saving Group
Sovannaphum Life Assurance Plc, with its financial strength and trust, is making women’s economic empowerment its top corporate social responsibility (CSR) priority this year by financing small-scale businesswomen. ...
NEC begin campaign training as nat’l election approaching
The National Election Committee is running a May 2-3 training session on election campaigning, said NEC deputy secretary-general and spokesman Som Sorida. ...
Sem Pisey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-begin-campaign-training-natl-election-approaching
ASEAN to mobilise final two batches of relief items to Myanmar
The ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) will mobilise the final two batches of relief items to Myanmar on June 16 and June 22 by sea. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501305996/asean-to-mobilise-final-two-batches-of-relief-items-to-myanmar/
DPM Men Sam An receives Lao State Inspection Authority delegation
Men Sam An, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Assembly-Senate Relations and Inspection, received here on June 21 a Lao delegation led by Dr. Khamphanh Phommathath, Chairman of the State Inspection Authority. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501313226/dpm-men-sam-an-receives-lao-state-inspection-authority-delegation/
Concern as Omicron variant cases rise in neighbouring countries
The Ministry of Health has alerted people to be vigilant and continue to practise preventive measures followed for COVID-19, as transmission from a new sub- variant, Omicron XBB.1.5, are increasing in neighbouring countries. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501298252/concern-as-omicron-variant-cases-rise-in-neighbouring-countries/
Champei Sar 70, a new rice variety named after Cambodia-Australia’s diplomatic relationship
Champei Sar 70 is a new variety of rice named in late 2022 by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Cambodia and Australia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501222388/champei-sar-70-a-new-rice-variety-named-after-cambodia-australias-diplomatic-relationship/
65 years on, opening a new era for the China-Cambodia community with a shared future
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia Hun Sen, who is also the old friend and good friend of the Chinese people, paid a three-day official visit to China after the Chinese New Year. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501237113/65-years-on-opening-a-new-era-for-the-china-cambodia-community-with-a-shared-future/
Cambodia backs ASEAN-Canada trade block initiative
A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) met officials from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Canada in Bandung, Indonesia, to form a new free trade agreement, said a release. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501247131/cambodia-backs-asean-canada-trade-block-initiative/
‘Colour revolution’ warning stems from bitter past: Eysan
Analysts are at odds over Prime Minister Hun Sen’s remarks regarding protecting the Kingdom’s hard-won peace and the government’s policy that there can be no forgiveness for those who threaten peace through “revolutionary acts”. ...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/colour-revolution-warning-stems-bitter-past-eysan
Troops withdrawn from Vietnam border, no drones shot down
Most of the troops sent to the eastern border with Vietnam to shoot down drones have since been withdrawn and that no drones were destroyed, military officials told CamboJA. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/troops-withdrawn-from-vietnam-border-no-drones-shot-down/
Cambodia’s international trade recorded at over $19 billion in first five months
The total trade volume between Cambodia and its partners around the world reached more than $19 billion in the first five months of 2023, down 14 percent compared to the same period last year. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501307770/cambodias-international-trade-recorded-at-over-19-billion-in-first-five-months/
