Hundreds From Three Provinces Urge Government to Speed Up Land Dispute Resolutions
About 300 people from three provinces are urging three ministries and the Prime Minister’s cabinet to speed up solutions for their land disputes that have dragged out for more than a decade. ...
Khan Leakhena
https://vodenglish.news/hundreds-from-three-provinces-urge-government-to-speed-up-land-dispute-resolutions/
Hun Sen promises modern satellite city at Angkor evictions relocation site
Prime Minister Hun Sen handed out gifts and promised metal sheeting as building materials to families who have agreed to vacate their homes that fall within Siem Reap’s Angkor park, saying the relocation site in Run Ta Ek commune will be turned into a modern ...
Phin Rathana
https://vodenglish.news/hun-sen-promises-modern-satellite-city-at-angkor-evictions-relocation-site/
Australia supports Cambodia’s rice industry
Australia has a long history working with Cambodia to develop its rice industry, the Australian Embassy in Cambodia wrote on its official Facebook page on Nov. 30. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501195325/australia-supports-cambodias-rice-industry/
Electric vehicle charge stations key to drive nationwide switch
Authorities have urged the private sector to invest in electric vehicle (EV) power stations and called on Cambodians to switch to electric vehicles to cut costs and become more environmentally friendly. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/electric-vehicle-charge-stations-key-to-drive-nationwide-switch
Cement material exploration rights offered in Kampot
The government has issued an open invitation to apply for a 155ha mineral exploration licence in norThern Kampot province that officials claim has great investment potential for cement production. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cement-material-exploration-rights-offered-kampot
Cambodia & Morocco look to deepen ties; may boost apparel trade
Morocco and Cambodia have pledged to strengthen their trade ties. the two countries have agreed to organise a forum to explore business opportunities and urged their respective business communities to boost trade and investment. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501266865/cambodia-may-boost-apparel-trade/
Cambodia’s trade turnover over $19.2 bn in Jan-May 2023; 14% YoY drop
Cambodia’s trade turnover with global partners topped $19.2 billion in the first five months this year, a 14 per cent year on year (YoY) decline, government statistics show. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501310428/cambodias-trade-turnover-over-19-2-bn-in-jan-may-2023-14-yoy-drop/
Twenty-seven startups and SMEs receive $5,000 to $20,000 grants
Twenty-seven local startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have received grant assistance from the government to support their post-Covid recovery and enhance export potentials. ...
Thai Sothea
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-twenty-seven-startups-and-smes-receive-5000-to-20000-grants
Nearly 1K tuk-tuk drivers register for NSSF pilot
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has received nearly 1,000 registrations from self-employed tuk-tuk drivers under a pilot project. Officials have called on more drivers to come forward and register. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nearly-1k-tuk-tuk-drivers-register-nssf-pilot
Cambodia to set up commercial centres in China
Cambodia will set up private commercial centres in five locations in China this year, which will play an important role in promoting the country’s products and attracting China’s investment in Cambodia. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501238754/cambodia-to-set-up-commercial-centres-in-china/
Cambodia’s popular Water Festival attracts 4.9 mln visitors to capital
Cambodia’s three-day Water Festival attracted some 4.9 million locals and tourists to the capital Phnom Penh, according to a Cambodian National Police’s report on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501399581/cambodias-popular-water-festival-attracts-4-9-mln-visitors-to-capital/
Cambodia’s Clean Energy drive attracts $65.5 million investment for 60 MW solar power plant
Investment projects in clean and renewable energy play a crucial role in the Cambodian government’s efforts to reduce emissions from fossil fuels. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501404391/cambodias-clean-energy-drive-attracts-65-5-million-investment-for-60-mw-solar-power-plant/
Cambodian PM awards former Malaysian journalist for SEA Games contribution
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Friday conferred the Royal Order MonisaraponMohaseng award on former Malaysian sports journalist-turned-sports events management specialist, ST Arasu. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501394869/cambodian-pm-awards-former-malaysian-journalist-for-sea-games-contribution/
Vietnam, Cambodia keen to use local currency for trade: Malaysian PM
Vietnam and Cambodia are keen to use their local currency for trading with Malaysia to reduce dependence on the US dollar, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501380454/vietnam-cambodia-keen-to-use-local-currency-for-trade-malaysian-pm/
Malaysian PM welcomes Manet, pledges closer ties
Following a one-day visit to Malaysia by Prime Minister Hun Manet, Cambodia and the predominantly Muslim nation have agreed to deepen their bilateral collaboration in various sectors. ...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/malaysian-pm-welcomes-manet-pledges-closer-ties
EU and Cambodia unveil $96.7M investment in four initiatives
The European Union (EU) and Cambodia have teamed up to launch four major programmes that focus on promoting sustainable value chains, energy efficiency and renewable energy, totalling $96.7 million. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/eu-and-cambodia-unveil-967m-investment-in-four-initiatives
SCB EIC pegs 6 percent FDI growth for Cambodia
The latest SCB EIC report expects ASEAN CLMV nations, including Cambodia, to witness accelerated economic growth in 2024 due to increasing foreign direct investment compared to prior years. ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501469147/scb-eic-pegs-6-percent-fdi-growth-for-cambodia/
Cambodia still committed to strong ASEAN-EU relations
Foreign minister Sok Chenda Sophea has expressed Cambodia’s commitment to enhancing the ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership, noting that it is based on mutual respect, understanding and interests. ...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-still-committed-to-strong-asean-eu-relations
PM unveils 12-year plan for universal health coverage
In a significant stride towards ensuring equitable healthcare access for all citizens, Prime Minister Hun Manet has officially launched the Roadmap for Universal Healthcare Coverage in Cambodia 2024-2035. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501493939/pm-unveils-12-year-plan-for-universal-health-coverage/
CCF to use education not fines for minor cases
The Consumer Protection Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General (CCF) has issued new guidelines directing officials to prioritise educational measures over penalties for minor offenses. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501504588/ccf-to-use-education-not-fines-for-minor-cases/
