ASEAN, US to up ties in Nov
ASEAN and the US have committed to signing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the 10th ASEAN-US Summit to be held in Cambodia in November, in a pact made during the ASEAN-US Special Summit in Washington, DC, last week. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/asean-us-ties-nov
Indigenous communities concerned new environment code undermines their rights
The Environment and Natural Resources Code officially passed into law last month, but The term “indigenous” has been removed from key sections, leaving indigenous communities concerned that The code undermines Their rights. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/indigenous-communities-concerned-new-environment-code-undermines-their-rights/
Kingdom likely to seek British funds for MRT
Both countries discussed new opportunities and exchanged technical views on financing models for infrastructure development. The discussion centred on The planning and financing The Mass Rapid Transit system for Phnom Penh. ...
Hong Sovannary
http://khmertimeskh.com/501238164/kingdom-likely-to-seek-british-funds-for-mrt/
Automotive and electronics sectors to receive $2b cash boost
Cambodia has unveiled plans to expand the automotive and electronics sectors in the next three years by pumping more than $2 billion into the industries, generating about 26,000 new jobs. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-automotive-and-electronics-sectors-to-receive-2b-cash-boost
WB sticks to Cambodia’s 5.2% growth forecast for 2023
World Bank has maintained the 2023 economic growth rate forecast for Cambodia at 5.2 percent while it lowered the prospects for the neighbouring countries Vietnam and Thailand from its October 2022 estimates. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501266499/wb-sticks-to-cambodias-5-2-growth-forecast-for-2023/
Central bank, CMA roll out local-level ‘safe finance’ plan
The Kingdom’s central bank and The Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) have jointly launched a project aimed at promoting financial literacy, consumer empowerment and consumer protections at The community level. ...
Yuth Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/central-bank-cma-roll-out-local-level-safe-finance-plan
World Bank report explores path to climate-resilient economy
The World Bank has launched The Cambodia Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR), which provides critical insights into The Kingdom’s response to climate change and its impact on development goals. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-world-bank-report-explores-path-to-climate-resilient-economy
World Bank report explores path to climate-resilient economy
The World Bank has launched The Cambodia Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR), which provides critical insights into The Kingdom’s response to climate change and its impact on development goals. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-world-bank-report-explores-path-to-climate-resilient-economy
Collaboration aims to bolster Cambodia’s cashew sector
The Cambodian government, European Union (EU), and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) have joined forces to provide technical assistance for cashew cultivation, aiming to enhance The cashew industry’s growth and sustainability in The country ...
Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/collaboration-aims-to-bolster-cambodias-cashew-sector
China promises to expand investments in Kingdom
China is ready to encourage more companies to expand investment in the Kingdom, boosting the economic corridors, accelerating the industrialisation process and strengthening cooperation in railways, roads, energy and agriculture. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501495145/china-promises-to-expand-investments-in-kingdom/
Achievements at 52nd AMM highlighted
The Foreign Affairs Ministry has issued a statement highlighting Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn’s participation during The 52nd Asean Foreign Ministers Meeting in Bangkok last week. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50630157/achievements-at-52nd-amm-highlighted/
G-CCEI seeks Cambodia partners
Korean companies have expressed an interest in expanding into Asean, mostly in the high-tech and information technology (IT) sectors. According to a report in the Bangkok Post. ...
Sum Manet
http://bit.ly/219Sr8t
Angkor beer factory strike hits production
A workers’ strike escalated on Monday at Sihanoukville’s Angkor Beer-producing Cambrew factory, protesters said, with the company acknowledging that the work stoppage was causing major disruptions. ...
Chhorn Phearun
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/business/angkor-beer-factory-strike-hits-production-117037/
Bulgarians tried over attempted ATM fraud
Three Bulgarians staying on tourist visas were tried at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday for allegedly trying to steal money from an ATM machine in the city. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/bulgarians-tried-over-attempted-atm-fraud
Election monitors say voter registry is an urgent priority
Election observers are urging the National Election Committee to move quickly on updates to the voter registry, as commune elections in 2017 approach. ...
Hul Reaksmey
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/election-monitors-say-voter-registry-is-an-urgent-priority/3168222.html
UN agency to assist with human rights
The Cambodian Human Rights Committee (CHRC) yesterday asked The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Cambodia for help in writing reports and educating law enforcement officials. ...
Ven Rathavong
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/30398/un-agency-to-assist-with-human-rights/
UN tells governments to defend people’s privacy
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on The right to privacy has denounced current world governments’ surveillance legislation, calling for respect for citizens’ rights to privacy. ...
Mark Tilly
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/36323/un-tells-governments-to-defend-people---s-privacy/
Forestry chief moved amid scandal
The Kratie provincial government yesterday denied reports that The provincial forestry chief was being removed from his position following allegations that he was colluding with illegal timber traders. ...
Pav Suy
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/40080/forestry-chief-moved-amid-scandal/
Labour agency shut
Anti-human trafficking police in Phnom Penh yesterday closed an illegal recruitment agency and arrested three people behind the operation, which was not registered with the Labour Ministry. ...
Ros Chanveasna
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5076134/labour-agency-shut/
Relaxed rules set to help migrants go legal
The government has relaxed regulations for migrant workers to obtain legal documents in Thailand, in a bid to encourage more workers to legitimise Their presence in The country. ...
Sen David
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5087198/relaxed-rules-set-help-migrants-go-legal/