New book to help Cambodia navigate cyberspace
Three Cambodian tech experts have penned a book that explores the nation’s current cyberspace landscape and advocates for enhanced cybersecurity as more of the population share data online. ...
Bun Tharum
https://kiripost.com/stories/new-book-to-help-cambodia-navigate-cyberspace
Cambodia to start exporting corn to China
China has given the greenlight for Cambodia to export corn, with HN Outsources Trading and Technology Co.Ltd named as the first company to be registered to ship the crop to China. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-to-start-exporting-corn-to-china
PM urges informal workers to register
Prime Minister Hun Manet on Tuesday called on informal workers to voluntarily register their business to enable authorities to manage data and provide benefits, including debt waivers and a five-years tax exemption. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/pm-urges-informal-workers-to-register
MoU signed to strengthen Cambodia’s SME sector
The European Chamber of Commerce and Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association (CWEA) have united to promote a sustainable ecosystem for entrepreneurs and SMEs while also boosting Cambodia’s exposure as a foreign investment destination. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/mou-signed-to-strengthen-cambodias-sme-sector
Conservation team detects 97 bird species in Cardamoms
A biodiversity research team from Conservation International (CI) Cambodia, in collaboration with Ministry of Environment specialists, is identifying bird calls recorded in the field by analysing the data collected from nearly 100 bird species. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/conservation-team-detects-97-bird-species-cardamoms
$1.5b real estate project launches in Phnom Penh
Hong Kong-based Sunwah Group has launched a $1.5 billion real estate project in Phnom Penh, saying it will represent a new symbol of Cambodia’s high-quality life. ...
Penh Chamroeun
https://kiripost.com/stories/15b-real-estate-project-launches-in-phnom-penh
Health and economic concerns may hamper Pchum Ben celebrations
As Cambodia prepares to celebrate Pchum Ben, the festival of the dead, when food and other offerings are handed over at Buddhist temples, people have expressed mixed feelings, with health and economic concerns raised. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/health-and-economic-concerns-may-hamper-pchum-ben-celebrations
Conference throws spotlight on key role of banks
The 9th NBC Annual Macroeconomic Conference 2022 kicked-off today, highlighting how financial institutions, particularly banks, continue to be crucial participants in funding the real economy and supporting recovery. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/conference-throws-spotlight-on-key-role-of-banks
Tax obligations explained to car dealers
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) held a meeting to discuss the provision of tax services, promotion of tax registration and fulfilment of tax obligations with regard to vehicles, according to an announcement made by the GDT. ...
Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-tax-obligations-explained-to-car-dealers
Cambodia to receive over 20 million tourists this year
In the first five months of 2023, Cambodia received approximately 2.2 million international visitors and 10 million local tourists. This marks a significant increase from the same period last year. ...
Rov Hongseng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-to-receive-over-20-million-tourists-this-year
The rise of messaging app Telegram in Cambodia
The messaging app, Telegram, has risen in popularity within Cambodia in recent years. As of early 2023, it held the title of the most popular messaging app in the country. ...
Rov Hongseng
https://kiripost.com/stories/rise-of-messaging-app-telegram-in-cambodia
MSMEs urged to reduce carbon footprint
By implementing sustainable practices, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) can reduce their carbon footprint, minimize waste and pollution, and conserve natural resources, a business forum said on Thursday. ...
Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-msmes-urged-to-reduce-carbon-footprint
French trade minister’s visit to strengthen bilateral relations
The French trade minister is scheduled to visit Cambodia on Tuesday for a two-day trip to boost bilateral ties as part of Paris’ increasing commitment to the region. ...
Prak Chan Thul
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-french-trade-ministers-visit-to-strengthen-bilateral-relations
Tackling access to water in Cambodia
The United Nations is hosting a panel discussion focusing on strengthening resilience to water scarcity in Cambodia and two other countries threatened by the impacts of access to water. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/tackling-access-to-water-in-cambodia
MEF, ABA Bank partner to develop digital economy and fintech
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Canada-headquartered ABA Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to collaborate within the framework of digital economy and financial technology development in Cambodia. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-mef-aba-bank-partner-to-develop-digital-economy-and-fintech
Cambodia promotes tourism at world’s leading travel trade show
BERLIN, GERMANY: A delegation from Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism is at one of the world’s largest travel trade shows, ITB Berlin, to drive business from Europe into the country. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-promotes-tourism-at-worlds-leading-travel-trade-show
Economy to grow 5.5% in 2023, says NBC
Cambodia’s GDP is expected to grow by 5.5 percent with a low inflation rate of two percent in 2023, due to external factors and the re-opening of the economy. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/national-bank-cambodia-economy-to-grow-5-point-5-2023
Deal inked for $19m biodiverse landscapes fund
The British Embassy Phnom Penh and the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Environment on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing cooperation on the UK’s Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF) in Cambodia. ...
Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-deal-inked-for-19m-biodiverse-landscapes-fund
MFI outstanding loans stood at $5.13 billion in 2023 Q3
Total outstanding loans in the microfinance sector stood at $5.13 billion during the end of the third quarter of the last year, according to the latest data published by the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA). ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501422993/mfi-outstanding-loans-stood-at-5-13-billion-in-2023-q3/
Cambodia clocks April revenue of $508 million
In April, the Royal Government of Cambodia collected 2,090 billion riels ($508 million) in revenue, which is equivalent to 7.15 percent of the 2024 annual budget expectation, as per data published by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501507050/cambodia-clocks-april-revenue-of-508-million/