PM’s US trip aims to attract investors
Prime Minister Hun Manet will travel to the US this week and the visit is expected to attract more American investors and businessmen to Cambodia. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501363030/pms-us-trip-aims-to-attract-investors/
Kingdom, Vietnam hail rise in bilateral trade despite Covid-19 pandemic
Cambodia and Vietnam have welcomed the rise in bilateral trade despite the Covid-19 pandemic and stressed their commitment to increase trade cooperation further. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501161999/kingdom-vietnam-hail-rise-in-bilateral-trade-despite-covid-19-pandemic/
NPA urged to help Cambodia reach 2025 mine-free target
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has asked The Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) to do more to help Cambodia become mine-free by 2025. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501162600/npa-urged-to-help-cambodia-reach-2025-mine-free-target/
Cambodia, UK to strengthen bilateral trade ties
Good diplomatic cooperation had led to a significant increase in trade between the two countries. Cambodian exports to the UK increased 42 percent to over $627 million. ...
Sok Sithika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501159802/cambodia-uk-to-strengthen-bilateral-trade-ties/
200 families allege land loss for Angkor resettlement
More than 200 Siem Reap families say they are still owed compensation from the Apsara Authority for land being used to resettle displaced villagers from within the Angkor Archaeological Park. ...
Khut Sokun
https://vodenglish.news/200-families-allege-land-loss-for-angkor-resettlement/
High-ranking officials grabbing land, claims NGO
The most challenging task facing Wildlife Alliance is dealing with encroachment in The Cardamom mountain forest by high-ranking officials, its founder and CEO, Suwanna Gauntlett claimed. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501255083/high-ranking-officials-grabbing-land-claims-ngo/
Cambodian PM welcomes Thailand’s affirmation not to repatriate Cambodian workers
Prime Minister Hun Sen, has welcomed the information confirming that the Thai side had no intention to repatriate Cambodian migrant workers, but would further facilitate their stay in Thailand. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501305425/cambodian-pm-welcomes-thailands-affirmation-not-to-repatriate-cambodian-workers/
PM says don’t discriminate against HIV/AIDS victims, employ them
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday called on people not to stigmatise or discriminate against the people living with HIV, instead provide them with employment opportunities the same as other citizens. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501315410/pm-says-dont-discriminate-against-hiv-aids-victims-employ-them/
Bilateral FTAs, RCEP expected to drive new industrial investment inflows
Cambodia is expected to attract new investment in industrial sector under the bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP), together with new investment law. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501224876/bilateral-ftas-rcep-expected-to-drive-new-industrial-investment-inflows/
Cambodia’s export to US tops $12B last year
Cambodia’s export to the United States remained strong last year, despite the US generalised special preference (GSP) scheme remaining to less developed countries (LDCs) including Cambodia. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501237385/cambodias-export-to-us-tops-12b-last-year/
Germany, EU monitoring Cambodia’s democracy, says Sokha
Germany, the European Union and the international community have been observing former opposition leader Kem Sokha’s court case to monitor Cambodia’s human rights and democratic practices. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501240200/germany-eu-monitoring-cambodias-democracy-says-sokha/
15 international observers from ASEAN countries to observe Cambodian election
The National Election Committee (NEC) has recognized 15 international observers from ASEAN countries to observe The 7th National Assembly election on July 23, 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501324419/15-international-observers-from-asean-countries-to-observe-cambodian-election/
Explainer: NSSF - How Cambodian workers are protected under a social security safety net
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is a public administration institution in Cambodia that provides essential social security coverage and benefits to workers in The formal sector. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-nssf-national-social-security-fund-explained
ADB approves $40m loan to improve public services
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday approved a $40 million policy-based loan to support The Government’s efforts to furTher enhance public service delivery. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/adb-approves-40m-loan-to-improve-public-services
World Bank says Cambodian economy advances amid external, domestic headwinds
Cambodia’s economic growth is projected to reach 5.4 percent in 2023, marginally down from the 5.5 percent forecast in May, the World Bank said on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501396748/world-bank-says-cambodian-economy-advances-amid-external-domestic-headwinds/
PM invites Chinese investors to put money into infra sector
Prime Minister Hun Manet has invited Chinese investors to invest in infrastructure projects in Cambodia as the government sees this as key to the country’s socio-economic development. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501442510/pm-invites-chinese-investors-to-put-money-into-infra-sector/
ADB commits $1.26 bln to support Cambodia’s development for 5 years
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced in a news release on Wednesday that it has committed approximately $1.26 billion to support The Cambodian government from 2024 to 2028. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501505346/adb-commits-1-26-bln-to-support-cambodias-development-for-5-years/
Japan to provide $50M for Phnom Penh power project
The Japanese government has agreed to provide eight billion yen (about $50 million) in financing The Phnom Penh City Electricity Transmission and Distribution System Expansion Project. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520191/japan-to-provide-50m-for-phnom-penh-power-project/
Cassava more fruitful than rice in Kingdom, says UNDP study
The government and The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have called on farmers to grow cassava as a national policy on cassava production nears finalisation. A UNDP study on Friday found that investing in cassava can result in higher yields than investing in rice, rice ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cassava-more-fruitful-rice-kingdom-says-undp-study