Cambodian deputy PM highlights key achievements in China-ASEAN ties
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Hor Namhong Monday highlighted the key achievements in the China-ASEAN relations over the past 30 years, saying that the close ties between the two sides are paramount to ensuring peace, stability, development and prosperity in the region and the world. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50975618/cambodian-deputy-pm-highlights-key-achievements-in-china-asean-ties/
Electric rates static amid Covid shocks
Cambodia was one of only nine countries and territories that saw no significant changes in electricity tariffs between 2019 and 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic began to sweep across the globe. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/electric-rates-static-amid-covid-shocks
Political parties share healthcare visions
A senior health official and member of the Cambodian People’s Party’s (CPP) said that her party’s health policies aim to ensure nationwide health and safety. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/political-parties-share-healthcare-visions
Government propaganda film rehashes unsupported claims of ‘terrorism’ plots
The Cambodian government issued an 18-minute propaganda film on Monday, insinuating that political dissidents Sam Serey, Sourn Serey Ratha and Sam Rainsy are “terrorists” working together to overthrow Hun Sen’s regime. ...
Ben Sokhean and Andrew Nachemson
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/government-propaganda-film-rehashes-unsupported-claims-terrorism-plots
Supreme Consultative Council officially created
King Norodom Sihamoni has legitimised the Supreme Consultative Council and appointed 30 representatives of 15 political parties as advisors to the government at the request of Prime Minister Hun Sen. ...
Taing Vida
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50531950/supreme-consultative-council-officially-created/
Border scrap off talks agenda
The territorial conflict between Thailand and Cambodia will not be discussed during Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s visit to Thailand this week, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha says. ...
Bangkok Post News Staff
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/796340/border-scrap-off-talks-agenda
Emerald takes a new direction with Cambodia gold JV
ASX-listed Emerald on Wednesday announced that it had signed a farm-in and joint venture (JV) agreement with fellow-listed Renaissance Minerals to earn a majority interest in a Cambodian gold project. ...
Esmarie Swanepoel
http://www.miningweekly.com/article/emerald-takes-a-new-direction-with-cambodia-gold-jv-2016-03-30
Ratanakkiri running out of water amid worst drought in years
With a severe drought choking the northeast, it’s only a matter of weeks before many residents of Ratanakkiri province run dry, according to villagers, local officials and organizations working in the province. ...
Aisha Down
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/rkiri-running-out-of-water-amid-worst-drought-in-years-110781/
Cambodia signs deal with Chinese province
The Cambodian government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with officials from China’s Shaanxi province aimed at bolstering trade and tourism, according to a release yesterday by the Ministry of Commerce. ...
The Phnom Penh Post Staff
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-signs-deal-chinese-province
Customs, excise tax collection rise
The tax collection from General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) in the first nine months of the year amounted to $1.3 billion, up 16 percent from the same period last year. ...
Sum Manet
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/30669/customs--excise-tax-collection-rise/
Singaporean president skirts controversies over sand, maids
Singaporean President Tony Tan Keng Yam’s visit To Phnom Penh on Monday yielded two agreements on education and health, but no words on controversial sand imports or migrant maids, an official said. ...
Khy Sovuthy
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/singaporean-president-skirts-controversies-over-sand-maid-123177/
Well-being of women, children up
The well-being of women and children in Cambodia has improved vastly in the past 15 years but still lags internationally, according to a report released by the nonprofit organisation Save the Children this week. ...
Alice Cuddy
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/well-being-women-children
Cambodia protests Indian Angkor Wat replica
The Foreign Affairs Ministry on Saturday sent a diplomatic note to India’s Ministry of External Affairs expressing its concern over a planned temple that resembles Angkor Wat and insisting that its construction be halted. ...
Alex Consiglio and Ouch Sony
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/cambodia-protests-indian-angkor-wat-replica-85131/
Cambodia’s military ties with China strengthening
Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Banh made a five-day trip to China last week, meeting with high-ranking military officials and receiving pledges of assistance from the Chinese military. ...
Neou Vannarin
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/cambodia-military-ties-with-china-strengthening/2871797.html
China signs cooperation deal with Cambodia army amid tense relations with U.S
The Chinese and Cambodian armies have signed a memorandum of understanding, as Beijing seeks to deepen regional security ties amid increasing competition with the US. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501050838/china-signs-cooperation-deal-with-cambodia-army-amid-tense-relations-with-u-s/
Cambodia can achieve SDGs, but deep fiscal reform needed: ADB report
Cambodia has a good chance of achieving its social protection agenda under the Sustainable Development goals (SDGs) but will need to balance different social protection investments, according to a report published on Wednesday by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). With the right fiscal reforms and policies ...
Capital police consider installing CCTV cameras from China
Municipal police are considering implementing high-tech security cameras from China to help solve traffic accidents and crack down on crimes in the capital. Lieutenant General Sar Thet, chief of Phnom Penh police, said on Facebook that he led a delegation in China yesterday to observe ...
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50604360/capital-police-consider-installing-cctv-cameras-from-china/
CNRP says peace accords not yet fully implemented
Twenty-four years after warring political factions signed the Paris Peace Agreements, a comprehensive pact to end civil strife and restore democracy in Cambodia, deputy opposition leader Kem Sokha said on Friday that many of its promises remain elusive.Marking the anniversary of the accord at an ...
Kuch Naren
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/cnrp-says-peace-accords-not-yet-fully-implemented-98177/
Hun Sen announces broad cuts of petty taxes
The country’s lower class will receive a series of tax breaks starting in 2016, Prime Minister Hun Sen announced Thursday, with tariffs on motorbikes, tuk-tuks and farm machinery to be waived, along with fees at stalls in state-owned markets.Striking a populist tone during the inauguration ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/hun-sen-announces-broad-cuts-of-petty-taxes-98057/
Cambodian King hails Vietnam’s supports during President Sang’s visit
The Cambodia people never forget the invaluable supports Vietnam had given to Cambodia and will continue enhancing ties between the two countries, King Norodom Sihamoni told visiting President Truong Tan Sang Tuesday. Sang met with the Cambodian King right after his arrival in Phnom Penh on ...