Cambodian minorities join meetings at UN headquarters in New York
A group representing Cambodia’s indigenous communities traveled to New York this week, meeting with UN officials and other minority groups from 70 countries. Cambodia’s minorities face a host of problems, particularly as they try to maintain a way of life that relies on traditions and the ss='cambodia-color'>...
Sok Khemara
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/cambodian-minorities-join-meetings-at-un-headquarters-in-new-york/1920346.html
Rice deal with Papua New Guinea on the table
Cambodian could soon be exporting its world-renowned rice to the Oceanian nation of Papua New Guinea after trade representatives from both countries held negotiations last week. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50491622/rice-deal-with-papua-new-guinea-on-the-table/
Retail boom at holiday time
As millions of Cambodians prepare for Lunar New Year celebrations, Phnom Penh retailers say residents are spending more on the 2015 festivities than ever before. Independent economist srey Chanthy told the Post that a dip in petrol prices had helped lower-income Cambodians increase their purchasing ss='cambodia-color'>...
Hor Kimsay
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/retail-boom-holiday-time
Traffic law changes in force
The government has amended the Road Traffic Law and updated the fines for all road violations. A sub-decree released on Tuesday said the fine for motorcycle or tuk-tuk drivers and motorbike riders who fail to wear helmets or wear them incorrectly is 60,000 riel ($15). ss='cambodia-color'>...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/traffic-law-changes-force
New investment law to attract more investments
The New investment law is expected to make Cambodia an attractive destination for New investment and to improve the investment environment to keep the existing investments in the country. The law is currently in drafting stage and is expected to go online within this year, ss='cambodia-color'>...
Chea Vannak/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50743474/new-investment-law-to-attract-more-investments/
More than 72,000 motorists issued fines since May 1
Traffic police have fined more than 72,000 offenders since the new Road Traffic Law was strictly enforced from May 1 up to Monday. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Sok Srey Lux
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50737293/more-than-72000-motorists-issued-fines-since-may-1/
Relevant legislation: Ministry drafting new immigration law
A ministry working group is drafting a new law aimed to effectively manage immigrants and all foreigners in the Kingdom as Interior Minister sar Kheng said the current Law on Immigration has many “loopholes and challenges” in its implementation. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50749526/relevant-legislation-ministry-drafting-new-immigration-law/
Kratie province establishes 37 new villages
The Ministry of Interior on Tuesday issued a directive to establish 37 new villages in Kratie province. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50823332/kratie-province-establishes-37-new-villages/
Investment Law may be in effect as soon as April
Cambodia’s newly-drafted Investment Law will be in effect as soon as in April 2021, according to Ministry of Economy and Finance secretary of state Phan Phalla on January 27. He made the remark at the Public Forum on Macroeconomic Management and Budget Law 2021, ushering ss='cambodia-color'>...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/investment-law-may-be-effect-soon-april
New road traffic law drafted
Minister of Interior sar Kheng confirmed that a working group is drafting an entirely new road traffic law to replace the current one which he said requires so many changes to address problems associated with law enforcement. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-road-traffic-law-drafted
City tightens rules on Lunar New Year
Phnom Penh municipal governor Khuong Sreng haS announced Strict meaSureS for Lunar New Year celebrationS from January 31 to February 3. SS='cambodia-color'>...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/city-tightens-rules-lunar-new-year
Siem Reap hotels 90% full for KNY
About 90 percent of hotel and guesthouse rooms in siem Reap province are booked during the upcoming Khmer New Year, during the 10-year anniversary of the Angkor sangkranta festival. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/siem-reap-hotels-90-full-for-kny
Prime Minister announces three-day Khmer New Year holiday
Prime Minister Hun sen has decided to allow three days off for this year’s Khmer New Year celebrations after last year’s holidays were cancelled over the pandemic. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50828067/prime-minister-announces-three-day-khmer-new-year-holiday/
Chinese FDI to flow in on Silk Road
Cambodia could see massive investments as a result of China’s latest pledge to funnel an enormous sum into developing infrastructure as part of its New silk Road initiative, an analyst said yesterday. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Cheng Sokhorng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/chinese-fdi-flow-silk-road
Backlash on public order draft law
The Ministry of Interior’s new public order draft law which aims to strengthen peace and security by regulating public behaviour, including imposing a dress code, has drawn mixed reactions. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Srey Lux Sok
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50751388/backlash-on-public-order-draft-law/
Kandal villagers halt airport project’s fence construction but fears remain
The company developing a new airport project in Kandal province suspended construction of a fence last week, following protests from villagers living inside the site. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Phon Sothyroth and Runn Sreydeth
https://cambojanews.com/kandal-villagers-halt-airport-projects-fence-construction-but-fears-remain/
New investment law offers attractive incentives for agriculture
Cambodia’s Investment Law heralds new opportunities for investors, offering generous incentives and a focus on diversified sectors. Agriculture takes center stage with attractive tax reliefs and a vision for climate-smart practices. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-new-investment-law-offers-attractive-incentives-for-agriculture
Women’s day bike ride blocked by police, security guards
More than 200 activists attempting to cycle from the Ministry of Women’s Affairs to the National Assembly in Phnom Penh to mark International Women’s Day were penned in by authorities Tuesday morning after pedaling less than 100 meters. ss='cambodia-color'>...
China-kingdom MOU targets illicit bride market
A government anti-trafficking committee is in the final steps of drafting a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to crack down on human trafficking between Cambodia and China, an official said yesterday. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Chhay Channyda
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/china-kingdom-mou-targets-illicit-bride-market
Swiss grant empowers women entrepreneurs
Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association (CWEA) received $50,000 from the swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (sDC) to help develop the business and financial management skills of women entrepreneurs through training and workshops. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Sok Chan
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/26163/swiss-grant-empowers-women-entrepreneurs/