Over $300 million worth tyre plant planned in Sihanoukville SEZ
A Chinese firm plans to invest over US$300 million to construct a largest tyre plant at Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) in Preah Sihanouk province in 2023 ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501123315/over-300-million-worth-tyre-plant-planned-in-sihanoukville-sez/
Joint communique between the Republic of Maldives and the Kingdom of Cambodia
On 16 January 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a joint communique between the Republic of Maldives and the Kingdom of Cambodia.At the invitation of His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of Maldives, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
ASEAN initiate talks on digital economy framework agenda
ASEAN economic ministers have initiated talks on the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), a significant regionwide accord set to shape the world’s foremost tech-driven financial systems partnership. The launch occurred during the ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) gathering, held in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on September ...
Ry Sochan
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/asean-initiate-talks-digital-economy-framework-agenda
Data Literacy Training: training opportunity for local journalists working on social accountability
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) is pleased to announce a four-day Data Literacy Training on Social Accountability from 27-28 April and 11-12 May 2023. This training is supported by USAID Cambodia through FHI 360.Interested candidates may register at: https://bit.ly/3FTx3AwDeadline of application: 10 April 2023 ...
Open Development Cambodia
Press release on Cambodia’s efforts and progress in human rights accentuated at the Human Rights Council
On 16 July 2023, the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the UN Office at Geneva issued a press release on Cambodia’s efforts and progress in human rights accentuated at the Human Rights Council.The Human Rights Council (HRC) concluded its 53rd Session on ...
Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the UN Office at Geneva
New Indonesian Ambassador vows to further strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation
On 3 January 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release relating to the New Indonesian Ambassador vows to further strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation on their official website. His Excellency Sok Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Prak Sokhon, ASEAN Chair’s special envoy to visit Myanmar this month, dates fixed
ASEAN Chair’s special envoy, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhon is scheduled to pay his first visit to Myanmar on March 20-23. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501034976/prak-sokhon-asean-chairs-special-envoy-to-visit-myanmar-this-month-dates-fixed/
Human rights watch: Cambodian government’s claims of democracy do not reflect reality
Cambodia’s 2023 election year was marked by attacks against government critics and independent media, according to a 2024 global Human Rights Watch (HRW) report published Thursday. ...
Khuon Narim and Leila Goldstein
https://cambojanews.com/human-rights-watch-cambodian-governments-claims-of-democracy-do-not-reflect-reality/
Press release on the outcome of the National Minimum Wage Council meeting
On 11 September 2023, the National Minimum Wage Council issued a press release on the outcome of the deliberations on minimum wage for textiles, garments, footwear, and travel products and bags for 2024. As of today, there are 15 negotiation meetings on minimum wage, including ...
National Minimum Wage Council
Announcement on the 2nd social security pension payment in August 2023 for veterans, civil servants, and dependents
On August 28, 2023, the National Social Assistance Fund (NCSF) issued an announcement on the 2nd Social Security pension payment in August 2023.The payment will be provided on Tuesday, the 13th Srapor, the year of rabbit, BE 2567, which is on August 29, 2023, at ...
National Social Assistance Fund
Ministry aiming for 2023 promulgation of Freedom of Information Act
The Ministry of Information, in response to a number of civil society organisations, said it has been working to accelerate the drafting of the Freedom of Information Act. The ministry said it is optimistic that the law will be promulgated in 2023. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-aiming-2023-promulgation-freedom-information-act
CPP sets out five primary strategic goals for 2023-28
The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) on January 29 concluded its two-day extraordinary congress, setting the party’s priority goals for 2023-2028. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cpp-sets-out-five-primary-strategic-goals-2023-28
Cambodia ranked 13th in Asia-Pacific Region on the 2023 Global Peace Index
Cambodia was ranked 13th in terms of peacefulness in the Asia-Pacific Region, and 73rd among 163 countries around the world, according to the 2023 Global Peace Index released yesterday by the Sydney-based Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501320575/cambodia-ranked-13th-in-asia-pacific-region-on-the-2023-global-peace-index/
SSEZ’s export-import valued at $3.36 billion in 2023
The total import and export volume of the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) were valued at $3.36 billion in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 34.8 percent, the zone’s operator said in a statement issued recently. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501435871/ssezs-export-import-valued-at-3-36-billion-in-2023/
CGCC provides over US$160 million credit supports to SMEs
The Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) has infused credit guarantees of as much as $164.7 million as of December 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501427481/cgcc-provides-over-us160-million-credit-supports-to-smes/
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Photo taken from the ministry’s Facebook Page, taken on 23 August 2023.EstablishmentUnder Royal Decree No. NS/RKM/0196/10, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) was formally established on 24 January 1996. The ministry has a total of ...
Gov’t, WFP ink $50M strategic plan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a $50 million aid plan aimed to reduce food security and nutrition. The Cambodia Country Strategic Plan 2019-2023 was approved by the WFP council on February 27 in Italy. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-wfp-ink-50m-strategic-plan
First weather forecast: temperature to rise to 39 degree Celsius in dry season
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has forecast that the maximum temperature would rise to 39 degrees Celsius during the 2023 dry season. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501208800/first-weather-forecast-temperature-to-rise-to-39-degree-celsius-in-dry-season/
Cambodian people mark 44th Anniversary Of January 7 Victory Day across the country
Cambodian people across the country Saturday commemorated the 44th anniversary of the January 7 Victory Day (1979 – 2023). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501215850/cambodian-people-mark-44th-anniversary-of-january-7-victory-day-across-the-country/
