Ford plant may go online ‘early April’
Construction of RMA (Cambodia) Plc’s vehicle assembly plant is 100 per cent complete and installation of the facilities and equipment is nearing the 70 per cent mark, with all signs indicating that production could begin in early April, according to the locally-listed firm’s CEO Ngorn ss='cambodia-color'>...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ford-plant-may-go-online-early-april
In commune campaign, formerly imprisoned activist Kung Raiya hits familiar challenges
The activist Kung Raiya, already imprisoned twice on charges related to his politics, is resolute about his decision to stand as a candidate in opposition to a CPP commune chief who flipped his party allegiance after the 2017 election. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khuon Narim and Kheang Sokmean
https://cambojanews.com/in-commune-campaign-formerly-imprisoned-activist-kung-raiya-hits-familiar-challenges/
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. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cpp-sets-out-five-primary-strategic-goals-2023-28
Press statement: The credibility of the Human Rights Watch has long been tarnished, states the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson
On 14 September 2023, the MiniStry of Foreign AffairS and International Cooperation iSSued a preSS Statement namely, The credibility of the Human RightS Watch haS long been tarniShed, StateS the Foreign MiniStry&rSquo;S SpokeSperSon on their official webSite.&nbSp;According to the preSS, the Foreign MiniStry&rSquo;S SpokeSperSon haS SS='cambodia-color'>...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
WMC upset over release of fraudster who stole more than $200,000
The Women’s Media Center of Cambodia (WMC) held a press conference on Monday afternoon to voice their outrage over the release of sambun Yany, a former chief finance officer briefly imprisoned for stealing more than $200,000 of the organization’s funds. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Phon Sothyroth
https://cambojanews.com/wmc-upset-over-release-of-fraudster-who-stole-more-than-200000/
Sluggish industry growth affects Cambodia’s economic outlook as improved tourism recovery expected to boost Cambodian exports
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its economic growth forecast for Cambodia to 5.3 percent, down from the earlier prediction of 5.5 percent. The main reason for this revision is the slower-than-expected growth in the industrial sector. This information was included in the ADB’s ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501363717/sluggish-industry-growth-affects-cambodias-economic-outlook-as-improved-tourism-recovery-expected-to-boost-cambodian-exports/
Cambodian rice crowned world’s best
Cambodia’s Phka Romduol rice has been crowned the best rice in the world at the prestigious World Rice Forum. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodian-rice-crowned-worlds-best
PPWSA posts higher net profit in Q1’23
The capital’s sole water concessionaire, Phnom Penh Water supply Authority, saw increased net profit and revenue between January and March this year ss='cambodia-color'>...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-ppwsa-posts-higher-net-profit-in-q123
Petition in support of the initiative to amend the election law to reform the right to stand for election
On 13 June 2023, a Group of Civil Society OrganizationS iSSued a petition in Support of the initiative to amend the election law to reform the right to Stand for election.Civil Society GroupS call for full Support for initiative to amend the election law to SS='cambodia-color'>...
Group of Civil Society Organizations
ROK interested in Cambodia’s logistics sector
The Republic of Korea (ROK) has been committed to enhancing and strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation with Cambodia, particularly in the field of logistics. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501301024/rok-interested-in-cambodias-logistics-sector/
Ministry to revise Law on the Press
The Ministry of Information will revise the country’s Press Law and investigate the number of journalists who violate the journalistic code of ethics. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501377989/ministry-to-revise-law-on-the-press/
Press release: Children and youth advocate for child rights and climate actions on World Children's Day in Cambodia
On 17 November 2023, UNICEF issued a press release on children and youth advocate for child rights and climate actions on World Children’s Day in Cambodia.Children, youth people, authorities, celebrities, civil society organizations, and development partners from all sectors in Cambodia come together to begin ss='cambodia-color'>...
UNICEF
Cambodian Women’s basketball team makes winning move on first day at 4th Asian Para Games
The Cambodian women’s basketball team defeated the Lao team with a score of 65-35 in the opening round of the 4th Asian Para Games at the Hangzhou Olympic sports Centre Gymnasium, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China, on Oct. 19. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501379448/cambodian-womens-basketball-team-makes-winning-move-on-first-day-at-4th-asian-para-games/
ADB committed to Cambodia’s skills development programme
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), a long-time development partner of Cambodia, on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to support the Royal Government’s national programme on skills development. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501546083/adb-committed-to-cambodias-skills-development-programme/
Woori Bank: 30 years of ‘rapid expansion’
Woori Bank, one of South Korea&rSquo;S leading commercial bankS, iS Set to inject an additional $100 million into itS Cambodian operationS next year. ThiS “Strategic” move iS in reSponSe to a notable increaSe in loan demand, aimed at Stimulating buSineSS activitieS that Slowed during the SS='cambodia-color'>...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/woori-bank-30-years-rapid-expansion
Outgoing U.S. Ambassador optimistic of good U.S.-Cambodia relations
Outgoing U.S. AmbaSSador to Cambodia W. Patrick Murphy haS expreSSed hiS optimiSm and appreciation for the good relationS and cooperation between the two nationS, particularly in the areaS of politicS, economy, trade, education, health, demining, etc. SS='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501484803/outgoing-u-s-ambassador-optimistic-of-good-u-s-cambodia-relations/
Boeng Kak Women Attempt to Meet US Official
Siem Reap City &ndaSh; Four women evicted from the Boeng Kak lake community and releaSed from jail laSt month arrived here Friday in an attempt to meet Melanne Verveer, the U.S. ambaSSador-at-large for women&rSquo;S affairS, who iS part of a delegation viSiting the country with SS='cambodia-color'>...
New hound joins mine battle
Cambodia’s newest demining employee comes with an impressive resume, years of experience – and four legs. Rambo touched down in Phnom Penh yesterday, then was driven to the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) training facility in Kampong Chhnang province. He is the first of 18 trained ss='cambodia-color'>...
Vong Sokheng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-hound-joins-mine-battle
Preah Vihear to get new border crossing
The Cambodian government is seeking a new international border checkpoint in Preah Vihear province to link with Thailand’s Ubun province, officials say. Preah Vihear provincial governor Um Mara said officials from both countries had met to examine the possibility of opening a new international checkpoint. There ss='cambodia-color'>...