Microfinance sector provided $5.12B loans to 1.57M clients in 2023
The microfinance sector has provided a credit sum of $5.12 billion to 1.57 million clients, an average of $3,260 per account last year, creating direct employment for 21,567 people nationwide with a business network of 904 offices. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501440074/microfinance-sector-provided-5-12b-loans-to-1-57m-clients-in-2023/
Gov’t launches revenue strategy
The government launched the Revenue Mobilisation Strategy 2019-2023 on Thursday. The 77-page book details key strategies such as modernisation of the General Department of Taxation’s (GDT) fiscal revenue system in response to the increasing demand for service quality, social equity guarantee and sustainability of revenue ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/govt-launches-revenue-strategy
Cambodia earns nearly $21 million in taxes from e-commerce
Cambodia’s General Department of Taxation (GDT) made e-commerce value-added tax (VAT) income of $20.9 million from the operations of electronic goods and services in the first quarter of 2023, a GDT report said on Monday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501278795/cambodia-earns-nearly-21-million-in-taxes-from-e-commerce/
Cambodia’s economy to grow 5.1% in 2022
Cambodian economy will grow at 5.1 percent this year and 6.2 percent in 2023, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. ...
Sok Sithika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501077937/cambodias-economy-to-grow-5-1-in-2022/
Cambodian traders, importers to take part in Delhi Fair
The Ministry of Commerce invited traders, importers and the public to the 56th Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair (IHGF) Delhi Fair (Autumn) 2023 in October. ...
Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340231/cambodian-traders-importers-to-take-part-in-delhi-fair/
Pakistan eager to boost trade, investment relations with ASEAN
A five-member delegation from Cambodia attended the ASEAN-Pakistan Business Opportunities Conference 2023, which concluded in Lahore, Pakistan, on Friday. ...
Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342387/pakistan-eager-to-boost-trade-investment-relations-with-asean/
Financial Technology takes center stage in Cambodia’s economic growth plan
Cambodia has unveiled its Financial Technology (Fintech) Development Policy 2023-2028, aiming to enhance financial inclusion, maintain financial stability, and promote innovation. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371701/financial-technology-takes-center-stage-in-cambodias-economic-growth-plan/
Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway construction to start next year
Senior Minister Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, announced that the construction of the Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway will begin on 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501182004/phnom-penh-bavet-expressway-construction-to-start-next-year/
Mekong tourism forum held in Cambodia’s coastal city of Sihanoukville
The Mekong Tourism Forum 2023 kicked off Wednesday in Cambodia’s southwestern port city of Sihanoukville, attracting some 250 delegates from 19 countries and regions. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501280430/mekong-tourism-forum-held-in-cambodias-coastal-city-of-sihanoukville/
PM Hun Sen shares eight recommendations for the successful implementation of the PFMRP Phase IV
Prime Minister Hun Sen shared eight key recommendations in order to successfully implement the Public Financial Management Reform Program (PFMRP) Phase IV (2023-2027). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501258979/pm-hun-sen-shares-eight-recommendations-for-the-successful-implementation-of-the-pfmrp-phase-iv/
Cambodia receives nearly half million Chinese tourists in 11 months
Cambodia attracted 498,250 Chinese visitors during the first 11 months of 2023, said a report from the Ministry of Tourism released on Monday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501412959/cambodia-receives-nearly-half-million-chinese-tourists-in-11-months/
December taxes fall by 10.3%
The General Department of Customs and Excise collected approximately $201.4 million of tax revenue in December 2023, which was less than the planned 12.25 percent target. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/december-taxes-fall-by-103
ODC staff trained on podcast production for social accountability
On 25 October 2023, ODC and Internews collaborated to deliver training on podcast production for social accountability under a project titled “Innovations for Social Accountability in Cambodia (ISAC)“. The training was designed to build the capacity of the ODC team to produce high-quality podcasts that ...
NSSF’s health provision with one million cases in first quarter of 2023
According to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), members had access to medical treatment and care services at partner hospitals, with more than one million cases in the first quarter of this year, an increase of more than 30% compared to the same period last ...
MLC Special Fund 2023 pumps $2m into nine Cambodian projects
An agreement will be be signed between Cambodia and China to pump $2 million into nine projects to create greater impact in transport and logistics, information system, food security, research, capacity building, and cultural conservation. ...
Thay Thanit
https://kiripost.com/stories/mlc-special-fund-2023-pumps-2m-into-nine-cambodian-projects
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’s Spokesperson on their official website. According to the press, the Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson has ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
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 22-23 and 29-30 June 2023. This training is supported by USAID Cambodia through FHI 360.Interested candidates may register at: https://forms.gle/EDDh2mRsZUk4wQks7Deadline of application: 16 June 2023 ...
Open Development Cambodia
Press release: Cambodia, UNICEF to further promote existing close cooperation
On 24 January 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affair and International Cooperation has posted a press release on Cambodia and UNICEF to further promote existing close cooperation on their official website. According to the press, UNICEF reaffirmed its continued support and assistance to Cambodia, stressed by ...
Ministry of Foreign Affair and International Cooperation
Ministry of Environment issued a press release on the broadcast of RFI on the case of clearing the road to the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary in Kratie and Stung Trang provinces
On 7 October 2023, the Ministry of Environment issued a press release on the broadcast of Radio France Internationale (RFI) on the case of clearing the road to the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary in Kratie and Stung Trang provinces.On 05 October 2023, RFI reported on ...
Ministry of Environment
United Nations
Secretary-General António Guterres (right) meets with Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia in New York. Photo taken from the UN website on 22 September 2022.The United Nations (UN), founded in 1945 and guided by the UN ...
