Press release on the outcome of the resumption of the National Assembly's ninth session of the 6th legislature on Tuesday, 30 May, 2023
On 30 May 2023, the National Assembly issued a press release on the outcome of the resumption of the National Assembly’s ninth session of the 6th legislature on Tuesday, May 31, 2023.The agenda of the ninth session of the 6th legislature consists of 2 agendas:Discussion ...
National Assembly
Cambodia and Türkiye aim for two-way trade goal of USD one billion
On 12 October 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release Cambodia and Türkiye aim for two-way trade goal of USD one billion on their official website.His Excellency Sok Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release on the outcome of the plenary session of the Council of Ministers on 28 April 2023
On 28 April 2023, the Office of the Council of Ministers issued a press release on the outcome of the plenary session of the Council of Ministers at the Peace Palace under the high presidency of Samdech Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of ...
Office of the Council of Ministers
China and HK Cambodia’s top rice exporters in first five months of 2023
China and Hong Kong have emerged as the top export markets for Cambodian milled rice, covering 42.43 percent of total exports worth $77.42 million. The 25 European countries accounted for 37.93 percent of exports worth $71.99 million, according to Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF). ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/china-and-hk-cambodias-top-rice-exporters-in-first-five-months-of-2023
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/
Cambodia suggests to host ASEAN Digital Engineer Workshop next year
Cambodia has sought support from the ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organisations (AFEO) to host an ASEAN Digital Engineer Workshop in March 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501197980/cambodia-suggests-to-host-asean-digital-engineer-workshop-next-year/
More rain expected across Cambodia from today
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has issued a notification on the weather situation in Cambodia from today to Sep 17, 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501358399/more-rain-expected-across-cambodia-from-today-2/
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/
Women in development
Dr. Tan Reasmey, researcher and lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Technology at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia. Photo taken from the USAID Asia on August 18, 2016. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.Relevant national policy frameworksFrom the perspective of the government as ...
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 ...
