Free trade agreement talks with Korea set to kick off on Thursday
Cambodia and South Korea will begin first-round negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) on Thursday, another step toward diversifying the Kingdom’s exports following the recent completion of FTA talks with China. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/free-trade-agreement-talks-korea-set-kick-thursday
Work on new power line to start next year
The construction of a power transmission line connecting the Kingdom’s south to the border with Laos is expected to be started at least by next year, according to an official from the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME). ...
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50749700/work-on-new-power-line-to-start-next-year/
Mondulkiri expecting sustainable tourism development
Tourism development master plan for Mondulkiri is on the way, with a sharp priority on sustainable and green tourism. Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the inter-ministerial commission for tourism master plan development Thong Khon recently led a discussion workshop of the draft master plan ...
Phal Sophanith/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50754563/mondulkiri-expecting-sustainable-tourism-development/
Ministry issues thunderstorm warning for several provinces
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology today warned of thunderstorms and strong winds occurring in provinces along the Dangrek mountain range and northeastern plateau from tomorrow until Thursday. ...
Khann Chan Virak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50755624/ministry-issues-thunderstorm-warning-for-several-provinces/
UK FTA could be on horizon
Cambodia and the UK have vowed to boost their bilateral trade as the Kingdom looks to establish a bilateral free trade agreement with the country. The understanding was made during a meeting between secretary of state of the Ministry of Commerce Sok Sopheak and deputy ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/uk-fta-could-be-horizon
Cambodia-Japan trade reaches $1.1 billion in first seven months
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan was recorded at $1,175 million in the first seven months of this year, inching down 5.7 percent compared to the same period last year. ...
Chea Vannak /AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50764528/cambodia-japan-trade-reaches-1-1-billion-in-first-seven-months/
Vaccine not a cure-all for Covid-19, official warns
While the government prepares to purchase Covid-19 vaccines, it has appealed to the public to understand that vaccinations will not be a panacea solution and to remember to remain vigilant in efforts to prevent spread of infection. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/vaccine-not-cure-all-covid-19-official-warns
Cambodian, Vietnamese Central Banks satisfied with bilateral cooperation
The Central Banks of Cambodia and Vietnam have lauded the progress of their bilateral cooperation which has contributed significantly to the development of the banking and economic sectors of the two countries. ...
Phal Sophanith/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50792134/cambodian-vietnamese-central-banks-satisfied-with-bilateral-cooperation/
Ministry restores nearly 60,000 hectares of flooded rice fields
The Ministry of Agriculture announced yesterday that it has so far restored nearly 60,000 hectares of rice fields that were affected by recent floods. Minister of Agriculture Veng Sahkon said on his Facebook page that the recent floods affected a total of 304,812 hectares of ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50792482/ministry-restores-nearly-60000-hectares-of-flooded-rice-fields-2/
WCS helps conserve Kampong Thom birds
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has urged the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) to expedite their work in support of a joint project to develop the Kampong Thom province Stung Chinit Irrigation system and conserve local endangered species. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/wcs-helps-conserve-kampong-thom-birds
Apsara Authority publishes Angkor journal Preah Nokor
The Apsara National Authority (ANA) has released a journal entitled Preah Nokor – a compilation of research carried out in the Angkor Park area and is intended to be a storehouse of knowledge that Cambodians studying Angkor can draw on. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/apsara-authority-publishes-angkor-journal-preah-nokor
Government alleges misconduct among journalists, greenlights legal action
The Information Ministry threatened legal action against journalists it claimed were spreading fake news or engaging in unethical behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, a warning that comes amid persistent persecution of journalists in the country. ...
Khy Sovuthy
https://cambojanews.com/government-alleges-misconduct-among-journalists-greenlights-legal-action/
Cambodia-Lao Central Banks committed to strengthening financial and economic cooperation
The Central Banks of Cambodia and Laos have vowed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and relation on the development of the financial and economic sectors and to build friendship and cooperation between the two nations. ...
400MW fuel oil power plant in east Kandal all set to go online
A $380 million 400MW heavy fuel oil power facility in Kandal province’s eastern Lvea Em district has been completed, and on reserve to generate electricity when demand reaches a high enough level, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Mines and Energy. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/400mw-fuel-oil-power-plant-east-kandal-all-set-go-online
Cambodian milled rice exports reached $538 million in 2020
Veng Sakhon, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, has announced the Kingdom’s rice paddy production and milled rice export totals for 2020. The minister revealed that of the nation’s approximate 3.4 million hectares of paddy fields, more than 3.26 million hectares were in harvest, yielding ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50800218/cambodian-milled-rice-exports-reached-538-million-in-2020/
NBC conference discusses growth models for economic development
The seventh annual NBC Macroeconomic Conference 2020 commenced yesterday under the theme of “Discussion of Cambodia’s Economic Development Models”. It is being held virtually and will conclude on the morning of Dec 29. ...
Rural electrification aims to be complete by 2023
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced a 2023 target date for the electrification of the Kingdom’s rural villages. Victor Jona, director-general of energy and spokesman for the Ministry of Mines and Energy, said the 2023 target date will see electrification having been delivered ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50802348/rural-electrification-aims-to-be-complete-by-2023/
Ministry mulls ASEAN+3 travel bubble
The Ministry of Tourism plans to launch a travel bubble allowing transit between Cambodia and 12 other regional countries in a bid to resuscitate the tourism sector amid the crushing impact of the ongoing spread of Covid-19, Ministry of Tourism spokesman Top Sopheak told The ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ministry-mulls-asean3-travel-bubble
Press release: Protect yourself now, do not wait until tomorrow, new campaign for admission urges the implementation of COVID-19 safety measures for the 2021 school year
On 11 January 2020, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport issued an announcement reminding the preventive measures of COVID-19 through its campaign “Protect yourself now, do not wait until tomorrow”. In this campaign, the ministry urges the implementation of COVID-19 safety measures for the ...
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport