Defense Ministry confirm disappearance of helicopter near Cardamom Mountain in Pursat province
Minister of National Defense Tea Seiha confirmed on Sunday morning that relevant units are continuing to search for the helicopter that went missing on July 12, 2024. ...
Phon Sothyroth and Va Sopheanut
https://cambojanews.com/defense-ministry-confirm-disappearance-of-helicopter-near-cardamom-mountain-in-pursat-province/
$25,000 donation to promote clean water in Kampong Speu
More than 1,300 people and 250 students in Kampong Speu are set to benefit from a $25,000 donation to WaterAid Cambodia, which will be used to improve access to clean water. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/25000-donation-to-promote-clean-water-in-kampong-speu
Third dolphin death in 2024 sparks conservation alarm
Cambodia is reeling from the loss of another Irrawaddy dolphin, found entangled in a fishing net in Kratie province. This case underscores the precarious existence of this critically-endangered species and has prompted renewed calls for stronger conservation measures. ...
Kuch sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/third-dolphin-death-in-2024-sparks-conservation-alarm
Cambodia accelerates BUSINESS 15 reforms in post-Covid era, AMRO says
Cambodia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.6 percent in 2024 and 5.9 percent in 2025. The recovery momentum is driven by a rebound in the garment sector and sustained growth in the non-garment manufacturing sector. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501554137/cambodia-accelerates-business-15-reforms-in-post-covid-era-amro-says/
IFC invests over $438 million in Cambodia’s financial sector
International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a financial institution that promotes private-sector development in the least developed countries (LDCs) – has increased its investment from $167.5 million to $438.5 million into the Kingdom’s financial sector, a rise of 260 percent over the past five years. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501551175/ifc-invests-over-438-million-in-cambodias-financial-sector/
Bicycle export earns $278M in first eight months
Cambodia exported $278 million worth of bicycles including electric bicycles in the first eight months of this year, a 30 percent decrease year-on-year compared to the same period last year, a report by the General Department of Customs and Excise showed. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501570205/bicycle-export-earns-278m-in-first-eight-months/
All is not well in the garment sector as exports drop by 50 percent in second trimester
Cambodia’s exports of garment and footwear products are expected to drop from 50 to 60 percent due to the impact of COVID-19 crisis during the second trimester of 2020. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50718827/all-is-not-well-in-the-garment-sector-as-exports-drop-by-50-percent-in-second-trimester/
Chinese assistance instrumental in clearing 1,708 hectares of landmine-contaminated areas in Cambodia
Last year, China helped Cambodia to clear a total of 1,708 hectares of land contaminated with 9,238 landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXOs), said Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC)’s Director General Heng Ratana. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50801722/chinese-assistance-instrumental-in-clearing-1708-hectares-of-landmine-contaminated-areas-in-cambodia/
Kingdom collects $3B in revenue from tax, customs in Jan-Jul: PM
The government collected some $3.061 billion in revenue from customs duties and taxation during the first seven months of this year, according to Prime Minister Hun Sen. ...
Thou Vireak
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-collects-3b-revenue-tax-customs-jan-jul-pm
18 percent drop in traffic accidents in first 11 months as year draw to a close
The number of road accidents saw a decrease of around 18 percent or 533 cases in the first eleven months of this year, compared to the same period in 2020. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50996189/18-percent-drop-in-traffic-accidents-in-first-11-months-as-year-draw-to-a-close/
Delay in accepting applications for membership in the Cambodian Competition Committee, the first independent entity
On 26 April 2022, the Ministry of Commerce issued a notification on the delay in accepting applications for membership in the Cambodian Competition Committee, the first independent entity.The Ministry of Commerce would like to extend the deadline for applications until 20 May 2022 at 17:00. ...
Ministry of Commerce
Six more countries join amity, cooperation treaty in Southeast Asia during ASEAN meet in Cambodia
Six more countries have taken part in the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), raising this deal’s membership to 49. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501128738/six-more-countries-join-amity-cooperation-treaty-in-southeast-asia-during-asean-meet-in-cambodia/
Indigenous people gather in front of Kampong Thom Provincial Court as a witness testifies in their land case
On Friday, more than 20 representatives of the Kuy indigenous group in Ngon commune, Sandan district, Kampong Thom province gathered in front of the Kampong Thom Provincial Court while an indigenous witness testifies to the case of their representative involved in a land dispute. ...
Press release on the role of banking sector and fintech in digital economy in Cambodia
On 23 September 2022, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a press release on the role of banking sector and fintech in digital economy in Cambodia.The workshop aimed to (1) disseminate the government’s policies, laws, and regulations on digitalization and the banking sector as ...
Ministry of Economy and Finance
UN, EU supporting SMEs involved in fisheries in Cambodia via Capfish-Capture program
Capfish-Capture, a project organized by the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), is giving technical and financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cambodia’s fishing industry to promote compliance with international food safety standards, allow SMEs to upgrade their machinery, connect SMEs with microfinance ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501287791/un-eu-supporting-smes-involved-in-fisheries-in-cambodia-via-capfish-capture-program/
Phnom Penh authorities launch mosquito spraying campaign in 47 communes in 4 districts for 7 days
Following the guidance of Prime Minister Hun Manet, on the welfare of the people and according to the actual situation of the dengue fever, Khuong Sreng, governor of Phnom Penh municipal led the meeting with authorities and relevant officials to take immediate action by spraying ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501449138/phnom-penh-authorities-launch-mosquito-spraying-campaign-in-47-communes-in-4-districts-for-7-days/
Recruitment of candidates who are working in the spa industry in hotels and spa businesses to attend training courses on upskill spa professionals in Cambodia
On 25 October 2021, the Ministry of Tourism issued a notification on the recruitment of candidates who are working in the spa industry in hotels and spa businesses to attend training courses on upskill spa professionals in Cambodia. To contribute to the implementation of the ...
Ministry of Tourism
Australia contributes over AUD$100 million for mine clearance in Cambodia in nearly 3 decades
Since 1994, Australia has contributed more than AUD100 million to demining activities in Cambodia, according to the Embassy of Australia in Phnom Penh. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50802766/australia-contributes-over-aud100-million-for-mine-clearance-in-cambodia-in-nearly-3-decades/
More than 10,700 new business establishments set up in Cambodia in 2022, an increase of 39 percent
Cambodia issued operating licenses to 10,701 new companies in 2022, up 39 percent from 7,677 firms in 2021, said a Ministry of Commerce’s report released on Monday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501229929/more-than-10700-new-business-establishments-set-up-in-cambodia-in-2022-an-increase-of-39-percent/
20 political parties register to contest in Cambodia’s July general election, just as in 2018
Some 20 political parties had registered to contest in Cambodia’s forthcoming general election, as a 15-day party registration period ended on Monday, the National Election Committee (NEC) said in a press statement. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501287028/20-political-parties-register-to-contest-in-cambodias-july-general-election-just-as-in-2018/