Despite risks, GDT collection grows 28.62% in 7 months
Tax authorities have collected approximately $2.21 billion of tax revenue — 78.39 percent of the budget law in the first seven months of the year, which soared by 28.62 percent or about $491.29 million compared to the same period last year, said a release by ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501133080/despite-risks-gdt-collection-grows-28-62-in-7-months/
King appeals to citizens to cast ballots in National Election
In a heartfelt letter to the people, KIng Norodom Sihamoni has appealed to all Cambodian citizens to participate In the upcomIng national elections on July 23. ...
Tith Kognov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501241497/king-appeals-to-citizens-to-cast-ballots-in-national-election/
Cassava prices in Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province on a high
Cassava prices in Preah Vihear province this year are very good, Director of Preah Vihear provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Poeung Tryda said. “So far, the price of dried cassava is more than KHR 900 per kilogramme, while fresh cassava is between KHR ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501241238/cassava-prices-in-cambodias-preah-vihear-province-on-a-high/
Significance of vocational skills in Cambodia reiterated
Prime Minister Hun Sen has once again reminded the public to pay attention to vocational skills. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501242525/significance-of-vocational-skills-in-cambodia-reiterated/
Sihanoukville in line to become leading international port hub
The Transport Minister said on Monday that Sihanoukville will be transformed into a regional and international port hub, pledging three new container ports of $973 million where people can exchange goods and attract investors. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-sihanoukville-in-line-to-become-leading-international-port-hub
Community forest land ‘grabbed’ in Preah Vihear
Residents of Kampong Sralao II commune in Preah Vihear province’s Chhep district have reported that around 200ha of their community forest land has been encroached upon by squatters from other provinces. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/community-forest-land-grabbed-preah-vihear
Work begins on $1.3 billion 2nd expressway in Cambodia
Cambodia on Wednesday broke ground on the second Chinese-invested expressway connecting the capital Phnom Penh with Bavet City of Svay Rieng province on the border with Vietnam. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501304626/work-begins-on-1-3-billion-2nd-expressway-in-cambodia/
Japan weighs in on Cambodia’s National Election situation
The Japanese government has joined some Western countries in expressing concern over the July 23 National Election, urging Cambodia to create an environment which enables people to express diverse opinions. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1298081/japan-weighs-in-on-cambodias-national-election-situation/
Ministry vows to curb poaching in protected zones
In an ongoIng effort to protect wildlife and maIntaIn ecological balance, the MInistry of Environment along with key partners have pledged to tackle the escalatIng issues of poachIng and bush meat traffickIng withIn and around protected zones. Civil society groups, meanwhile, have called for more ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-vows-curb-poaching-protected-zones
PM Hun Sen says Covid-19 drives digital transformation in Cambodia
The Covid -19 pandemic has driven digital transformation in Cambodia, said Prime Minister Hun Sen, calling for the strengthening of internet services nationwide to allow users access the booming digital platforms. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501224475/pm-hun-sen-says-covid-19-drives-digital-transformation-in-cambodia/
Lancang-Mekong peace boat project launched in Cambodia
The Lancang-Mekong Peace Boat project was launched here in the capital of Cambodia on Tuesday, aiming at promoting peace building and prosperity in the region, officials said. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501259801/lancang-mekong-peace-boat-project-launched-in-cambodia/
NBC warns of scammers in disguise
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has appealed to the public to exercise increased caution before transferring money to anyone in order to avoid cyber-scams. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nbc-warns-scammers-disguise
Cambodia, France promote bilateral collaboration in all fields
Cambodia and France have agreed to promote bilateral cooperation in all fields. The agreement was made during the meeting between Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and international Cooperation of Cambodia and Bertrand Lortholary, Director for Asia and Oceania of the Ministry ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501236354/cambodia-france-promote-bilateral-collaboration-in-all-fields/
Chinese major companies to boost investment in Cambodia
Three Chinese major companies presented multiple investment projects worth millions of dollars to Prime Minister Hun Sen during a meeting in Beijing, a release said today. The companies also plan to invest on water transportation, hospital, sewage treatment, high-speed rail, etc. ...
Hong Sovannary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501236857/chinese-major-companies-to-boost-investment-in-cambodia/
Project aims to strengthen safe finance in communities
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) have rolled out a pilot campaign to promote financial literature, consumer empowerment and protection in Cambodian communities. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-project-aims-to-strengthen-safe-finance-in-communities
Kingdom seeks United States investment in health sector
Cambodia urged the US-ASEAN Business Council to explore the possibility of investing in the health sector and private hospitals in the Kingdom. Boun Sarakmoni, Secretary of State, in a meeting also told the visiting delegates to consider investing in the processing and packaging of agricultural ...
Hong Sovannary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501247706/kingdom-seeks-united-states-investment-in-health-sector/
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. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501301024/rok-interested-in-cambodias-logistics-sector/
Chinese company developing goldmines in protected forest
A new report has revealed that a Chinese company is involved in large-scale gold mining in protected Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary (PLWS), threatening the environment and the lives of local people. ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/chinese-company-developing-gold-mines-in-protected-forest
Bird flu alert in Kampot
Authorities have stepped up the search for bird flu cases in Kampot province following two recent infections in Dang Tong district. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501399369/bird-flu-alert-in-kampot/
Mondulkiri enjoying spike in coffee bean prices
The Mondulkiri provincial agriculture department has reported that the production of fresh coffee beans in the province is yielding a higher market value following the signing of a production contract, coinciding with an increase in both the cultivation and area allocated for coffee. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mondulkiri-enjoying-spike-in-coffee-bean-prices