Korea reaffirms continued support for Cambodia’s development
The Republic of Korea has reaffirmed its position to continue to support Cambodia’s development. The reaffirmation was made by visiting Koo Yun-cheol, Minister for Government Policy Coordination, Prime Minister’s office of the Republic of Korea during a meeting with Chhieng Yanara, Minister Attached to the ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501050818/korea-reaffirms-continued-support-for-cambodias-development/
National Social Security Fund signed an agreement with the bank contained in this notice
On 24 February 2022, the National Social Security Fund issued a notification on the National Social Security Fund signed an agreement with the bank contained in this notice.National Social Security Fund is honor to inform ladies and gentlemen, directors or owners of all enterprises and ...
National Social Security Fund
Cambodia Competition Commission established
The Cambodia Competition Commission (“CCC”) was established pursuant to the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Sub-Decree No. 37 ANKr.BK on the Organisation and Functioning of the Cambodia Competition Commission (“Sub-Decree”). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501045346/cambodia-competition-commission-established/
Outcomes of the plenary session of the Council of Ministers on 1 April 2022
On 01 April 2022, the Council of Ministers issued a press release on the outcomes of the plenary session of the Council of Ministers on 1 April 2022. After hearing the report of the plenary session, the Council of Ministers discussed, exchanged views, and decided ...
Council of Ministers
Cambodia receives $2.4 billion worth of FDI in first three months of 2022
In the first three months of 2022, from January to March, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved a total of 43 investment projects under an investment of more than $2.4 billion. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501051822/cambodia-receives-2-4-billion-worth-of-fdi-in-first-three-months-of-2022/
Concern grows over illegal fishing in Tonle Sap lake
The Royal Academy of Cambodia has expressed concern over illegal fishing in Tonle Sap lake. The president of the academy Sok Touch said that fishing was taking place in the protected areas, which is illegal and hundreds of fishermen were involved. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501040745/concern-grows-over-illegal-fishing-in-tonle-sap-lake/
India to aid in temple restoration
A senior official of the Sambor Prei Kuk National Authority (SPKNA) said they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian government on a restoration project for Prison Temple – or Asram Moha Russei. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/india-aid-temple-restoration
National Consultation Workshop on “Policy And Direction Of Cambodia’s Financial Technology” to be held
The Digital Economy and Business Committee under the National Digital Economy and Society Council is in the process of formulating Cambodia’s Financial Technology Development Policy and will organise the National Consultation Workshop on “Policy and Direction of Cambodia’s Financial Technology” next week, on April 26-27. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501060292/national-consultation-workshop-on-policy-and-direction-of-cambodias-financial-technology-to-be-held/
Jan-May CDC approvals $2.66B
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on May 31 announced that it had greenlit final registration certificates to four textile-related projects worth a total of about $17 million that are set to create 4,990 jobs. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-may-cdc-approvals-266b
Malaysia trade surges by over one-third in Jan-Apr
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Malaysia was worth $205.2 million in the first four months of 2022, surging by over one-third from nearly $152.9 million from the corresponding period last year, according to Customs. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/malaysia-trade-surges-over-one-third-jan-apr
Cambodian Foreign Minister rejects accusations concerning Ream naval base
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn has dismissed the recent news spread by some media outlets concerning Ream Naval Base. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501090080/cambodian-foreign-minister-rejects-accusations-concerning-ream-naval-base/
Environment ministry signs MoU with Kew Gardens on orchid study
The Ministry of Environment has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoU) – one with the UK’s prestigious Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, and the other with development partners – to conserve biodiversity and research wild orchids in Cambodia. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-ministry-signs-mou-kew-gardens-orchid-study
CDC approves six new investment projects with an investment capital of over $150 million – including new Makro store
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved six new investment projects with a total investment of more than $150 million. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501070414/cdc-approves-six-new-investment-projects-with-an-investment-capital-of-over-150-million/
National consultation workshop on policy and direction of Cambodia's financial technology
On 27 April 2022, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a press release on national consultation workshop on policy and direction of Cambodia’s financial technology. The Royal Government of Cambodia has been paying close attention to maximizing the benefits of digital technology in building ...
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Khmer Rouge tribunal hosts forum on victims' role in trial
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) – commonly known as Khmer Rouge Tribunal – is holding a three-day workshop showcasing victim participation in the trial process and post-trial activities. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/khmer-rouge-tribunal-hosts-forum-victims-role-trial
A new garment factory project approved by CDC
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has granted green light to a new investment project proposed by Textstar Garment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501198038/a-new-garment-factory-project-approved-by-cdc/
Siem Reap provincial health department holds working group meeting to eliminate provincial malaria in fourth quarter of 2022
On the afternoon of December 21, 2022, The Siem Reap Provincial Health Department organized a meeting of the Provincial Working Group for Malaria Elimination for the fourth quarter of 2022 under the chairmanship of Pin Prak, Deputy Governor and Dr Kros Sarath, Director of the ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501206959/siem-reap-provincial-health-department-holds-working-group-meeting-to-eliminate-provincial-malaria-in-fourth-quarter-of-2022/
Dr Hun Manet committed to serving the nation and protecting the throne
Dr Hun Manet, newly appointed Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has been committed to serving the nation, defending the national independence, and protecting the throne and the constitutional monarchy in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501338826/dr-hun-manet-committed-to-serving-the-nation-and-protecting-the-throne/
SME Bank disburses $54M loans to tourism related biz
A total of $54 million in loans have been disbursed to tourism-related businesses through the state-owned Small and Medium Enterprise Bank of Cambodia Plc. (SME Bank)’s Tourism Recovery Co-Financing Scheme as of July this year. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501337906/sme-bank-disburses-54m-loans-to-tourism-related-biz/
Probe launched into ‘debt-related suicides’
The Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) are working together with members over the allegation on suicides and attempted suicides due to over-aggressive handling by loan officers in Ratanakkiri recently. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/probe-launched-debt-related-suicides