Japan pledges to continue assistance to Cambodia
Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training of Cambodia met Miyazaki Masahisa, Minister of Labour and Welfare of the Kingdom of Japan in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday to discuss means to further strengthen the bilateral in the field of labour. ...
Jigmee Palden Pazo
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501505070/japan-pledges-to-continue-assistance-to-cambodia/
Statement of Textile Apparel Footwear and Travel goods Association in Cambodia (TAFTAC) on CENTRAL’s report and Clean Clothes Campaign’s statement
On 24 June 2024, the Textile Apparel Footwear and Travel goods Association in Cambodia (TAFTAC) issued a statement on CENTRAL’s report and Clean Clothes Campaign’s statement on their official social media site. According to the statement, TACTAC is shocked and disappointed at the bias and subjective ...
Textile Apparel Footwear and Travel goods Association in Cambodia
Fintech helped us reduce costs, NBC Governor tells Dubai Fintech Summit
Adoption of digital payments has helped in reducing remittance costs, said Chea Serey, Governor, National Bank of Cambodia at a panel discussion on ‘Sustainable Capital: Environmentally Consolidated Finance’ on Monday at the Dubai Fintech Summit in UAE. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501485201/fintech-helped-us-reduce-costs-nbc-governor-tells-dubai-fintech-summit/
Ministry Urges Review of Rural Road Techniques to Reduce Criticism
Ministry of Rural Development urges review of rural road construction techniques to ensure long-term quality and Reduce public criticism over previous cases of injections. ...
Hang Punreay
https://tinyurl.com/4bbfdm3d
Cambodia steps up renewable energy push
Cambodia is accelerating its transition to renewable energy to meet the growing energy demand and combat climate change, making clean energy a good investment option as well. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501515050/cambodia-steps-up-renewable-energy-push/
Cambodia posts 57% rise in agricultural exports
Cambodia exported more than 6.13 million tonnes of agricultural products in the first half of 2024, an increase of 57 percent compared to the same period in 2023, earning more than $2.8 billion, according to a report of the General Directorate of Agriculture posted by ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501517943/cambodia-posts-57-rise-in-agricultural-exports/
MEF reviews policies to boost economic productivity
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) recently organised several meetings and discussions with the public and private institutions to ensure the effective and productive uses of the national budget in line with the economic policies master plan. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501517937/mef-reviews-policies-to-boost-economic-productivity/
MoC initiates pilot project for nationwide wholesale markets
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is taking steps towards establishing a network of wholesale markets across Cambodia to improve market efficiency, reduce post-harvest losses and stabilize prices. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501517912/moc-initiates-pilot-project-for-nationwide-wholesale-markets/
Government reviews S’ville master plan
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) Tuesday reviewed the final draft of the master plan to transform Preah Sihanouk province into a massive Multi-Purpose Special Economic Zone (MP-SEZ), before summiting to the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) for ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501521018/government-reviews-sville-master-plan/
Cambodia exports 50 percent more raw cashew nuts in first semester
Cambodia exported more than 545,000 tonnes of raw cashew nut in the first semester of 2024, an increase of 50 percent compared to the same period in 2023, said a report of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) on Wednesday. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501521384/cambodia-exports-50-percent-more-raw-cashew-nuts-in-first-semester/
MAFF crafting ‘safe food production’ plan
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) along with relevant stakeholders are jointly working towards envisaging a safe food production plan for national and international markets, said a senior official for MAFF on Monday. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501522554/maff-crafting-safe-food-production-plan/
Vendors given a week to remove alcohol ads in Takeo
The governor of Takeo province has granted one week’s grace to sellers and vendors of alcoholic drinks and wines to remove all billboards and signage that advertises alcoholic products, or face legal consequences. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501522989/vendors-given-a-week-to-remove-alcohol-ads-in-takeo/
Statement by Cambodian Alliance of Trade Union (CATU) in respond to the statement of the employers' association (TAFTAC) and maintain the position of supporting the report issued by CENTRAL, CATU and CCAWDU
On 25 June 2024, the Cambodian Alliance of Trade Union (CATU) issued a statement in respond to the statement of the employers’ association (TAFTAC) and maintained the position of supporting the report issued by CENTRAL, CATU and CCAWDU on their official social media site.According to ...
Cambodian Alliance of Trade Union
Cambodia’s trade with RCEP countries rose 14% H1 2024
Cambodia’s trade with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries reached $16.9 billion in the first half of this year, up 14% from $14.8 billion over the same period last year, said a Ministry of Commerce’s report on Saturday. ...
Xinhua
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501526316/cambodias-trade-with-rcep-countries-rose-14-h1-2024/
Launch of digital platform for informal economy registration discussed
The Coordinating Committee for Developing the Informal Economy convened a meeting to assess progress and discuss plans to launch a digital platform for registering the informal economy. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501543304/launch-of-digital-platform-for-informal-economy-registration-discussed/
Press release on the soft launch of Bakong Touris App
On 19 August 2024, the National Bank of Cambodia issued a press release on the soft launch of Bakong Touris App on their official website. According to the press, H.E. Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, presided over the soft launch ...
National Bank of Cambodia
PM seeks stimulus package for NE provinces
Prime Minister Hun Manet asked the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) to prepare a stimulus package to encourage investment in the northeastern provinces including Kratie, Stung Treng, Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501547947/pm-seeks-stimulus-package-for-ne-provinces/
MoE launches ‘Green Sprouts’ campaign in Mondulkiri
The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), officially launched the “Green Sprouts” campaign in Mondulkiri province aiming to protect Cambodia’s forests and enhance climate resilience through the successful implementation of the REDD+ project in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501563897/moe-launches-green-sprouts-campaign-in-mondulkiri/
Cambodian PM flies to Vietnam for Mekong River Commission Summit
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen flew Friday to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to attend the second Summit of the Mekong River Commission (MRC), which will be held on Saturday. The premier was accompanied by Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Lim Kean Hor, Environment Minister ...
Xinhuanet News Staff
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2014-04/04/c_133238058.htm
What does the future hold?
Officials, business prOfessionals and political analysts have mixed opinions on the leadership Of the single-party Cambodian government and what the future hold for the next five years. Sok Touch, a prOfessor Of political science at Khemarak University, said the political deadlock won’t help the nation become ...
Kay Kimsong
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/analysis-and-op-ed/what-does-future-hold