Farmers turn to technology in farming to reduce costs
Along with the development of modern technology, businesses in the agricultural sector have also introduced agricultural drone as a tool to assist the sector. Growing as well as reducing costs and saving time. ...
Post Staff
https://www.postkhmer.com/national/2021-08-31-0910-222698.html
Indigenous communities in Mondulkiri forced off land
About 1,000 Bunong ethnic minority families in Mondulkiri province are crying for justice after their shelters were demolished by environment officials, alleging they were living on state land, even though the families say they have been living there for generations. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50893231/indigenous-communities-in-mondulkiri-forced-off-land/
High risk of flooding in capital, 10 provinces on Sept 7-14: NCDM
Nearly 100 people died and more than 150 were injured in natural disasters in the first eight months of this year, with some provinces currently at risk of flooding, according to the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM). ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/high-risk-flooding-capital-10-provinces-sept-7-14-ncdm
New port in Kep set for completion this year
Kep Provincial Administration announced Friday that the Koh Tonsay Tourist Port, which costs around $1.2 million, is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50915701/new-port-in-kep-set-for-completion-this-year/
1,227 families in Koh Kong province receive land titles
The Ministry of Land Management and Koh Kong Provincial Authority have successfully resolved the land issue of 1,227 families involved in a land dispute with the Union Development Group (UDG). ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50958172/1227-families-in-koh-kong-province-receive-land-titles/
43 people arrested in Preah Sihanouk land encroachment case
Preah Sihanouk authorities launched an operation to arrest people in Prey Nob District who were involved in a forest encroachment case. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50957535/43-people-arrested-in-preah-sihanouk-land-encroachment-case/
Agri exports nearly 6M tonnes in Jan-Sep
Cambodia exported 5.93 million tonnes of agricultural products to 90 countries and territories in the first nine months of this year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reported on October 14. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/agri-exports-nearly-6m-tonnes-jan-sep
Rubber exports bounce past $265M in first nine months
Cambodia exported 174,100 tonnes of rubber valued at $265.8 million in the first nine months of 2021, surging by 48,300 tonnes (38.4 per cent) in volume and $111.6 million (72.3 per cent) in value over January-September 2020, the General Department of Customs and Excise reported. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rubber-exports-bounce-past-265m-first-nine-months
Angkor crowned as best place to visit in Southeast Asia
Angkor in Cambodia’s Siem Reap province came first among the 29 Best Places to Visit in Southeast Asia, according to a survey of Touropia Travel Guides. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50964217/angkor-crowned-as-best-place-to-visit-in-southeast-asia/
Angkor crowned as the Best Place to visit in Southeast Asia
Angkor in Cambodia’s Siem Reap province came first among the 29 Best Places to Visit in Southeast Asia, according to a survey of Touropia Travel Guides. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50964603/angkor-crowned-as-the-best-place-to-visit-in-southeast-asia/
Cambodia committed to sustainability and equity in socio-economic development
Cambodia reaffirmed its dedication to commitment to the “Blue Print for Sustainability, Equity and Integrity” to promote resilience in socio-economic development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50981930/cambodia-committed-to-sustainability-and-equity-in-socio-economic-development/
Education ministry project builds ICT-powered experimental classroom in Cambodia
The education ministry has launched an assistance project to build a smart classroom in Cambodia to help the country experiment with teaching and learning through up-to-date information and communications technology (ICT) devices, officials said. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50980354/education-ministry-project-builds-ict-powered-experimental-classroom-in-cambodia/
South Korea trade nearly $870M in Jan-Nov
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and South Korea reached $869.735 million in the first 11 months of 2021, an 8.805 per cent surge from $799.354 million in the same period last year, according to data from the Korea International Trade Association (Kita) posted at the weekend. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/south-korea-trade-nearly-870m-jan-nov
Indigenous people face delays in obtaining land titles
Indigenous community leaders have raised concerns about delays in obtaining Collective Land Titles (CLT). The bureaucratic process, already complex, has been further delayed by the pandemic’s impact. To date, 30 out of 455 CLTs have been granted. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501000763/indigenous-people-face-delays-in-obtaining-land-titles/
China buying frenzy bolsters fresh banana exports in 2021
Cambodia exported 423,168.97 tonnes of fresh bananas last year, up by 27.02 per cent over 2020, valued at $4,323,719,300, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ General Directorate of Agriculture (GDA). ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/china-buying-frenzy-bolsters-fresh-banana-exports-2021
$1.9B in new projects get CDC nod
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on January 17 announced that it had approved final registration certificates for 10 investment projects across various sectors worth a staggering total of nearly $1.90 billion and expected to create 7,014 jobs. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/19b-new-projects-get-cdc-nod
Cambodia exports over 366,000 tonnes of rubber in 2021
Cambodia exported 366,300 tonnes of rubber latex in 2021, an increase of 8 percent compared to the same period in 2020. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501014088/cambodia-exports-over-366000-tonnes-of-rubber-in-2021/
Economy may expand 5.6% in 2022: minister
Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth has pegged Cambodia’s economic growth at 5.6 per cent for 2022, reflecting national progress towards herd immunity against Covid-19, underpinned by vaccination rates that rank among the best globally and that have motivated the government to allow the ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/economy-may-expand-56-2022-minister
Demerit points, fines: Nat’l Police train officers in new technology
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport, in collaboration with the National Police, conducted a training course for 57 traffic police officers. The training was required, as new systems have been introduced which will allow officers to issue fines and demerit points to errant drivers. ...
Fintechnews Singapore says digital financial services picks up steam in Cambodia
Over the past few years, digital financial services have seen greater adoption in Cambodia, a trend that was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing measures put in place to limit the spread of the virus. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1021708/fintechnews-singapore-says-digital-financial-services-picks-up-steam-in-cambodia/