MFI outstanding loans stood at $5.13 billion in 2023 Q3
Total outstanding loans in the microfinance sector stood at $5.13 billion during the end of the third quarter of the last year, according to the latest data published by the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA). ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501422993/mfi-outstanding-loans-stood-at-5-13-billion-in-2023-q3/
Cambodia attracts 4.4 mln int’l tourists in first 10 months
Cambodia recorded 4.4 million international tourist arrivals in the first 10 months of 2023, a sharp increase of around 180 percent from 1.57 million over the same period last year, Tourism Minister SokSoken said here on Sunday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501401301/cambodia-attracts-4-4-mln-intl-tourists-in-first-10-months/
Nearly 84,000 vehicles travel on Chinese-invested expressway in Cambodia during New Year holiday
Some 83,900 vehicles have traveled on the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway during the New Year holiday, starting from Saturday to Monday, a senior Cambodian official said on Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501417172/nearly-84000-vehicles-travel-on-chinese-invested-expressway-in-cambodia-during-new-year-holiday/
Cambodia’s trade declines 1.9% to $46.82 billion in 2023
Cambodia’s international trade stood at $46.82 billion in 2023, recording a decline of 1.9 percent compared to 2022. While exports were marginally up by 1.8 percent, the imports showed a decline of five percent, according to the trade data released by the General Department of ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501421111/cambodias-trade-declines-1-9-to-46-82-billion-in-2023/
Press release: Cambodia, China prepare for people-to-people exchange year in 2024
On 31 October 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release: Cambodia, China prepare for people-to-people exchange year in 2024 on their official website.According to the press release, His Excellency Sok Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Cambodian PM reaffirms his participation in ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit next month
Cambodian Prime Minister Dr Hun Manet Wednesday confirmed his attendance at the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit in Japan in December. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501396726/cambodian-pm-reaffirms-his-participation-in-asean-japan-commemorative-summit-next-month/
Cambodian PM lauds WEF’s role in boosting public-private cooperation
Prime Minister of Cambodia has praised the World Economic Forum (WEF) for its important role as an active forum for government-private sector relations, by introducing new government policies and initiatives related to business and investment. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501397414/cambodian-pm-lauds-wefs-role-in-boosting-public-private-cooperation/
Hainan Litree plans to invest up to $100 million in Cambodia’s Clean Water Sector
On May 10, Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), received representatives from Hainan Litree Purifying Technology Co., Ltd. and discussed the company’s interest in expanding its investment in Cambodia’s clean water sector. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501486640/hainan-litree-plans-to-invest-up-to-100-million-in-cambodias-clean-water-sector/
Green Sprouts three-day distribution event in full swing
The Ministry of Environment, partner organisations and the private sector are distributing over 40,000 saplings over a period of three days during the “Green Sprouts” exhibition and distribution event, held in concert with the 4th National Orchid Forum. ...
Phak Seangly
https://m.phnompenhpost.com/national/green-sprouts-three-day-distribution-event-in-full-swing
Civil society’s participation in the draft Land Law dialogue for land rights protection
The Cambodian government has drafted an entirely new Land Law (the draft law), more than 20 years after the promulgation of the 2001 Land Law. Acknowledging the importance of participation from civil society, local communities, and indigenous peoples (IPs), Open Development Cambodia (ODC) formally sought ...
PM expects new dams to irrigate over 120,000 hectares in K Thom
Prime Minister Hun Manet has expressed optimism that the ongoing construction of the Kampong Kor Dam and water diversion Stung Slap Dam will give a major boost to agricultural productivity in Kampong Thom province. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501539807/pm-expects-new-dams-to-irrigate-over-120000-hectares-in-k-thom/
King Sihamoni praises Japan’s role in conservation and training at Angkor
His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni has expressed his support for Cambodia’s participation in human resource development in conservation and research in collaboration with Japanese institutions and national and international partners. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501387027/king-sihamoni-praises-japans-role-in-conservation-and-training-at-angkor/
Project to enhance the climate change resilience of smallholder farmers kicks off in Cambodia
A new project aimed at enhancing the climate change resilience of smallholder farmers and local communities by increasing their access to growing premium market segments was launched in Cambodia on 27 October 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501388198/project-to-enhance-the-climate-change-resilience-of-smallholder-farmers-kicks-off-in-cambodia/
Cambodia’s PM calls financial institutions to restructure loans for tour operators in Siem Reap
Cambodian Prime Minister Dr Hun Manet called on here this morning to the financial institutions to restructure loans for tour operators in Siem Reap province at reasonable interest rates to help revive the tourism sector after being severely affected by COVID-19. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501391907/cambodias-pm-calls-financial-institutions-to-restructure-loans-for-tour-operators-in-siem-reap/
Cambodia to host 6th Asian Youth Para Games in 2029
Cambodia will host the 6th Asian Youth Para Games, following the 5th Asian Youth Games in 2029, according to a press release of the National Paralympic Committee of Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501422596/cambodia-to-host-6th-asian-youth-para-games-in-2029/
e-KYC, digital verification of documents taking off in Cambodia
Opening a bank account from the comfort of your home is possible today thanks to e-KYC services in Cambodia. ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447218/e-kyc-digital-verification-of-documents-taking-off-in-cambodia/
Liechtenstein's Hasler arrives in Cambodia to strengthen diplomatic ties
Liechtensteinian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Education and Sport Dominique Hasler, arrived in Cambodia today for a three-day official visit to the Kingdom until March 2, as the Kingdom diversifies its diplomatic ties. ...
Cambodian PM calls on private sector to invest in frozen organ meat for local consumption
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday encouraged the private sector to invest in frozen organ meat for sustainable local consumption. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501432039/cambodian-pm-calls-on-private-sector-to-invest-in-frozen-organ-meat-for-local-consumption/
Cambodia’s garment, footwear, travel goods export up 20 pct in Q1
Cambodia exported $2,941 million worth of garment, footwear and travel products (GFTs) to international markets in the first quarter of 2024, up 20 percent from 2,449 million dollars over the same period last year, said a report released by the Ministry of Commerce on April ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501472270/cambodias-garment-footwear-travel-goods-export-up-20-pct-in-q1/
Announcement on incentive mechanisms for voluntary business registration in the information and broadcasting sector
On 3 May 2024, Ministry of Commerce has decided to offer incentives for businesses registering voluntarily in the information and broadcasting sector. These incentives include a three-year exemption from public service duties for registered businesses and fine exemptions for businesses that have been operated but ...
Ministry of Commerce
