More than 160 fake news cases recorded in July
The Ministry of Information’s Fake News Monitoring Committee said there were total of 161 cases of fake news, incitement and insults on social media recorded in July. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50909696/more-than-160-fake-news-cases-recorded-in-july/
New draft of investment law given National Assembly committee OK
The National Assembly committee has passed the draft bill of the new investment law. With that come hopes for it to contribute to and enhance the Kingdom’s investment environment to benefit the nation. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50914236/new-draft-of-investment-law-given-national-assembly-committee-ok/
Economy will grow 2.2% before recovery, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund says Cambodia’s gross domestic product (GDP) will grow 2.2 percent this year, down from a previous forecast of 4.2 percent annual growth. GDP was minus 3.1 percent last year after average annual growth of 7 percent in previous years. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50944430/economy-will-grow-2-2-before-recovery-says-imf/
UPDATE: More than 18,000 families throughout Banteay Meanchey affected by floods
Banteay Meanchey’s authorities reported that the impact of the flood and the spread of its reach have increased with more than 18,000 families affected and more than 1,100 evacuated. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50944915/update-more-than-18000-families-throughout-banteay-meanchey-affected-by-floods/
Phnom Penh Authorities continued administrative measures against COVID-19 raises ire
Phnom Penh municipal administration’s decision to extend its administrative measures for another 14 days, until October 7, even as the prime minister had called for tourism to resume, especially from China, is seen to be counter productive though essential in combatting and preventing the spread ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50939980/phnom-penh-authorities-continued-administrative-measures-against-covid-19-raises-ire/
Ministry of Agriculture requests continued assistance from ADB
The Cambodian Minister of Agriculture expressed gratitude and requested the continued aid from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in a call with ADB’s Country Director for Cambodia. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50950265/ministry-of-agriculture-requests-continued-assistance-from-adb/
The National Assembly to approve seven draft laws next week
The lawmakers will discuss and approve seven draft laws during the sixth session of sixth legislature mandate next week, according to a statement released by the National Assembly’s secretariat yesterday. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50928395/the-national-assembly-to-approve-seven-draft-laws-next-week-2/
Pumping station in Phnom Penh begins operations
A Japanese-funded water pumping station in the captial’s Daun Penh district begins operations today and is expected to stop flooding in Daun Penh and the surrounding areas. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50894811/pumping-station-in-phnom-penh-begins-operations/
Single-citizenship mandate passed with unanimous vote
The National Assembly (NA) has unanimously passed draft amendments to several articles of the Constitution aiming to mandate single citizenship for the nation’s top office holders. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/single-citizenship-mandate-passed-unanimous-vote
Vietnam deal on agricultural co-op around the corner, senior official says
Cambodia and Vietnam plan to sign an agricultural cooperation agreement this month to underpin trade growth between the two countries, especially of the Kingdom’s agri exports. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/vietnam-deal-agricultural-co-op-around-corner-senior-official-says
High hopes as RCEP enters into force Jan 1
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will enter into force on January 1, and local economists and businessmen expect huge benefits from one of the world’s largest free trade agreements. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/high-hopes-rcep-enters-force-jan-1
Biggest solar farm set to more than double in capacity
Plans are underway to expand the capacity of the Kingdom’s largest solar power station, by nearly 167 per cent from 90MW to 240MW, to help meet demand and reduce energy costs, according to the head of state-run electric utility Electricite du Cambodge (EdC). ss='cambodia-color'>...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/biggest-solar-farm-set-more-double-capacity
Monk seeks action after Banteng killed in Oddar Meanchey forest
An activist monk from the sorng Rukhavoan Forest Community called on authorities to search for poachers who trapped and killed a banteng in Oddar Meanchey province’s Anlong Veng district on February 18. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/monk-seeks-action-after-banteng-killed-oddar-meanchey-forest
KOICA plan projects to 2024
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has introduced a number of new plans and projects to support Cambodia’s development goals from 2022 to 2024. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koica-plan-projects-2024
Iran invited to survey oil, gas in Cambodia
Cambodia has invited Iran to examine the feasibility of developing the Kingdom’s existing oil blocks and requested that the republic conduct further oil and gas exploration studies. ss='cambodia-color'>...
The Nation Thailand's staff
https://www.nationthailand.com/international/40012676
Banteay Meanchey unveils first steelworks
Pang Nakry Real Estate Co Ltd, a Cambodian-Chinese-Thai joint venture, on March 8 opened Banteay Meanchey province’s first steelworks, in the southwestern district of Malai, according to the provincial administration. ss='cambodia-color'>...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/banteay-meanchey-unveils-first-steelworks
Cambodian garments, footwear and travel goods strategic plan to entice investors
Cambodia’s strategic plan on garment, footwear and travel goods development 2021-2024 will attract more investment and contribute to sustainable development in the sector, Ith samheng, minister for labour and vocational training, told Okhna Kong sang, president of Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) in Phnom ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501039009/cambodian-garments-footwear-and-travel-goods-strategic-plan-to-entice-investors/
PM Hun Sen to attend Asia-Pacific Water Summit in Japan
Prime Minister Hun sen will attend the 4th Asia-Pacific Water summit (APWs) in Japan, which was postponed last April because of the global Covid-19 pandemic. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501045322/pm-hun-sen-to-attend-asia-pacific-water-summit-in-japan/
Largest cold storage facility breaks ground
The largest temperature-controlled cold storage and cross-docking facility in Cambodia – which will be able to handle up to 25 per cent of the Kingdom’s total requirements – has broken ground in Kandal province. ss='cambodia-color'>...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/largest-cold-storage-facility-breaks-ground
Enhancing Tourism Opportunities Between Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos
Within the framework of the forum “Kon Tum Tourism – Potential and Prospects” from April 21 to 24, the People’s Committee of Kon Tum province will hold a ceremony to announce the Plan for Tourism Development in the Cambodia – Laos – Vietnam Development Triangle ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501061597/enhancing-tourism-opportunities-between-cambodia-vietnam-and-laos/