Cambodia seeks Turkish investment, eyes $1B bilateral trade
To boost bilateral trade to around $1 billion (Tl 18.78 billion), Cambodia has sought investments from Türkiye in agriculture, storage and processing facilities for exports to the European Union and other nations. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501218458/cambodia-seeks-turkish-investment-eyes-1b-bilateral-trade/
Talks to extend maternity leave to six months start tomorrow
On Jan. 31, the government will hold a national discussion in Phnom Penh to discuss the potential extension of maternity leave for pregnant women who have just given birth. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Nhoek Samoun
https://cambodianess.com/article/talks-to-extend-maternity-leave-to-six-months-start-tomorrow
Cambodia sets ambitious targets to boost cashew processing and exports
Cambodia is trying to establish itself as a leading cashew-producing and exporting country through its National Policy on Cashew 2022–2027. The government aims to boost cashew output, develop processing facilities, diversify export markets, and simplify trade facilitation programs. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342976/cambodia-sets-ambitious-targets-to-boost-cashew-processing-and-exports/
Bakan Grassland designated as natural protected area
Bakan grassland in Pursat province has been designated as a national protected area, officially called the Bakan Protected landscape. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501337347/bakan-grassland-designated-as-natural-protected-area/
US reverses decision on suspension of $18mil aid money
The United States has reversed its decision to suspend $18 million in assistance to Cambodia through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) following this year’s National Election when Washington had considered the election unfair and lacked transparency. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501365606/us-reverses-decision-on-suspension-of-18mil-aid-money/
Elderly nursing centres needed
Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation Chea Somethy has urged the National Centre for the Support of the Elderly to train senior care providers to have sufficient skills to provide quality and effective care for the elderly in the community. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501370105/elderly-nursing-centres-needed/
Timor-Leste looks forward to welcoming Cambodian Ex-Prime Minister’s visit
Visiting Timorese Deputy Prime Minister Francisco Kalbuadi lay said his nation is looking forward to welcoming the visit of Hun Sen, Former Prime Minister of Cambodia and President of the Supreme Privy Council to His Majesty the King, at his appropriate time. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501351585/timor-leste-looks-forward-to-welcoming-cambodian-ex-prime-ministers-visit/
Cambodia and Peru to maintain good friendship and cooperation
Peru will continue cooperating with Cambodia for the interest of both nations and peoples, reaffirmed Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra, President of Peru, in a recent congratulatory message to Dr Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366513/cambodia-and-peru-to-maintain-good-friendship-and-cooperation/
Banking summit set to offer students thousands of jobs
The Banking Jobs and Skills Summit 2023 is set to take place from September 29-30 at the National University of Management (NUM), featuring around 20 financial institutions and offering thousands of job opportunities to students. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/banking-summit-set-offer-students-thousands-jobs
Cambodia plans to increase export of milled rice to China by 20%
Cambodia is planning to increase its milled rice exports to China by 20 percent, Prime Minister Hun Manet said yesterday dismissing critics who are sceptical about the increasing bilateral trade ties between both nations. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501363031/cambodia-plans-to-increase-export-of-milled-rice-to-china-by-20/
Cambodia's poverty cut in half from 2009 to 2019: World Bank report
A report published by the World Bank on November 28 states that Cambodia’s national poverty rate fell by almost half between 2009 and 2019, but the Covid-19 pandemic recently reversed some of the poverty reduction progress. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Yuth Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodias-poverty-cut-half-2009-2019-world-bank-report
More than 220 vehicles fined for violations in a single day
Despite rising crackdowns and inspections, vehicular violations continue to be recorded in the hundreds. At least 227 vehicles were inspected and fined by the police on August 28 including 178 motorcycles and 49 cars. This is according to lt. Gen. Chhay Kim Khoeun, Deputy Commissioner lass='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501140623/more-than-220-vehicles-fined-for-violations-in-a-single-day/
Ministry identifies pollution reduction actions, strategies
Senior officials from the Ministry of Environment urged sub-national administrations and stakeholders at all levels to pay closer attention to identifying environmental challenges. They should set out action plans to reduce pollution, in order to participate to promoting the well-being of the public. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-identifies-pollution-reduction-actions-strategies
Hun Sen calls on public to receive booster jabs to stop Covid return
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered that national authorities establish more vaccination sites and assemble teams who can offer booster shots to those who cannot travel to the sites. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-calls-public-receive-booster-jabs-stop-covid-return
TEN Network receives ‘widespread’ support
The private sector considers the establishment of the “Tonle Sap Eco-Tourism Network” proposed by Minister of Tourism Thong Khon, and known as the TEN Network, as an important step in attracting national and international tourists to explore the potential of the Tonle Sap lake. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ten-network-receives-widespread-support
Cambodia, Oz roll out Champei Sar 70 rice
After nearly a decade of research and development, Cambodia and Australia on April 5 jointly announced the official launch of a new fragrant rice variety named Champei Sar 70 (CPS 70) to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Rann Reuy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-oz-roll-out-champei-sar-70-rice
Protest erupts in troubled Preah Sihanouk commune
Some 40 villagers blocked a national road in Preah Sihanouk this week, lighting smoking fires and wielding sticks in front of authorities in a land dispute in an area that has seen prior violence and conflicting claims among military and powerful individuals. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Mech Dara
https://vodenglish.news/protest-erupts-in-troubled-preah-sihanouk-commune/
Foreign policy tack discussed as Ukraine conflict prolongs
While the Russia-Ukraine armed conflict passed its first anniversary last week with no immediate signs of ending and instead growing more intense, Cambodia is analysing its impacts and the consequences of current geopolitical trends to prepare a foreign policy that serves its national interests. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/foreign-policy-tack-discussed-ukraine-conflict-prolongs
12 people and 10 of cubic meters of wood were arrested in provinces around Prey Lang
National Commission for the Prevention and Suppression of Natural Resources on the 27 April 2023 announced the results of the operation to crack down on natural resource offenses in Prey lang area. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.postkhmer.com/national/2023-04-27-1905-249459.html
Cambodia to benefit from China’s commitment to free trade and sharing its large domestic market with the world
China’s broader push for its pathway to modernization has fueled expectations that the nation will bring more opportunities and create a dynamic of growth that will deliver wide-ranging benefits for the world, according to business leaders and analysts. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501213673/cambodia-to-benefit-from-chinas-commitment-to-free-trade-and-sharing-its-large-domestic-market-with-the-world/