Community building and market linkage at heart of CPP’s agricultural policy
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Dith Tina, expressed his dedication to realising the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) vision for agriculture, which aims to benefit every Cambodian – both producers and consumers. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/community-building-and-market-linkage-heart-cpps-agricultural-policy
SSEZ’s export-import valued at $3.36 billion in 2023
The total import and export volume of the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) were valued at $3.36 billion in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 34.8 percent, the zone’s operator said in a statement issued recently. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501435871/ssezs-export-import-valued-at-3-36-billion-in-2023/
Cross-border trade with Thailand estimated at just $1.5 million for first quarter
Cambodia’s cross border trade with Thailand fell to $1.5 million in the first quarter as the coronavirus hit the global economy and led to closure of dozens of checkpoints. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50721501/cross-border-trade-with-thailand-estimated-at-just-1-5-million-for-first-quarter/
Cambodia GFT exports at $6.27 billion in 7 months
Cambodia’s biggest export-earning segment of garments, footwear and travel (GFT) goods extended its lean patch into the seventh month of the year, as the exports recorded a decline of 20.44 percent in the January to July period of 2023. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342930/cambodia-gft-exports-at-6-27-billion-in-7-months/
16 cranes recorded at Lumphat sanctuary, highest in five years
Naturelife Cambodia, a Cambodian conservation organisation, has reported a significant increase in sarus crane (Antigone antigone) numbers during the non-breeding season at Lumphat Wildlife Sanctuary for 2022-2023. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/16-cranes-recorded-lumphat-sanctuary-highest-five-years
Ministry of Labour requires factories to allow disabled workers to leave at least 15 minutes early
The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training required workers with disabilities to leave at least 15 minutes before their work hours to make it easier for them to leave work and protect the well-being of those workers. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501304067/ministry-of-labour-requires-factories-to-allow-disabled-workers-to-leave-at-least-15-minutes-early/
Construction of first deep port terminal at Sihanoukville rescheduled for 2022
The construction of the first phase of deep-water port terminal of listed Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) has been delayed till next year and is set to complete by 2025, according to the port’s senior official. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50930380/construction-of-first-deep-port-terminal-at-sihanoukville-rescheduled-for-2022/
Cambodia planning new border checkpoint at Thma Da
Cambodia is looking into the possibility of opening a new Thma Da Border Checkpoint with Thailand to boost trade and tourism. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-planning-new-border-checkpoint-thma-da
Royal Government decides to establish a commission to address the issue of Cambodian workers’ entry and exit at the border
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, has issued a decision to establish a commission to monitor and resolve the issue of entry and exit of Cambodian workers along the Cambodian border. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501360479/royal-government-decides-to-establish-a-commission-to-address-the-issue-of-cambodian-workers-entry-and-exit-at-the-border/
Cambodia’s successful school meal program showcased at Global Summit in Paris
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, and Sport of Cambodia, along with representatives from the World Food Programme (WFP), participated in the inaugural Global School Meals Coalition summit held in Paris. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501405468/cambodias-successful-school-meal-program-showcased-at-global-summit-in-paris/
PM Hun Manet reaffirms Cambodia’s growth for this year is at 5.6 percent
Cambodia maintained its economic growth prediction at 5.6 percent in 2023 and raised it to 6.6 percent in 2024, the country’s Prime Minister Hun Manet said here on Thursday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501397374/pm-hun-manet-reaffirms-cambodias-growth-for-this-year-is-at-5-6-percent/
Cambodian Women’s basketball team makes winning move on first day at 4th Asian Para Games
The Cambodian women’s basketball team defeated the Lao team with a score of 65-35 in the opening round of the 4th Asian Para Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China, on Oct. 19. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501379448/cambodian-womens-basketball-team-makes-winning-move-on-first-day-at-4th-asian-para-games/
PM Hun Manet reaffirms Cambodia’s growth for this year is at 5.6 percent
Cambodia maintained its economic growth prediction at 5.6 percent in 2023 and raised it to 6.6 percent in 2024, the country’s Prime Minister Hun Manet said here on Thursday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501397374/pm-hun-manet-reaffirms-cambodias-growth-for-this-year-is-at-5-6-percent/
APSARA National Authority and Khmer Cultural Heritage Organization launch a heritage education program at Wat Lolie Primary School
APSARA National Authority cooperates with the Khmer Cultural Heritage Organization to launch a heritage education program at Wat Lolie Primary School. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501426040/apsara-national-authority-and-khmer-cultural-heritage-organization-launch-a-heritage-education-program-at-wat-lolie-primary-school/
Ministry set to launch Japan’s ‘Think! Think!’ at eight public schools
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports plans to launch Japan’s number one curriculum “Think! Think!” this month at Preah Norodom Primary School in Phnom Penh. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-set-launch-japans-think-think-eight-public-schools
Chinese financing nears 50% of total investment in May, US lags at less than 1%
In May, Chinese investment in Cambodia accounted for almost 50% of total financing, with domestic investment accounting for over 30%, while the US lagged behind at less than one per cent, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...
Bidding for personalised number plates to be capped at $860 million
Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol on Tuesday launched a bidding system of the sale of personalised number plates for vehicles. Speaking during the launch, Chanthol said bidding will start at between two million and more than one billion riel ($500 and more ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/bidding-personalised-number-plates-be-capped-860-million
Cambodia’s COVID-19 community outbreak increases to 14, tally now at 323
Cambodia’s Ministry of Health this morning announced eight new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the tally thus rose to 323. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50787651/cambodias-covid-19-community-outbreak-increases-to-14-tally-now-at-323/
Secretary of State: Cambodia is at ‘Redline’ for COVID-19 virus transmission and possible lockdown
Dr. Or Vandine, Health Ministry spokeswoman and chairwoman of the Covid-19 Vaccination Committee, has emphasised that Cambodia is at a ‘Redline’ status and, if that line is passed, the country may re-enter lockdown status. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50884494/secretary-of-state-cambodia-is-at-redline-for-covid-19-virus-transmission/
Journey to job-starved Thailand or brave financial pinch at home – migrant workers face up to Covid double bind
Due to the recent outbreak of Covid-19 in Thailand, tens of thousands of Cambodian migrant workers have returned home out of fear of the disease and in many cases due to the loss of their jobs. ...
