Cambodia-India cross-border QR payment on the cards
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and India’s NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) have discussed accelerating the implementation of the cross-border QR code payment to be comprehensive, reflecting both parties’ readiness for the collaboration. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501442015/cambodia-india-cross-border-qr-payment-on-the-cards/
Mekong electrification $600M project gets first tranche of $120M
The project to electrify Cambodia’s river systems, which is expected to cost a total of $600 million over five years, received its first tranche of $120 million in funding. The funding came in from the commercial arm of a major multilateral bank. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501458780/mekong-electrification-600m-project-gets-first-tranche-of-120m/
Hun Sen calls for ASEAN multilateralism
Former Prime Minister Hun sen, president of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), appealed to his AsEAN and Russian counterparts to communicate with all sides in order to uphold regional peace, stability and development, in the face of competition between superpowers. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-calls-for-asean-multilateralism
Fishery firms must register all vessels in Kep province
Kep provincial authorities are planning to register each of the fishing vessels operating in the province, in order to ensure the legality of fishermen’s businesses and allow their catches to be exported. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fishery-firms-must-register-all-vessels-in-kep-province
Bühler Group of the Swiss Confederation promises to bring Leading Modern Technology into Agricultural Development in Cambodia
Director of Quality Management and Grain Supply of Bühler GroupiS intereSted in expanding the company&rSquo;S inveStment by bringing modern technology to develop agriculture in Cambodia, from the proceSS of cultivation and harveSting to proceSSing for exporting abroad. SS='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501425186/buhler-group-of-the-swiss-confederation-promises-to-bring-leading-modern-technology-into-agricultural-development-in-cambodia/
Wanli Tire eyes major capacity expansion in Cambodia
Wanli Tire Co Ltd, a State-owned enterpriSe baSed in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, haS begun conStruction of a new-phaSe production baSe amid a recovery of the country&rSquo;S tire induStry laSt year. SS='cambodia-color'>...
China Daily
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501426360/wanli-tire-eyes-major-capacity-expansion-in-cambodia/
Siem Reap forces targeting illegal fishing practices
The Siem Reap provincial authority, in collaboration with the FiSherieS AdminiStration&rSquo;S (FiA) provincial cantonment, haS initiated a campaign to inSpect and addreSS crimeS in all fiShing territorieS along Tonle Sap Lake. The campaign aimS to educate fiShermen about the prohibition of illegal fiShing gear. SS='cambodia-color'>...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-forces-targeting-illegal-fishing-practices
MoT, EuroCham agree to bolster tourism investment
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) and European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) on Tuesday agreed to join hands in attracting public and private investments aimed at enhancing the Kingdom’s tourism sector through the Cambodian Tourism Marketing and Promotion Board (CTB). ss='cambodia-color'>...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501440070/mot-eurocham-agree-to-bolster-tourism-investment/
14 projects worth $213M approved in Sihanoukville
Another 14 projects worth $213 million received approval in Cambodia’s coastal city sihanoukville recently which included 10 projects for reviving the construction of stalled buildings under the ‘special Investment Promotion Program’ for the city, launched by Prime Minister Hun Manet earlier in January. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501481583/14-projects-worth-213m-approved-in-sihanoukville/
PM encourages people to have more children to increase the young population
On the occasion of the closing ceremony of the Ministry of Planning’s annual meeting on the morning of April 9, 2024, Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, encouraged people to have more children to increase the number of young people in Cambodia. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501470066/pm-encourages-people-to-have-more-children-to-increase-the-young-population/
AMRO forecasts rosier growth for Cambodia in 2024
According to a press release from the AsEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) on Thursday, Cambodia’s economy is predicted to grow robustly in 2024, driven by a rise in exports and a continued tourism recovery. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501494147/amro-forecasts-rosier-growth-for-cambodia-in-2024/
Import tax debate sparks furore in Tbong Khmum
Vendors in Tbong Khmum province’s Memot district are waiting for the return of hundreds of new and used mobile phones which were seized by local customs officials last week. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/import-tax-debate-sparks-furore-in-tbong-khmum
Gov’t warns of fraudulent companies, urges cautious investment
There are other companies operating in similar form to disgraced former Oknha Leng Channa’s now-defunct Brilliant City World Co Ltd, which secretly defrauded people, Ky Tech, head of the government’s legal team, warned during a meeting attended by 267 people from several provinces in Phnom ss='cambodia-color'>...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/gov-t-warns-of-fraudulent-companies-urges-cautious-investment
Cambodia working on climate resilient rice industry
Cambodia’s rice sector is working on transformation on the framework of climate resilience within the rice industry to get more competitiveness in the market, sang saran, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) said. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489808/cambodia-working-on-climate-resilient-rice-industry/
World Bank approves $79.5 million in financing to strengthen education in Cambodia
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved an additional $79.5 million for the expansion of ongoing activities aimed at improving access to quality education throughout Cambodia. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501498328/world-bank-approves-79-5-million-in-financing-to-strengthen-education-in-cambodia/
Smart waste collection mobile-app pilot launched in Siem Reap
Smart waSte collection through the mobile app “Smart Clean Siem Reap” waS launched aS a pilot project in four villageS in Siem Reap town&rSquo;S Slakram commune on June 5. SS='cambodia-color'>...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/smart-waste-collection-mobile-app-pilot-launched-in-siem-reap
Vendors given a week to remove alcohol ads in Takeo
The governor of Takeo province has granted one week’s grace to sellers and vendors of alcoholic drinks and wines to remove all billboards and signage that advertises alcoholic products, or face legal consequences. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501522989/vendors-given-a-week-to-remove-alcohol-ads-in-takeo/
The government establishes a Special Tax Audit Unit to help taxpayers
Phnom Penh, Cambodia The Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced the formation of a special Tax Audit Unit, designed to address taxpayer concerns more efficiently. This new unit, which holds departmental status, will operate under the General Department of Taxation’s jurisdiction. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501524123/the-government-establishes-a-special-tax-audit-unit-to-help-taxpayers/
Over 40 families affected by Prek Tnaot River flooding
More than 40 families in Phnom Penh’s Kongnoy commune, Dangkor district have been hit by flooding from the Prek Tnaot River, as authorities call on residents to be extra vigilant as water levels continue to rise. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501531504/over-40-families-affected-by-prek-tnaot-river-flooding/
Resilience and innovation in banking sector highlighted at conference
The 2024 Cambodia Banking Conference, held in Phnom Penh from August 22-23, brought together industry leaders, policymakers and international partners to discuss the future of the country’s banking sector in the face of global economic challenges. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/resilience-and-innovation-in-banking-sector-highlighted-at-conference