Views differ on observers’ evaluations of July 23 polls
Top officials from the Royal Academy of Cambodia’s (RAC) International Relations Institute, along with various non-governmental organisations, have expressed differing views over the international observers’ claim that the general election, which took place on July 23, was orderly, transparent, and fair. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Samban Chandara
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/views-differ-observers-evaluations-july-23-polls
Cambodia records 513 percent increase in tourist arrivals in 1st 4 months
Cambodia received some 1.72 million international visitors in the first four months of 2023, a significant rise of 613 percent from merely 241,485 over the same period last year, said a Ministry of Tourism’s report on Wednesday. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501308550/cambodia-records-513-percent-increase-in-tourist-arrivals-in-1st-4-months/
RCEP, FTAs to attract more investments to Cambodia
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade pact and the bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) will play a crucial role in attracting more foreign direct investments to Cambodia, Cambodia’s central bank said in a report released on Thursday. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501320535/rcep-ftas-to-attract-more-investments-to-cambodia/
China pledges to lure investors to Sihanoukville
The Chinese government has given the green light to attract investors to Preah sihanouk province, prompting hopes that fresh life will be breathed into many of sihanoukville’s abandoned buildings. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/china-pledges-to-lure-investors-to-sihanoukville
Commander-in-Chief of Cambodian Armed Forces pays official visit to Vietnam
Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People&rSquo;S Army (VPA) and Deputy MiniSter of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong chaired an official reception ceremony for and held talkS with viSiting Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed ForceS General VongPiSen in Hanoi SS='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501378235/commander-in-chief-of-cambodian-armed-forces-pays-official-visit-to-vietnam/
Ministry of Economy to raise $6.8M through sovereign bond issuance
The Ministry of Economy and Finance plans to raise approximately 28 billion riel ($6.8 million) through the issuance of sovereign bonds via the National Bank of Cambodia’s (NBC) online trading platform (NBCP), aiming to garner additional funds from the capital market for public investments. ss='cambodia-color'>...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-to-issue-bonds-worth-28b-for-progress
Cambodia celebrates success in first-time hosting of SEA Games
Cambodia on Friday celebrated its success in hosting southeast Asian (sEA) Games for the first time, saying that the biennial multi-sport event has given a boost to the country’s sports, tourism and economy. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501394357/cambodia-celebrates-success-in-first-time-hosting-of-sea-games/
Cambodia Media Diversity Forum held in Phnom Penh
UNESCO organiSed the Cambodian Media DiverSity Forum 2023 aimed to diScuSS, exchange and Share innovative approacheS and initiativeS to harneSS the wealth of Cambodia&rSquo;S Social diverSity to jointly contribute to the development of the country and the attainment of the SuStainable Development GoalS. SS='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501406136/cambodia-media-diversity-forum-held-in-phnom-penh/
Mining ESG compliance highlighted by study
Fair Finance Cambodia (FFC), a coalition originally created to help secure funding for the well-being of the country’s most vulnerable, has recently published a comprehensive study titled “Environmental, social and Corporate Governance (EsG) Compliance” on the gold mining industry in the Kingdom. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mining-esg-compliance-highlighted-by-study
Yi lauds positive BRI impact
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi has reiterated that a number of AsEAN members of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have benefited from development projects under the policy, and that the Chinese government will continue to support them, no matter the circumstances. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Vong Daravady
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/yi-lauds-positive-bri-impact
NSSF wins ASSA best entity award for 8th time
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of the MiniStry of Labour and Vocational Training haS won the ASEAN Social Security ASSociation (ASSA)&rSquo;S beSt entity award for a record eighth time. SS='cambodia-color'>...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501397166/nssf-wins-assa-best-entity-award-for-8th-time/
New initiatives in Cambodia revolutionise payment options for tourists
Cambodia is set to expand its payment options for tourists by implementing blockchain-based central bank digital currency (CBDC) partnerships. This move is part of the country’s strategy to modernize its tourism sector, recognizing the significant role it plays in the Cambodian economy. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501405449/new-initiatives-in-cambodia-revolutionise-payment-options-for-tourists/
English Hun Sen biography launched
The Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) has announced the launch of the English-language version of the seminal work samdech Techo Hun sen: Man of Cambodia’s Destiny, after six months of translation. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/english-hun-sen-biography-launched
Cambodia seeks to boost investment from Australia
Ahead of Prime Minister Hun Manet’s scheduled visit to Australia next month, private sector along with relevant ministries and institutions are working on the modalities to attract investment partners from Australia and boost exports to Australia of semi-finished and processed products. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501445998/cambodia-seeks-to-boost-investment-from-australia/
US lead purchaser of Cambodian goods in January
The US emerged aS the leading buyer of Cambodian exportS in the firSt month of 2024, with purchaSeS nearing $630 million, approximately a third of the country&rSquo;S total exportS to the global market, aS reported by the General Department of CuStomS and ExciSe (GDCE). SS='cambodia-color'>...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/us-lead-purchaser-of-cambodian-goods-in-january
Emirates to resume daily Phnom Penh service in May
Emirates airline will restart its daily service to Phnom Penh starting from May 1 via singapore, boosting the airline’s southeast Asian connectivity to and from Dubai, and linking two trade and leisure centres in the region. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501448533/emirates-to-resume-daily-phnom-penh-service-in-may/
Cambodia marks remarkable achievement in TB control
On the occasion of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, Prime Minister Hun Manet delivered a message celebrating Cambodia’s remarkable strides in combatting the disease, as the country marks a 45% reduction in both deaths and new infections. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501461734/cambodia-marks-remarkable-achievement-in-tb-control/
Energy ministry targeting illegal mining in Mondulkiri
The Ministry of Mines and Energy is committed to ending unregulated mining in Mondulkiri’s Mesam area, promoting legal practices to boost employment, increase national revenue and reduce environmental and societal impacts, according to the ministry. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/energy-ministry-targeting-illegal-mining-in-mondulkiri
CABS provides opportunity for regional connectivity, says MoC
Cambodia’s commitment and efforts in unleashing the broader AsEAN market and beyond cropped up for discussion on Monday evening during the cocktail networking event of the Cambodia-AsEAN Business summit (CABs) at sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra in the capital. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501466686/cabs-provides-opportunity-for-regional-connectivity-says-moc/
Ministry orders relevant parties to discipline errant judges and prosecutors
The Ministry of Justice ordered the relevant parties to reprimand judges or prosecutors who break the rules in order to ensure the efficacy of judicial reform and to increase the effectiveness of the law and the judiciary, in accordance with the government’s Pentagonal strategy. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501483935/ministry-orders-relevant-parties-to-discipline-errant-judges-and-prosecutors/