Prek Tnaut Pollution Hits a New Low as Water Declared ‘Hazardous’
Those living near the river, which flows from Kampong Speu through Kandal province, say that they have long avoided using its water for drinking, cooking or cleaning as the area has become increasingly polluted over the last decade. ...
Ngay Nai and Fiona Kelliher
https://vodenglish.news/prek-tnaut-pollution-hits-a-new-low-as-water-declared-hazardous/
Tina vows to ease farmers’ woes as new agri minister
Newly-appointed Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina said he is committed to solving the challenges faced by all Cambodian farmers, especially those affected by floods, and that his main priority will be promoting their livelihoods. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tina-vows-ease-farmers-woes-new-agri-minister
Cambodia welcomes 2 new-born Irrawaddy dolphins
Cambodia has welcomed two new-born Irrawaddy dolphins so far this year, the country’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) said in a news release on Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501275652/cambodia-welcomes-2-new-born-irrawaddy-dolphins/
‘Zero Snaring Phase Two’ targets six new provinces
The second phase of “Zero Snaring in Protected Areas Campaign” is getting underway this spring. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501248591/zero-snaring-phase-two-targets-six-new-provinces/
GDT issues guidelines for new salary tax implementation
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) yesterday issued a set of guidelines for all enterprises that are resident taxpayers, public institutions and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and have tax obligations to implement the new monthly salary tax from ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501214800/gdt-issues-guidelines-for-new-salary-tax-implementation/
New Laos-Cambodia line set to expand power trade, ties
With the launch of a new electricity transmission line by the Lao People’s Democratic Republic up to Cambodia, the energy trade, cooperation, and relations between the two Southeast Asian neighbours are set to get a power boost. ...
Prakash Jha
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501216024/new-laos-cambodia-line-set-to-expand-power-trade-ties/
Conflict-ridden land concession moved to new forest area
A decade-old rubber plantation project beset with disputes with local residents has had its 9,000 hectares relocated to an intact forest in Stung Treng. A sub-decree signed by the Council of Ministers in March said 9,787 hectares would be provided to Horizon Agriculture Development as “compensation” ...
Mech Dara
https://vodenglish.news/conflict-ridden-land-concession-moved-to-new-forest-area/
Oddar Meanchey inaugurate new hospital building worth over $2 million
Minister of Health Prof Mam Bunheng, with the participation of the leadership of the Ministry of Health, officially inaugurated a new building in Oddar Meachey Provincial Referral Hospital. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501248326/oddar-meanchey-inaugurate-new-hospital-building-worth-over-2-million/
New International Airport in Siem Reap province project 90 percent complete
Construction of the Angkor Siem Reap International Airport is now 90 percent complete as the construction firm is accelerating its work so that the official launch can be held as planned in October. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501264311/new-international-airport-in-siem-reap-province-project-90-percent-complete/
New Siem Reap airport to facilitate more direct flights
The Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) is set to begin its operation on October 16 and the new airport can receive huge aircraft from the United States and Europe, facilitating direct flights for international tourists visiting the Kingdom of Wonder, a press release by ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501327204/new-siem-reap-airport-to-facilitate-more-direct-flights/
Hopes new PM will prioritize development and society
Cambodians young and old have spoken of their hopes that the country will prosper and continue to develop under the leadership of the next prime minister, Hun Manet, and his cabinet. ...
Seng Mengheng, Chhorn Raksmey, Yatt Malai, Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-hopes-new-pm-will-prioritize-development-and-society
Investment projects promise almost 80K new job opportunities
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) notices issued in the January-May period reveal that the government agency approved 61 new private investment projects – both inside and outside of special economic zones (SEZ) – totalling $516.64 million and set to deliver an estimated ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/investment-projects-promise-almost-80k-new-job-opportunities
Cambodia sees almost 3.3m people celebrate New Year
Almost 3.3 million people celebrated ringing in the new year, with Phnom Penh the most popular destination, according to the Ministry of Tourism (MoT). ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-sees-almost-33m-people-celebrate-new-year
Ministry of Inspection and UNDP discuss new training courses
The Ministry of Inspection announced a meeting between the Minister of Inspection Huot Hak and Alissar Chaker, Country Representative of the United Nations Development Program in Cambodia (UNDP Cambodia) on Wednesday. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501399963/ministry-of-inspection-and-undp-discuss-new-training-courses/
New ruling in place for exports of all minerals
Starting in April, exporters of mineral products will be required to deposit a portion of export royalties, with withdrawal permitted upon fulfilment of all contractual obligations. The Ministry of Economy and Finance, in conjunction with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, issued an inter-ministerial prakas on ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-ruling-in-place-for-exports-of-all-minerals
CDC approves 190 new projects worth $3.2 billion investment in H1
From January to June 2024, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 190 new projects, production expansion projects, and special economic zone investment projects with a total investment of $3.2 billion and can create 168,572 jobs. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501518342/cdc-approves-190-new-projects-worth-3-2-billion-investment-in-h1/
New law set to benefit those working in the private sector
Workers and employees in the private sector will receive the same benefits as those in the public sector if they pay their income tax and fulfill other legal requirements. The recently passed Law on Social Security Schemes states that workers and employees in the private ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-law-set-benefit-those-working-private-sector
Century Plaza sellers wait for new area after order to move
Phnom Penh municipal governor Khuong Sreng instructed Por Sen Chey district authorities and Century Group not to stop vendors from selling goods around Century Plaza Market, which is marked for redevelopment. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/century-plaza-sellers-wait-new-area-after-order-move
New chairman of the Cambodia Rice Federation viewed with suspicion by local media; agenda will focus on raising rice quality, lower borrowing rates
The newly-formed Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF), a body that aims to unite the rice sector under one representative body in the country, just elected its first chairman and he happens to be the son of Cambodia’s deputy prime minister. He is also the CEO of ...
Oryza News Staff
http://oryza.com/news/rice-news/new-chairman-cambodia-rice-federation-viewed-suspicion-local-media-agenda-will-focus
