New GDP prediction is not optimistic
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has predicted that the real economic growth of Cambodia will reach 2.3 percent this year and will be around 5.7 percent in 2021, according to the newly released report on ADB’s flagship annual economic publication titled, Asian Development Outlook 2020. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50709859/new-gdp-prediction-is-not-optimistic/
New committee created to protect Koh Kong Krao
Prime Minister Hun Sen has created a committee tasked with monitoring Koh Kong SEZ Co Ltd’s development of Koh Kong Krao island in Koh Kong province’s Koh Kapi commune. The Council of Ministers first announced the development project on June 14, 2019, according to Hun ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-committee-created-protect-koh-kong-krao
$76 mln ring road ‘breaks new ground’
Construction has started on a $76 million ring road for heavy transport linking Sihanoukville’s deep seaport and the National Road Number 4 in Preah Sihanouk connecting Prey Nob to Stung Hav. ...
Chea Vannak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50715089/76-mln-ring-road-breaks-new-ground/
PM pledges new health centre over US bombs
In a speech to some 15,000 garment workers in Phnom Penh yesterday, Prime Minister Hun Sen returned to the topic of the United States’ war legacy in Cambodia, pledging to build a health centre for people purportedly suffering the after-effects of American chemical weapons in Svay ...
Phak Seangly
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-pledges-new-health-centre-over-us-bombs
More than 250,000 new voters registered
The National Election Committee (NEC) has seen an increase in new voters registering this year in comparison to last year. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50774600/more-than-250000-new-voters-registered/
CDC announces slate of new investments totalling $16.2 million
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has announced that four new projects worth a total of $16.2 million were approved over the weekend. ...
Tom Starkey
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50809970/cdc-announces-slate-of-new-investments-totalling-16-2-million/
New Pursat dam project 90% finished
The construction of the Damnak Chheu Krom dam in Pursat province – consisting of one main levee and over 90km of irrigation canals – is now is over 90 per cent complete and is expected to go online by next month. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-pursat-dam-project-90-finished
New garment factory set for Phnom Penh
A new garment factory project invested in by the Ruixue Group of China through its local subsidiary Ruixue (Cambodia) Co Ltd has been approved by the Council for Development of Cambodia (CDC). The $4.5 million project will be built in Khan Sen Sok. ...
Gareth Johnson
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50861825/new-garment-factory-set-for-phnom-penh/
Gov’t presses forward with new roads for Sihanoukville
The government’s relentless push to improve the Kingdom’s logistics infrastructure got another boost this week with officials committing to build 11 new roads. ...
Husain Haider
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50902755/govt-presses-forward-with-new-roads-for-sihanoukville/
Draft of new investment law approved by council of ministers
The draft of the new investment law was approved by the Council of Ministers at a Friday morning meeting held under the presidency of Prime Minister Hun Sen via video conference. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50890849/draft-of-new-investment-law-approved-by-council-of-ministers/
New draft law on investment mulled
The government is sending a new draft law on investment to the private sector to discuss ways to make it more comprehensive and help Cambodia become an attractive destination for new investment and to improve the investment environment in the country. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50773944/new-draft-law-on-investment-mulled/
New landfill site in Sihanoukville ready for rubbish
Despite the growth of Sihanoukville through its booming construction sector and its rapid development of urban infrastructure, problems related to garbage and solid waste management remain a challenge for the beachside tourist town. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-landfill-site-sihanoukville-ready-rubbish
PM says school year starts in new era
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday sent an open letter to mark the first day of the new academic year. ...
Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501004397/pm-says-school-year-starts-in-new-era/
New advertising law banning ‘fraudulent’ practices in the works
Officials from multiple institutions on March 14 met to finalise the draft sub-decree on the management of advertisements on products and services intended to control those that are fraudulent or misleading for consumers. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-advertising-law-banning-fraudulent-practices-works
Pilot flight launches at Koh Kong’s new airport
Dara Sakor International Airport in Koh Kong province is operating a pilot flight to ensure full equipment functionality and staff capability before it applies for government licensing to officially operate. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/pilot-flight-launches-koh-kongs-new-airport
Information ministry to create e-book on new lexicon
The Ministry of Information will create an e-book on new media-related words already approved by the National Council of Khmer Language (NCKL) at the Royal Academy of Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501059164/information-ministry-to-create-e-book-on-new-lexicon/
NEC to set election date for new districts
The National Election Committee (NEC) is preparing to set the date for the election of councillors of the new five districts created by the government through a sub-decree. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501209678/nec-to-set-election-date-for-new-districts/
New towns designated in Kandal, Kampong Speu
The government has established three new towns – Sampov Poun and Arey Ksat in Kandal province and Oudong Me Chey in Kampong Speu – following requests from the Ministry of Interior, according to a sub-decree issued by Prime Minister Hun Sen on December 23. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-towns-designated-kandal-kampong-speu
Cambodian new government to uphold “One China Policy”
The new Royal Government of Cambodia will maintain the country’s irreversible stance to support the “One China Policy” and non-interference in China’s internal affairs. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342008/cambodian-new-government-to-uphold-one-china-policy/
New book to help Cambodia navigate cyberspace
Three Cambodian tech experts have penned a book that explores the nation’s current cyberspace landscape and advocates for enhanced cybersecurity as more of the population share data online. ...
Bun Tharum
https://kiripost.com/stories/new-book-to-help-cambodia-navigate-cyberspace
