Almost half a million undocumented Cambodian workers worldwide
There are almost half a million undocumented Cambodian migrant workers worldwide seeking better pay, as of 2022, according to an estimate by a local NGO. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/almost-half-a-million-undocumented-cambodian-workers-worldwide
Authorities aided alleged union-busting at Puma-supplying factory
In October 2022, Bora believed forming a union at his Takeo province shoe factory would help him and his colleagues gain better benefits. ...
Jack Brook, Sovann Sreypich, and Phin Rathana
https://cambojanews.com/authorities-aid-alleged-union-busting-at-puma-supplying-factory/
Cambodia-India trade reaches $37M in January
In January 2023, the bilateral trade between Cambodia and India amounted to $37 million, according to the General Department of Customs and Excise’s report. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501243610/cambodia-india-trade-reaches-37m-in-january/
Govt continues to assist poor families amid rising living costs
The Phnom Penh Department of Social Affairs confirmed there are 21,148 families in Phnom Penh who are in need of financial support due to rising costs and they will be interviewed to receive a subsidy from the government. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501321905/govt-continues-to-assist-poor-families-amid-rising-living-costs/
Govt forms taskforce to expedite PP-SR Expressway project
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has formed an inter-ministerial taskforce or commission to expedite the implementation of the Phnom Penh-Siem Reap Expressway (PP-SR Expressway) project proposed by the Chinese infrastructure construction firm China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), said a senior official of the ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1323751/govt-forms-taskforce-to-expedite-pp-sr-expressway-project/
SERC program allows creation of investor, trading accounts
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia (SERC) last week formally rolled out an online program simultaneously allowing interested individuals to open investor accounts with the government agency and set up trading accounts with the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX), according to CSX market operations director ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/serc-program-allows-creation-investor-trading-accounts
Rare wildlife species released at Angkor park attract tourists
The Apsara National Authority (ANA) has collaborated with the Forestry Administration and the Wildlife Alliance on a project aimed at reintroducing wildlife to the Angkor Archaeological Park. Since its inception in 2013, the project has successfully released over 40 animals, representing more than 10 rare ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rare-wildlife-species-released-angkor-park-attract-tourists
MOE launches e-Library to share info on environment, resources
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) launched an e-Library to share knowledge and information related to the environment and natural resources, and for the dissemination of information on protected areas to students, the public, private sector, and researchers. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501333945/moe-launches-e-library-to-share-info-on-environment-resources/
SERC, CSX launch online trading account opening
Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) and Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) signed an agreement yesterday introducing the API (Application programming interface) linkage for registering investor ID online and opening trading accounts online. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501381930/serc-csx-launch-online-trading-account-opening/
Surge in industrial sector expected for ‘24
Economists and business leaders anticipate a dynamic 2024 for Cambodia’s industrial sector, with the government expecting it to outpace services and agriculture, driven by a wave of new investment projects. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/surge-in-industrial-sector-expected-for-24
Chinese-invested airport expected to help revitalize Cambodia’s tourism industry
Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) in northwest Cambodia’s Siem Reap province was officially inaugurated on Thursday, raising hope for the recovery of the kingdom’s tourism industry. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501393787/chinese-invested-airport-expected-to-help-revitalize-cambodias-tourism-industry/
BRI projects not to lead Cambodia into debt trap
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) pioneered by China will not lead the country into a debt trap, Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, said, dismissing the narrative about the adverse effects the BRI ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501399348/bri-projects-not-to-lead-cambodia-into-debt-trap/
Cambodia’s exports to Indonesia jump 112 percent
Cambodia’s exports to Indonesia and India rose the most in the January to November 2023 period, by 111.7 percent and 55.1 percent respectively, compared to the same period in 2022. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501415859/cambodias-exports-to-indonesia-jump-112-percent/
China’s contribution to Cambodia’s mine action lauded
Cambodia has applauded the Government of China for its active contribution to humanitarian mine action in the Kingdom, enabling safe land for farmers and reducing mine and ERW risks. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501418657/chinas-contribution-to-cambodias-mine-action-lauded/
Swiss commit to hospitality training plans
Cambodia and Switzerland have discussed increasing the provision of vocational training for the tourism industry. Through the wider implementation of the Skills Development Programme Phase II 2024-2028, they aim to bring the quality of services in line with national and ASEAN standards, ensuring that the ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/swiss-commit-to-hospitality-training-plans
SMEs and informal economies gathered together learning about business and digital
Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) hosted a full-day training session on December 22, 2023, in Phnom Penh, gathering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and participants from informal economies, which a total of 28 individuals attended, including 16 females and one indigenous participant. This session was ...
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’s total exports to the global market, as reported by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/us-lead-purchaser-of-cambodian-goods-in-january
Bilateral trade with Thailand nearly $342M
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Thailand reached $341.8 million in the first month of 2024, marking a slight increase of 0.2% over the same period last year, as reported by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/bilateral-trade-with-thailand-nearly-342m
Govt issues new guidelines for anti-money laundering
The Cambodian government has issued new guidelines on anti-money laundering (AML). ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501450451/govt-issues-new-guidelines-for-anti-money-laundering/
Cambodia hosts the fourth senior officials’ talks with Australia with fruitful outcomes
Senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia and Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia have co-chaired the fourth Senior Officials Talks (SOTS) between the two countries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501474353/cambodia-hosts-the-fourth-senior-officials-talks-with-australia-with-fruitful-outcomes/