Gov't looking to boost domestic cashew processing with new policy
Chaired by Prime Minister Hun Sen on January 13, the plenary meeting of the Council of Ministers approved the draft “National Policy on Cashew Nuts for 2022-2027” to develop inclusively competitive production and processing as well as ensure economic sustainability and diversification. ...
Yuth Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/govt-looking-boost-domestic-cashew-processing-new-policy
Government approves new economic land concession despite moratorium, conflict ensues
The government awarded a new Economic Land Concession (ELC) in March 2022 for the first time in nearly a decade and despite an existing moratorium on ELCs, government documents show. ...
Jack Brook and Sorn Sarath
https://cambojanews.com/government-approves-new-economic-land-concession-despite-moratorium-conflict-ensues/
Private sector expects new gov’t to focus on economic growth
The new Royal Government of Cambodia in the Seventh Legislature of the National Assembly (NA) will officially assume office today evening under the leadership of Mr Hun Manet who will succeed as the new Prime Minister. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501346591/private-sector-expects-new-govt-to-focus-on-economic-growth/
Lao PM extends congratulations to Cambodia’s new PM
Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has sent a congratulatory message to Cambodia’s new Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501348435/lao-pm-extends-congratulations-to-cambodias-new-pm/
New S Reap airport 44% done, still set to open in Oct 2023
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport is still on track to open in October 2023, with work on Phase I reaching 44 per cent as of end-September, according to a senior civil aviation official. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-s-reap-airport-44-done-still-set-open-oct-2023
Ministry of Social Affairs plans new policy for the disabled
The Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation will set out a new policy for the inclusive development of people with disabilities in the next five years. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366199/ministry-of-social-affairs-plans-new-policy-for-the-disabled/
Acting President of Vietnam receives new Ambassador Cambodia
Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on February 22 hosted receptions for the Cambodia to Vietnam who came to present her credentials. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501244004/acting-president-of-vietnam-receives-new-ambassador-cambodia/
New Pursat governor vows to continue using out-of-court solutions
Pursat is the first successive province in using out of court solutions, and the new governor, Khoy Rida has vowed to apply mediation to resolve cases for the people. ...
Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501251768/new-pursat-governor-vows-to-continue-using-out-of-court-solutions/
Spending on capital’s new airport nears $700M: SSCA
Nearly $700 million has been spent on the new $1.5 billion Techo International Airport (TIA), the main construction work on which has reached 46 per cent as of March 31, motivated by positive tourism growth, according to a senior civil aviation official. ...
Rann Reuy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/spending-capitals-new-airport-nears-700m-ssca
Ten new projects to create more than 8,000 jobs: CDC
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) notices issued month-to-date reveal that it has greenlit 10 new projects worth nearly $50 million, mostly involved in garments, footwear and packaging. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ten-new-projects-create-more-8000-jobs-cdc
300 army, police families at border get new homes
Officials from the Departments of Land Management, Urban Planning, Construction and Cadastral Affairs of Tbong Khmum and Svay Rieng provinces have begun to prepare over 300 plots of social land concessions for members of the police and armed forces stationed along the Cambodia-Vietnam border, and ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/300-army-police-families-border-get-new-homes
CSX welcome surge in issuance of new green bonds
The Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) is experiencing a surge in interest for green bond listings, with firms from the education sector and telecoms giant CamGSM at the forefront. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/csx-welcome-surge-issuance-new-green-bonds
Lancang-Mekong Cooperation sets new benchmarks for modernization
On December 25, a five-year plan of action (2023-2027) to deepen economic and social cooperation was jointly endorsed by leaders of six Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) states including China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam at the fourth LMC Leaders’ Meeting, virtually held under the theme ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501416587/lancang-mekong-cooperation-sets-new-benchmarks-for-modernization/
Work on new hydropower plant in Cambodia goes smoothly
Construction work on a the Upper Tatay Hydropower Station, with a designed capacity of 150-megawatts (MWs) has been 31.5 percent completed so far, officials said on Thursday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501400180/work-on-new-hydropower-plant-in-cambodia-goes-smoothly/
Ministry registers over 11,000 new businesses
The Ministry of Commerce registered 11,506 new companies and enterprises in the January-November period of 2023, up 14.58 percent from 10,046 in the same period last year, a report of the Ministry of Commerce showed. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501414977/ministry-registers-over-11000-new-businesses/
New model education guidelines established
Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron urged expert departments to enhance the model school support group’s effectiveness. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-model-education-guidelines-established
Government plans to introduce new land law in mid-term
The government, through the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, plans to introduce a (new) land law, which has been created to replace the old land law that has been in use since 2011 to be in line with the evolution of the ...
Hang Punreay
https://tinyurl.com/ycyvd5ff
PM forms new committee to address private sector issues
The Cambodian government has formed a committee tasked to solve problems faced by the private sector and promote investment and business environment in the country. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501467466/pm-forms-new-committee-to-address-private-sector-issues/
Ministry of Education issues new life skills training guidelines
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has issued new guidelines for integrating basic life skills training into public primary and secondary school curricula. This initiative aims to equip students with practical skills for real-life challenges and career development. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520230/ministry-of-education-issues-new-life-skills-training-guidelines/
Ministry of Education issues new life skills training guidelines
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has issued new guidelines for integrating basic life skills training into public primary and secondary school curricula. This initiative aims to equip students with practical skills for real-life challenges and career development. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520230/ministry-of-education-issues-new-life-skills-training-guidelines/
