Swiss gov’t pledges $58M development grant over 2022-25
The Swiss government on June 3 pledged up to 52 million francs ($58 million) in grants for the Kingdom’s development over the next four years, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) said in a statement. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/swiss-govt-pledges-58m-development-grant-over-2022-25
Sokhonn, Blinken to co-chair summit
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will co-chair the second Mekong-US Partnership Ministerial Meeting, which will be held on August 3 via video conference. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/sokhonn-blinken-co-chair-summit
NBC and NSSF joining hands in investment management
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) have entered into a partnership on social security planning, investment management and human resource development. ...
May Kunmakara
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/nbc-and-nssf-joining-hands-investment-management
Central bank sets up economic finance database with the ADB
Cambodia’s central bank is teaming-up with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on an online database to monitor the financial state of the Kingdom. The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the ADB’s Macroeconomic Surveillance Database System (MSDS) will be tested online. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50901341/central-bank-sets-up-economic-finance-database-with-the-adb/
Trade draft laws ‘effective in 2021’
Three major draft laws on trade are expected to take effect before the end of 2021, after receiving full support from National Assembly (NA) leaders and specialised committees, as well as the Senate, according to a Ministry of Commerce spokesman. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/trade-draft-laws-effective-2021
Cambodian PM awarded with the Order of Friendship from Russian President Putin
Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has been honoured with the Order of Friendship from President of Russia Vladimir Putin, according to Russian Embassy stated in its press release on the web-site. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50901837/cambodian-pm-awarded-with-the-order-of-friendship-from-russian-president-putin/
Indian Government thanks Cambodia for lifting travel ban
Indian Ambassador Devyani Khobragade yesterday sent a message to express thanks to the Cambodian government for lifting a temporary ban on travel from India after the Covid-19 situation there has improved. . ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50910652/indian-government-thanks-cambodia-for-lifting-travel-ban/
Oddar Meanchey rushes to cope with dire situation
Oddar Meanchey province has embarked on the construction of a 3,000-bed treatment centre and a 3,000-bed quarantine centre in order to meet the deluge of returning migrant workers from Thailand through its borders. ...
Yim Sreylin
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50919674/oddar-meanchey-rushes-to-cope-with-dire-situation/
Exports to China soar by 56 percent in the first five months of 2021
Cambodian exports to China were valued at $558 million Jan-May, up over 56 percent year on year against the same period. The increase was driven by rising Chinese demand for Cambodian agricultural products. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50885971/exports-to-china-soar-by-56-percent-in-the-first-five-months-of-2021/
Tourism sector hopeful tax breaks will be extended again
Government tax exemption status for restaurants and hotels is set to expire on Sept 30 with the authorities undecided as of yet about whether they will be extended again following the granting of nine previous rounds of amnesty. ...
Husain Haider
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50921498/tourism-sector-hopeful-tax-breaks-will-be-extended-again/
Cambodia and Australia agree to further improve construction safety with new guidelines
The continued strong relationship between Australia and Cambodia improved further yesterday, as Australian Ambassador Pablo Kang and Land Management Ministry secretary of state Chhann Saphan signed a Subsidiary Arrangement to formalise cooperation on enhancing construction safety in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50936736/cambodia-and-australia-agree-to-further-improve-construction-safety-with-new-guidelines/
Climate-proof farming techniques ‘boost yields’
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Veng Sakhon presented a study on water and soil management using climate-wise farming techniques that can help farmers adapt to climate change and increase their rice yields at the same time. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/climate-proof-farming-techniques-boost-yields
Boosters for public in capital slated to kick off in October
The Ministry of Health will kick off its booster shot vaccination campaign for the general public on October 11 starting with Phnom Phnom. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/boosters-public-capital-slated-kick-october
NSSF provides $2,500 funeral grant
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) on September 16 provided a funeral grant of 10 million riel ($2,500) to the bereaved family of an unnamed civil servant who died in a tragic work accident. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nssf-provides-2500-funeral-grant
Cambodia unveils four-pronged intervention towards 2030 food systems vision
Cambodia has outlined four main priority areas of intervention to realise its 2030 Food Systems vision, which centres on achieving food security and nutrition for all, and encouraging a healthy balance between socio-economic and environmental sustainability. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-unveils-four-pronged-intervention-towards-2030-food-systems-vision
Cambodia reaffirms support for United Nations’ Security Council reform
Cambodia reaffirmed its support for the United Nations’ Security Council reform, Prime Minister Hun Sen said at the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) from Phnom Penh, via videoconference on Saturday night. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50942201/cambodia-reaffirms-support-for-united-nations-security-council-reform/
Oz study plants roots for nine crops
The Cambodia-Australia Agricultural Value Chain (Cavac) programme on August 25 released a study identifying nine high-value crops with strong export potential in China, the EU, ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/oz-study-plants-roots-nine-crops
Trade deficit with Korea widens 43%
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and South Korea was worth $552.1 million in the first seven months of this year, growing by nearly 11 per cent on a yearly basis from $498.75 million, according to the Korea International Trade Association (Kita). ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/trade-deficit-korea-widens-43
More than 10,000 education workers in Phnom Penh to receive third dose of vaccine soon
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has informed the Department of Education, Youth and Sports of Phnom Penh on the process of vaccinating the third dose to education staff under the Department of Education, Youth and Sports of Phnom Penh. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50929159/more-than-10000-education-workers-in-phnom-penh-to-receive-third-dose-of-vaccine-soon/
Vaccination of adolescents aged 12 to 17 in Cambodia reaches 77.20 percent
The campaign to vaccinated up to 1,966,931 adolescents aged between 12 and 17, which was kicked off by the Prime Minister on August 1, has reached 77.20 percent as of August 30. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/926300/vaccination-of-adolescents-aged-12-to-17-in-cambodia-reaches-77-20-percent/
