Int’l tourism receipts rocket nearly eightfold to over $1.4B
International tourism receipts clocked in at $1.415 billion last year, marking a 7.690-fold increase over $184 million in 2021, albeit still a 71.2 per cent decrease from 2019’s record $4.919 billion, according to the Ministry of Tourism’s Tourism Indicators 2022 report. ...
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/intl-tourism-receipts-rocket-nearly-eightfold-over-14b
Earth Hour to be observed this evening
Tourism and environment ministries and environment NGOs will celebrate “Earth Hour” today at 8.30pm at Factory Phnom Penh, in Chak Angre Leu commune of the capital’s Meanchey district. The ministry called for public participation by switching off their lights in businesses and households at this ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/earth-hour-be-observed-evening
Social health insurance scheme extended to tuk-tuk drivers
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is rolling out a pilot of its Social Health Insurance scheme for tuk-tuk drivers in the capital in April as part of a move to extend social security coverage to the nation’s informal workers. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-social-health-insurance-scheme-extended-to-tuk-tuk-drivers
King urges subjects to save forests and wildlife
King Norodom Sihamoni, in a heartfelt appeal, urged his subjects to safeguard all kinds of forests and wildlife. Recognising the forests as invaluable natural treasures, he urged the country to protect these resources for both present and future generations, highlighting their essential role in mitigating ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/king-urges-subjects-save-forests-and-wildlife
CBC’s CEO talks digitalization, alternative data and financial health checks
Cambodia cemented itself as a regional leader in the finance sector when the nation signed a deal with Singapore in March to exchange consumer credit information. This marked the region’s first cross-border initiative between two countries’ credit bureaus. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-cbcs-ceo-talks-digitalization-alternative-data-and-financial-health-checks
Nine new investments worth $77M to deliver 17K jobs
The Council for the Development of Cambodia’s (CDC) two regular notices issued month-to-date reveal that the government body has approved registration certificates for nine new private investment projects – all in manufacturing – valued at a total of $77.4 million and set to deliver an ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/nine-new-investments-worth-77m-deliver-17k-jobs
NA approves ASEAN service trade agreement draft law
The National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday approved the law on the approval of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Service Trade (ASEAN Service Trade) Agreement in the ninth session of its sixth legislature to strengthen Cambodia’s economic connectivity in the region, said a release by ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501299920/na-approves-asean-service-trade-agreement-draft-law/
Financial experts promote digital literacy
The Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and Expert Leadership Innovation Exchange Organization (ELIX) are joining hands to promote digital literacy and capacity building, in support of the government’s policies on the Fourth Industrial Resolution (Industry 4.0) as well as the “Cambodia Digital Economy and ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/financial-experts-promote-digital-literacy
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
MEF will soon gather taxable real estate data
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) on Monday released a proclamation to collect and compile real estate data in four new towns of three different provinces in Cambodia by providing tax exemption to owners who have immovable properties registered with the General Department of ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501303667/mef-will-soon-gather-taxable-real-estate-data/
Videos
This page compiles all the videos about the budget and information for citizens (I4C) on services, standards, functions, and rights of citizens in the commune administration, primary schools, and health centers to enhance knowledge and awareness of citizens related to the implementation of social accountability ...
Press release on the decision to expel the Facebook representative from Cambodia and stop all activities
On 30 June 2023, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued a press release deciding to expel the Facebook representative from Cambodia and stop all activities such as company representation, communication with the Royal Government, and cooperation in the private sector in the Kingdom of ...
Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications
Hunt on for illegal Pursat loggers as timber discovered
Battambang provincial Department of Environment is hunting for the individuals involved in the transportation of more than 13 cubic metres of luxury timber that was seized near the Chrok Chang Eath ranger station in Prey Thom village of Samlot district’s Kampong Lpov commune on June ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hunt-on-for-illegal-pursat-loggers-as-timber-discovered
FASMEC urges CDC to link activities with SMEs
The Federation of Associations for Small and Medium Enterprises of Cambodia (FASMEC) – a non-profit organisation – on Monday proposed the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) to promote local enterprises by allowing the delegation to take part in the overseas trip, luring foreign ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501500215/fasmec-urges-cdc-to-link-activities-with-smes/
Fintech helped us reduce costs, NBC Governor tells Dubai Fintech Summit
Adoption of digital payments has helped in reducing remittance costs, said Chea Serey, Governor, National Bank of Cambodia at a panel discussion on ‘Sustainable Capital: Environmentally Consolidated Finance’ on Monday at the Dubai Fintech Summit in UAE. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501485201/fintech-helped-us-reduce-costs-nbc-governor-tells-dubai-fintech-summit/
UN holds annual dialogue with PM
The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) engaged in its first annual dialogue with Prime Minister Hun Manet to discuss the UN body’s achievements in the country, climate change, gender equity and women’s empowerment, leave no-one behind and international human rights standards. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/un-holds-annual-dialogue-with-pm
Cambodia bats for Mekong’s economic development
Cambodia has endorsed the Mekong cooperation with Korea and Japan which focuses on connecting societies, promoting digitalisation and providing proactive responses to the citizens in the community aimed at elevating inclusive and sustainable development in the region. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501532249/cambodia-bats-for-mekongs-economic-development/
Cambodian Banking and Financial Associations implement new rules to strengthen operations and consumer protection
The Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) have introduced new regulations to enhance responsible business practices and bolster consumer protection in the country’s banking and financial sectors. Announced on Friday, the new rules are designed to promote a sustainable ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501543235/cambodian-banking-and-financial-associations-implement-new-rules-to-strengthen-operations-and-consumer-protection/
ARDB, APRACA sign MoU to create CoE on green financing
Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB) and Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (APRACA) Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create the Center of Excellence (CoE) to conduct research on green financing in agriculture in Cambodia. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501539675/ardb-apraca-sign-mou-to-create-coe-on-green-financing/
Cambodia, Indonesia trade to exceed $1.1 billion
Amid the rising economic cooperation between Cambodia and Indonesia, the bilateral trade volume in 2023 has increased by 15 percent while in the first six months of this year, it reached nearly $580 million, making it possible to surpass $1.1 billion by the end of ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501559729/cambodia-indonesia-trade-to-exceed-1-1-billion/