Government
Japan gives $30 mil more for water supply in Svay Rieng
The Japanese government will provide additional aid of over $30 million to improve the water supply system in Svay Rieng province. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501243615/japan-gives-30-mil-more-for-water-supply-in-svay-rieng/
Land ministry resolves 11,085 disputes in nearly two decades
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction reported that from 2003 to 2022, the Ministry received 14,567 complaints of land disputes from across the country, resolving 11,085 cases with 3,482 cases still pending. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501243749/land-ministry-resolves-11085-disputes-in-nearly-two-decades/
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/
Ministry of Interior issued more than 650,000 ID cards in 2022
Last year, the Ministry of Interior issued more than 650,000 Cambodian identity cards to people aged 15 and over. ...
Hang Punray
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501243748/ministry-of-interior-issued-more-than-650000-id-cards-in-2022/
Germany praises Cambodia’s rapid development
Ms Gabriele KATZMAREK, Member of the German Bundestag, has spoken highly of Cambodia’s rapid development in all sectors. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501244018/germany-praises-cambodias-rapid-development/
Cambodia urges Thailand to expedite construction of border admn facility
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) of the Royal Government of Cambodia has urged its Thailand counterpart to expedite the construction of its administrative building at the Steung Bat-Ban Nong Ian International Border and prepare relevant documents so that both parties can open ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501242859/cambodia-urges-thailand-to-expedite-construction-of-border-admn-facility/
CDC pitches ‘Plus One’ to Japan investors
A senior investment official has reiterated a request for Japanese investors to ramp up their commitments to the Cambodian market, recommending a Thailand or Vietnam “Plus One” business approach, amid a government-spearheaded push towards deeper integration into regional and global supply chains. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-pitches-plus-one-japan-investors
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/
NEC releases official National Election voter list
With the National Election fast approaching, the National Election Committee (NEC) released an official voter list on Monday, with more than 9,700,000 registered voters. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501242848/nec-releases-official-national-election-voter-list/
French investment for agriculture and industry urged
Prime Minister Hun Sen urged French businesses to consider investing in investing in agriculture and industry in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501243356/french-investment-for-agriculture-and-industry-urged/
Over 20 VOD ex-employees have applied for government jobs ahead of Feb 28th deadline
More than 20 former employees of shuttered radio station VOD – closed by order of the Prime Minister last week – have now applied for government jobs in ministries and institutions. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501243355/over-20-vod-ex-employees-have-applied-for-government-jobs/
CDC approves $2.9 billion Japanese investment projects
The Council of the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved 150 investment projects worth approximately $2.9 billion proposed by Japanese investors in the country as of the end of January this year, according to the figures released in a press release issued yesterday by CDC ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501243067/cdc-approves-2-9-billion-japanese-investment-projects/
Sokhonn plans official visit to Thailand
Deputy Prime Minister and foreign minister Prak Sokhonn will pay an official visit to Thailand on February 23-24 for talks on bilateral relations and cooperation on a wide range of issues, following an invitation from his Thai counterpart Don Pramudwinai. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sokhonn-plans-official-visit-thailand
Cambodia becomes major agricultural product supplier to Vietnam
In the past two years, Cambodian agricultural products have entered the Vietnamese market. At times, Cambodia was even the largest supplier of agricultural products to Vietnam. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501243282/cambodia-becomes-major-agricultural-product-supplier-to-vietnam/
UK to support Cambodia in various domains
The United Kingdom has pledged to continue assisting Cambodia in different areas, particularly economy, trade, investment, education, finance, infrastructure, renewable energies, and environment with an aim to deepen the relations and cooperation between the two countries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501242497/uk-to-support-cambodia-in-various-domains/
Now, get your vaccination details on Bakong wallet
National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Ministry of Health announced the linking of Covid-19 vaccination information of individuals to the Bakong payment system. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501242305/now-get-your-vaccination-details-on-bakong-wallet/
16 new villages established in Kampong Cham province
The Ministry of Interior on Sunday announced the establishment of 16 new villages in Kampong Cham province, while it demarcated seven big villages in six districts of the province. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501242847/16-new-villages-established-in-kampong-cham-province/
South Korea to increase quota for Cambodian workers to over 10,000 in 2023
The Republic of Korea has pledged to increase the quota for Cambodian workers in the country to more than 10,000 this year, and the figure will further rise in the following years. The pledge was made by Dr Uh Soobong, Chairman of Human Resource Development ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501243296/south-korea-to-increase-quota-for-cambodian-workers-to-over-10000-in-2023/
‘Brotherly’ love: Hun Sen reveals close bond with France’s Macron
Prime Minister Hun Sen reveals the closeness of his relationship with French President Emmanuel Macron, saying they are now at the stage where they refer to one another as “brother”. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/brotherly-love-hun-sen-reveals-close-bond-frances-macron
Cambodian PM Hun Sen reaffirms good relations with French President Emmanuel Macron
Prime Minister Hun Sen has reaffirmed his good relationship with French President Emmanuel Macron. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501242511/cambodian-pm-hun-sen-reaffirms-good-relations-with-french-president-emmanuel-macron/
Cambodia, RoK laud growing bilateral relationship
Cambodia and the Republic of Korea have recalled the process of establishment of their diplomatic ties and were satisfied with their growing bilateral relations. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501242490/cambodia-rok-laud-growing-bilateral-relationship/
Defense cooperation is pivotal to Vietnam-Cambodia relations
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Saturday that defense cooperation continues to be one of the important pillars in the Vietnam-Cambodia relationship. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501242532/defense-cooperation-is-pivotal-to-vietnam-cambodia-relations/
Over $53M in e-commerce taxes since May, GDT says
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) reports that it has collected 214.68 billion riel ($53.01 million) in taxes from e-commerce to date since May 2022 – with an above-average 36.62 billion riel or $9.04 million last month alone – in a feat seen as an ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/over-53m-e-commerce-taxes-may-gdt-says
Stung Bot checkpoint 80% done
Construction of the Stung Bot border checkpoint in Banteay Meanchey province and a service road which will connect it to National Road 5 is now 80 per cent complete. Experts in the travel sector expect that when the new checkpoint begins operating, it will stimulate ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/stung-bot-checkpoint-80-done