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Cambodia to have five more vehicle assembly factories
According to the Ministry of Commerce, five automobile manufacturers are reportedly building production facilities in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501481029/cambodia-to-have-five-more-vehicle-assembly-factories/
Environment Minister: Stealing state land cannot be hidden; stop immediately
Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, ordered the illegal encroachment on state forest land to stop immediately because this violation cannot be hidden. The Royal Government of Cambodia is paying close attention to and strictly implementing transparent legal measures and efficiency. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501476636/environment-minister-stealing-state-land-cannot-be-hidden-stop-immediately/
Ly Thuch thanks UN-ESCAP for helping Cambodia draft a national policy on mine action
Senior Minister Ly Thuch, Chairman of National Committee for ESCAP and First Vice President of the Cambodian Mine Action Authority, thanked UN-ESCAP for assisting Cambodia in drafting a National Mine Action Policy which is the first time that UN-ESCAP has participated in mine action. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501475536/ly-thuch-thanks-un-escap-for-helping-cambodia-draft-a-national-policy-on-mine-action/
RGPPSEZ reports strong growth in revenues for 2023
The Royal Group Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone (RGPPSEZ) recorded a total revenue of almost $64 million throughout the 2023 year, marking an increase of 137 percent compared to 2022 annual revenues, says the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX). ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501474093/rgppsez-reports-strong-growth-in-revenues-for-2023/
Cambodia’s ambitious Funan Techo canal project sparks concerns near and far
Heang Nang Eng, 60, had a bad feeling when she first heard rumors about a canal project that would impact the Prek Ta Hing stream near where she lives. ...
Seoung Nimol and Ly Rosslan
https://cambojanews.com/cambodias-ambitious-funan-techo-canal-project-sparks-concerns-near-and-far/
Sunwah Group sees investment potential in Cambodia
Hong Kong-based Sunwah Group, along with a group of leading investors, have evinced interest to invest in a range of areas including financial technology to smart city development and property and energy to tourism in Cambodia. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501469668/sunwah-group-sees-investment-potential-in-cambodia/
US offers 12 million more in aid for demining mission
The United States, as part of its ongoing commitment to help Cambodia achieve its objective of becoming a country free of landmines by 2025, has increased its financial assistance for the Kingdom’s mine clearance activities. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501469690/us-offers-12-million-more-in-aid-for-demining-mission/
Royal Group developing new SEZ in Kandal
Local conglomerate Royal Group is developing a new special economic zone (SEZ) in Kandal province to fulfill the increased demand for quality manufacturing facilities around Phnom Penh. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501466083/royal-group-developing-new-sez-in-kandal/
Thai court fixes May 9 hearing for Oddar Meanchey villagers versus global sugar producer case
Three villagers from Cambodia traveled to Thailand to file documents against one of the world’s largest sugar manufacturers, Thai-owned Mitr Phol Sugar Co Ltd, at a Thai court on Wednesday. ...
Over 600,000 ha of encroached land reclaimed in Pursat, four arrested
In a week-long crackdown on natural resource crimes in Cardamom mountain areas, the Ministry of Environment managed to reclaim 626,662 hectares of land encroached in Veal Veng and Phnom Kravanh districts of Pursat province and arrested four suspects. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501459719/over-600000-ha-of-encroached-land-reclaimed-in-pursat-four-arrested/
Cambodia launches pioneering mine action management information system ahead of global summit
In a groundbreaking move towards achieving a mine-free future for Cambodia, the Cambodia Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) is proud to announce the launch of the Cambodia Mine Action Management Information System, a cutting-edge initiative designed to revolutionize the coordination, efficiency, and effectiveness ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501459778/cambodia-launches-pioneering-mine-action-management-information-system-ahead-of-global-summit/
Six factories from Special Economic Zone interviewed workers at Y&W factory
Six factories from Special Economic Zone of Royal Group along national road 4 in Phnom Penh’s Meanchey district immediately recruited 340 workers of Y &W factory to work in the factories. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501458197/six-factories-from-special-economic-zone-interviewed-workers-at-yw-factory/
Cambodia, UK discuss ways to boost bilateral investment and trade cooperation
Dr. Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, received here on Monday the United Kingdom (UK) Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Rt Hon. Anne-Marie Trevelyan, discussing the bilateral cooperation on investment and trade, and UK backed-Green special economic zone project in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501451334/cambodia-uk-discuss-ways-to-boost-bilateral-investment-and-trade-cooperation/
Forest Administration team conduct wildlife survey
NatureLife Cambodia and O Rey Community Protected Area (CPA) collaborated with the national and provincial forest administration team and Hong Anh Lumphat economic land concession to study the presentation of wildlife in Hong Anh Lumphat economic land concession on 10 February 2024. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501446894/forest-administration-team-conduct-wildlife-survey/
Ly Thuch receives Martin Vavra, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Cambodia
Dr. Ly Thuch, Senior Minister and First Vice President of the Mines Authority, on February 26, 2024, at the Office of the Mine Authority, received Martin Vavra, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Cambodia, for a courtesy call and an inquiry on mine action in ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501446375/ly-thuch-receives-martin-vavra-ambassador-of-the-czech-republic-to-cambodia/
Chanthol takes stock of Stung Bot int’l gate, SEZs in B Meanchey
Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) Sun Chanthol on Saturday led a delegation to inspect the progress made at the Stung Bot international gate – connecting Thailand – as well as the companies currently operating in ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501446004/chanthol-takes-stock-of-stung-bot-intl-gate-sezs-in-b-meanchey/
China mulls more investments in Cambodia
Wuxi Capital Group Co., Ltd. of China is interested in investing in Cambodia, especially in the Preah Sihanouk province’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501445308/china-mulls-more-investments-in-cambodia/
Plans moving forward for Japanese SEZ
Cambodia is actively working to establish the Cambodia-Japan Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to attract more Japanese investment, given its current status as a key trade and investment partner, according to a press release from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). CDC first vice-president ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/plans-moving-forward-for-japanese-sez
Britain allots additional $3.8 million for mine clearance
The United Kingdom has pledged a further $3.8 million in funding to support mine clearance efforts in Cambodia, as part of a broader commitment to aid eight countries across Africa and Asia. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501443991/britain-allots-additional-3-8-million-for-mine-clearance/
Japan provides nearly $14 million in grants for mine action training
The Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) and SATO KOGYO Co. Ltd signed a contract agreement for the project “construction of training facilities at the Technical Institute of Mine Action in Kampong Chhang Province and the Outreach Facilities (Techo Peace Museum) in Siem Reap province”. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501440360/japan-provides-nearly-14-million-in-grants-for-mine-action-training/
Cambodia asks the EU to examine the possibility of cooperating on land registration throughout the country
The Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction, Say Sam Al, requested the European Union examine the possibility of cooperation on land registration throughout the country and the establishment of construction standards in Cambodia to promote economic growth and improve the living standards of ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501439239/cambodia-asks-the-eu-to-examine-the-possibility-of-cooperating-on-land-registration-throughout-the-country/
Government expedites land registration in Tonle Sap Zones
The government is establishing a commission to expedite land registrations in the Tonle Sap zones. It will handle registration for both state and private lands in a timely, accurate and effective manner. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501438230/government-expedites-land-registration-in-tonle-sap-zones/
Conservation Group’s Militarized Forest Patrol Clashes With Villagers in Preah Vihear
A man in camouflage pants and a shirt labeled “U.S. Army” lunges at a villager, swinging a rattan stick in his right hand, handcuffs in his left. ...
Leila Goldstein and Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/conservation-groups-militarized-forest-patrol-clashes-with-villagers-in-preah-vihear/
Manet pledges ongoing protection for Tonle Sap
Prime Minister Hun Manet has committed to the continued protection of the Tonle Sap Lake, while also reiterating the government’s measures to support Cambodian farmers. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-pledges-ongoing-protection-for-tonle-sap