Government
MoC warns of strict legal action against promoting fake products
The Ministry of Commerce has issued a proclamation stating that strict legal action shall be initiated against those who promote to sell products, goods and services that contain false commercial descriptions. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501476979/cambodia-china-agree-to-formulate-joint-corridors/
Ministry of Labour and KOSHA meet to review the progress of the construction process of occupational safety and health training centre
Dr. Huy Hansong, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, chaired a meeting with representatives of the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) and Youngwoo’s representatives at the Ministry’s office on April 23, 2024. ...
Switzerland continues to support decentralization reform in Cambodia and training projects to strengthen the capacity of Interior Ministry officials
According to the Ministry of Interior, the Swiss government will continue to support the Royal Government of Cambodia in decentralization reforms as well as training and capacity-building projects for Ministry of Interior officials. ...
Government to develop data system for dismissed officials
The government is launching an inter-ministerial commission to develop a data verification management system for former civil servants, prison officials and military officers who were dismissed from service. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501476358/government-to-develop-data-system-for-dismissed-officials/
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/
Minister of Land Management Urges Land Registration Officers in Siem Reap
This past week, H.E Say Sam Al, Minister of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction urged all relevant officials to increase land registration activities in Siem Reap in accordance with the government strategic plan. ...
Keo Rachana
https://tinyurl.com/25a6j23u
11,622 voters listed for election next month
The National Election Committee (NEC) has listed 11,622 voters for the 4th Election of Capital, Provincial, Municipal, District, and Khan Councils next month. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501475535/11622-voters-listed-for-election-next-month/
Govt to transform Run Ta Ek, Peak Sneng into model towns
Efforts to revitalise the towns of Run Ta Ek and Peak Sneng in Siem Reap province are underway as the government aims to transform them into model rural towns, bolstering infrastructure and improving living standards for the residents. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501475860/govt-to-transform-run-ta-ek-peak-sneng-into-model-towns/
Green tourism corridor planned for Phnom Kulen National Park
Ministry of Environment plans to launch a green tourism corridor at Preah Jayavarman-Norodom Phnom Kulen National Park in Cambodia’s Siem Reap province. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501475539/green-tourism-corridor-planned-for-phnom-kulen-national-park/
Top Chinese diplomat in Kingdom to push BRI projects
Coinciding with the Cambodia-China exchange year, Beijing dispatched its foreign minister to take part in the seventh intergovernmental coordination committee (ICC) meeting between the two countries, which aims to effectively implement projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) from April 21 to 23. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501475828/top-chinese-diplomat-in-kingdom-to-push-bri-projects/
Ministry to develop charter for professional journalism
The Ministry of Information has commenced the process of drafting a National Charter for Professional Journalism. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501475872/ministry-to-develop-charter-for-professional-journalism/
Sokha seeks more German and Swiss input on decentralisation
Sar Sokha, Interior Minister and Chairman of the National Committee for Sub-National Democratic Development (NCDD), has left for an eight-day working visit to Switzerland and Germany, accompanied by a high-level delegation. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501475862/sokha-seeks-more-german-and-swiss-input-on-decentralisation/
Cambodia’s trade with Vietnam rises nearly 25%
Neighbouring Vietnam has consolidated its position as the second biggest trade partner of Cambodia after China with trade volume between the two rising by 24.5 percent to reach $2.32 billion in the first three months of this year (Q1, 2024), compared to the same period ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501474739/cambodias-trade-with-vietnam-rises-nearly-25/
Tourism Ministry instructs to manage the fire system in adult entertainment centers
The Ministry of Tourism has instructed all the capital and provincial Tourism Departments to cooperate with relevant institutions to manage the fire system in adult entertainment centers such as karaoke, nightclubs, bar-discos, and beer gardens. ...
Cashew nut processing competition pioneered to bolster local industry
Under a fresh initiative supported by the Department of Agro-Industry, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), cashew farmers and processors nationwide will compete to win the top spot for local cashew nut production quality and capacity. ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501474741/cashew-nut-processing-competition-pioneered-to-bolster-local-industry/
MoEYS discusses ways to bolster youth skills at ECOSOC forum
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) on Tuesday led a high-level delegation to participate in the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum 2024 held in New York city – aimed at strengthening the skills and capacity of Cambodian young people ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501474732/moeys-discusses-ways-to-bolster-youth-skills-at-ecosoc-forum/
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
Cambodia hosts the fourth senior officials’ talks with Australia with fruitful outcomes
Senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia and Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia have co-chaired the fourth Senior Officials Talks (SOTS) between the two countries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501474353/cambodia-hosts-the-fourth-senior-officials-talks-with-australia-with-fruitful-outcomes/
Wang due to visit Cambodia, Indonesia, PNG from today
The Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will pay an official visit to Cambodia for the Seventh Meeting of the China-Cambodia Intergovernmental Coordination Committee, and he will also chair the Fourth Meeting of the China-Indonesia High-Level Dialogue Cooperation Mechanism. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501474067/wang-due-to-visit-cambodia-indonesia-png-from-today/
Khmer riel introduced at Tokyo airport
The Khmer riel (KHR) is now available at Japan’s Tokyo Haneda Airport, meaning Japanese tourists visiting Cambodia can access the local currency, with the aim of strengthening tourism flow into the country. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/khmer-riel-introduced-at-tokyo-airport
MoC partners with Thailand for Thaifex-Anuga Asia 2024
The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce (MoC) said that the Department of International Trade Promotion of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand is going to organise ‘THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2024’. ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501471597/moc-partners-with-thailand-for-thaifex-anuga-asia-2024/
Cambodia’s bicycle export down 43 pct in Q1
Cambodia’s bicycle export fell 43 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2024, said a General Department of Customs and Excise’s report on Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501473617/cambodias-bicycle-export-down-43-pct-in-q1/
Specialised group formed to tackle money laundering
In a proactive move to safeguard against money laundering, terrorist financing and the funding of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), the Ministry of Justice has established a specialised working group. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501474065/specialised-group-formed-to-tackle-money-laundering/
Cambodia’s trade with RCEP countries up 14.6 pct in Q1
Cambodia’s trade with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries reached $8.36 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, up 14.6 percent from $7.29 billion over the same period last year, said the Ministry of Commerce’s report released on Friday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501472193/cambodias-trade-with-rcep-countries-up-14-6-pct-in-q1/