Government
Justice ministry warns citizens against “colour revolution plotting"
The Ministry of Justice issued a stern warning that efforts to incite opposition to the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA) cooperation are part of a broader scheme to instigate a colour revolution aimed at overthrowing the government. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/politics/justice-ministry-warns-citizens-against-colour-revolution-plotting-
Cambodia, South Korea to boost bilateral cooperation on all fronts
Cambodia and South Korea are committed to expand bilateral cooperation on defence, tourism, people-to-people exchanges and education. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501540967/cambodia-south-korea-to-boost-bilateral-cooperation-on-all-fronts/
Korean Ambassador praises Cambodia’s investment policy
The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cambodia Tuesday commended the Cambodian government for its proactive measures to enhance the investment climate in the country, stressing that more Korean investors are keen to explore opportunities in the Kingdom. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501540926/korean-ambassador-praises-cambodias-investment-policy/
China reaffirms commitment to support Cambodia’s development
China has reiterated its strong commitment to supporting Cambodia in pursuing a development path tailored to its national conditions, with the goal of becoming an upper middle-income economy by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501540962/china-reaffirms-commitment-to-support-cambodias-development/
Number of associations, NGOs grows, while many inactive
The General Department of Administration of the Ministry of Interior held a review meeting to discuss the registration of associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on Monday. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501540948/number-of-associations-ngos-grows-while-many-inactive/
S. Korea donates assistive tech to enhance inclusive education
The Public Procurement Service of South Korea on Monday donated a suite of assistive technologies to the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS). ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501540960/s-korea-donates-assistive-tech-to-enhance-inclusive-education/
Cambodia to attend Mekong-Lancang Foreign Ministers’Meeting this week
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation(MFAIC) Sok Chenda Sophea, will lead a delegation to take part in the 9th Mekong-Lancang Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Chiang Mai on Friday, at the invitation of his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501541209/cambodia-to-attend-mekong-lancang-foreign-ministersmeeting-this-week/
Singapore Airlines to increase flights to Siem Reap
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced plans to significantly increase the number of flights to several key destinations, including Siem Reap province, in response to rising demand for air travel. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/singapore-airlines-to-increase-flights-to-siem-reap-
Top diplomat to take part in MLC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sok Chenda Sophea will lead a delegation to the 9th Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Chiang Mai, Thailand on August 16 at the invitation of his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/top-diplomat-to-take-part-in-mlc-foreign-ministers-meeting
Cambodia urges ASEAN to expand access to vocational training
Cambodia has called for ASEAN to establish a regional education and skills development framework tailored for the future labour force, with a particular focus on expanding access to technical and vocational education and training (TVET). ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-urges-asean-to-expand-access-to-vocational-training
New app to streamline Cambodia immigration process, replace paper forms
The country is set to launch the “Cambodia e-Arrival” mobile app on September 1, replacing the traditional paper-based immigration form. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-app-to-streamline-cambodia-immigration-process-replace-paper-forms
Armed forces to root out extremist groups opposing CLV-DTA amid protests overseas
Government officials and armed forces condemned anti-Cambodia-Lao-Vietnam Triangle Area (CLV-DTA) activists and pledged to suppress any activities initiated by the “extremist opposition groups” based overseas who are “attempting to overthrow the government”. ...
Khuon Narim and Tep Suokeany
https://cambojanews.com/armed-forces-to-root-out-extremist-groups-opposing-clv-dta-amid-protests-overseas/
Cambodia’s int’l trade reaches over $31bn, up 15% in first 7 months
Cambodia’s foreign trade volume hit $31.18 billion in the first seven months of 2024, up 15% from $27.1 billion over the same period last year, according to an official report released on Saturday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501539306/cambodias-intl-trade-reaches-over-31bn-up-15-in-first-7-months/
Kingdom’s digital sector witnesses ‘promising partnership’
One of Cambodia’s leading data centre services providers inked a key partnership deal with a Singapore company to empower the Kingdom’s digital economy. Daun Penh Data Center (DPDC) and A2000 signed an MoU in the presence of Choup Somart, Secretary of State, Ministry of Rural ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501539687/kingdoms-digital-sector-witnesses-promising-partnership/
Cambodia collects $3B in tax revenue in H1
The government generated $2,909 million in revenue from tax and customs in the first half of 2024, representing 46 percent of the target set for 2024, a report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance showed on Monday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501540290/cambodia-collects-3b-in-tax-revenue-in-h1/
Manet prioritises local hiring for Kampong Thom dam projects
Prime Minister Hun Manet directed Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha to prioritise the recruitment of local residents for construction work on the Kampong Kor and Stung Slap dams in Kampong Thom province. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-prioritises-local-hiring-for-kampong-thom-dam-projects
Hun Sen defends CLV-DTA, warns against unrest inspired by Bangladesh protests
Opposition to the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA) project continues to grow abroad, with protests by Khmer citizens in South Korea and Australia on Sunday, August 11. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-defends-clv-dta-warns-against-unrest-inspired-by-bangladesh-protests
Cambodia renews commitment to ASEAN health cooperation
Minister of Health Chheang Ra reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to promoting the health and well-being of the people of ASEAN by strengthening and expanding cooperation with the bloc and its dialogue partners. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-renews-commitment-to-asean-health-cooperation
Hun Sen says Cambodia’s four CLV-DTA provinces will not be ceded to Vietnam or Laos
Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen clarified that Cambodia’s four provinces will not be ceded to Vietnam and Laos in the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501540545/hun-sen-says-cambodias-four-clv-dta-provinces-will-not-be-ceded-to-vietnam-or-laos/
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/
Minister Highlights Successes of CLV-DTA
Commerce Minister, Cham Nimol, has highlighted the benefits of the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area, refuting claims that the Kingdom may lose land while noting the economic benefits the deal has brought in the last 25 years. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/minister-highlights-successes-of-clv-dta
Commerce minister clarifies concerns over CLV-DTA
Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul addressed concerns surrounding the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA), which has led to fears among some that it could result in the loss of Cambodian territory. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/commerce-minister-clarifies-concerns-over-clv-dta
Ministry reports slow progress in indigenous community recognition
Ministry of Rural Development spokesman Pit Karuna stated that the ministry has collected data on 455 indigenous communities across the country, of which 194 have been assessed and officially identified. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-reports-slow-progress-in-indigenous-community-recognition
44 projects worth $396 million given green light
The Council for the Development of Cambodia approved 44 projects in July that have the potential to generate 25,000 jobs, with China standing as the leading investor. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/44-projects-worth-396-million-given-green-light