Government
Takeo school to host nation’s first Community Tech Centre
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC) has selected a high school in Takeo province to open the first Community Tech Centre (CTC). The pilot project comes ahead of expansion into high schools nationwide. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340852/takeo-school-to-host-nations-first-community-tech-centre/
Non-sovereign loan Forum guides private sector to directly access development partners’ financial services
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has held a forum on non-sovereign loans aimed at providing directions and guides to private sector and business associations to access loans directly from international financial institutions. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340218/non-sovereign-loan-forum-guides-private-sector-to-directly-access-development-partners-financial-services/
Australia’s new international development policy emphasises importance of partnership with Cambodia
The Australian Government has released its first international development policy in almost a decade. According to the Australian Embassy in Cambodia, the policy reflects Australia’s enduring commitment to stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific in partnership with Cambodia and others in the region. ...
Cambodia’s incoming gov’t members unveiled
Cambodia’s outgoing Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday afternoon unveiled the incoming government members led by his eldest son Hun Manet. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341080/cambodias-incoming-govt-members-unveiled/
NEC set to review 2023 election at Battambang meet
The National Election Committee (NEC) is preparing for a significant two-day meeting on August 14 and 15 to assess and evaluate the proceedings of the July 23 general election. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-set-review-2023-election-battambang-meet
There’s accountability in $50m National Election, says NEC
The National Election cost around $50 million, and funds were used in an open and accountable manner. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501338477/theres-accountability-in-50m-national-election-says-nec/
Cambodian traders, importers to take part in Delhi Fair
The Ministry of Commerce invited traders, importers and the public to the 56th Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair (IHGF) Delhi Fair (Autumn) 2023 in October. ...
Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340231/cambodian-traders-importers-to-take-part-in-delhi-fair/
Eight protected areas bumped up by 500,000 hectares
In an effort to boost the country’s conservation work, the government will expand at least eight national parks and sanctuaries by an area of more than 500,000 hectares of forestland. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340005/eight-protected-areas-bumped-up-by-500000-hectares/
New National Assembly Leadership Revealed
Outgoing Prime Minister Hun Sen and President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has revealed the leadership of the 7th Legislature of National Assembly (NA). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340191/new-national-assembly-leadership-revealed/
Chinese Foreign Minister to visit Cambodia this week
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Singapore, Malaysia and Cambodia from August 10 to 13, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340165/chinese-foreign-minister-to-visit-cambodia-this-week/
Ministry launches report highlighting sector-based technology needs
To foster a vibrant and resilient innovation ecosystem in the country, the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) has launched a report, highlighting insightful input to support the mission of the private sector, academia, and policymakers. ...
Ben Sokhean
http://khmertimeskh.com/501339092/ministry-launches-report-highlighting-sector-based-technology-needs/
Ministry suspends factory over waste pollution
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation has suspended Phoenix Industrial’s operations after the factory discharged waste into the Sangke River in Phleav village, Treng commune, Ratanak Mondul district in Battambang province. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501339094/ministry-suspends-factory-over-waste-pollution/
Cambodia promotes the establishment of an association to develop the silk sector
Cambodia promotes the establishment of local silk associations such as the Samrong District Silk Association in Takeo Province, the Khmer Handicraft Centre Association in Kampong Thom Province, the Viseth Tevy Silk Sector Development Association, the Women Weaver Silk Support and Development Association, as well as ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501339021/cambodia-promotes-the-establishment-of-an-association-to-develop-the-silk-sector/
Kingdom collects $2.79 billion in tax revenue in 1H
Cambodia collected 11,497.98 billion riels (approximately $2.79 billion) from all sources of taxes in the first half of 2023, which is equivalent to 49.1 percent of the target ($5,692 million) for the year, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s report. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501339088/kingdom-collects-2-79-billion-in-tax-revenue-in-1h/
16 women win seats in the 7th National Assembly
There are nearly seven times the number of male lawmakers in the 7th National Assembly compared to female members with 87.2% of seats occupied by men and 12.8% by women in the 125-seat parliament. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501339090/16-women-win-seats-in-the-7th-national-assembly/
Cambodia underlines ASEAN’s centrality, unity
Cambodia on August 8 celebrated the 56th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), stressing once again the imperative of maintaining the bloc’s centrality and unity to deal with key challenges. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501339418/cambodia-underlines-aseans-centrality-unity/
ASEAN 56th anniversary celebrated
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation August 8 organised the ASEAN Day 2023 to celebrate the 56th anniversary of the founding of the regional bloc. ...
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-56th-anniversary-celebrated
Ministry issues warning on rain, high winds and lightning for Cambodia
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) has warned the public of more rainfall, accompanied by thunder, lighting and high winds throughout the country from today to August 15. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501339474/rain-along-with-gusts-warned-this-week-effects-to-start-from-today/
AOSD to showcase Asean market diversity
To showcase the potential of online sales, cross-border trade, digital entrepreneurship and market diversity within the region, the ASEAN Online Sale Day (AOSD) will be held for two weeks from August 8 this year. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336876/aosd-to-showcase-asean-market-diversity/
US’ Murphy encourages Americans to discover Cambodia’s rich heritage
The captivating land of Cambodia, rich in temples and cultural treasures, has caught the eye of US ambassador W Patrick Murphy. In particular, he sees Angkor as a vibrant hub, full of potential for organising sports and other events to boost the economy and tourism ...
Chhorn Norn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/us-murphy-encourages-americans-discover-cambodias-rich-heritage
Business merger sub-decree to enter into force next month
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) issued an announcement to alert businesspeople that the sub-decree on requirements and procedures for business merging that the government approved on March 6, 2023, with the signature affixed by Prime Minister Hun Sen will enter into force on September 6, ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501338599/business-merger-sub-decree-to-enter-into-force-next-month/
SDF implements 100 projects, trains 11,309
The Skills Development Fund (SDF), under Cambodia’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, has implemented 100 training projects in the last five years since its inception in March 2018, benefitting 11,309 workers. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501338655/sdf-implements-100-projects-trains-11309/
SME Bank disburses $54M loans to tourism related biz
A total of $54 million in loans have been disbursed to tourism-related businesses through the state-owned Small and Medium Enterprise Bank of Cambodia Plc. (SME Bank)’s Tourism Recovery Co-Financing Scheme as of July this year. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501337906/sme-bank-disburses-54m-loans-to-tourism-related-biz/
Australia supports Cambodia through AFID
Australia is supporting Cambodia through the Agri-Food Investment Table (AFID) to attract investment and develop new markets and revenue flow. ...
Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501338600/australia-supports-cambodia-through-afid/