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NBC launches Cambodian Shared Switch
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has launched Cambodian Shared Switch (CSS) for convenient cross-institutional payments and integration with regional countries. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-nbc-launches-cambodian-shared-switch-css-atm
Prospects of biomass energy in Cambodia’s market
The prospects of biomass energy in Cambodia’s market are looking increasingly promising as the country continues to develop and modernize its economy. With a population of over 16 million people and a rapidly growing industrial sector, Cambodia is in need of sustainable and reliable energy ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501319893/prospects-of-biomass-energy-in-cambodias-market/
AIIB lends $100m to ACLEDA for SME loans
ACLEDA Bank Plc has borrowed $100 million from China-owned Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to provide new loans to micro, small and medium enterprises, according to its latest filing with Cambodia Securities Exchange. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-aiib-lends-100m-to-acleda-for-sme-loans
4,600 dengue cases recorded in first six months
In the first six months of this year Cambodia recorded more than 4,600 cases of dengue fever. The number has increased significantly compared to the same period last year. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501319536/4600-dengue-cases-recorded-in-first-six-months/
NA approves 15 draft laws during 9th session of 6th legislature
The National Assembly (NA) of Cambodia has adopted 15 draft laws during its 9th session of the 6th legislature, said its announcement AKP received yesterday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501319909/na-approves-15-draft-laws-during-9th-session-of-6th-legislature/
King issues decree ratifying newly amended election law
King Norodom Sihamoni issued a Royal Decree on Tuesday enabling the newly amended election law to come into force ahead of the upcoming July 23 National Election. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501319530/king-issues-decree-ratifying-newly-amended-election-law/
Press release on the general situation on five days (01-05 July 2023) of electoral campaign of the election of members of the national assembly, 7th legislature, 2023
From 01-05 July 2023, the National Election Committee (NEC) issued press release on the general situation on five days (01-05 July 2023) of electoral campaign of the election of members of the national assembly, 7th legislature, 2023Overall, the general situation of the political party election ...
National Election Committee (NEC)
Half of Cambodian mothers do not breastfeed
The Ministry of Health has said that it is very concerned that half of the mothers in Cambodia do not breastfeed their children. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501318299/half-of-cambodian-mothers-do-not-breastfeed/
Over 220,000 philanthropists help Kantha Bopha children’s hospitals
The Cambodian Kantha Bopha Foundation has successfully concluded its “10,000 riel, 10,000 donors” campaign, amassing more than $2 million in donations from a staggering number of over 220,000 contributors. Foundation officials have lauded this campaign as a standout, praising the active public participation it drew. ...
Long Kimmarita and Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/over-220000-philanthropists-help-kantha-bopha-childrens-hospitals
Preah Sihanouk Province, most visited destination last week of June
Preah Sihanouk province was the most attractive destination in the last week of June, followed by Battambang and Siem Reap provinces. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501319260/preah-sihanouk-province-most-visited-destination-last-week-of-june/
Cambodia bans entry for all Meta oversight board members
Cambodia has declared a ban on entry for the 22 members of the Oversight Board for Meta, the parent company of Facebook, effective from July 4. If any of these members are currently in the country, they are required to leave within 48 hours. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-bans-entry-all-meta-oversight-board-members
$2 mil raised for Kantha Bopha
With the help of 220,000 generous donors, the Cambodian Kantha Bopha Foundation has raised more than $2 million for children through its “10,000 Riels – 10,000 Donors campaign”. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501318849/2-mil-raised-for-kantha-bopha/
Media alert on dissemination meeting with stakeholders on indelible ink for in the election of members of the National Assembly, 7th legislature, 2023
On 04 July 2023, the National Election Committee (NEC) issued a media alert on dissemination meeting with stakeholders on indelible ink for in the election of members of the National Assembly, 7th legislature, 2023.The NEC will organize a dissemination meeting with stakeholders under the topics ...
National Election Committee
CCC declares constitutionality of law on amendment to election law
The Constitutional Council of Cambodia (CCC) has declared the constitutionality of the Law on Amendment to the Election Law. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501318560/ccc-declares-constitutionality-of-law-on-amendment-to-election-law/
The impact of digitalization on Cambodia’s energy market
Digitalization is transforming industries worldwide, and Cambodia’s energy market is no exception. The adoption of digital technologies is driving significant changes in the way energy is produced, distributed, and consumed in the country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501318532/the-impact-of-digitalization-on-cambodias-energy-market/
Press release on increasing allowances for workers, civil servants as women and women as family member equitable Card holders during pregnancy and until the child is 2 years old
On 04 July 2023, the Royal Government of Cambodia has posted a press release on increasing allowances for workers, civil servants as women and women as family member equitable Card holders during pregnancy and until the child is 2 years old.According to the press, the ...
Royal Government of Cambodia
Cambodia attracts 2.57 mln int’l tourists in H1 of 2023: minister
Cambodia recorded some 2.57 million international visitors in the first half of 2023, a sharp increase of 409 percent from 506,762 over the same period last year, Tourism Minister Thong Khon said on Monday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501318525/cambodia-attracts-2-57-mln-intl-tourists-in-h1-of-2023-minister/
NEC requests King, govt to honour 191 outstanding officials
Tbe National Election Committee (NEC) has requested the King and the Government to honour outstanding officials with medals in order to encourage the government sector. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501318146/nec-requests-king-govt-to-honour-191-outstanding-officials/
USAID Morodok Baitang: Sunn Hemp, the best crop species for soil health improvement
Sunn Hemp has been identified as the best cover crop species which helps improve soil health and store nutrition. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501318588/usaid-morodok-baitang-sunn-hemp-the-best-crop-species-for-soil-health-improvement/
Spirits high after NBC’s prakas on capital rules
The National Bank of Cambodia’s (NBC) recent two-pronged prakas on capital buffers and the capital adequacy ratio (CAR) of banking and other deposit-taking institutions, which aims to provide a clearer classification system for assets, is poised to strengthen the industry and enhance risk resilience, local ...
May Kunmakara |
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/spirits-high-after-nbcs-prakas-capital-rules
Central bank's regulations to boost financial resilience in Cambodia
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has announced the enforcement of regulations on capital buffer and on credit risk for capital adequacy ratios (CAR) for banks and deposit-taking microfinance institutions (MFIs). These measures aim to bolster the management of diverse risks, it said. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/central-banks-regulations-boost-financial-resilience-cambodia
China, Vietnam, Thai markets make up 70% of Cambodia’s imports
Mainland China, Vietnam and Thailand accounted for $7.259 billion or 71.81 per cent of Cambodia’s total goods imports in the first five months of 2023, which amounted to $10.109 billion, according to the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE). ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/china-vietnam-thai-markets-make-70-cambodias-imports
Draft intellectual property policy set for Cabinet
This year has seen the National Committee for Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) finalise a significant draft IP policy 2023-28 for submission to the Council of Ministers, as stated by minister and NCIPR chairman Pan Sorasak. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/draft-intellectual-property-policy-set-cabinet
Cambodia’s remittances rise to $1.25B
Remittances from Cambodian migrant workers increased from $1.15 billion in 2021 to $1.25 billion in 2022 and are the third highest in the Asean as a share of national GDP after those of the Philippines and Vietnam, according to a new report. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501317625/cambodias-remittances-rise-to-1-25b/


