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National Assembly convenes opening session, lawmakers to be sworn in

King Norodom Sihamoni convened the first session of the National Assembly’s 7th Mandate on Monday, as the 125 elected lawmakers are set to be sworn in this afternoon. ...

Seoung Nimol and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/national-assembly-convenes-opening-session-lawmakers-to-be-sworn-in/

Factory demand soars in 2023, despite slower overall investment

Demand for industrial property in 2023 is rising compared to 2022, said Stephen Suen, long-time commercial and industrial property expert and co-owner-operator of Yi Fung Real Estate Services in Phnom Penh since 2015. ...

James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501344749/factory-demand-soars-in-2023-despite-slower-overall-investment/

ASEAN Ministers say carbon neutrality can unlock $3.5 trillion in economic opportunities

Asean economic ministers have endorsed a carbon neutrality strategy aligning with Paris Agreement commitments and could unlock a $5.3 trillion ($1=RM4.64) economic opportunity. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501346296/asean-ministers-say-carbon-neutrality-can-unlock-3-5-trillion-in-economic-opportunities/

Press release: Cambodia, EU applaud the remarkable evolution of cooperation

On 16 August 2023, His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, extended congratulations to Her Excellency Carmen MORENO, departing Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Cambodia, for her exemplary efforts and success in her diplomatic tenure in ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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Press release on the meeting to summarize the results of tax revenue collection for July

On 16 August 2023, the General Department of Taxation issued a press release on the meeting to summarize the results of tax collection in July and for the first seven months of 2023 and directions for implementation. The meeting was held online via Zoom Meeting.According ...

General Department of Taxation

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King Sihamoni inaugurates 7th-term National Assembly

The National Assembly (NA) is slated to commence its inaugural session for the seventh legislative term on August 21 under the chairmanship of King Norodom Sihamoni. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/king-sihamoni-inaugurates-7th-term-national-assembly

Cambodia ushers in new era with new parliament, gov’t on horizon

Marking a new chapter in the Kingdom’s history, the National Assembly on the morning of August 21 convened its inaugural session under the auspices of King Norodom Sihamoni. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/cambodia-ushers-new-era-new-govt-horizon

Kingdom, Zimbabwe keen to promote ecotourism

Cambodia and Zimbabwe are looking at options to boost cooperation in the tourism sector, with a special focus on ecotourism. ...

Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501346104/kingdom-zimbabwe-keen-to-promote-ecotourism/

Rubber article exports go up by 43%

Cambodia earned $385 million from the exports of rubber and rubber articles in the first seven months of the year, recording an increase of 43 percent compared to the same period last year, showed the latest trade data of the General Department of Customs and ...

Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501346157/rubber-article-exports-go-up-by-43/

Exports through SEZs up by $1.39 billion in H1

Cambodia’s export through Special Economic Zones (SEZs), mostly non-garment manufacturing products, reported growth in the first six months of this year. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501346089/exports-through-sezs-up-by-1-39-billion-in-h1/

Credit guarantees to SMEs reach nearly $140 million

The Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) provided credit guarantees of $139.5 million to businesses for their working capital expansion as of July 2023. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501346090/credit-guarantees-to-smes-reach-nearly-140-million/

Ministry of Education and UNICEF review Cambodia Education Development Plan 2023

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a consultative workshop on “Mid-Term Review of the Fourth Sustainable Development Roadmap 2023 on Education in Cambodia”. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501345324/ministry-of-education-and-unicef-review-cambodia-education-development-plan-2023/

Cambodian leader Hun Manet and Chinese Minister pledge cooperation

Beijing’s top diplomat, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, visited Cambodia to meet with the country’s incoming leader Hun Manet, further strengthening ties between the two nations. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501346304/cambodian-leader-hun-manet-and-chinese-minister-pledge-cooperation/

Preah Sihanouk, Thai delegation discuss investment potential

Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration  received a delegation from the Thai Enterprise Development Division to discuss investment potential in the province. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501345427/preah-sihanouk-thai-delegation-discuss-investment-potential/

Press release on the meeting to review and discuss the Draft MoU between the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc

On 14 August 2023, the General Department of Taxation of the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a press release on the review meeting and discussion on the Draft Memorandum of Understanding on the use of services of Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc for tax revenue ...

General Department of Taxation

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Press release: China reaffirms resounding support for Cambodia’s sovereignty, emerging government leadership and development path

On 13 August 2023 – His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and His Excellency WANG Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Director ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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ASEAN Green Transport Rally held in Indonesia to support Net Zero target

The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry, together with the ASEAN Center for Energy (ACE), held the ASEAN Green Transport Rally (GTR) to support Indonesia’s chairmanship in 2023 and its net zero emissions target. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501346328/asean-green-transport-rally-held-in-indonesia-to-support-net-zero-target/

Press release of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries regarding the case of Piranha fish

On 13 August 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries issued a press release confirming the case of the import of “piranha” fish, which shocked the public. The Fisheries Administration visited and inspected the case on 6 August 2023. The business owner signed a ...

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries

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Cambodian travel agents meet up with Malaysian counterparts in tourism seminars

Tourism Malaysia beefs up its international marketing efforts by organising seminars in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, packed with business-to-business (B2B) sessions and networking luncheons, to arrange possible tie-ups between Malaysian tourism industry players and its Cambodian counterparts. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501345769/cambodian-travel-agents-meet-up-with-malaysian-counterparts-in-tourism-seminars/

Press release on Mekong River dolphin deaths in Kandal province

On 9 August 2023, the Fisheries Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries issued a press release to inform the public after finding a 1.01-meter-long female Irrawaddy dolphin weighing 14.4 kg, about two months old, dead of trapping in nets in Peam village, ...

Fisheries Administration

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Five agreements reached at 55th ASEAN Economic Ministers meeting

Five agreements were forged at the 55th ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting (AEM) in Semarang, Central Java, on Saturday, Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan said. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501345761/five-agreements-reached-at-55th-asean-economic-ministers-meeting/

Cambodian teacher wins top Thai award

A Cambodian teacher, Hay Chakrya, has been honoured with a prestigious accolade as the Princess Maha Chakri Award Foundation of Thailand recognised her as one of the finest teachers in the ASEAN region. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-teacher-wins-top-thai-award

Buddha’s legendary tree finds new roots in Siem Reap reforestation efforts

In an effort to rejuvenate areas affected by forest degradation and to conserve lakes, 15,156 saplings of “Raing Phnom” have been planted in four communes in Siem Reap province. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/buddhas-legendary-tree-finds-new-roots-siem-reap-reforestation-efforts

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