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Jan-Aug iron, steel imports up 20% on-year

Cambodia imported $244.754 million worth of “iron and steel” in the first eight months of 2022, up 19.97 per cent from the $204.018 million recorded over the same time in 2021, according to Customs. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-aug-iron-steel-imports-20-year

Cambodia, Australia to strengthen military cooperation

Cambodia and Australia have been committed to further strengthen their cooperation in the military sector. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501163638/cambodia-australia-to-strengthen-military-cooperation/

Senate President supports Cambodia-Cuban executive and legislative cooperation

Say Chhum, President of the Cambodian Senate, has lauded and voiced his support for the good relations and cooperation between Cambodian and Cuban executive and legislative bodies. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501163673/senate-president-supports-cambodia-cuban-executive-and-legislative-cooperation/

BRI proving a boon to Cambodia

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has gone a long way to make positive contributions to many countries since its inception in 2013. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501163708/bri-proving-a-boon-to-cambodia/

COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia well under control

Cambodia has continued to well control the COVID-19 pandemic as the country reported just two new community cases and one more recovery on October 5. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501163701/covid-19-pandemic-in-cambodia-well-under-control/

Vietnamese, Cambodian coast guards benefit from hotline communication mechanism

The Vietnam Coast Guard and the Cambodia National Committee for Maritime Security met in Hanoi on October 4 to discuss their hotline mechanism, which has helped them sustain contacts despite COVID-19. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501163659/vietnamese-cambodian-coast-guards-benefit-from-hotline-communication-mechanism/

Government to strictly implement gambling law

The government is committed to strictly implementing the law on the management of commercial gambling centres in the country, said Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, yesterday. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501162481/government-to-strictly-implement-gambling-law/

NPA urged to help Cambodia reach 2025 mine-free target

The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has asked the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) to do more to help Cambodia become mine-free by 2025. ...

Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501162600/npa-urged-to-help-cambodia-reach-2025-mine-free-target/

Cambodian FM emphasizes need to enhance ASEAN connectivity

Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn has emphasized the need to enhance ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) connectivity, saying that a well-connected region is crucial to building an inclusive, sustainable and resilient ASEAN Community, according to a press statement released late on Monday. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501162873/cambodian-fm-emphasizes-need-to-enhance-asean-connectivity/

Border provinces all on alert with Monkeypox in Thailand, Vietnam

Health departments and authorities in the provinces bordering Thailand and Vietnam are reminding people to remain vigilant and protect themselves from monkeypox, as the two neighbouring countries announced the discovery of new cases. ...

Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/border-provinces-all-alert-monkeypox-thailand-vietnam

Prey Lang community forest patrols persist despite being blocked, held, questioned

Twenty activists surveyed the Prey Lang forest for four days last week despite a recent wave of suppression against environmentalists, who have continued their work in defiance of a ban against community patrols. ...

Keat Soriththeavy
https://vodenglish.news/prey-lang-community-forest-patrols-persist-despite-being-blocked-held-questioned/

250 Families near Ta Mok lake complain to UN to help monitor their land disputes

About 40 people representing 250 families living next to Ta Mok Lake in Sangkat Samrong, Khan Prek Pnov, Phnom Penh, on Monday filed a petition to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Cambodia (UN) to request this body to help monitor land disputes and ...

Khut Sokun
https://www.vodkhmer.news/2022/10/03/thousands-of-mobilised-russians-sent-home-unfit-for-military-duty-2/

More than 300 people involved in land dispute gather in front of Preah Sihanouk Court of Appeal as a representative enters court today

More than 300 people involved in land disputes from three districts of Koh Kong province gathered in front of the Sihanoukville Court of Appeal as a representative of the people attended the hearing on Tuesday. ...

Khut Sokun
https://www.vodkhmer.news/2022/10/04/hr-more-than-300-people-involved-in-land-dispute-gather-in-front-of-preah-sihanouk/

Hun Sen threatens eviction without compensation for Angkor residents who negotiate

Prime Minister Hun Sen has warned that families who refuse to accept government compensation to leave the Angkor area and try to bargain for higher compensation will face eviction. ...

Ouch Sony
https://vodenglish.news/hun-sen-threatens-eviction-without-compensation-for-angkor-residents-who-negotiate/

Cambodia expresses concern over North Korea’s ballistic missile test-launch

The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia has issued a statement, showing its concern over the ballistic missile test-launch conducted by North Korea. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501162880/cambodia-expresses-concern-over-north-koreas-ballistic-missile-test-launch/

Civil society groups call for speedy resolution of land disputes at new airport

On the occasion of the 37th World Habitat Day, 84 civil society organizations called on the Royal Government to expedite resolve land disputes at New Phnom Penh International Airport in Kandal and Takeo provinces, but government spokespersons considered this proposal as an advocacy because the ...

Nov Sivutha
https://www.postkhmer.com/national/2022-10-04-0843-241741.html

FAO expects Cambodian rice output to fall but stay above average this year

Rice output in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam is forecast to fall this year but stay above five-year averages in Cambodia and Thailand, according to the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501162901/fao-expects-cambodian-rice-output-to-fall-but-stay-above-average-this-year/

Ministry issues micro-tourism prakas

The Ministry of Environment on October 3 released a prakas on the implementation of guidelines for micro-tourism development projects linked to protected areas and biodiversity conservation corridors. ...

Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ministry-issues-micro-tourism-prakas

MRC makes ‘historic breakthrough’ on hydropower and environment after years of talks

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) announced Tuesday the approval of a “milestone” document revising preliminary design guidance for hydropower projects and separate new guidelines on cross-border environmental impact assessments. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501162894/mrc-makes-historic-breakthrough-on-hydropower-and-environment-after-years-of-talks/

NA endorses draft law and elects commission members

The National Assembly (NA) has endorsed the draft law on the approval of the Fourth Protocol to Amend the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA). ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501162908/na-endorses-draft-law-and-elects-commission-members/

Income tax revenue hits $250m a month

Cambodia’s income tax revenue has grown to $250 million a month as the private sector continues to grow, according to Prime Minister Hun Sen. ...

Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/income-tax-revenue-hits-250m-a-month

Covid papers ‘not needed’ upon entry to Kingdom

Cambodia has apparently taken the final step towards full reopening of the country without Covid-19 restrictions by removing all requirements for inbound travellers, who until now had to show health certificates indicating that they have tested Covid-19 negative in the past 72 hours as well ...

Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/covid-papers-not-needed-upon-entry-kingdom

Kingdom, Vietnam hail rise in bilateral trade despite Covid-19 pandemic

Cambodia and Vietnam have welcomed the rise in bilateral trade despite the Covid-19 pandemic and stressed their commitment to increase trade cooperation further. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501161999/kingdom-vietnam-hail-rise-in-bilateral-trade-despite-covid-19-pandemic/

BRI helps address ‘infra deficits’ in Cambodia

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a global infrastructure development strategy adopted by China, has helped address infrastructure deficits in Cambodia, said an economist. ...

Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501162000/bri-helps-address-infra-deficits-in-cambodia/

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