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CDC fast-tracks work on auto, electronics industry roadmap
The government is revving up the preparation of an official singular roadmap for the development of the automotive and electronics sectors, which industry insiders expect will provide additional tax incentives to encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption and imports. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-fast-tracks-work-auto-electronics-industry-roadmap
Ministry holds climate workshop
The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), is holding a four-day workshop from July 12-15. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-holds-climate-workshop
Candlelight Party No2 Son Chhay grilled in NEC defamation case
The prosecutor’s office at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court questioned vice-president of Candlelight Party (CP) Son Chhay over his allegations made in a recent interview that the June 5 election “did not reflect the will of the people” and was marred by “threats, vote-buying and ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/candlelight-party-no2-son-chhay-grilled-nec-defamation-case
New variants easily re-infect vaccinated
With the Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 spreading faster than the previous omicron variants, the Ministry of Health renewed its calls to the public to remain on high alert and protect themselves against the virus. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-variants-easily-re-infect-vaccinated
CCF on mission to tackle counterfeits
Each year, more than 1,000 tonnes of counterfeit products are discovered and seized by officials of the General Department of Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Repression (CCF). The counterfeit products are usually consumer goods, including food and beverage products that can affect the health of ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-post-depth/ccf-mission-tackle-counterfeits
Five parties urge changes to the electoral laws
Five opposition parties that have been pushing for a change in the electoral law called for a constitutional amendment to reform membership of the National Election Committee. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/five-parties-urge-changes-to-the-electoral-laws/
Cyclo drivers spinning their wheels until tourism’s return
Sitting on his cyclo – bicycle powered rickshaws with a passenger seat in front of the driver – and wearing a white plastic rain parka, Chheng Sam Ol was guessing that once it started raining there’d be no more customers for him to drive that ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-post-depth/cyclo-drivers-spinning-their-wheels-until-tourisms-return
1,000 unfinished constructions show aftermath of a ‘boom’
Aing Bunath acknowledges that local residents were getting a little greedy during Sihanoukville’s online gambling boom in recent years. ...
Mech Dara
https://vodenglish.news/1000-unfinished-constructions-show-aftermath-of-a-boom/
RCEP, CCFTA give boost to e-commerce development
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact and the Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) have given a boost to the fledgling e-commerce industry in Cambodia, experts said on Monday . ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501111535/rcep-ccfta-give-boost-to-e-commerce-development/
Effective steps helped Kingdom’s tourism sector recovery
The Covid-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on Cambodia’s tourism sector however, it was handled well with the proactive efforts of the government and the timely introduction of socio-economic development policies, a top tourism official has said. ...
Sok Sithika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501111392/effective-steps-helped-kingdoms-tourism-sector-recovery/
Cambodia exports surge 40 percent in H1
Cambodia saw high growth in exports in the January-June period this year, driven by the resumption of socio-economic activities, trade preferences in the Regional Cooperation Economic Partnership and the bilateral free trade agreement with China. ...
Chea Vanyuth
http://khmertimeskh.com/501111390/cambodia-exports-surge-40-percent-in-h1/
Ministry of Commerce urges implementation of consumer protection laws
The Ministry of Commerce urged businesses to implement laws on consumer protection, competition and anti-fraud to prevent trade fraud, ensure quality and safety. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501111823/ministry-of-commerce-urges-implementation-of-consumer-protection-laws/
WWF hails Cambodia’s efforts to protect biodiversity by law
While there is a significant decline in biodiversity and forest resources worldwide, Cambodia’s biodiversity resources are protected by law, said Seng Teak, WWF-Cambodia Country Director, reacting to a tree planting event held at Siem Reap yesterday. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501111495/wwf-hails-cambodias-efforts-to-protect-biodiversity-by-law/
Cambodia, US discuss regional, global issues
Minister of Interior Sar Kheng discussed and exchanged views on law enforcement cooperation, including cooperation in the fight against drugs, human trafficking and counter-terrorism with the Daniel J. Kritenbrink, US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501111386/cambodia-us-discuss-regional-global-issues/
Cambodia’s trade volume up 20 percent in first half of 2022
Cambodia’s total trade volume was valued at $27.2 billion in the first half of 2022, up 20 percent from 22.6 billion dollars over the same period last year, according to an official report released on Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501111765/cambodias-trade-volume-up-20-percent-in-first-half-of-2022/
Rise in digital payments driving force for e-commerce growth in Cambodia
The sharp rise in digital payments is a driving force for the development of e-commerce in Cambodia, Jack Lee, chief executive officer and founder of online market Smile Shop in Cambodia, said on Monday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501111773/rise-in-digital-payments-driving-force-for-e-commerce-growth-in-cambodia/
Six more hectares of Tamouk lake granted to private owners
At least six hectares of land in the Tamouk lake area, also known as Boeng Kob Srov, have been handed over by the government to Seng Youan, Director-General of the General Department of Logistics and Finance of the Ministry of Interior, for personal use and ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501111494/six-more-hectares-of-tamouk-lake-granted-to-private-owners/
Businesses instructed to enlist in NSSF soon
Senior labour officials called on businesses, manufacturing enterprises and other private institutions that are covered by the labour law but have not yet been registered with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to do so as soon as possible. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/businesses-instructed-enlist-nssf-soon
Fishing, tourist vessels suspended for four day storm
The Preah Sihanouk and Koh Kong provincial administrations have instructed authorities to warn people not to cross the sea or fish, as the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has issued a warning for bad weather July 11-14. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fishing-tourist-vessels-suspended-four-day-storm
Volunteer doctors played ‘significant’ role curbing Covid
Medical professionals are generous and worked day and night, volunteering to save the Cambodian people. This is the essence of a song entitled “The Spirit of the Techo Volunteer Doctors”. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/volunteer-doctors-played-significant-role-curbing-covid
Cambodian high-level delegation pays homage to late Shinzo Abe
Prime Minister Hun Sen led a high-level delegation to pay his last respects to late former Prime Minister of Japan HE ABE Shinzo, at the Embassy of Japan in Phnom Penh yesterday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501111004/cambodian-high-level-delegation-pays-homage-to-late-abe-shinzo/
First ethnic Phnong youth in Cambodia to become a Catholic priest
The Catholic Church in Cambodia celebrates the priestly ordination of the first young man of the Phnong ethnic group. As Fides learned, with a procession enriched by traditional Phnong music, songs and dances, the population accompanied the young man to the church, for the “gift ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501111018/first-ethnic-phnong-youth-in-cambodia-to-become-a-catholic-priest/
Vietnam leads H1 tourist arrivals in Cambodia
Vietnam sent the highest number of visitors to Cambodia in the first half of this year after its neighbor lifted all Covid restrictions, including pre-departure tests. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501111032/vietnam-leads-h1-tourist-arrivals-in-cambodia/
RCEP, CCFTA give boost to e-commerce development in Cambodia
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact and the Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) have given a boost to development of the fledgling e-commerce industry in Cambodia, experts said on Monday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501111053/rcep-ccfta-give-boost-to-e-commerce-development-in-cambodia/