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Gov’t warns of fraudulent companies, urges cautious investment
There are other companies operating in similar form to disgraced former Oknha Leng Channa’s now-defunct Brilliant City World Co Ltd, which secretly defrauded people, Ky Tech, head of the government’s legal team, warned during a meeting attended by 267 people from several provinces in Phnom ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/gov-t-warns-of-fraudulent-companies-urges-cautious-investment
Ten years on: Roka reconciles HIV legacy
It has been a decade since a tragic case of medical malpractice rocked the Kingdom. In December 2014, several cases of HIV infection were detected in Roka commune, in Battambang province’s Sangke district. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ten-years-on-roka-reconciles-hiv-legacy-
State institutions ensure seated flatbed trucks for garment workers by 2024, buses by 2027
After several rounds of discussion since 2018, state institutions on Wednesday vowed to make it safer for workers across the country to have chairs to sit on while traveling to and from work, which has typically been flatbed trucks. ...
Phon Sothyroth
https://cambojanews.com/state-institution-ensure-seated-flatbed-trucks-for-garment-workers-by-2024-buses-by-2027/
World Bank extends $79.5M to improve education quality and access in Cambodia
The World Bank approved an additional $79.5 million to enhance education quality and access in Cambodia. ...
Ly Rosslan
https://cambojanews.com/world-bank-extends-79-5m-to-improve-education-quality-and-access-in-cambodia/
Quality and safety concerns push parents to private schools
There has been a recent rise noted in parents choosing to send their kids to private schools over public schools, citing quality education and a safe environment safety as being important for students. ...
Kuch Sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/quality-and-safety-concerns-push-parents-to-private-schools
World Bank to improve education for disadvantaged kids with $79.5M fund
Education across Cambodia is set to receive a boost after the World Bank gave the green light for $79.5 million in additional financing to expand activities that are improving access to quality education nationwide. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/world-bank-to-improve-education-for-disadvantaged-kids-with-795m-fund
Cambodia, India to link payment systems by June
Cambodia’s central bank, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), is set to launch a faster and more efficient cross-border payment system between Cambodia and India. The initiative will mark a significant expansion of Bakong’s reach, fostering economic activity between the two nations. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501497758/cambodia-india-to-link-payment-systems-by-june/
Kingdom, Turkey keen on $1B trade goal, direct flights
Cambodia and Turkey have agreed to increase bilateral trade with an annual target of $1 billion and also moved ahead with plans to operate direct flights between Phnom Penh and Istanbul. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501497762/kingdom-turkey-keen-on-1b-trade-goal-direct-flights/
Cambodia seeks Chinese investment in EV sector
Cambodia has invited Chinese investors to look into the opportunities unfolding in the electric vehicle (EV) sector in the country. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501498921/cambodia-seeks-chinese-investment-in-ev-sector/
Cambodian Health Minister calls on all development partners through the International Atomic Energy Agency to support health, especially cancer, in Cambodia
Cambodian Minister of Health Chheang Ra called on all development partners to support the Ministry of Health in developing the national Luong Me Hospital into a center with a high capacity for treating cancer. ...
World Bank approves $79.5 million in financing to strengthen education in Cambodia
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved an additional $79.5 million for the expansion of ongoing activities aimed at improving access to quality education throughout Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501498328/world-bank-approves-79-5-million-in-financing-to-strengthen-education-in-cambodia/
Senate initiates inter-parliamentary friendship group with 11 nations
In a bid to bolster inter-parliamentary ties and foster collaborative efforts across borders, the Cambodian Senate has announced the establishment of a friendship group with the National Assembly-Senate of 11 countries, spanning regions both within and outside of Asia. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501498952/senate-initiates-inter-parliamentary-friendship-group-with-11-nations/
Cambodia seeks Chinese investment in EV sector
Cambodia has invited Chinese investors to look into the opportunities unfolding in the electric vehicle (EV) sector in the country. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501498921/cambodia-seeks-chinese-investment-in-ev-sector/
Neth Pheaktra: The Ministry of Information continues to provide professional training for journalists
Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information, said that the Ministry of Information continues to provide professional training to journalists, ensuring a strong foundation for their careers in the field of information. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501498420/neth-pheaktra-the-ministry-of-information-continues-to-provide-professional-training-for-journalists/
Phnom Penh Court hears Mother Nature activists’ case on plotting, insulting the king
Phnom Penh Municipal Court heard the case involving 10 environmental activists, including co-founder of Mother Nature Spanish national Alejandro Gonzalez-Davidson, who were charged for plotting to overthrow the government and insulting the King. ...
Khuon Narim and Ly Rosslan
https://cambojanews.com/phnom-penh-court-hears-mother-nature-activists-case-on-plotting-insulting-the-king/
Third ring road named Xi Jinping Boulevard, a symbol of Cambodia-China’s steel relationship
The third ring road has been named “Xi Jinping Boulevard”, 60 years after a major thoroughfare in Phnom Penh was named Mao Tse-Tung Boulevard by King Norodom Sihanouk in honor of the iconic Chinese leader. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/third-ring-road-named-xi-jinping-boulevard-a-symbol-of-cambodia-chinas-steel-relationship/
Render justice on wing star union’s chief, CATU urges Kampong Speu court
About 40 trade union representatives and members of the Cambodian Confederation of Trade Unions (CATU) gathered at Chea Chan’s trial at the Kampong Speu Provincial Court, with banners on Wednesday, demanding his release. ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/render-justice-on-wing-star-unions-chief-catu-urges-kampong-speu-court/
Nimul urges local firms to go online with products
Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, yesterday, encouraged local companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to register their products at ‘CambodiaTrade’ as well as explore the possibility of joining Alibaba.com to expand the market for Khmer products outside the Kingdom. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501495824/nimul-urges-local-firms-to-go-online-with-products/
CCC, China’s ACFIC join forces to enhance investment ties
The Cambodian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) have announced the collaboration to strengthen investment ties between the two nations. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501495806/ccc-chinas-acfic-join-forces-to-enhance-investment-ties/
Cambodia strengthens trade ties with Pakistan, Bangladesh
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) yesterday inked an agreement with Pakistan to establish a joint committee aimed at elevating trade cooperation. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501496424/cambodia-strengthens-trade-ties-with-pakistan-bangladesh/
NBC, ministry join hands for women’s financial upliftment
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) signed a key agreement with the Ministry of Women’s Affairs on Monday in Phnom Penh for the upliftment of women in financial matters. ...
Jigmee Palden Pazo
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501496418/nbc-ministry-join-hands-for-womens-financial-upliftment/
GDCE workshop updates officials on e-payment
In an effort to ensure customs and excise officials are updated on the latest in payments, the National School of Customs, General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE), on Monday organized a workshop. ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501496412/gdce-workshop-updates-officials-on-e-payment/
Minister of Commerce recommends five points to promote the export of Cambodian products
Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, on May 27, presided over the opening ceremony of the seminar on “Beyond Borders: Bringing Cambodian Products to Global Markets through Alibaba.com, ”which was attended by leaders of the Ministry of Commerce, representatives of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501495567/minister-of-commerce-recommends-five-points-to-promote-the-export-of-cambodian-products/
Cambodia asks Vietnam to increase bilateral trade volume to $20 billion
Cambodia has asked Vietnam to increase their bilateral trade volume to $20 billion shortly. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501494487/cambodia-asks-vietnam-to-increase-bilateral-trade-volume-to-20-billion/
