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MAFF to set up National Agricultural Laboratory

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Monday held talks to establish a National Agricultural Laboratory (NAL) in Cambodia to meet the standards of the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO). ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501602501/maff-to-set-up-national-agricultural-laboratory/

Customs guide explores excise tax sector landscape

Regional legal consultancy, DFDL Cambodia, recently released its inaugural 2024/2025 Customs Guide, a comprehensive overview of Cambodian custom’s law and practice that seeks to assist import and export businesses in navigating Cambodia’s dynamic trade and customs landscape. ...

James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501602505/customs-guide-explores-excise-tax-sector-landscape/

FDI inflows hit $8.1B in one year

In one year between September 2023 and September 2024, Cambodia’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows surged to $8.1 billion, according to a report by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501602507/fdi-inflows-hit-8-1b-in-one-year/

PM calls for digital tech to enhance productivity among disabled

Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday called for the utilisation of digital technology to allow the disabled to participate more in productivity and enhance their effectiveness and capabilities in the modern era. ...

Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601928/pm-calls-for-digital-tech-to-enhance-productivity-among-disabled/

Women’s Ministry to get tough on domestic violence

The Ministry of Women’s Affairs is establishing a technical working group to review certain articles of the law on the prevention of domestic violence and the protection of victims, which are being amended. ...

Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601910/womens-ministry-to-get-tough-on-domestic-violence/

Angkor Wat sees 28% rise in visits, nets $42 million

Angkor Archaeological Park, the most popular tourist attraction in Cambodia which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, welcomed 898,336 foreign tourists in the first eleven months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 28.3 percent, a report showed yesterday. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601877/angkor-wat-sees-28-rise-in-visits-nets-42-million/#google_vignette

Kingdom ranks 159 in Nature Conservation Index 2024

In light of global efforts to conserve biodiversity alongside socioeconomic development, the Nature Conservation Index (NCI) 2024, launched its first edition in October, has provided insights into the effectiveness of biodiversity conservation efforts across 180 countries worldwide including Cambodia, which ranked 159 of the 180 ...

James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601874/kingdom-ranks-159-in-nature-conservation-index-2024/

Travel goods and leather sector propels economy, says Nimul

Travel goods and leather sector is playing a vital role in the economy and among the priority sectors of the Royal Government of Cambodia, said Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, on Saturday. ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601371/travel-goods-and-leather-sector-propels-economy-says-nimul/

PM pushes for ending of HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2025

The Cambodian Prime Minister appreciates Cambodia’s milestones in addressing HIV/AIDS and outlines measures for all stakeholders to level up to end the epidemic by 2025. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601481/pm-pushes-for-ending-of-hiv-aids-epidemic-by-2025/

Cambodia, S Korea boost early childhood edu policies

The Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) and the Korea Institute of Child Care and Education (KICCE) co-hosted the Cambodia-Korea Development Partnership Workshop, focusing on inclusive pedagogy policies and practices for early childhood education. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501598444/cambodia-s-korea-boost-early-childhood-edu-policies/

Manet: Quarries a blueprint for other industries

Prime Minister Hun Manet hailed the revival of Cambodia’s quarrying industry as his administration’s first major accomplishment, achieved within a month of his assuming the role of premier. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-quarries-a-blueprint-for-other-industries

Cambodia, Malaysia trade rises 35%

Trade between Cambodia and Malaysia reached $715 million in the January to October period this year, a jump of 35.3 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the data of the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) released recently. ...

Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501594560/cambodia-malaysia-trade-rises-35/

Cambodia optimistic and supportive of Timor-Leste as ASEAN member

Cambodia continues to support Timor-Leste in becoming a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and highly values the country’s potential. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501594791/cambodia-optimistic-and-supportive-of-timor-leste-as-asean-member/

Stronger Japanese direct investment sought with business matching event

Cambodia is optimistic about attracting additional direct investment from Japan, following a meeting between major Cambodian business leaders and Japanese financiers to explore the business climate and partnership opportunities across various sectors. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/stronger-japanese-direct-investment-sought-with-business-matching-event

Four new government digital products launched

The government has officially recognised four Digital Government Products (DGPs) developed by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, while highlighting their diverse functionalities and benefits. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/four-new-government-digital-products-launched

Govt highlights success of border projects, national unity

As the government under Prime Minister Hun Manet enters the first quarter of its second year in power, it has highlighted its achievements, with a particular emphasis on border initiatives and the ongoing northeastern border provinces tour. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501594024/govt-highlights-success-of-border-projects-national-unity/

Cambodia stands ready to contribute to regional peace, says PM

Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has reaffirmed the Kingdom’s readiness to contribute to peace across the region. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501594214/cambodia-stands-ready-to-contribute-to-regional-peace-says-pm/

Phnom Penh Autonomous Port nets $34 million in 10 months

Public-listed Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) netted a revenue of $34.47 million in the January to October period in 2024, a rise of 18 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a recent report it filed with the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX). ...

Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501593980/phnom-penh-autonomous-port-nets-34-million-in-10-months/

Cambodia, UK discuss ways to enhance private investment

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Department of Business & Trade (DBT) of the United Kingdom held a roundtable meeting to discuss mechanisms to improve the investment climate for British private companies. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501593978/cambodia-uk-discuss-ways-to-enhance-private-investment/

US economic policy changes likely to impact Cambodia’s trade

A recent analysis by CBRE Cambodia highlights the potential risks and opportunities for Cambodia’s upcoming trade and investment trends as US President-elect Donald Trump and his administration gear up to take office for the second term as US President. ...

James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501593975/us-economic-policy-changes-likely-to-impact-cambodias-trade/

Cambodia needs $36B for large scale infra development

Cambodia needs an investment capital of around $36 billion to implement the master plan for infrastructure developments in short- and medium-term projects 2023-2027 and long-term projects 2028-2033, according to a report by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport.​​ ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501593982/cambodia-needs-36b-for-large-scale-infra-development/

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