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Chinese-invested airport in Cambodia handles more than 14,000 flights in first year
The Chinese-invested Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) has handled more than 14,000 flights with 1.3 million passengers in the first year of its operation, the airport operator said on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501575482/chinese-invested-airport-in-cambodia-handles-more-than-14000-flights-in-first-year/
SAI offers discounts and incentives to boost airline operations
Siem Reap Angkor International Airport Operators announced discounts on terminals and operational fees for new flights and airlines to encourage the establishment of new routes and expanding business operations at Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501575519/sai-offers-discounts-and-incentives-to-boost-airline-operations/
Govt announces tax break to boost Siem Reap tourism businesses
The government has announced tax exemption for tourism-related businesses operating in Siem Reap province. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501575221/govt-announces-tax-break-to-boost-siem-reap-tourism-businesses/
BarCamp Battambang empowers youth and entrepreneurs through digital innovation
BarCamp Battambang 2024’s ‘Digital Technology and New Business Conference’ will be held on October 25 to 26, 2024, aiming to understand the digital technology and content strategies that benefit young people and new business owners to study and implement digital technology. ...
Kuch Sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/barcamp-battambang-empowers-youth-and-entrepreneurs-through-digital-innovation
Cambodia-Vietnam trade reaches nearly $6 billion
The exchange of goods between Cambodia and Vietnam in the first three quarters of 2024 reached over $5.8 billion, a 20% increase compared to the same period in 2023, with Cambodia’s trade deficit amounting to over $360 million. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-vietnam-trade-reaches-nearly-6-billion
US election results likely to impact Cambodia’s economy
The US presidential election on November 5 is watched closely by policymakers, economic commentators and business people across the Southeast Asia region, including Cambodia given the potential impact of the poll results on the region’s trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) prospects, as well as ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501575225/us-election-results-likely-to-impact-cambodias-economy/
Cambodia-ASEAN mull revising tariff to monitor trade flow
Cambodia along with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are considering revising the customs tariff regulations aimed at updating the product code to strengthen the efficiency of monitoring trade activities globally. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501575234/cambodia-asean-mull-revising-tariff-to-monitor-trade-flow/
Govt offers financial support to 3,000 digital undergrads
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) yesterday announced the establishment of the Digital Skill Development Program (DSDP), a non-scholarship project, to provide financial support to 3,000 undergraduates majoring in digital technology with zero interest rate in 2025. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501575236/govt-offers-financial-support-to-3000-digital-undergrads/
Ministry responds to concerns over freedom of expression at local level
A recent recommendation from the Ministry of Information urging provincial departments to monitor and control public sentiment, particularly on social media, has raised concerns about whether the primary intent is to maintain stability or stifle local opinions. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-responds-to-concerns-over-freedom-of-expression-at-local-level
AFD, EU back Cambodia’s water sector reformation
The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the European Union (EU) expressed their commitment to support the expansion of the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA). ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574411/afd-eu-back-cambodias-water-sector-reformation/
PM spells out strategies to make Cambodia high-income by 2050
Prime Minister Hun Manet Monday pointed out five recommendations to promote economic and trade development to transform Cambodia into a middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574413/pm-spells-out-strategies-to-make-cambodia-high-income-by-2050/
Royal Government issues sub-decree to allow the use of new 200,000 Riel banknotes
The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a sub-decree authorizing the issuance, circulation and use of a new 200,000 Riels banknote in the Kingdom of Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574785/royal-government-issues-sub-decree-to-allow-the-use-of-new-200000-riel-banknotes/
Cambodia, France to elevate bilateral relations by 2026
Cambodia and France outlined a comprehensive roadmap aimed at enhancing their bilateral relations, agreeing to work towards establishing a strategic partnership by 2026. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574457/cambodia-france-to-elevate-bilateral-relations-by-2026/
PM warns against exploiting vulnerable communities for state land
Prime Minister Hun Manet issued a warning to those who exploit the hardships of the people to pursue their ambitions of seizing state land. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574699/pm-warns-against-exploiting-vulnerable-communities-for-state-land/
EU ready to help Cambodia tackle online scams and human trafficking
As Cambodia is being heavily criticised by some quarters over its “inability” to curb online scamming involving modern forms of human trafficking, the EU Ambassador in Cambodia reassured that the European Union is always willing to assist the country in alleviating the problem. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574469/eu-ready-to-help-cambodia-tackle-online-scams-and-human-trafficking/
Balancing income and expenses in Cambodia
The rising cost of living in Cambodia has made it difficult to balance income and expenses. Many Cambodians struggle to make ends meet, working long hours for low wages. How can people balance their income and expenses in such a challenging environment? This article explores ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/balancing-income-and-expenses-in-cambodia
Cambodia, Laos to upgrade trade, investment ties
After the recent withdrawal from the development pact known as the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA), the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) shifted its stance to promote bilateral cooperation with the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) including the removal of double taxation, trade, tourism and ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501571530/cambodia-laos-to-upgrade-trade-investment-ties/
NBC alerts of potential financial losses against illegal loans
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Tuesday warned the public against the availing illegal loan services, emphasizing the potential financial losses and significant risks. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501571532/nbc-alerts-of-potential-financial-losses-against-illegal-loans/
Cambodia faces increasing vulnerability to climate change
Cambodia is increasingly vulnerable to climate change, with projections indicating that the country’s average temperature could rise by between 1.0 degrees Celsius and 2.6 degrees Celsius by 2050. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501571551/cambodia-faces-increasing-vulnerability-to-climate-change/
Ministry preparing seed distribution to farmers after flood damage
The National Committee for the Management of the Reserve Food System of the Ministry of Economy and Finance stated they are preparing over 5,000 tonnes of rice and vegetable seeds to help people reseed their crops affected by flooding of the Mekong River. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572184/ministry-preparing-seed-distribution-to-farmers-after-flood-damage/
PM urges ASEAN to maintain multilateral trading system
Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to maintain a just and inclusive multilateral trading system and to broaden trade cooperation with its partners. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572478/pm-urges-asean-to-maintain-multilateral-trading-system/
IMF will continue to partner with Cambodia to ensure development
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue to partner with Cambodia to ensure sustainable, inclusive, and resilient socio-economic development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572479/imf-will-continue-to-partner-with-cambodia-to-ensure-development/
China provides over $42 mil to boost Cambodia’s infrastructure development
The Chinese government granted approximately 300 million yuan (about $42 million), to support infrastructure development in Cambodia. ...
Nang Veasna
"https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572613/china-provides-42-million-to-support-cambodias-infrastructure/ "
World Bank backs Cambodia’s long-term economic vision
Amid regional and global economic uncertainties, the World Bank is set to approve the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) 2025-2029 to support the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) in achieving its long-term vision of becoming a middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572157/world-bank-backs-cambodias-long-term-economic-vision/