Khmer Times

Govt appoints commission to evaluate Oknha award requests

Prime Minister Hun Manet has appointed an inter-ministerial commission to review and evaluate requests for awarding the honoured title of Oknha. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501390135/govt-appoints-commission-to-evaluate-oknha-award-requests/

Cambodia marks 70th Independence Day, vowing to stay united as one

Cambodia celebrated the 70th anniversary of its independence on Thursday, vowing to stay united as one to safeguard the kingdom’s peace, security, stability and development. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501390180/cambodia-marks-70th-independence-day-vowing-to-stay-united-as-one/

Footwear export revenue sees decline

Cambodia’s export revenue from footwear and related products reached nearly $1 billion in the first nine months of 2023, marking a 25.1% decline from the $1.32 billion recorded during the same period last year. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/footwear-export-revenue-sees-decline

Fish farming resumes amid market uptick, price surges

Fish farmers who had ceased operations in April due to plummeting fish prices have now resumed their activities, encouraged by the recent upturn in the market, according to the Cambodian Aquaculturist Association (CAA). ...

Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fish-farming-resumes-amid-market-uptick-price-surges

Cambodia, Japan discuss execution of development projects

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) conducted a policy dialogue with the Japanese Ambassador on the implementation of the development projects for the sustainable socio-economic development of the Kingdom. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501388721/cambodia-japan-discuss-execution-of-development-projects/

Royal Government is preparing a new master plan to develop coastal provinces

Prime Minister Hun Manet said that the Royal Government of Cambodia is preparing a new master plan for the development of Sihanoukville and three other coastal provinces. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501388396/royal-government-is-preparing-a-new-master-plan-to-develop-coastal-provinces/

Education experts advise students to pick the right course

Education advocates in Cambodia see that most young people who have just graduated from high school do not have clear goals. Difficulty choosing the right subject at university leaves them in doubt about their best skills. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501388793/education-experts-advise-students-to-pick-the-right-course/

Angkor ticket revenue surges by over 312 percent to $27.88M

Cambodia earned $27.88 million from Angkor Archaeological Park ticket sales in the first 10 months of the year, a jump of over 312 percent compared to the same period last year. ...

Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501388697/angkor-ticket-revenue-surges-by-over-312-percent-to-27-88m/

16 percent of households in Cambodia cannot afford nutritious diet

A total of 16 percent of households in Cambodia cannot afford a nutritious diet, highlighting the importance of social assistance programs to prevent more families from falling behind, said a new report released on Monday. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501388176/16-percent-of-households-in-cambodia-cannot-afford-nutritious-diet/

Cambodia eager to see return of more Chinese tourists: PM

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Tuesday that the Southeast Asian country is keen to see the return of more Chinese tourists, noting that the kingdom is a safe tourist destination. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501388900/cambodia-eager-to-see-return-of-more-chinese-tourists-pm/

Cambodia, Czech Republic agree to promote cooperation in trade and investment

The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Czech Republic have agreed to further boost their cooperation in trade and investment as well as to have more exchanges of high-level visits between the two countries. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386509/cambodia-czech-republic-agree-to-promote-cooperation-in-trade-and-investment/

Cambodia launches strategic plans to combat climate crisis

Cambodia is actively addressing the pressing issue of climate change through the implementation of strategic plans and highly committed activities. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386779/cambodia-launches-strategic-plans-to-combat-climate-crisis/

ADB and Cambodia set priority areas for energy sector partnership

Cambodia and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently held a meeting to discuss their ongoing engagement and strategic priorities for the future, with a particular focus on the energy sector. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386794/adb-and-cambodia-set-priority-areas-for-energy-sector-partnership/

Cambodia and Singapore align tax agreement with international guidelines

Cambodia and Singapore have recently signed the Second Protocol Amending the Bilateral Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), to bring the agreement in line with the latest international standards. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386772/cambodia-and-singapore-align-tax-agreement-with-international-guidelines/

Siem Reap-Angkor Int’l Airport records new high number of daily passengers

The number of air passengers passing through the newly-commenced Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) has continued to grow, with a record of 3,200 a day, up from 2,600 on Oct. 24. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501388197/siem-reap-angkor-intl-airport-records-new-high-number-of-daily-passengers/

Project to enhance the climate change resilience of smallholder farmers kicks off in Cambodia

A new project aimed at enhancing the climate change resilience of smallholder farmers and local communities by increasing their access to growing premium market segments was launched in Cambodia on 27 October 2023. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501388198/project-to-enhance-the-climate-change-resilience-of-smallholder-farmers-kicks-off-in-cambodia/

PM urges provincial administrations to focus on building roads not parks

Prime Minister Hun Manet urged provincial administrations to focus on constructing quality roads in communes to serve the local economy and improve people’s livelihoods rather than request funding to build parks. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501387947/pm-urges-provincial-administrations-to-focus-on-building-roads-not-parks/

16 percent of households in Cambodia cannot afford nutritious diet

A total of 16 percent of households in Cambodia cannot afford a nutritious diet, highlighting the importance of social assistance programs to prevent more families from falling behind, said a new report released on Monday. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501388176/16-percent-of-households-in-cambodia-cannot-afford-nutritious-diet/

Cambodia Culture Week in Vietnam to open from December 2-7

The Cambodia Culture Week in Vietnam 2023 will take place from December 2-7 in the two Mekong Delta provinces of Soc Trang and Dong Thap, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on November 3. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501387064/cambodia-culture-week-in-vietnam-to-open-from-december-2-7/

Cambodia unveils new Fintech Policy to drive innovation and inclusion

The Cambodian government recently unveiled the Cambodia Financial Technology Development Policy 2023-2028, a comprehensive strategy aimed at promoting financial innovation, ensuring financial stability, and enhancing financial inclusion in the country. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501387042/cambodia-unveils-new-fintech-policy-to-drive-innovation-and-inclusion/

Singaporean and Cambodian leaders collaborate at Summit to Support National Vision 2050

The Sequoia Group, in collaboration with the Asian Vision Institute, Angkor Social Innovation Park (ASIP), Sustainability Institute, and Singapore Chamber of Commerce Cambodia (SCC), has announced the upcoming Leadership for Good Summit Cambodia. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386754/singaporean-and-cambodian-leaders-collaborate-at-summit-to-support-national-vision-2050/

ISF Cambodia, the organization dedicated to ending child poverty

Children make up nearly 35% of Cambodia’s population, and 48.7% of these children (ages 0-17) live in multidimensional poverty. Children have the right to an education, but many schools in Cambodia are structurally and hygienically inadequate.  ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386808/isf-cambodia-the-organization-dedicated-to-ending-child-poverty/

Cambodia ready to showcase potential products at 6th CIIE in Shanghai

Cambodia is ready to exhibit its potential products and promote its investment potential and tourism during the sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE), scheduled for Nov. 5-10 in Shanghai, said a Ministry of Commerce’s news release on Saturday. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501387015/cambodia-ready-to-showcase-potential-products-at-6th-ciie-in-shanghai/

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