Khmer Times
Angkor Resources launches assessment with communities and Ministry on Block VIII Oil License, Cambodia
Angkor Resources Corp. announced the completion of a community assessment mission for ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) on Block VIII oil and gas license. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371758/angkor-resources-launches-assessment-with-communities-and-ministry-on-block-viii-oil-license-cambodia/
Cambodia prepares for peak tourist season
The Cambodian tourism sector and authorities have been implementing solutions to prepare for peak tourist season, including simplifying entry procedures at the instruction of Prime Minister Dr Hun Manet. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371744/cambodia-prepares-for-peak-tourist-season/
BRI enhances the economic potential of Cambodia
Ten years on, China’s Belt and Road Initiative has injected vigorous impetus into building a community with a shared future for mankind, significantly contributing to global and regional development and stability, a Cambodian expert said. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371709/bri-enhances-the-economic-potential-of-cambodia/
APSARA Authority controls the water gates to avoid flooding in the temple area
The working team of the Department of Water, Forestry, and Infrastructure Management of the APSARA National Authority on October 4, was busy controlling the water gates to avoid flooding in the Angkor site. ...
28 Indonesian human trafficking victims repatriated
The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh repatriated 28 Indonesian citizens yesterday who were rescued from a human trafficking operation in Cambodia, thanks to cooperation between the embassy and Cambodian authorities. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371572/28-indonesian-human-trafficking-victims-repatriated/
Two Bassac river bridges planned to ease traffic congestion
The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration plans to construct two bridges across the Bassac River from Prek Pra to National Road 2 linking to Hun Sen Boulevard in Choeung Ek Development Zone to ease traffic congestion. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371471/two-bassac-river-bridges-planned-to-ease-traffic-congestion/
Ministry of Civil Service aims to reform administration
The Ministry of Civil Service is acting as the secretariat for the National Committee to promote the implementation of the new government’s public administration reform measures. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371686/ministry-of-civil-service-aims-to-reform-administration/
Financial Technology takes center stage in Cambodia’s economic growth plan
Cambodia has unveiled its Financial Technology (Fintech) Development Policy 2023-2028, aiming to enhance financial inclusion, maintain financial stability, and promote innovation. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371701/financial-technology-takes-center-stage-in-cambodias-economic-growth-plan/
Govt to expand meal programme for students
The government plans to further strengthen and expand its programme to provide students across the country with daily meals. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501370974/govt-to-expand-meal-programme-for-students/
Indonesian Ambassador-Designate committed to strengthening ties
While waiting to present his credential to the King Norodom Sihamoni to officialise his appointment, the new ambassador-designate of Indonesia to Cambodia told Khmer Times, in an exclusive and first-ever interview since his arrival, that he is determined to transform Cambodia-Indonesian bilateral relations into one ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501370950/indonesian-ambassador-designate-committed-to-strengthening-ties/
Cambodia, Thailand militaries to boost further border cooperation
Cambodian and Thai military officials have agreed on further cooperation to make the border more peaceful so people living there can have a better life now and into the future. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501370968/cambodia-thailand-militaries-to-boost-further-border-cooperation/
PM says jobs are delegated, he won’t interfere in everything
Pledging a non-interference governance model yesterday, Prime Minister Hun Manet called for a collective responsibility to solve national issues and people’s problems. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501370986/pm-says-jobs-are-delegated-he-wont-interfere-in-everything/
Minister affirms alignment of UNICEF Cambodia’s country programme
Minister of Planning has reaffirmed the alignment of UNICEF Cambodia’s Country Programme 2024-2028 with the country’s strategies, plans, and sustainable development goal framework. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371095/minister-affirms-alignment-of-unicef-cambodias-country-programme/
U.S companies to explore investment opportunities in Cambodia
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said some U.S. companies will soon explore investment opportunities in Cambodia after his recent trip to the U.S. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371073/u-s-companies-to-explore-investment-opportunities-in-cambodia/
Cambodian PM defends the monthly minimum wage for workers
Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, this morning defended the decision on the monthly minimum wage for the garment workers of $204. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371053/cambodian-pm-defends-the-monthly-minimum-wage-for-workers/
Upcoming Government-Private Sector Forum to tackle business and investment challenges
The Government-Private Sector Forum, scheduled to take place in November this year, will address and tackle challenges in businesses and investment and set up strategic drives to boost the economy, said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371086/upcoming-government-private-sector-forum-to-tackle-business-and-investment-challenges/
Foreign ministry holds diplomatic-business friendship golf tournament
The National Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations (NIDIR) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFA.IC) organised here at the Garden City Golf Club on Oct. 3 the “Diplomacy-Business Friendship Golf Tournament” under the presidency of Deputy Prime Minister SokChendaSophea, Minister of ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371074/foreign-ministry-holds-diplomatic-business-friendship-golf-tournament/
Cambodia spends $1.2 bln to support poor, vulnerable people since 2019: PM
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Tuesday that the government had released $1.2 billion to assist the poor and vulnerable people in the country since 2019. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371052/cambodia-spends-1-2-bln-to-support-poor-vulnerable-people-since-2019-pm/
Director of the Vietnamese Ministry of Police in Cambodia vows to strengthen cooperation
During a courtesy call at the Ministry of Interior on the afternoon of October 2, 2023, Brigadier General Lev Van Phuong, Director of the Vietnamese Ministry of Police in Cambodia, informed Dr. Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Interior of the commitment to ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501370316/director-of-the-vietnamese-ministry-of-police-in-cambodia-vows-to-strengthen-cooperation/
Elderly nursing centres needed
Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation Chea Somethy has urged the National Centre for the Support of the Elderly to train senior care providers to have sufficient skills to provide quality and effective care for the elderly in the community. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501370105/elderly-nursing-centres-needed/
Associations welcome minimum wage hike
Associations in the footwear and travel goods sector welcomed the hike in the minimum wage for workers in 2024, saying that this will ensure the sector’s competitiveness and enhance the workers’ living standards. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501369455/associations-welcome-minimum-wage-hike/
Freeze on transfer of civil servants between ministries
The Ministry of Civil Service has issued a circular putting a freeze on transfer of civil servants from one institution to another to maintain workflow and stability. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501370103/freeze-on-transfer-of-civil-servants-between-ministries/
Diversification and Market Access: RCEP Positively Impacts Cambodia’s Economy
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, which came into effect in 2022, has played a significant role in diversifying Cambodia’s economy and boosting its exports, according to Aaditya Mattoo, chief economist of the World Bank’s East Asia and Pacific Region. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501370132/diversification-and-market-access-rcep-positively-impacts-cambodias-economy/
UNICEF Cambodia and the Ministry of Rural Development join forces to improve rural sanitation and health
In a joint effort to address critical challenges faced by rural communities in Cambodia, UNICEF Cambodia and the Ministry of Rural Development have pledged to work together to combat climate change, improve rural sanitation, and enhance health services. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501370339/unicef-cambodia-and-the-ministry-of-rural-development-join-forces-to-improve-rural-sanitation-and-health/