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$2M Mekong-Lancang fund to support eight key projects in Cambodia
Cambodia and China will sign a $2 million deal under the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Special Fund 2024 to support eight projects across various sectors, reflecting their commitment to regional development. ...
Khim Sokunthy
https://kiripost.com/stories/2m-mekong-lancang-fund-to-support-eight-key-projects-in-cambodia
PPSP suffers net loss in Q2’24 amid robust share buyback
The special economic zone owner-operator has recorded zero land sales in the second fiscal quarter with revenue down 82 percent. A share buyback is underway to raise the stock price, which has fallen nearly 20 percent since its IPO price. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/ppsp-suffers-net-loss-in-q224-amid-robust-share-buyback
China continues to top table of foreign investment in Cambodia
China remains Cambodia’s top investor while the US sits at the bottom of the scale, with a socio-economic expert warning about the need to balance relations between the two superpowers. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/china-continues-to-top-table-of-foreign-investment-in-cambodia
Apparel workers demand $14 vs $1 employer offer in wage negotiations
Negotiations surrounding the minimum wage for workers in the textile, apparel, footwear and travel goods sector have started, with employee representatives proposing a $14 increase while employer representatives put forward $1. ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/apparel-workers-demand-14-vs-1-employer-offer-in-wage-negotiations
PM plans for 7,000 schools to replicate Wat Bo school’s success
Prime Minister Hun Manet has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform 7,000 public schools to replicate the success of Wat Bo Primary School in Siem Reap, known for its high-quality education and exemplary student behaviour. ...
Kuch Sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/pm-plans-for-7000-schools-to-replicate-wat-bo-schools-success
Tax exemption for small businesses
Prime Minister Hun Manet has unveiled plans to scrap taxes for small businesses earning less than 250 million riels, with calls being made to implement the measure and ensure businesses understand it. ...
Kuch sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/tax-exemption-for-small-businesses
Public fund launched to develop border infrastructure
The government has launched a public fundraising campaign to build infrastructure in border areas, with NGOs calling for transparency and accountability throughout the entire process. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/public-fund-launched-to-develop-border-infrastructure
World institutions urge Cambodia to prepare for foodborne risk
The focus on foodborne risk has increased with people falling ill due to contaminated or unhealthy food. Cambodia requires everyone including experts, policymakers, food producers and processors, distributors, retailers, and consumers to ensure safe food access. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/world-institutions-urge-cambodia-to-prepare-for-foodborne-risk
Cambodia exports nearly $97 mil worth of bananas in the first seven months
Cambodia has exported some 143,481 tonnes of bananas in the first seven months of this year, a decline of 20.59% over the same period in 2023, a report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) showed. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501545755/cambodia-exports-nearly-97-mil-worth-of-bananas-in-the-first-seven-months
MEF issues guidelines for sub-decree on informal sector taxation
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has issued guidelines and procedures for implementing the sub-decree aimed at encouraging individuals and businesses operating in the informal economy to comply with tax obligations. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501544865/mef-issues-guidelines-for-sub-decree-on-informal-sector-taxation/
Third dolphin death in 2024 sparks conservation alarm
Cambodia is reeling from the loss of another Irrawaddy dolphin, found entangled in a fishing net in Kratie province. This case underscores the precarious existence of this critically-endangered species and has prompted renewed calls for stronger conservation measures. ...
Kuch sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/third-dolphin-death-in-2024-sparks-conservation-alarm
Minister Highlights Successes of CLV-DTA
Commerce Minister, Cham Nimol, has highlighted the benefits of the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area, refuting claims that the Kingdom may lose land while noting the economic benefits the deal has brought in the last 25 years. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/minister-highlights-successes-of-clv-dta
School enrollment for early learners remains low
To encourage an uptick in early learning, parents are being encouraged to send their three- to five-year-olds to kindergarten to give their educational journey in a life a positive head start. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/school-enrollment-for-early-learners-remains-low
44 projects worth $396 million given green light
The Council for the Development of Cambodia approved 44 projects in July that have the potential to generate 25,000 jobs, with China standing as the leading investor. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/44-projects-worth-396-million-given-green-light
$2 Million project unveiled to boost child health and wellbeing
Plan International Cambodia has initiated the ‘Promoting Healthy Start Project,’ a three-year initiative aimed at enhancing the health and wellbeing of young people in Siem Reap, Ratanakiri and Stung Treng provinces. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/2-million-project-unveiled-to-boost-child-health-and-wellbeing
ASEAN pushed to leverage FTAs and RCEP for broader regional gain
Cambodia has called on ASEAN and its partners to implement existing Free Trade Agreements and the RCEP to enhance regional integration while tapping into developing sectors, including the digital economy, green transition and sustainable tourism. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/asean-pushed-to-leverage-ftas-and-rcep-for-broader-regional-gain
$25,000 donation to promote clean water in Kampong Speu
More than 1,300 people and 250 students in Kampong Speu are set to benefit from a $25,000 donation to WaterAid Cambodia, which will be used to improve access to clean water. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/25000-donation-to-promote-clean-water-in-kampong-speu
Vietnamese President to make second overseas trip to Cambodia
The Vietnamese President will make an official visit to Cambodia this week – his second overseas trip since being elected in June – with analysts predicting cyber crimes, the Funan Techo Canal and the border will be on the table. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/vietnamese-president-to-make-second-overseas-trip-to-cambodia
Inclusive education action plan launched for 2024-2028
Educational stakeholders have launched the Inclusive Education Action Plan 2024-2028, which aims to ensure all children, including those with disabilities, have access to high-quality education. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/inclusive-education-action-plan-launched-for-2024-2028
Japanese foreign minister's visit aims to boost bilateral Ties
Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs is gearing up for an official visit to Cambodia from July 5 to 6 to strengthen economic and sociopolitical cooperation between the two nations, with analysts predicting closed door discussions will take place on human rights and democracy. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/japanese-foreign-ministers-visit-aims-to-boost-bilateral-ties
190 projects totalling $3.2 billion approved in six months
Cambodia has approved 190 investment projects totalling more than $3.2 billion and providing more than 68,500 jobs, with the bulk of foreign investment coming from China. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/190-projects-totalling-32-billion-approved-in-six-months
Minister praises Mekong dolphin conservation, amid concerns over rising deaths
While the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has stated that the death of Mekong River dolphins is on the decline, World Wildlife Fund Cambodia (WWF) has stated that cases have continued to rise in the last three years. ...
Research reveals Ratanakiri leads in child marriages
A study has revealed that Ratanakiri province ranks first for girls being married before the age of 18, while Takeo province ranked last out of nine target provinces, with authorities pledging to eliminate child, early and forced marriages. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/research-reveals-ratanakiri-leads-in-child-marriages
27% of decision-making roles in government held by women
A total of 10,786 women work in government decision-making positions at national and sub-national levels out of 39,594 people, equivalent to 27 percent, Hun Many, Minister of Civil Service, said reporting figures for the first three months of 2024. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/27-of-decision-making-roles-in-government-held-by-women