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Cambodia eyes boost in tourism, investment from Hong Kong, Macau
Cambodia is optimistic about increasing the number of Chinese tourists and investors, particularly from Hong Kong and Macau, following fruitful discussions during the “GX Foundation Khmer Cuisine Charity Dinner”. ...
Information ministry, university collaborate on boosting information sector
The Ministry of Information and Phnom Penh International University (PPIU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing their collaboration to improve the quality and professionalism of human resources in the information sector. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/information-ministry-university-collaborate-on-boosting-information-sector
Jahoo gibbon camp wins sustainability award for conservation, ecotourism
The Jahoo Gibbon Camp, a community-managed ecotourism project operated by the indigenous Bunong people in Mondulkiri province, has won the inaugural EXO Foundation Sustainability Award. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/jahoo-gibbon-camp-wins-sustainability-award-for-conservation-ecotourism
China agrees on 6-point economic cooperation with Cambodia
China in principle agreed to assist Cambodia in six major economic areas including developing green energy and infrastructure, modernising the technology, agriculture and health sectors, and accelerating the corridor projects. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501603867/china-agrees-on-6-point-economic-cooperation-with-cambodia/
Commerce ministry, ARDB partner to boost agriculture, promote exports
The Cambodian government is striving to enhance productivity in the agricultural sector to meet domestic demand and boost exports to international markets. Towards this effort, two state institutions have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen agricultural cooperation and promote exports. ...
Mekong leaders warn climate change ‘driving hotspots, haze’
Environmental leaders from across the Mekong sub-region have reiterated their joint commitment to achieving ambitious hotspot and haze reduction targets, while acknowledging that the region faces many challenges. The 13th Meeting of the Sub-Regional Ministerial Steering Committee on Transboundary Haze Pollution in the Mekong Sub-Region, was ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mekong-leaders-warn-climate-change-driving-hotspots-haze-
Hun Sen, Xi meet: calls for increased security co-op, party relations
Hun Sen, president of the Cambodian Senate and leader of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), met personally with Chinese President Xi Jinping on December 3, as part of his three-day official visit to China. He encouraged increased security cooperation in areas like fraud and online gambling, ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/politics/hun-sen-xi-meet-calls-for-increased-security-co-op-party-relations
Almost 40K ha of Tonle Sap encroached upon, charges laid
Approximately 40,000 hectares of land in Zones 2 and 3 surrounding the Tonle Sap Lake in Kampong Thom province have been illegally encroached upon by 176 individuals. Authorities are currently deliberating to find solutions for those unwilling to return the land to the state. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/almost-40k-ha-of-tonle-sap-encroached-upon-charges-laid
Cambodia Digital Awards 2024: Broadband access goal for 1,600 communes by 2027
The Cambodia Digital Awards 2024 shone a spotlight on the nation’s digital innovators while unveiling ambitious plans to transform Cambodia’s digital landscape. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-digital-awards-2024-broadband-access-goal-for-1-600-communes-by-2027
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
Prime minister reiterates: No mining licenses in Prey Lang
Prime Minister Hun Manet has reaffirmed his stance against the issuance of mining licenses in the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/prime-minister-reiterates-no-mining-licenses-in-prey-lang
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. ...
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
Civil society calls for transparent oversight in land concession programme
The government has formed the “National Committee for Leading the Implementation of the Social Land Concession Programme for Joint Forest Protection and Sustainable Development” to ensure that social land allocated to disadvantaged individuals remains sustainable and that the surrounding forests are protected. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/civil-society-calls-for-transparent-oversight-in-land-concession-programme
New law sets sights on halving wastewater discharges by 2030
The Cambodian Senate has approved a draft law on wastewater systems aimed at achieving the goal of preventing and reducing wastewater discharge into seas, rivers, streams, lakes, creeks and ponds by 50 per cent by 2030, in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-law-sets-sights-on-halving-wastewater-discharges-by-2030
Interior ministry orders closure of illegal border crossings
The Ministry of Interior has directed governors of all provinces bordering neighbouring countries to close illegal border crossings and strengthen security measures, public order, territorial integrity and national sovereignty. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/interior-ministry-orders-closure-of-illegal-border-crossings
Over 4 tonnes of batteries collected to reduce environmental, health impacts
More than 4.1 tonnes of batteries have been collected since 2021, considerably mitigating their harmful effects on the environment and human health, such as kidney disease, risks to pregnant women and concerns for foetal health. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/over-4-tonnes-of-batteries-collected-to-reduce-environmental-health-impacts
Irrawaddy dolphin dies of old age, Mekong population now 104
A female Irrawaddy dolphin was found dead in Prek Bak Mouy village in Kampong Cham province’s Stung Trang district due to old age. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/irrawaddy-dolphin-dies-of-old-age-mekong-population-now-104
Jan-Oct garment exports exceed 2023 totals
The value of Cambodia’s garment exports reached over $9.33 billion in the first 10 months of 2024, surpassing the total export value of garments in 2023. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-oct-garment-exports-exceed-2023-totals-
Cambodia launches nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign
The Ministry of Health launched a nationwide measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign on October 31, aiming to vaccinate over 1.5 million children between the ages of nine months and five years across 25 provinces. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-launches-nationwide-measles-rubella-vaccination-campaign
USAID grants $29M to boost Cambodia’s growth, aims for trade over aid
Cambodia’s path to economic transformation has taken a significant step forward with USAID administrator Samantha Power’s announcement of $50 million in new US government aid. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/usaid-grants-29m-to-boost-cambodia-s-growth-aims-for-trade-over-aid
Exports to Japan exceed $1 billion in first 9 months of 2024
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan in the first nine months of 2024 amounted to nearly $1.6 billion, marking an increase of almost 20% compared to the same period in 2023, with Cambodia’s exports to Japan surpassing $1 billion. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/exports-to-japan-exceed-1-billion-in-first-9-months-of-2024
USAID backs independent media, raises concerns over press freedom
During her historic visit to Cambodia, Samantha Power, administrator for the US Agency for International Development (USAID), announced an additional $5 million in support for civil society, workers and independent media. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/usaid-backs-independent-media-raises-concerns-over-press-freedom
Gold sees price surge amid global uncertainty, becomes “safe asset”
Over the past two to three years, the price of gold on the international market has steadily risen, driving up prices in Cambodia, even as the country exports refined gold to global markets. ...