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Indonesia planning increased rice order
Indonesia plans to increase import of rice to 250,000 tonnes a year from Cambodia to preserve its food security, and in turn support the Kingdom’s food security infrastructure by supplying fertiliser and providing training to agriculture workers. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.postkhmer.com/business/2023-09-06-1010-254229.html
Cambodia-Canada trade falls 25% Jan-July due to global slowdown: GDCE
The effects of the ongoing global political and economic crisis has likely affected bilateral trade between Cambodia and Canada, as reflected by a 24.7 per cent year-on-year fall in trade value at $535 million in the first seven months of 2023, versus $711.1 million last ...
Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-canada-trade-falls-25-jan-july-due-global-slowdown-gdce
Rare sarus cranes hatch in Keo Seima sanctuary
In late August, a dedicated wildlife monitoring team from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS Cambodia) in Mondulkiri province made a remarkable discovery – locating another rare sarus crane nest, in which two newborn birds had been safely hatched. Sharing the encouraging news on September 4, WCS ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/rare-sarus-cranes-hatch-keo-seima-sanctuary
Manet holds bilateral talks with ASEAN counterparts
Prime Minister Hun Manet met bilaterally with the leaders of several ASEAN member states on the sidelines of the bloc’s 43rd summit in Indonesia, with the intention of strengthening relations and cooperation. On September 4, ahead of the start of the September 5-7 summit, Manet ...
Ry Sochan
https://phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/manet-holds-bilateral-talks-asean-counterparts
Cambodia, Thailand unite to combat transnational crime
The National Police forces of Cambodia and Thailand have solidified their commitment to enhance cooperation in tackling transnational crimes. The pledge aims to bolster peace and order in both nations by fostering a stronger collaborative initiative. ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodiathailand-unite-combat-transnational-crime
ASEAN initiate talks on digital economy framework agenda
ASEAN economic ministers have initiated talks on the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), a significant regionwide accord set to shape the world’s foremost tech-driven financial systems partnership. The launch occurred during the ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) gathering, held in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on September ...
Ry Sochan
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/asean-initiate-talks-digital-economy-framework-agenda
Kingdom seeks to boost foreign investment
Domestic stakeholders and economic experts are advocating for an enhanced investment climate to elevate Cambodia’s status and attract foreign direct investment (FDI) within ASEAN. Tan Monivann, vice-president of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC), is currently attending the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Indonesia. He conveyed ...
Van Socheata
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-seeks-boost-foreign-investment
NBC plans $50M Forex bids in effort to stabilise currency
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has scheduled four foreign exchange auctions this September to infuse a total of $50 million into the market. The move comes at a critical time, with experts viewing it as a significant step towards stabilising the Cambodian riel against ...
Van Socheata
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/nbc-plans-50m-forex-bids-effort-stabilise-currency
Minister asks Japan for flooding support
During a meeting to discuss water resources with officials from the Japanese Embassy in Cambodia, Thor Chetha, the minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, proposed that Japan assist in addressing the nation’s flooding and drought issues. ...
Chea Sokny
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-asks-japan-flooding-support
Sokha calls for cheaper passports
New Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has requested that officials in his ministry examine the possibility of lowering the prices of Cambodian passports, noting that current prices are relatively high. Speaking to officials at the Ministry of Interior on September 4, Sokha said the move would ...
Orm Bunthoeurn and Kim Yutharo
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/sokha-calls-cheaper-passports
Ministry issue legal alert over deceptive online artefact ads
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has issued a warning of legal action against traders and online sellers who use photos of Cambodian artefacts on social media to promote the sale of art objects. The use of photographs of ancient artefacts which have been ...
Chea Sokny
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-issue-legal-alert-over-deceptive-online-artefact-ads
Next minimum wage talks set for Sep 11
The National Council on Minimum Wage (NCMW) has set September 11 as the date for its next gathering to discuss setting the 2024 minimum income for workers in the textile, garment, footwear, travel goods and bag sectors. ...
Van Socheata
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/next-minimum-wage-talks-set-sep-11
Angkor park sees growth in foreign ticket sales of $23M from Jan-Aug
According to Angkor Enterprise, 498,513 foreign tourists visited the park, which is an increase of 350.9 per cent from the same period in 2022, pushing up ticket revenue by 420 per cent year-on-year to $23.1 million. ...
Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/angkor-park-sees-growth-foreign-ticket-sales-23m-jan-aug
Japan policy dialogue set for November
Following a hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Cambodia and Japan are expected to hold their 14th policy consultation meeting in November, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/japan-policy-dialogue-set-november
Online biz registrations surging
The total capital of 28,618 companies registered in the online business registration system jumped to $8.4 billion as of Aug 27, compared to 20,693 companies with a total capital of $5.8 billion at the start of 2023. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/online-biz-registrations-surging
Indian export limits open doors for Kingdom’s farmers
The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) has noted that restrictions on exports of various types of rice, including broken and white rice, as well as wheat and sugar from India, a leading global rice exporter, offer a potential opportunity for Cambodia. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/indian-export-limits-open-doors-kingdoms-farmers
Poipet officials take action to ensure roadside public safety
Following repeated non-compliance, officials in Banteay Meanchey province’s Poipet town have, to further ensure public safety, taken down stalls and billboards illegally constructed within five metres of main streets and National Road 5. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/poipet-officials-take-action-ensure-roadside-public-safety
Donor diversity powers Angkor Hospital for Children
In the first half of this year, Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC) in Siem Reap successfully raised approximately $4 million through local and international donations. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/donor-diversity-powers-angkor-hospital-children
Chuon Naron pledges to further education reforms
Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron has reiterated the importance of developing Cambodia’s human resources, noting that the ministry remains committed to fostering cooperation with all relevant parties to hit the Kingdom’s educational reform targets. ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chuon-naron-pledges-further-education-reforms
Hun Sen to return to Facebook
Former Prime Minister Hun Sen will resume the use of his Facebook page, now renamed “Samdech Hun Sen of Cambodia”, after Facebook’s parent company Meta Platforms Inc declined the request of its Oversight Board to temporarily suspend the account over alleged breaches of its policies. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-return-facebook
First National Assembly Session successfully passes two agenda items
The new National Assembly (NA) of Cambodia held their first meeting on the morning of August 31, and successfully concluded two agenda items. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/first-national-assembly-session-successfully-passes-two-agenda-items
Online biz registrations surging
The total capital of 28,618 companies registered in the online business registration system jumped to $8.4 billion as of Aug 27, compared to 20,693 companies with a total capital of $5.8 billion at the start of 2023. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/online-biz-registrations-surging
Timor-Leste push rice MoU
Timor-Leste vows to expedite the Memorandum of Understanding which was signed with Cambodia on milled rice trade last year with the aim of boosting economic and trade relations between the two countries. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/timor-leste-push-rice-mou
UK Exports decline 15% Jan-July as orders drop
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and the UK in the first seven months of 2023 fell 14.6 per cent year-on-year to $496.3 million from $581.4 million, with nearly 90 per cent of the value consisting of exports from Cambodia, according to the General Department of Customs ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/uk-exports-decline-15-jan-july-orders-drop