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Laos, Cambodia reaffirm commitment to enhance cooperation on border security
Laos and Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation on maintaining security along the borders. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501258939/laos-cambodia-reaffirm-commitment-to-enhance-cooperation-on-border-security/
In Stung Treng, women step in fish protection, fearing catch loss
Seeing the continuous plunge in fish stock in the Mekong River, women living in communities that heavily rely on fish catches are stepping in, fearing that no fish would be left for the next generation if no one acts. But despite their efforts, they have ...
Ou Sokmean and Teng Yalirozy
https://cambodianess.com/article/in-stung-treng-women-step-in-fish-protection-fearing-catch-loss
First dead dolphin of the year, conservation worries rise
An Irrawaddy Dolphin was found dead on March 19, marking the first passing of the critically endangered species for the year 2023, and alarming conservationists over their potential extinction. ...
Teng Yalirozy
https://cambodianess.com/article/first-dead-dolphin-of-the-year-conservation-worries-rise
Chinese investors returning: Cambodia should learn the lesson of money laundering risks
The real estate industry in Cambodia has been identified as a high-risk sector for money laundering due to a number of factors. In recent years, the industry has experienced substantial growth, which has attracted foreign investors, particularly from China. This has led to a substantial influx ...
Manghout Ki
https://cambodianess.com/article/chinese-investors-returning-cambodia-should-learn-the-lesson-of-money-laundering-risks
Private company receives nearly 13 hectares of riverside property, more than 300 families face eviction
More than 300 poor families face eviction to allow a private company to develop land in the Russei Keo district to the north of the Chroy Changvar bridge in Phnom Penh. ...
Koh Kong provincial authorities deny fainting and death due to land dispute protest in front of provincial hall
Koh Kong provincial authorities have denied that people fainted and died due to a protest in front of Koh Kong Provincial Hall on March 15, 2023, while protesters claimed that four people fainted and one died in hospital due to health problems during protests over ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://khmer.cambojanews.com/koh-kong-provincial-authorities-deny-fainting-and-death-due-to-land-dispute-protest-in-front-of-provincial-hall/
EU parliament urges end to political persecution, calls for free and fair elections
The European Parliament called on Cambodian authorities to release former opposition leader Kem Sokha and reinstate the court-dissolved CNRP for participation in the 2023 elections in a resolution on Thursday. ...
Sorn Sarath and Phon Sotthyroth
https://cambojanews.com/eu-parliament-urges-end-to-political-persecution-calls-for-free-and-fair-elections/
Cambodia, Pakistan mull joint trade-body committee
Cambodia and Pakistan have agreed to look into setting up a joint committee between the two countries’ apex business associations, to unlock the envisaged potential of two-way trade and investment, and boost import-export flows beyond their historically limited levels, according to a Ministry of Commerce ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-pakistan-mull-joint-trade-body-committee
Regional meet gauges ozone-depleting-substance phaseout progress
Ministry of Environment secretary of state Pak Sokharavuth from March 13-17 attended meetings of senior officials in charge of implementing the Montreal Protocol in Southeast Asia, including a “green customs” workshop on reporting and managing trade in ozone-depleting substances (ODS), in Vietnam’s Halong city. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/regional-meet-gauges-ozone-depleting-substance-phaseout-progress
Public works ministry asks for Japan’s hand in human resource development
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has asked Japan to keep contributing to overall human resource development, and potentially support the Techo Sen Institute of Public Works and Transport (TSI) in its training of Cambodian engineers in specific skills. ...
Preah Sihanouk tyre plant lifts hopes for rubber
A massive, freshly-launched tyre factory, backed by a $300 million investment from Chinese-owned General Tires Technology (Cambodia) Co Ltd, could be the breakthrough that the local rubber and automotive sectors have been waiting for, and potentially act as a type of price stabiliser for domestic ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/preah-sihanouk-tyre-plant-lifts-hopes-rubber
Link religion to climate change to develop eco-friendly attitudes: senior official
A senior environmental official on March 17 floated bolstering links between climate change and religious teachings and standards as a means to improve attitudes towards the environment and sustainable development in Cambodia. ...
EU’s Sokha resolution ‘a sovereign rights breach’
The National Assembly (NA) said the European Parliament (EP) did not respect the Kingdom’s independence and sovereignty when it passed a resolution strongly critical of the recent conviction and sentencing of former opposition leader Kem Sokha for “treason”. ...
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/eus-sokha-resolution-sovereign-rights-breach
NEC delegation returns from France with offers of support
The National Election Committee (NEC) will consider requesting support from France as it prepares to administer the July national election, its senior official said, noting that the French counterparts want to see the poll take place in a manner acceptable to all parties and in ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-delegation-returns-france-offers-support
Tackling access to water in Cambodia
The United Nations is hosting a panel discussion focusing on strengthening resilience to water scarcity in Cambodia and two other countries threatened by the impacts of access to water. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/tackling-access-to-water-in-cambodia
Buses need to be more accessible for people with disabilities
Public buses should be accessible, safe, and comfortable for people with disabilities, a recent assessment showed. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-buses-need-to-be-more-accessible-for-people-with-disabilities
Cambodia and UAE negotiate trade deal
Cambodia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have thrashed out a deal after three rounds of negotiations over the Comprehensive Economic Partnership (CEPA) trade agreement. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-and-uae-negotiate-trade-deal
Chinese-invested tire factory in Cambodia goes into operation
A Chinese-invested tire factory in Cambodia’s Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) launched its operation on Saturday after more than one year of construction. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501257581/chinese-invested-tire-factory-in-cambodia-goes-into-operation/
VISA commits to promotion of e-commerce and digital economy of Cambodia
VISA has committed to the enhancement of e-commerce and digital economy of Cambodia, affirmed Chris Clark, VISA’s Regional President for Asia Pacific, while paying a courtesy call on Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce, at the ministry office yesterday afternoon. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501257303/visa-commits-to-promotion-of-e-commerce-and-digital-economy-of-cambodia/
Foreign tourist arrivals generated $1.4 billion in 2022
Cambodia welcomed 2.28 million foreign tourists last year, injecting $1.4 billion to the national economy. The Ministry of Tourism’s report showed that the revenue had an increase of 667 percent compared to 2021. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501257327/foreign-tourist-arrivals-generated-1-4-billion-in-2022/
Cambodia’s Royal Group signs agreement on renewable energy export to Singapore
Cambodia’s Royal Group Power Company Ltd. (RGP) and Singapore’s Keppel Energy Pte Ltd. (KE) have reached an energy purchase agreement on exporting renewable energy to Singapore via submarine high-voltage transmission. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501257335/cambodias-royal-group-signs-agreement-on-renewable-energy-export-to-singapore/
Takeo Community Technology Centre gets Japanese support
The Japanese government has provided a grant of $145,692 to Cambodia for the construction of a Community Technology Centre (CTC) in Bati district of Takeo province. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501257838/takeo-community-technology-centre-gets-japanese-support/
Minister of Agriculture chaired a meeting to review the implementation process of ELC investment projects
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Mr. Dith Tina, chaired a meeting to review the implementation of economic land concession investment projects at the ministry on March 16 to provide additional guidance to participate in solving economic land concessions effectively and benefit the national ...
Phnom Penh Post Staff
https://www.postkhmer.com/national/2023-03-17-0245-248103.html
World Vision Cambodia launches '10,000 Books' campaign for child literacy
World Vision International (Cambodia) has launched a “10,000 Books” campaign for children by calling for public participation to jointly promote reading culture and raise funds to help children in remote areas understand that reading is essential for them. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/world-vision-cambodia-launches-10000-books-campaign-child-literacy