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Cambodia’s population reaches over 17 mil, with 2.1% annual growth rate

The preliminary results of Cambodia’s 2024 population census reveal that the country’s total population has reached 17,280,543, with an annual average growth rate of 2.1%. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501609838/cambodias-population-reaches-over-17-mil-with-2-1-annual-growth-rate/

Negligence leading to forest fires punishable by jail, large fines, warns ministry

The Ministry of Environment has urged that strict legal action be taken against those whose negligence causes forest fires, noting that such violations are punishable by imprisonment for up to one year and fines reaching 100 million riel ($25,000). ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/negligence-leading-to-forest-fires-punishable-by-jail-large-fines-warns-ministry

Tina opens new ‘rubber heritage park’ to preserve century-old trees for research

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina has inaugurated a new rubber park which features Cambodia’s oldest rubber trees, some of them more than 100 years old. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tina-opens-new-rubber-heritage-park-to-preserve-century-old-trees-for-research

Sophalleth: All national roads must be clean by 2025

The Ministry of Environment is set to launch three major campaigns in 2025 aimed at cleaning all national roads and improving water quality monitoring to enhance public well-being. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sophalleth-all-national-roads-must-be-clean-by-2025

Cambodia to make e-invoicing mandatory next year

Cambodia is trialing a new e-invoicing system to make it compulsory for companies as early as next year.​ ...

Terry Friel
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501609146/cambodia-to-make-e-invoicing-mandatory-next-year/

PM orders crackdown on fraudsters who exploit govt projects

Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered relevant authorities to crack down on fraudsters who exploit government projects for personal gain, such as by creating fake QR codes and websites. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501609258/pm-orders-crackdown-on-fraudsters-who-exploit-govt-projects/

Cambodia, Korea strengthen trade, investment ties

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea (MOTIE) Saturday jointly organised a business event to strengthen bilateral relations by fostering strategic trade partnerships and enhancing the Kingdom’s investment potential. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501609144/cambodia-korea-strengthen-trade-investment-ties/

Kingdom’s trade with Vietnam crosses $7 billion

Trade between Cambodia and Vietnam reached $7.08 billion in the January to November period of the year, a rise of 20.6 percent, even as the neighbouring country consolidated its position as the second-biggest export market of the Kingdom, next only to the United States. ...

Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501609150/kingdoms-trade-with-vietnam-crosses-7-billion/

Govt rolls out registration system for informal economy

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) yesterday introduced a new digital registration system for the informal economy to provide support and access to resources to enhance their business growth and improve citizens’ living standards. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501609152/govt-rolls-out-registration-system-for-informal-economy/

Kingdom leveraging FTAs ahead of LDC exit

As Cambodia approaches its graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2029, government officials and private sector representatives have emphasized the critical role of free trade agreements (FTAs) and trade preferences in sustaining the country’s economic growth. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501609156/kingdom-leveraging-ftas-ahead-of-ldc-exit/

Authorities pledge justice in SR journalist murder case

The judiciary has officially commenced legal proceedings in response to the murder of online journalist Chhoeung Chheng, with a commitment to ensuring justice for the victim. This is according to a statement made by Tep Asnarith, spokesman for the Ministry of Information on Saturday, after ...

Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608597/authorities-pledge-justice-in-sr-journalist-murder-case/

Cambodia marks 69 years of UN membership, commitment to peace

On the occasion of the 69th anniversary of Cambodia’s membership in the United Nations (UN), the nation reflects on its journey of international cooperation and commitment to peace. ...

Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608615/cambodia-marks-69-years-of-un-membership-commitment-to-peace/

Cambodia calls for an end to economic sanctions policy

Senate President Hun Sen, during a joint press conference with the Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus in Türkiye on Thursday, expressed hope that the world would play a constructive role in resolving conflicts, emphasising that sanctions are not a solution to global problems. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608623/cambodia-calls-for-an-end-to-economic-sanctions-policy/

PM urges informal economy workers to register for benefits to enhance living standards

Prime Minister Hun Manet called on and encouraged informal economy workers to register in order to take advantage of various benefits that can improve their living standards and contribute to the country’s economic development. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501609012/pm-urges-informal-economy-workers-to-register-for-benefits-to-enhance-living-standards/

Cambodia receives 6 million international visitors in 11 months of 2024

In the first 11 months of 2024, Cambodia received approximately 6 million international tourists, an increase of 22 percent compared to the same period in 2023. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608473/cambodia-receives-6-million-international-visitors-in-11-months-of-2024/

Report shows progress for indigenous, but disparities persist

Cambodia’s indigenous population has made strides in Khmer literacy and school attendance but still faces stark gaps in areas such as healthcare and land rights, a new report by the Ministry of Planning and the Cambodia Indigenous People Alliance (CIPA) found, with gaps noted in prior reporting. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/report-shows-progress-for-indigenous-but-disparities-persist/

PM issues sub-decree to register informal economy participants

Prime Minister Hun Manet issued a sub-decree outlining procedures for registering participants in the informal economy on Saturday. This initiative aims to establish identification records, categorise work types, and collect data on businesses and professions within the informal sector. ...

Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608593/pm-issues-sub-decree-to-register-informal-economy-participants/

Regional cooperation crucial to combat online fraud in Preah Sihanouk

Preah Sihanouk authorities are calling for regional cooperation to combat online fraud, citing the complexity of these crimes and the need for stronger law enforcement efforts. This comes ahead of an investment summit aimed at attracting investors and addressing the unfinished buildings in the province. ...

Kuch Sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/regional-cooperation-crucial-to-combat-online-fraud-in-preah-sihanouk

ADB supports emergency health coverage in rural Cambodia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Cambodia’s Ministry of Health today handed over 14 ambulances to as many provincial hospitals as possible in a ceremony at the Ministry of Health to improve emergency clinical care access in the country. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608101/adb-supports-emergency-health-coverage-in-rural-cambodia/

Vietnamese, Cambodian localities deepen friendship

The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap and Cambodia’s Prey Veng province reviewed their cooperation in the front work at a meeting in Dong Thap’s Cao LanhCity on December 13. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608103/vietnamese-cambodian-localities-deepen-friendship/

Cambodia’s trade with RCEP countries amounts to $31.36 bln in 11 months

Cambodian Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul said on Friday that the country’s trade with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries hit $31.36 billion during the January-November period of 2024. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608054/cambodias-trade-with-rcep-countries-amounts-to-31-36-bln-in-11-months/

Minister presses businessmen for Korean SEZ

Minister for Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour Thursday told a visiting South Korean business delegation that Korea should set up a Special Economic Zone in Cambodia to take advantage of the Kingdom’s strong pro-investment policies. ...

Terry Friel
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608585/minister-presses-businessmen-for-korean-sez/

Cambodia-China media communication forum held in Phnom Penh to boost media ties

The 2024 Cambodia-China Media Intelligent Communication Forum was convened on Friday in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, to discuss the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in the media industry. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608056/cambodia-china-media-communication-forum-held-in-phnom-penh-to-boost-media-ties/

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