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Manet proposes Cambodia become regional 'French cultural hub’

Cambodia has been mooted as a possible French language hub in Asia, with a new French cultural centre to be established in the Kingdom in the near future, according to the outcome of a meeting between Yaël Braun-Pivet, president of the French National Assembly, and ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-proposes-cambodia-become-regional-french-cultural-hub-

Cambodia’s exports to EU down 9.3% in 2023

Cambodia’s exports to the European Union (EU) last year were worth $3.66 billion – a more than nine percent decrease from the $4.04 billion registered in 2022, according to the Ministry of Commerce. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501424860/cambodias-exports-to-eu-down-9-3-in-2023/

People encouraged to make fermented and dried fish this week

The Fisheries Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries has encouraged interested Cambodians to start making Cambodia’s traditional fermented fish (locally called Prahok) and dried fish this week. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501425814/people-encouraged-to-make-fermented-and-dried-fish-this-week/

Ten investment projects worth over $60 million registered at CDC

Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has decided to issue licences to ten investment projects with a total investment capital of more than $60 million, as of Jan. 15. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501425808/ten-investment-projects-worth-over-60-million-registered-at-cdc/

Cambodia, Laos foster judicial development cooperation between border provinces

Cambodia and Laos are committed to fostering their cooperation on judicial development between the two neighbouring countries, especially between the border provinces of Cambodia’s Preah Vihear and Champasak of Laos. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501425829/cambodia-laos-foster-judicial-development-cooperation-between-border-provinces/

Cambodian PM receives CEOs of two companies in Davos

Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Kingdom of Cambodia, received separate courtesy calls from CEOs of two private companies in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 16. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501424482/cambodian-pm-receives-ceos-of-two-companies-in-davos/

Manet invites French Senate president to pay official visit

Prime Minister Hun Manet met with French Senate president Gérard Larcher for talks and invited him to pay an official visit to Cambodia. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-invites-french-senate-president-to-pay-official-visit

CMAC: China now leading mine clearance supporter

China is the foremost foreign financial supporter of the mine action sector in Cambodia, according to the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC). Their contribution places China at the top of the list, followed by Japan, the US and other countries. ...

Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-china-now-leading-mine-clearance-supporter

NGOs: Crocodile protection crucial

World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) and Fauna & Flora International (FFI) are stepping up breeding activities in Cambodia’s Siamese crocodile sanctuaries. ...

Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ngos-crocodile-protection-crucial

Workshop to Foster “ASEAN-China Partnership”

The Southeast Asian Centre for Technical Education Development (SEAMEO TED) and Go Study Global Education have convened an ASEAN-China Partnership workshop to build relations and technical education partnerships. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501424452/workshop-to-foster-asean-china-partnership/

OECD to further support Cambodia with technical assistance

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) will continue to provide technical support for Cambodia in order to realise its vision of becoming a high-income nation by 2050. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501424450/oecd-to-further-support-cambodia-with-technical-assistance/

Cambodia and Xi’an strengthen ties through direct flights and tourism exchange

The Mayor of Xi’an in the People’s Republic of China, Ye Niuping, recently met with Cambodian Consul General Heng Poeu to discuss ways to enhance economic, cultural, and tourism cooperation between the two regions. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501424448/cambodia-and-xian-strengthen-ties-through-direct-flights-and-tourism-exchange/

Bühler Group of the Swiss Confederation promises to bring Leading Modern Technology into Agricultural Development in Cambodia

Director of Quality Management and Grain Supply of Bühler Groupis interested in expanding the company’s investment by bringing modern technology to develop agriculture in Cambodia, from the process of cultivation and harvesting to processing for exporting abroad. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501425186/buhler-group-of-the-swiss-confederation-promises-to-bring-leading-modern-technology-into-agricultural-development-in-cambodia/

Cambodian Commerce Minister attends a multilateral meeting on trade for development in Switzerland

Mrs CHAM Nimul, Minister of Commerce of Cambodia, participated in a multilateral meeting on Trade for Development, a sideline of the Word Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024 in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 16. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501425212/cambodian-commerce-minister-attends-a-multilateral-meeting-on-trade-for-development-in-switzerland/

Cambodia is ready to welcome delegations from 164 countries for the 2024 Ottawa Convention

Senior official of Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) said on 16 January 2024 that as the host of Ottawa Conventionin 2024, Cambodia is ready to welcome delegates from 164 country and other international institutes in November at Siem Reap province. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501424512/ly-thuch-cambodia-is-ready-to-welcome-delegations-from-164-countries-for-the-2024-ottawa-convention/

More illegal gold mines discovered in T Khmum

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has identified three illegal gold mining operations in Tbong Khmum province’s Memot district. The owners have been instructed to dismantle their facilities and cease their activities immediately. ...

Vong Daravady
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/more-illegal-gold-mines-discovered-in-t-khmum

PM lauds support for vets as 200 plots gifted

Prime Minister Hun Manet announced that 200 veterans and their families have been awarded plots of land in Svay Rieng province.​ ...

Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-lauds-support-for-vets-as-200-plots-gifted

Public warned of online loan scams

The Ministry of Interior’s Anti Cybercrime Department has warned individuals seeking online loans to exercise caution and thoroughly vet lending institutions. ...

Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/public-warned-of-online-loan-scams

Swiss agri-tech firm expresses interest in Kingdom

Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed the interest of Swiss company Bühler Group in introducing new technology into the Kingdom’s agriculture sector. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/swiss-agri-tech-firm-expresses-interest-in-kingdo

USAID praises Cambodia’s dedication to maternal, child mortality reduction

USAID head Samantha Power has expressed her appreciation for Cambodia’s efforts to reduce communicable disease statistics, as well as maternal deaths and those of babies and children under five. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/usaid-praises-cambodia-s-dedication-to-maternal-child-mortality-reduction

‘We are dying to live in our homeland’: Siem Reap villagers protest against Apsara

On Monday hundreds of families living inside the Angkor archaeological park protested against the Apsara National Authority, which manages the park, for barring them from doing construction and other activities that support their livelihoods. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/we-are-dying-to-live-in-our-homeland-siem-reap-villagers-protest-against-apsara/

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