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A Pheu Thai-led government could revive talks with Cambodia on gas exploration
A good relationship with the Cambodian government would be a prerequisite for the resumption of negotiations on overlapping claims to natural gas resources in the Gulf of Thailand, experts said, but warned of a return to a cold conflict if there were mutual reservations. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342000/a-pheu-thai-led-government-could-revive-talks-with-cambodia-on-gas-exploration/
Indonesia eyes Cambodian rice imports
In a bid to enhance bilateral trade, Indonesia will send a delegation to understand the possibility of importing rice from Cambodia. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342422/indonesia-eyes-cambodian-rice-imports/
Application for 9th Global Youth Camp opens
Application for youths to participate in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport’s 9th Global Youth Camp is now open. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342662/application-for-9th-global-youth-camp-opens/
Smuggled piranha seized and destroyed by MAFF
A carnivorous piranha was smuggled illegally into the country and has been seized and destroyed by officials from the Fisheries Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) for the safety of indigenous fish, humans, animals and the environment. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342765/smuggled-piranha-seized-and-destroyed-by-maff/
Government announces 22 public holidays for 2024
The government has issued a new sub-decree to proclaim the calendar of official public holidays for 2024. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342056/government-announces-22-public-holidays-for-2024/
PM Hun Sen encourages cooperation expansion between Cambodian and Indonesian armies
Prime Minister Hun Sen received here at the Peace Palace this afternoon visiting Gen. DudungAbdurachman, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341428/pm-hun-sen-encourages-cooperation-expansion-between-cambodian-and-indonesian-armies/
Cambodia, Vietnam boost inspection cooperation
Cambodia and Vietnam are committed to fostering their cooperation on inspection work, especially on complaint resolution, anti-corruption, power abuses, and so on. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341443/cambodia-vietnam-boost-inspection-cooperation/#:~:text=Cambodia%20and%20Vietnam%20are%20committed,power%20abuses%2C%20and%20so%20on.
Women’s Affairs Ministry and partners work to improve women’s financial inclusion
The Ministry of Women’s Affairs in collaboration with the Women’s World Banking organized here on Aug. 10 a workshop on “Establishing the Foundation Blocks: Accelerating the Expansion of Women’s Financial Inclusion in Cambodia”. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341451/womens-affairs-ministry-and-partners-work-to-improve-womens-financial-inclusion/
Cambodia’s exports earn $13 billion in January-July period
Cambodia exported $13.525 billion worth of goods to international markets in the January-July period of 2023, a year-on-year decrease of 2 percent, a report of the General Department of Customs and Excise showed on Friday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341450/cambodias-exports-earn-13-billion-in-january-july-period/
Indonesia, Cambodia discuss cooperation to eradicate human trafficking
Indonesia and Cambodia discussed commitment to cooperate in eradicating human trafficking at the 26th ASEAN Directors-General of Immigration Departments and Heads of Consular Affairs Divisions of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs (DGICM) forum. ...
6th dose vaccine campaign to protect against COVID-19 chugs along to reach 509,917 people
Cambodia’s campaign to combat and keep at COVID-19 and continue with economic revival has hid a speed bump with the administration of the sixth dose. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341812/6th-dose-vaccine-campaign-to-protect-against-covid-19-chugs-along-to-reach-509917-people/
Smoke-free city promotes health, attracts tourists
Promoting a smoke-free environment, especially in Siem Reap province, will not only contribute to attracting more tourists but also prevent health threats among workers in the sector as well as the general public. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341781/smoke-free-city-promotes-health-attracts-tourists/
Cambodian new government to uphold “One China Policy”
The new Royal Government of Cambodia will maintain the country’s irreversible stance to support the “One China Policy” and non-interference in China’s internal affairs. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342008/cambodian-new-government-to-uphold-one-china-policy/
7th Cambodian NA to convene first sitting on August 21
The first sitting of the 7th Cambodian National Assembly (NA) will be convened on August 21, nearly one month after its election that took place on July 23. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341782/7th-cambodian-na-to-convene-first-sitting-on-august-21/
Cambodia, China agree to strengthen strategic mutual trust, traditional friendship
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed on Sunday to further strengthen the strategic mutual trust and carry on the traditional friendship between the two countries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342016/cambodia-china-agree-to-strengthen-strategic-mutual-trust-traditional-friendship/
Economy to stay healthy this year, says MEF
The Ministry of Economy and Finance’s review report on budget implementation in the first half of 2023 projected Cambodian economic growth at 5.6 percent this year amidst external factors that affected global growth. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340003/economy-to-stay-healthy-this-year-says-mef/
Takeo school to host nation’s first Community Tech Centre
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC) has selected a high school in Takeo province to open the first Community Tech Centre (CTC). The pilot project comes ahead of expansion into high schools nationwide. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340852/takeo-school-to-host-nations-first-community-tech-centre/
Non-sovereign loan Forum guides private sector to directly access development partners’ financial services
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has held a forum on non-sovereign loans aimed at providing directions and guides to private sector and business associations to access loans directly from international financial institutions. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340218/non-sovereign-loan-forum-guides-private-sector-to-directly-access-development-partners-financial-services/
Australia’s new international development policy emphasises importance of partnership with Cambodia
The Australian Government has released its first international development policy in almost a decade. According to the Australian Embassy in Cambodia, the policy reflects Australia’s enduring commitment to stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific in partnership with Cambodia and others in the region. ...
Cambodia’s incoming gov’t members unveiled
Cambodia’s outgoing Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday afternoon unveiled the incoming government members led by his eldest son Hun Manet. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341080/cambodias-incoming-govt-members-unveiled/
NEC set to review 2023 election at Battambang meet
The National Election Committee (NEC) is preparing for a significant two-day meeting on August 14 and 15 to assess and evaluate the proceedings of the July 23 general election. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-set-review-2023-election-battambang-meet
There’s accountability in $50m National Election, says NEC
The National Election cost around $50 million, and funds were used in an open and accountable manner. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501338477/theres-accountability-in-50m-national-election-says-nec/
Cambodian traders, importers to take part in Delhi Fair
The Ministry of Commerce invited traders, importers and the public to the 56th Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair (IHGF) Delhi Fair (Autumn) 2023 in October. ...
Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340231/cambodian-traders-importers-to-take-part-in-delhi-fair/
Eight protected areas bumped up by 500,000 hectares
In an effort to boost the country’s conservation work, the government will expand at least eight national parks and sanctuaries by an area of more than 500,000 hectares of forestland. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340005/eight-protected-areas-bumped-up-by-500000-hectares/
