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Cambodia earns $34.35 million e-commerce VAT from Facebook

Cambodia has generated approximately $34.35 million in revenue from the American multinational technology conglomerate Meta Platforms Inc. doing business as Meta or the Facebook Value Added Tax (VAT) in 2022 and 2023, said the figures of tax revenue released Sunday by former Prime Minister Hun ...

Kang Sothear ​
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1354671/cambodia-earns-34-35-million-e-commerce-vat-from-facebook/

Cambodian and Malaysian leaders look for more cooperation

The leaders of Cambodia and Malaysia shared their expectation for a deeper cooperation during their bilateral talks on the side-lines of the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia yesterday. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501355605/cambodian-and-malaysian-leaders-look-for-more-cooperation/

Cooperation with Laos, Cambodia top priority in Việt Nam’s foreign policy: PM

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính had a working breakfast with his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet on Tuesday, while attending the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Jakarta. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501355703/cooperation-with-laos-cambodia-top-priority-in-viet-nams-foreign-policy-pm/

Restoration team shows commitment to restoring ancient temples using traditional techniques

The restoration team shows commitment to restoring ancient temples using traditional techniques, said the APSAR National Authority in a news release yesterday. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501355642/restoration-team-shows-commitment-to-restoring-ancient-temples-using-traditional-techniques/

Deputy police chief in Cambodia seeking help to track down call centre gang members

Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police, is in Cambodia today (Tuesday) to seek cooperation from police there in the arrests of nine Thai and Chinese suspects working in a call centre gang. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501355676/deputy-police-chief-in-cambodia-seeking-help-to-track-down-call-centre-gang-members/

Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Prime Minister Hun Manet: Cambodia aiming for peace and development

Samdech Moha Bovorthipadi Hun Manet has met foreign leaders who attended the ASEAN Summit, ASEAN Plus Summit and East Asia Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia. Besides having received subsequent praises and congratulatory messages since 22 August 2023, Prime Minister of Cambodia obtained the warmest hospitalities from ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501355617/pm-hun-manet-cambodia-aiming-for-peace-and-development/

ASEAN leaders adopt a number of key documents

The ASEAN Heads of State/Government adopted a number of important documents to boost their economic growth, ensure food security and boost digital economy, at the end of the Plenary Session of the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia yesterday. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501355584/asean-leaders-adopt-a-number-of-key-documents/

Announcement of NBC on the readiness to take actions to maintain exchange rate stability

On 29 August 2023, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) announced its readiness to take necessary action, including intervention in the foreign exchange market and the use of other monetary policy instruments to maintain the value of the riel and maintain the stability of the ...

National​ Bank​ of​ Cambodia

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Press​ release​ of​ the​ Ministry​ of​ Posts​ and​ Telecommunications​ on​ allowing​ Facebook​ representatives​ to​ continue​ working​ in​ Cambodia

On​ 29​ August​ 2023,​ the​ Ministry​ of​ Posts​ and​ Telecommunications​ issued​ a​ press​ release​ informing​ the​ public​ that​ Meta​ Platforms​ Inc.​ decided​ not​ to​ penalize​ Samdech​ Techo​ Hun​ Sen’s​ official​ Facebook​ account.​ The​ Ministry​ also​ allowed​ the​ Meta​ Platforms​ Inc.​​ representative​ to​ return​ to​ work​ ...

Ministry​ of​ Posts​ and​ Telecommunications​

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Tycoon’s company receives 1,247 Hectares along Kep coastal waters for satellite city development

A company linked to tycoon Khun Sear, TP Moral Group, received 1,247 hectares of coastal waters in Kep province to develop a new satellite city and “special tourism zone” according to a March 6 sub-decree signed by former Prime Minister Hun Sen and publicized in ...

Phon Sothyroth
https://cambojanews.com/tycoons-company-receives-1267-hectares-along-kep-coastal-waters-for-satellite-city-development/

Only $54M of SME Bank’s $150M tourism loans taken

Loans worth $54.2 million were approved by state-owned Small and Medium Enterprise Bank of Cambodia Plc (SME Bank) for 350 businesses under the Tourism Recovery Co-Financing Scheme (TRCS) as of August 31, 2023. ...

Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/only-54m-sme-banks-150m-tourism-loans-taken

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

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

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

Burning Homes in the Name of Conservation: NGO Wildlife Alliance Cracks Down on the Poor

The farmers of Knong Riel run when they see white faces. A white face, for many farmers, means staff from Wildlife Alliance, one of Cambodia’s leading conservation NGOs, have entered the northern edge of the Cardamom National Park where dozens of families grow cassava, corn ...

Jack Brook
https://cambojanews.com/burning-homes-in-the-name-of-conservation-ngo-wildlife-alliance-cracks-down-on-the-poor/

UN estimates 100,000 trafficked into Cambodian scam operations, officials ask “Where are they?”

At least 100,000 people have been forced to carry out online scams in Cambodia, according to a UN Human Rights report released Tuesday, but Cambodian government officials say they want to see more evidence for the estimate. ...

Seoung Nimol and Leila Goldstein
https://cambojanews.com/un-estimates-100000-trafficked-into-cambodian-scam-operations-officials-ask-where-are-they/

Minister plans enhanced ties with Mali education sector

Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron has announced plans for a future collaboration between a school in Mali and Cambodia’s New Generation Schools (NGS). ...

Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-plans-enhanced-ties-mali-education-sector

Anti-plastic campaign hits Tbong Khmum schools

New Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has announced the launch of a campaign to reduce the use of plastic bags in schools. He called for the Kingdom’s students to participate in the campaign, for the sake of environmental cleanliness. ...

Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/anti-plastic-campaign-hits-tbong-khmum-schools

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