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China's Zhengzhou looks to invest in Cambodian rice for export

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced that a delegation from Zhengzhou, the capital of China’s Henan province, has expressed interest in Cambodian products, including “high-quality and delicious rice”, and intend to process them for export to Chinese and international markets. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/china-s-zhengzhou-looks-to-invest-in-cambodian-rice-for-export

Youth empowerment shines at Changemakers Social Incubator 2

Over 60 young future leaders gathered for the Changemakers Social Incubator 2: Social Hackathon for change earlier this month. The event was hosted by Impact Hub Phnom Penh and funded by USAID’s Advancing Youth Leadership initiative.  ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/youth-empowerment-shines-at-changemakers-social-incubator-2

EMM-6 focuses on climate response and plastic pollution

The main agenda of the 6th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Environment Ministers’ Meeting (EMM-6), being hosted by Cambodia from September 10-13, focuses on accelerating climate change response actions and promoting environmental sustainability. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/emm-6-focuses-on-climate-response-and-plastic-pollution

Hun Sen urges upgrade to “comprehensive” Cambodia-Korea partnership

Senate president Hun Sen has requested South Korean president Yoon Suk-Yeol to consider upgrading Cambodia-Korea relations to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” within the next three years, as the two countries prepare to celebrate their 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/politics/hun-sen-urges-upgrade-to-comprehensive-cambodia-korea-partnership

NSSF expands scope of health partners to more than 1,500 facilities

Kata On, Secretary of State and Spokesman of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, yesterday stated that the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has expanded the scope of healthcare to partner with more than1573 healthcare facilities across 25 capitals and provinces. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558785/nssf-expands-scope-of-health-partners-to-more-than-1500-facilities/

Cambodia seeks China’s assistance in establishing first FTZ

Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) urged senior officials of the government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to collaborate in establishing the first free trade zone (FTZ) and also constructing more special ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558180/cambodia-seeks-chinas-assistance-in-establishing-first-ftz/

Cam-RoK Friendship Bridge construction to begin in 2025

The groundbreaking ceremony of the ‘Cambodia-Korean Friendship Bridge’ – the largest and longest bridge in the Kingdom – will begin in 2025, said Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea (RoK). ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558178/cam-rok-friendship-bridge-construction-to-begin-in-2025/

Cambodia, 2nd largest global exporter of cashews

During the first seven months of 2024, Cambodia has produced more than 830,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts, up 36.7%, making it the world’s second largest cashew exporting country. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558654/cambodia-2nd-largest-global-exporter-of-cashews/

Modern technology, skilled human resources key to Cambodia’s development

Modern technology and highly skilled human resources are indispensable to Cambodia’s development, said former Speaker of the South Korean National Assembly Kim Jin-pyo on Wednesday. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558176/modern-technology-skilled-human-resources-key-to-cambodias-development/

Digitisation of census data collection a top priority

The Ministry of Planning aims to transition from traditional paper questionnaires to modern information technology systems and tablets to enhance efficiency and support census data collection officials work effectively. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558395/digitisation-of-census-data-collection-a-top-priority/

GMS support for Cambodia’s plastic prevention proposal

The countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) have voiced their support for Cambodia’s proposed draft of the Phnom Penh Joint Statement on the Prevention of Plastic Pollution in the region. The statement calls for collective efforts to adopt a community-based approach that engages and ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558407/gms-support-for-cambodias-plastic-prevention-proposal/

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated an existing dataset on “Environmental impact assessments”

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated an existing dataset on “Environmental impact assessments” by adding 2 new EIA reports of R.P.B Investment and Kampot Cement Co., Ltd (KCC). This spreadsheet is developed from gathering information from the various report of environmental impact assessment reports (EIA) and ...

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated an existing dataset on “List of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)​ Companies in Cambodia

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated an existing dataset on “List of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)​ Companies in Cambodia” by adding 1 new CSR data​ of Wing Bank. This dataset provide a comprehensive and insightful overview of corporate initiatives that have a significant impact on the ...

Conservationists celebrate Vulture Awareness Day, report increasing population

The Cambodia Vulture Working Group (CVWG) has released its annual report for 2023, which reveals strong progress in the conservation of three critically endangered species: the White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis), Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris), and Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus). ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/conservationists-celebrate-vulture-awareness-day-report-increasing-population

Concerns raised over plastic pollution threat to Cambodia's marine life

After a pregnant whale was found dead on a beach in Phuket, Thailand from choking on plastic waste earlier this week, a Cambodian conservation official expressed concerns that non-biodegradable pollution could pose a threat to the country’s rare marine species, such as sea turtles, dugongs ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/concerns-raised-over-plastic-pollution-threat-to-cambodia-s-marine-life

Kranhuong hardwood plantation marks two decades of seedlings

The Kranhuong Forest Plantation, one of the largest and oldest seedling storage facilities in Cambodia, has been producing and distributing hardwood seedlings to nurseries across the country for more than 20 years. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kranhuong-hardwood-plantation-marks-two-decades-of-seedlings-

Employers propose $2 increase to minimum wage, workers seek up to $10

Employers’ representatives have proposed a $2 increase to the monthly minimum wage for the Kingdom’s factory workers in 2025, while workers’ representatives called for raises of $6, $7 or $10. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/employers-propose-2-increase-to-minimum-wage-workers-seek-up-to-10

Forum planned to address prison overcrowding

The Ministry of Interior’s General Department of Prisons (GDP) is planning to hold a forum with relevant ministries, embassies, and human rights NGOs to find a comprehensive solution to ongoing overcrowding issues in prisons, as the number of inmates continues to rise. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/forum-planned-to-address-prison-overcrowding

Illegal fishing crackdown successful, but crime ongoing

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has confirmed that the Inter-Ministerial Commission tasked with preventing illegal fishing in Tonle Sap Lake has successfully addressed numerous illegal fishing cases over the past two years. ...

Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501557423/illegal-fishing-crackdown-successful-but-crime-ongoing/

Cambodia, China sharpen efforts to suppress transnational crime

Cambodia and China have agreed to enhance their current and future cooperation on security issues, with a focus on tracking down and repatriating those guilty of committing transnational crimes, while also strengthening the capacity of law enforcement officials in Cambodia. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-china-sharpen-efforts-to-suppress-transnational-crime

Ministry breaks ground on first of five regional tree nurseries

The Ministry of Environment is conducting a study on Cambodia’s current forest canopy to facilitate successful tree planting and expansion, aiming to increase the country’s green cover to 60 per cent over the next 25 years. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-breaks-ground-on-first-of-five-regional-tree-nurseries

Oddar Meanchey students discover Khmer Rouge-era history

The Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam)’s Anlong Veng Peace Center hosted a classroom forum on the “History of Democratic Kampuchea (1975-1979)” for 25 students of Sre Noi High School on September 10. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/oddar-meanchey-students-discover-khmer-rouge-era-history

Hun Sen: Despite challenges, ASEAN stronger

Senate president Hun Sen has described the ASEAN bloc as getting stronger without “backing down”. He acknowledged that although it has faced many problems, many countries still seek to become ASEAN partners. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/politics/hun-sen-despite-challenges-asean-stronger-

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