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Govt plans for protection of children to enhance rights and freedoms
In order to respond to the challenges and risks to children, the government has set out the National Policy on Child Protection System for 2019-2029 and has prepared an implementation plan to enhance the rights and freedoms for children. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501299914/govt-plans-for-protection-of-children-to-enhance-rights-and-freedoms/
National Assembly approves draft green resources code
The National Assembly approved the Draft Environmental and Natural Resources Code to enhance conservation and development in Cambodia on Tuesday. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501300047/national-assembly-approves-draft-green-resources-code/
Japan pledges continued support for Cambodia’s education
Japan is committed to continue supporting Cambodia’s education sector, especially the scholarship program under the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development (JDS). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501300358/japan-pledges-continued-support-for-cambodias-education/
German embassy talks MFI with stakeholders
A meeting between the German Embassy in Cambodia and stakeholders in the microfinance sector has outlined proposals including improving communication with clients, compliance set-ups and grievance redress mechanisms. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-german-embassy-talks-microfinance
ODC provides data literacy training for journalists
The four-day Data Literacy Training for Journalists on Social Accountability has successfully finished, with Open Development Cambodia (ODC) grateful for active engagement from participants, and hopes they can use the knowledge and skills gained for their professional and personal development. ...
Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-odc-provides-data-literacy-training-for-journalists
Japan funds Save the Children to combat violence
Japan has pledged $600,000 to support Save the Children Japan (SCJ) in Cambodia’s “Eliminate Violence Against Children (VAC) in Cambodian Schools” project for its second year. ...
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-funds-save-children-combat-violence
Tina pushes home acquaculture as fish stock preservation solution
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina has told aquaculture technical officers to prepare the hatchling of various species of fish and distribute them to farmers to promote the growth of home aquaculture and reduce their reliance on natural fishing in the Mekong River. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tina-pushes-home-acquaculture-fish-stock-preservation-solution
NEC voted member of international electoral knowledge organisation
The French Speaking Electoral Knowledge Network (RECEF) has voted unanimously to support the National Election Committee (NEC) of Cambodia as a full member. The RECEF is gearing up to observe the upcoming Cambodian parliamentary elections, which are slated for July 23. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-voted-member-international-electoral-knowledge-organisation
Royal Railway reports slight revenue uptick in Q1
Royal Railway Plc (RRC), a Royal Group of Companies Ltd (RGC) member with a corporate bond listed on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX), reported only a slight on-year increase in revenue in the first quarter of 2023 – ended March 31 – which has been ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/royal-railway-reports-slight-revenue-uptick-q1
Investment incentives mulled for agriculture
The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has requested that the government study consider offering additional tax exemptions to the agriculture sector, in order to support last year’s 2022-2030 agricultural policy. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/investment-incentives-mulled-agriculture
Invest in major Bavet SEZ: governor
Svay Rieng provincial governor Men Vibol on May 27 extended an open invitation to potential investors from Quzhou city, Zhejiang province, China to participate in the growth story of Tai Seng Bavet Special Economic Zone, located in the southeastern town of Bavet on the border ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/invest-major-bavet-sez-governor
NGOs launch forum on engagement in public financial management
A group of NGOs launched the National Public Forum on ‘Stakeholders Engagement in Public Financial Management Process’ on May 25. ...
Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-ngo-forum-on-engagement-public-financial-management
Real estate and construction sector needs reform to thrive
A White Book on Real Estate & Construction 2023 has made a raft of recommendations to enable the sector to thrive, ranging from building co-ownership, hazardous materials regulations, financial regulations, transparency on property transfer, to stronger regulatory enforcement. ...
Rov Hongseng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-real-estate-and-construction-sector-needs-reform-to-thrive
PM Modi holds talks with Cambodian King, discusses ways to advance partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with visiting Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni, during which the two sides discussed bilateral ties and ways to advance the partnership in capacity building, tourism, culture and defence among other things. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501299570/pm-modi-holds-talks-with-cambodian-king-discusses-ways-to-advance-partnership/
CDC approves three more investment projects worth over $15 million
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given green light to three new investment projects with a total capital of $15.4 million. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501299554/cdc-approves-three-more-investment-projects-worth-over-15-million/
Phnom Penh’s new Techo International Airport scheduled to commence operations by early 2025
The Techo International Airport (TIA), whose construction is about 50 percent complete now, is scheduled to commence in early 2025. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501299512/techo-international-airport-scheduled-to-commence-operations-by-early-2025/
PM calls for more improvement of higher education quality
Prime Minister Hun Sen urged relevant institutions, especially the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) to further enhance the quality of higher education, particularly the doctorate degree. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501299546/pm-calls-for-more-improvement-of-higher-education-quality/
Rain, lightning and storm warning for Cambodia this week
Rains, accompanied by thunder, lightning and gusts, were forecast from May 31 to June 6, 2023, according to an announcement on new weather forecast released by the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) this morning. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501299538/rain-lightning-and-gusts-warned-this-week/
Cambodian National Assembly ratifies ASEAN trade in services agreement
The Cambodian National Assembly on May 30 ratified the ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) to boost trade and investment in the area of services. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501299457/cambodian-national-assembly-ratifies-asean-trade-in-services-agreement/
Japan key partner in digital economy drive
Japan remains a key partner in Cambodia’s journey towards becoming a fully-digitalised economy, according to a prominent banker in the country. ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501298087/japan-key-partner-in-digital-economy-drive/
Ministry of Post to install free public wi-fi in coastal areas
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has announced that it will install free public wi-fi in coastal areas and other priority areas in Preah Sihanouk province. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501297895/ministry-of-post-to-install-free-public-wi-fi-in-coastal-areas/
Japan weighs in on Cambodia’s National Election situation
The Japanese government has joined some Western countries in expressing concern over the July 23 National Election, urging Cambodia to create an environment which enables people to express diverse opinions. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1298081/japan-weighs-in-on-cambodias-national-election-situation/
Concern as Omicron variant cases rise in neighbouring countries
The Ministry of Health has alerted people to be vigilant and continue to practise preventive measures followed for COVID-19, as transmission from a new sub- variant, Omicron XBB.1.5, are increasing in neighbouring countries. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501298252/concern-as-omicron-variant-cases-rise-in-neighbouring-countries/
Number of factories in Cambodia grows from 64 in 1997 to 1,326 in 2023, says Prime Minister Hun Sen
During a meeting with nearly 20,000 workers and employees in the Royal Group Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone, on May 26, Prime Minister Hun Sen, said that Cambodia currently has 1,326 factories with more than 840,000 labor force across the country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501297669/number-of-factories-in-cambodia-grows-from-64-in-1997-to-1326-in-2023-says-prime-minister-hun-sen/