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Authorities pledge justice in SR journalist murder case
The judiciary has officially commenced legal proceedings in response to the murder of online journalist Chhoeung Chheng, with a commitment to ensuring justice for the victim. This is according to a statement made by Tep Asnarith, spokesman for the Ministry of Information on Saturday, after ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608597/authorities-pledge-justice-in-sr-journalist-murder-case/
Cambodia marks 69 years of UN membership, commitment to peace
On the occasion of the 69th anniversary of Cambodia’s membership in the United Nations (UN), the nation reflects on its journey of international cooperation and commitment to peace. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608615/cambodia-marks-69-years-of-un-membership-commitment-to-peace/
Cambodia calls for an end to economic sanctions policy
Senate President Hun Sen, during a joint press conference with the Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus in Türkiye on Thursday, expressed hope that the world would play a constructive role in resolving conflicts, emphasising that sanctions are not a solution to global problems. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608623/cambodia-calls-for-an-end-to-economic-sanctions-policy/
PM urges informal economy workers to register for benefits to enhance living standards
Prime Minister Hun Manet called on and encouraged informal economy workers to register in order to take advantage of various benefits that can improve their living standards and contribute to the country’s economic development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501609012/pm-urges-informal-economy-workers-to-register-for-benefits-to-enhance-living-standards/
Cambodia receives 6 million international visitors in 11 months of 2024
In the first 11 months of 2024, Cambodia received approximately 6 million international tourists, an increase of 22 percent compared to the same period in 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608473/cambodia-receives-6-million-international-visitors-in-11-months-of-2024/
Report shows progress for indigenous, but disparities persist
Cambodia’s indigenous population has made strides in Khmer literacy and school attendance but still faces stark gaps in areas such as healthcare and land rights, a new report by the Ministry of Planning and the Cambodia Indigenous People Alliance (CIPA) found, with gaps noted in prior reporting. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/report-shows-progress-for-indigenous-but-disparities-persist/
Cambodia officially launches “Digital Platform for Onboarding the Informal Economy”
The “Digital Platform for Onboarding the Informal Economy” was launched here this morning under the presidency of Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608999/cambodia-officially-launches-digital-platform-for-onboarding-the-informal-economy/
PM issues sub-decree to register informal economy participants
Prime Minister Hun Manet issued a sub-decree outlining procedures for registering participants in the informal economy on Saturday. This initiative aims to establish identification records, categorise work types, and collect data on businesses and professions within the informal sector. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608593/pm-issues-sub-decree-to-register-informal-economy-participants/
Regional cooperation crucial to combat online fraud in Preah Sihanouk
Preah Sihanouk authorities are calling for regional cooperation to combat online fraud, citing the complexity of these crimes and the need for stronger law enforcement efforts. This comes ahead of an investment summit aimed at attracting investors and addressing the unfinished buildings in the province. ...
Kuch Sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/regional-cooperation-crucial-to-combat-online-fraud-in-preah-sihanouk
ADB supports emergency health coverage in rural Cambodia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Cambodia’s Ministry of Health today handed over 14 ambulances to as many provincial hospitals as possible in a ceremony at the Ministry of Health to improve emergency clinical care access in the country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608101/adb-supports-emergency-health-coverage-in-rural-cambodia/
Vietnamese, Cambodian localities deepen friendship
The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap and Cambodia’s Prey Veng province reviewed their cooperation in the front work at a meeting in Dong Thap’s Cao LanhCity on December 13. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608103/vietnamese-cambodian-localities-deepen-friendship/
Cambodia’s trade with RCEP countries amounts to $31.36 bln in 11 months
Cambodian Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul said on Friday that the country’s trade with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries hit $31.36 billion during the January-November period of 2024. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608054/cambodias-trade-with-rcep-countries-amounts-to-31-36-bln-in-11-months/
Minister presses businessmen for Korean SEZ
Minister for Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour Thursday told a visiting South Korean business delegation that Korea should set up a Special Economic Zone in Cambodia to take advantage of the Kingdom’s strong pro-investment policies. ...
Terry Friel
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608585/minister-presses-businessmen-for-korean-sez/
Cambodia-China media communication forum held in Phnom Penh to boost media ties
The 2024 Cambodia-China Media Intelligent Communication Forum was convened on Friday in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, to discuss the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in the media industry. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608056/cambodia-china-media-communication-forum-held-in-phnom-penh-to-boost-media-ties/
EIS platform supports seven growing SMEs in 2024
In an ongoing bid to nurture Cambodian small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) transitioning into larger organizations, the Entrepreneur Investment Support (EIS) platform, a pilot program under the Enhancing Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and Investments (3Ei) initiative co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501607425/eis-platform-supports-seven-growing-smes-in-2024/
Cambodia’s GFT exports surge 25%, trend to continue in 2025
Cambodia’s exports of garments, footwear and travel goods (GFT) surged by 25.23 percent in the first eleven months of this year, compared to the same period last year, earning the country $12.51 billion, the latest trade data of the General Department of Customs and Excise ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501607441/cambodias-gft-exports-surge-25-trend-to-continue-in-2025/
Ministry orders action against NGOs linked to extremist groups
Interior Minister Sar Sokha announced on Wednesday that provincial administrations will take immediate action against any associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that collaborate with extremist groups seeking to overthrow the government. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501607480/ministry-orders-action-against-ngos-linked-to-extremist-groups/
Australian government offers 62 scholarships to Cambodian students in 2025
Derek Yip, the new Australian Ambassador to Cambodia, said the Australian Government has offered 62 scholarships to Cambodians to study in Australia in 2025 to contribute to sustainable development in Cambodia and further deepen cooperation between Australia and Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501607886/australian-government-offers-62-scholarships-to-cambodian-students-in-2025/
Industry Minister discusses technology platform, and investment opportunities with Chinese delegation
Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, met here on Dec. 11 with a delegation from the Chinese Investment in Cambodia Association and 86Links Co., Ltd. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501607662/industry-minister-discusses-technology-platform-and-investment-opportunities-with-chinese-delegation/
New government e-invoicing system aims to boost digital economy
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced the soft launch of the “Cambodia E-Invoicing System”. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-government-e-invoicing-system-aims-to-boost-digital-economy
Asialink guides Australian investors towards Cambodia
Australian think-tank, Asialink Business, recently released the ‘Doing Business Guide 2024: Cambodia’ in a bid to improve business cooperation between the two countries. According to the report, Cambodia currently offers targeted opportunities for expanding Australian businesses, thanks to its rapidly growing economy, strong regional connections across ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606787/asialink-guides-australian-investors-towards-cambodia/
Environmental journalist in Cambodia shot and killed by suspected logger
Free press advocates are demanding justice for environmental reporter Chhoeung Chheng after he was shot and killed by a suspected illegal logger on the outskirts of a protected area in northern Cambodia. Chheng and a colleague were in the region to document illegal forest activities ...
Gerald Flynn and Phoung Vantha
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/12/environmental-journalist-in-cambodia-shot-and-killed-by-suspected-logger/
Cambodia urges Qatar’s investment and trade promotion
Senate President Hun Sen Tuesday urged Prime Minister of the State of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani to encourage Qatari investors to invest in Cambodia and promote trade between the two countries. . ...
Sum Mane
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606799/cambodia-urges-qatars-investment-and-trade-promotion/
Global report ranks civic space “Repressed,” government brushes findings
Cambodia’s civic space was rated “repressed,” scoring just 27 out of 100 in the 2024 Global Findings report from CIVICUS Monitor, an international organization dedicated to strengthening citizen action worldwide. The government has since brushed away the findings, calling them unfounded. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/global-report-ranks-civic-space-repressed-government-brushes-findings/