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Customs ‘tyred’ of Cambodia being used as dumping ground; 78 tonnes sent back
More than 78 tonnes of used tyres, which entered the Kingdom through the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, have been returned to their point of origin. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/customs-tyred-of-cambodia-being-used-as-dumping-ground-78-tonnes-sent-back
Proactive water shortage measures laid out ahead of dry season
Proactive new measures have been announced to address water shortages during the upcoming dry season. They include widespread public education campaigns and the earmarking of funds for emergency responses to those affected. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/proactive-water-shortage-measures-laid-out-ahead-of-dry-season
New $500 million SEZ on way in Preah Sihanouk
A new special economic zone (SEZ) in Preah Sihanouk province – with total investment of approximately $500 million – is reportedly close to final approval. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-500-million-sez-on-way-in-preah-sihanouk-
Japanese delegation seek investment opportunities in Cambodia
A Japanese business delegation representing around 40 companies has expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Cambodian government, which continually is working to build confidence in investors from all over the world. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/japanese-delegation-seek-investment-opportunities-in-cambodia
Prey Veng police announce crackdown on reckless Vietnam-Cambodia bus drivers
Prey Veng Provincial Police Chief Chhoeun Bunchhorn has vowed to end traffic violations by Vietnamese bus drivers within the next one or two months, ensuring they will not continue to disregard the Kingdom’s regulations. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/prey-veng-police-announce-crackdown-on-reckless-vietnam-cambodia-bus-drivers
Cambodia extends mine clearance deadline to 2030
The Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA) is preparing a proposal which will extend the Kingdom’s mine clearance deadline for a third time, to 2030. Under the framework of the Ottawa Convention, plans are being laid out for the period covering 2026 to 2030. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-extends-mine-clearance-deadline-to-2030
Labour ministry lists approved foreign employment agencies
Nearly 200 companies have been authorised to recruit, train, and send Cambodian workers abroad to work in four nations. Any recruitment agencies operating outside this framework should be considered illegal and will be subject to legal action. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-ministry-lists-approved-foreign-employment-agencies
Public hospitals delivered most of nearly 300,000 births in 2024
In a striking report on maternal health, the Ministry of Health (MoH) revealed that nearly 300,000 women gave birth last year, with the majority of cases delivered using public hospitals. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648853/public-hospitals-delivered-most-of-nearly-300000-births-in-2024/
Sokhonn highlights challenges posed by global uncertainties
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Prak Sokhonn, underscored the growing pressures from geopolitical, political, economic, and strategic competition among major powers, which will shape regional and global dynamics in the years ahead. He warned that these shifts could impact ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648873/sokhonn-highlights-challenges-posed-by-global-uncertainties/
China, UNICEF to help strengthen education, health for Cambodia’s most vulnerable children
According to a joint press release, Cambodia, China, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched a partnership on Wednesday to improve quality inclusive education, health, nutrition, and hygiene for Cambodia’s most vulnerable children. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649798/china-unicef-to-help-strengthen-education-health-for-cambodias-most-vulnerable-children/
New initiative to boost education, health for underprivileged children
A significant project has been launched for the sake of the well-being of Cambodian children, particularly the underprivileged ones, ensuring access to education, health, and hygiene. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649481/new-initiative-to-boost-education-health-for-underprivileged-children/
MOEYS plans to create an AI research centre
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) is planning to create an artificial intelligence (AI) research centre to assist both educators and students in using the modern technology in teaching and learning and to improve the country’s overall education quality. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648851/moeys-plans-to-create-an-ai-research-centre/
Govt officials inspect P Sihanouk projects to boost investment climate
Hean Sahib, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Chairman of the Investment Promotion Working Group for Preah Sihanouk, Monday led an inspection team to the Peninsula Bay project and Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) to strengthen investment promotion under the ...
Customs incentives to boost cashew sector, GDCE says
The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) Tuesday conducted a workshop on government customs incentives for the processing, exporting, and importing of the cashew sub-sector. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649443/customs-incentives-to-boost-cashew-sector-gdce-says/
Cambodia, S Korea ink MoU on insurance development
The Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) and Korea Insurance Development Institute (KIDI) Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on insurance development between Cambodia and South Korea. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649445/cambodia-s-korea-ink-mou-on-insurance-development/
Cambodian youth advocate uses regional stage to urge inclusive decision making
A 15-year-old Cambodian youth advocate took centre stage at the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD). He called on regional leaders to invest in child nutrition, improved farming techniques and greater awareness of healthy eating. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-youth-advocate-uses-regional-stage-to-urge-inclusive-decision-making
Regional ‘flyway’ workshop aims to improve migratory bird conservation
A workshop aimed at enhancing capacity on wetland management and migratory bird flyways is currently taking place in Siem Reap, with participants are sharing experiences on the conservation of migratory bird species. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/regional-flyway-workshop-aims-to-improve-migratory-bird-conservation-
Unregistered vessels to be banned from Cambodian waterways
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has issued a warning that unregistered vessels will be prohibited from operating in Cambodian waters. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/unregistered-vessels-to-be-banned-from-cambodian-waterways
Clear-eyed future: Foundation empowers 1,000 with vision screenings
The OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation made a profound impact on the lives of many Cambodians with a weekend workshop, offering free vision screenings and prescription eyeglasses to those in need. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/clear-eyed-future-foundation-empowers-1-000-with-vision-screenings-
Kuy indigenous demand resolution over land dispute in Preah Vihear
Indigenous community members in Preah Vihear province sought intervention for their communal land, which has been allegedly cleared by a company said to belong to a senior provincial official — a claim that has been denied by another official on the basis that it involves ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/kuy-indigenous-demand-resolution-over-land-dispute-in-preah-vihear/
Thailand studies border wall construction, Cambodia yet to receive official information
Thailand is looking at the feasibility of building a wall along its border with Cambodia to prevent illegal crossings while Cambodia has yet to receive any information. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/thailand-studies-border-wall-construction-cambodia-yet-to-receive-official-information/
Cambodia’s economy to grow at 6.5% average rate, PM says
Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday said that the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) is optimistic about achieving an average annual economic growth of 6.5 percent for the next decade. To realise this goal, he emphasised that the target can only be met through specific, direct, ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648839/cambodias-economy-to-grow-at-6-5-average-rate-pm-says/
MISTI launches CEII to enhance enterprise innovation
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) yesterday unveiled the Cambodia Enterprise Innovation Index (CEII) Guidelines, a strategic initiative designed to boost enterprise innovation and competitiveness. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648216/misti-launches-ceii-to-enhance-enterprise-innovation/
Premier says OVOP increased citizens’ incomes, reduced poverty
Prime Minister Hun Manet Saturday said that the One Village One Product (OVOP) movement has played a major role in increasing incomes, revitalizing rural economic activities, reducing poverty, curbing migration, and strengthening community ownership. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648220/premier-says-ovop-increased-citizens-incomes-reduced-poverty/