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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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

NSSF to launch ‘family package’ for expanded health coverage

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is working on establishing a “family package” in addition to the current individual coverage to ensure that all members of large families can access health benefits accorded by the scheme. ...

Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606860/nssf-to-launch-family-package-for-expanded-health-coverage/

Cambodia needs policy responses, strategy to exit from LDC, Sour says

Cambodia requires thoughtful policy responses and a comprehensive strategy on its path to LDC graduation, said Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) yesterday. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606814/cambodia-needs-policy-responses-strategy-to-exit-from-ldc-sour-says/

Cambodia, Vietnam to facilitate smooth cross-border trade activities

The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia and Vietnamese Customs Administration Monday agreed to further strengthen the bilateral customs cooperation on managing and facilitating cross-border trade activities and transit goods. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606782/cambodia-vietnam-to-facilitate-smooth-cross-border-trade-activities/

Digital onboarding soon for SMEs to enter formal sector

The Cambodian government is set to launch a digital onboarding platform next week to promote the transition of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the informal sector to the formal economy, Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation said on Tuesday. ...

https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606797/digital-onboarding-soon-for-smes-to-enter-formal-sector/

Govt bonds raise $70m in first three quarters

Cambodia issued government securities worth 295.30 billion riels ($70 million) in the first three quarters of 2024 as the country reduces its reliance on foreign funds. ...

Terry Friel
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606795/govt-bonds-raise-70m-in-first-three-quarters/

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