Khmer Times
Bicycle boom sees Cambodia overtake rivals in exports to EU
According to the Ministry of Commerce, more than 1.5 million bicycles were exported as of the end of the third quarter this year, bringing in some $400 million in revenue. ...
Tom Starkey
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50793025/bicycle-boom-sees-cambodia-overtake-rivals-in-exports-to-eu/
Permanent Mission hits back at ‘naming to alert’ criticism
The Permanent Mission of Cambodia in Geneva has hit back at three United Nations human rights experts, who expressed alarm over what they called the ‘naming and shaming’ of COVID victims. The Mission said that Cambodia’s response to the coronavirus aims to “ensure that precious ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50792643/permanent-mission-hits-back-at-naming-to-alert-criticism/
CMAC and Apopo sign MoU on land mine detection rats
The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) and the Anti-Persoonsmijnen Ontmijnende Product Ontwikkeling (Apopo), known in English as the Anti-Personnel Landmines Removal Product Development, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on landmine detection rats in Cambodia. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50792640/cmac-and-apopo-sign-mou-on-land-mine-detection-rats/
Ministry restores nearly 60,000 hectares of flooded rice fields
The Ministry of Agriculture announced yesterday that it has so far restored nearly 60,000 hectares of rice fields that were affected by recent floods. Minister of Agriculture Veng Sahkon said on his Facebook page that the recent floods affected a total of 304,812 hectares of ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50792482/ministry-restores-nearly-60000-hectares-of-flooded-rice-fields-2/
Stark contrast of opinions on Cambodia’s Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day in Cambodia was marked in contrasting fashions yesterday, as the government said the rights situation in the Kingdom is improving and “far better” compared to some other countries in the region, while some non-governmental organizations (NGOs) expressed concern over repression of human ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50791952/stark-contrast-of-opinions-on-cambodias-human-rights-day/
Cambodia to chair 2022 Asean Capital Markets Forum
Cambodia will chair the 2022 Asean Capital Markets Forum (ACMF), according to Sok Dara, Deputy Director-General Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia (SECC). This year Vietnam was tapped to chair the forum with Brunei slated for that role in 2021. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50792343/cambodia-to-chair-2022-asean-capital-markets-forum/
GDT terminates the E-VAT Refund System
General Department of Taxation (GDT) has announced to the taxpayers that it has terminated the electronic value added tax refund system (E-VAT Refund System), replacing it with the electronic filing system (E-Filing System), according to the GDT’s announcement. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50792276/gdt-terminates-the-e-vat-refund-system/
Cambodian, Vietnamese Central Banks satisfied with bilateral cooperation
The Central Banks of Cambodia and Vietnam have lauded the progress of their bilateral cooperation which has contributed significantly to the development of the banking and economic sectors of the two countries. ...
Phal Sophanith/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50792134/cambodian-vietnamese-central-banks-satisfied-with-bilateral-cooperation/
Getting ready for free trade with China
In fewer than 20 days the Cambodia-China Free-Trade Agreement (CC-FTA) comes into force after both countries signed the deal on Oct 12 during a two-day state visit by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Phnom Penh. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50791954/getting-ready-for-free-trade-with-china/
Strong ties maintained between Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam
The leaders of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam approved a tourism development plan this week, the Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Area 2020-2025, vision for 2030, at the 11th CLV virtual summit, according to the Ministry of Tourism. ...
Jason Boken
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50792153/strong-ties-maintained-between-cambodia-laos-and-vietnam/
Oil refinery project on hold again
Construction of Cambodia’s first oil refinery oil plant has once again been put on hold, this time because of finance issues. The project, which sits on a site spanning the borders of Kampot and Preah Sihanouk province, is a joint venture between local investment firm, ...
Jason Boken
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50791450/oil-refinery-project-on-hold-again/
Cambodian PM to participate in the “Leader-level virtual Climate Ambition Summit” this weekend
Prime Minister Hun Sen will take part in the “Leader-level virtual Climate Ambition Summit” to be held on Dec. 12, 2020, at the invitation from world leaders. ...
Two energy investment projects comprising a hydropower plant and transmission line officially signed
Two energy investment projects were officially inked here yesterday to expand electricity access in Cambodia, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy. ...
Phal Sophanith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50791565/two-energy-investment-projects-comprising-a-hydropower-plant-and-transmission-line-officially-signed/
UK grants GSP status to Cambodia effective 2021
Cambodia’s exports see new light with the granted duty-free and quota-free access to the markets in the United Kingdom, commencing 2021. Sok Sopheak, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce shared that Cambodia will discuss with the UK counterpart on the import and export ...
Lim Nary/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50791084/uk-grants-gsp-status-to-cambodia-effective-2021/
Digital banking championed
The Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC), the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) and the Cambodian Association of Finance and Technology (CAFT) have issued a statement strongly encouraging their customers, the public and business owners to both settle accounts and accept payments electronically via digital platforms. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50791065/digital-banking-championed/
Mondulkiri authorities set deadline for encroachers on state land
The Mondulkiri provincial administration has issued a deadline to those encroaching on state land on Dos Kramom Mountain in Sen Monorom city to demolish their constructions by December 13. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50790522/mondulkiri-authorities-set-deadline-for-encroachers-on-state-land/
Cambodia’s COVID-19 situational analysis. Hun Sen orders budget for purchase of vaccines in consultation with WHO
Prime Minister Hun Sen, through a facebook post this evening said that he has instructed the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Economy to prepare a budget to buy COVID-19 vaccines to be administered to Cambodians free of charge. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50790435/cambodias-covid-19-situational-analysis-hun-sen-orders-budget-for-purchase-of-vaccines-in-consultation-with-who/
Three solar stations set to generate power earlier next year
Three solar stations will start generating power and link to the grid earlier next year, as currently the projects are 90 percent complete. The three solar construction projects were approved last year. ...
Chea Vannak/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50790719/three-solar-stations-set-to-generate-power-earlier-next-year/
Resale market booms amid changing consumer and eco trends
From recycled bicycles to second-hand mannequins, thrift shops push quirky finds to the limits which in the past has split perceptions. However, as consumer demands continue to shift, a combination of factors has exponentially spurred the pre-owned goods market, trend analysts say is only set ...
Tom Starkey
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50790181/resale-market-booms-amid-changing-consumer-and-eco-trends/
ADB approves loans worth $70 million for Cambodia’s agriculture
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $70 million in loan to improve the capacity of agribusinesses in six provinces across Cambodia to process key agricultural products. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50789891/adb-approves-loans-worth-70-million-for-cambodias-agricultur/
Businesses violating COVID-19 measures will be closed, PM says
Prime Minister Hun Sen said local authorities will close down any businesses found to have flouted the Ministry of Health’s guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. ... ...
Khann Chanvirak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50789964/businesses-violating-covid-19-measures-will-be-closed-pm-says/
EU donates around $3.45 million to COVID-19 response
The European Union in Cambodia announced yesterday that it will donate around $3.45 million to Cambodia in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50789813/eu-donates-around-3-45-million-to-covid-19-response/
No state of emergency would be declared, PM says
Prime Minister Hun Sen reaffirmed today that the Kingdom will not declare a state of emergency for the “November 28 community incident” because it will paralyze the country’s economy. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50789957/no-state-of-emergency-would-be-declared-pm-says/
NEC to test online election system next year
Cambodia will test run an online election process early next year to evaluate the effectiveness of such a system for the Kingdom. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50790003/nec-to-test-online-election-system-next-year/