Khmer Times
Government issues roadmap to improve local admin management
The Government, through the Ministry of Interior, has published the Strategic Plan for the Promotion of Territorial Administration, Security, Public Order and Social Security 2024-2028 to support the implementation of the Pentagonal Strategy-Phase 1 to achieve the set goals, objectives and vision. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501451097/government-issues-roadmap-to-improve-local-admin-management/
Nat’l Reading Day book fair begins on March 9
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport has announced a three-day book fair from March 9-11 to celebrate the 9th National Reading Day to promote reading and writing in the country. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501450499/natl-reading-day-book-fair-begins-on-march-9/
PM meets top Australian business leaders
Several top Australian business leaders yesterday evinced interest in trade collaborations and investment opportunities in Cambodia as Prime Minister Hun Manet met them in separate meetings during his visit to the country. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501450457/pm-meets-top-australian-business-leaders/
EU envoy vows to help Cambodia achieve universal health coverage
The European Union (EU) has affirmed its support for Cambodia to achieve its global health coverage plan in line with the Pentagonal Strategy of the new government. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501450517/eu-envoy-vows-to-help-cambodia-achieve-universal-health-coverage/
Govt rice insurance scheme enrolls more than 54,800 farmers
From droughts to floods, Cambodian farmers have been at the mercy of nature’s whims and fancies for centuries. ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501450427/govt-rice-insurance-scheme-enrolls-more-than-54800-farmers/
Chinese firm to invest $1 billion in tyre production, says PM
A Chinese company will invest $1 billion in tyre production, said Prime Minister Hun Manet in Melbourne on Sunday. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501450445/chinese-firm-to-invest-1-billion-in-tyre-production-says-pm/
Govt issues new guidelines for anti-money laundering
The Cambodian government has issued new guidelines on anti-money laundering (AML). ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501450451/govt-issues-new-guidelines-for-anti-money-laundering/
Phnom Penh authorities launch mosquito spraying campaign in 47 communes in 4 districts for 7 days
Following the guidance of Prime Minister Hun Manet, on the welfare of the people and according to the actual situation of the dengue fever, Khuong Sreng, governor of Phnom Penh municipal led the meeting with authorities and relevant officials to take immediate action by spraying ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501449138/phnom-penh-authorities-launch-mosquito-spraying-campaign-in-47-communes-in-4-districts-for-7-days/
Ministry of Environment launches clean water campaign to reduce water pollution for people’s health
Clean water is an important source for sustaining life, and in line with this statement, the Ministry of Environment has taken a step towards preventing pollution into the water surface by reducing pollution sources into the water to help protect the health of the people ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501449414/ministry-of-environment-launches-clean-water-campaign-to-reduce-water-pollution-for-peoples-health/
FreshStart Energy seeks investment opportunities in Cambodia
In the afternoon of March 2, 2024, Prime Minister Hun Manet, received Mario Vecchio, Chief Executive Officer and President of FreshStart Energy, for a courtesy call and discussion on the occasion of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne, Australia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501449392/freshstart-energy-seeks-investment-opportunities-in-cambodia/
National Assembly President joins French summit on women’s rights
A National Assembly of Cambodia delegation is participating in a 10-day summit of female parliamentary speakers in Paris, France. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501449733/national-assembly-president-joins-french-summit-on-womens-rights/
Minister calls for women’s role in digitalisation of economy
Ahead of the 113th anniversary of International Women’s Day on March 8, the Ministry of Tourism addressed women’s role in the digitalisation of Cambodia’s economy at a special event on their premises in Phnom Penh on Friday. ...
Jigmee Palden Pazo
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501449700/minister-calls-for-womens-role-in-digitalisation-of-economy/
Kingdom’s port sees remarkable rise in container throughput
The state-owned port Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) witnessed remarkable growth in container throughput in 2023, according to the annual report of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on Friday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501449704/kingdoms-port-sees-remarkable-rise-in-container-throughput/
More financial institutions focusing on agri-tech
Financial institutions like Wing Bank, AMK Microfinance (MFI), Boost Capital are focusing on agriculture-driven tech. ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501449706/more-financial-institutions-focusing-on-agri-tech/
PM calls on Maybank to link cross-bank payment with NBC
Prime Minister Hun Manet urged Maybank, Malaysia’s most valuable bank brand, to enhance collaboration with the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) to establish joint cross-bank payments for the promotion of the Kingdom’s financial sector. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447877/pm-calls-on-maybank-to-link-cross-bank-payment-with-nbc/
Germany to promote education and health cooperation with Cambodia
Germany is intended to boost the cooperation with Cambodia in the areas of education, human resource training, and health. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501448254/germany-to-promote-education-and-health-cooperation-with-cambodia/
Ministry achieves over 56% of road construction goals
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) had set a target of building and constructing 850 national and provincial roads with a length of more than 20,000 km by end 2023, with the roads been paved with rubber and concrete. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447891/ministry-achieves-over-56-of-road-construction-goals/
Proud to be Khmer: King and PM push for youths to appreciate cultural heritage
Amid waning interest in Khmer culture among the younger generations, the King and the Prime Minister have urged parents and relevant authorities to promote activities which will encourage them to take pride in their heritage. ...
Emirates to resume daily Phnom Penh service in May
Emirates airline will restart its daily service to Phnom Penh starting from May 1 via Singapore, boosting the airline’s Southeast Asian connectivity to and from Dubai, and linking two trade and leisure centres in the region. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501448533/emirates-to-resume-daily-phnom-penh-service-in-may/
PM encourages investment in halal food ecosystems in Cambodia
Cambodian Prime Minister has encouraged Maybank to consider investing in building halal food ecosystems in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447497/pm-encourages-investment-in-halal-food-ecosystems-in-cambodia/
Vietnam invests over $3.7 billion in Development Triangle provinces of Laos, Cambodia
Vietnam has invested over $3.7 billion in 110 projects in the Lao and Cambodian provinces located in the three countries’ Development Triangle so far, statistics show. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447533/vietnam-invests-over-3-7-billion-in-development-triangle-provinces-of-laos-cambodia/
Cambodia Private Commercial Centre launched in Dubai
Cambodia’s bilateral trade with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised to grow further after the Cambodia Private Commercial Center was officially launched in Dubai. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447220/cambodia-private-commercial-centre-launched-in-dubai/
e-KYC, digital verification of documents taking off in Cambodia
Opening a bank account from the comfort of your home is possible today thanks to e-KYC services in Cambodia. ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447218/e-kyc-digital-verification-of-documents-taking-off-in-cambodia/
Agriculture ministry seeks to stabilize rice producers’ prices
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) is exploring mechanisms seeking to stabilize local rice producers’ sale prices in the event of temporary declines caused by market fluctuations. ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447879/agriculture-ministry-seeks-to-stabilize-rice-producers-prices/