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Official accused of monkey smuggling in the US on bail
Agriculture Ministry official, Masphal Kry, who was arrested in the United States for smuggling endangered monkeys, has been released on bail, the Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/official-accused-of-monkey-smuggling-in-the-us-on-bail
US embassy welcomes PM to strengthen bilateral ties
US Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy welcomed Prime Minister Hun Sen to the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh in a move that aims to strengthen bilateral relations into 2023. It added that the United States has welcomed Cambodia’s leadership of ASEAN during a year of “global ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/us-embassy-welcomes-pm-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties
Condo oversupply persists amid low FDI and foreign buyers
Total foreign direct investment (FDI) to the real estate sector peaked at $3.6 billion in the years preceding Covid-19, where half of the approved investments was backed by Chinese investors. In 2019 alone, FDI financing in the property and real estate development in Cambodia stood around ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/condo-oversupply-persists-amid-low-fdi-and-foreign-buyers
2022 under review
Cambodia bid farewell to 2022 with fireworks and parties, bringing an end to a year of several tragedies that have killed dozens of people. ...
Prak Chan Thul
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-2022-under-review
Cambodia-China trade reaches $14.5b
Cambodia-China trade volume hit $14.5 billion, up 19 percent from the previous year, Prime Minister Hun Sen said. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-china-trade-reaches-145b
Cambodia faces drought in 2023
Authorities have sent out a warning that 2023’s dry season will bring droughts countrywide, with residents urged to use water sparingly. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-faces-drought-in-2023
Calls for students to master tech skills
Recent high school graduates are being encouraged to study digital technology-related subjects at university to fill the skills gap and help develop the country. ...
Thai Sothea
https://kiripost.com/stories/calls-for-students-to-master-tech-skills
US embassy welcomes PM to strengthen bilateral ties
US Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy welcomed Prime Minister Hun Sen to the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh in a move that aims to strengthen bilateral relations into 2023. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/us-embassy-welcomes-pm-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties
$20m pledged to aid marine and coastal fisheries
A $20 million agreement has been signed to boost climate resilience in Cambodia and the sustainability of marine and coastal fisheries. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/20m-pledged-to-aid-marine-and-coastal-fisheries
Rice farmers turn to new jobs amid tumbling prices
Some Battambang farmers are being forced to find new jobs as rice prices fall, while others are forced to continue rice farming despite the struggle. ...
Kiripost staff writers
https://kiripost.com/stories/rice-farmers-turn-to-new-jobs-amid-tumbling-prices
Call for sustainable solutions to combat climate change
During a dialogue on climate change, civil organizations made an urgent call for all sectors of society to unite to find solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by switching to more renewable energies. ...
Prak Chan Thul
https://kiripost.com/stories/call-for-sustainable-solutions-to-combat-climate-change
ADB funds $361.4m for six projects in Cambodia
Six projects worth $361.4 million have been signed in order to boost science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, and other sectors in Cambodia. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/adb-funds-3614m-for-six-projects-in-cambodia
72.33% of students pass national exams
A total of 72.33 percent of students have passed their high school diploma, with students in Phnom Penh and Kandal receiving their results today while pupils in remaining provinces have to wait until tomorrow. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/7233-of-students-pass-national-exams
Tax revenue on the rise
Cambodia’s tax revenue collected rose to $3,214.06 million in the first 11 months of the year, marking a 25.29 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase, with economic analysts claiming it is due to the strengthening of tax collection policies. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/tax-revenue-on-the-rise
Cambodia’s GFT sector suffered setbacks
TAFTAC says the garment, footwear and travel goods sector needs assistance and an advisory group is urgently needed to help it rebound ...
Kiripost staff writers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodias-gft-sector-suffered-setbacks
Cambodian exports to Japan increase by 10.7%
In the first 10 months of 2022, Cambodia exported $1,658 million products to Japan – mostly sewing supplies, leather goods, bags and footwear – representing a 10.7 percent YOY increase ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodian-exports-to-japan-increase-by-107
Economic growth to increase to 5.2 percent in 2023
The World Bank has projected Cambodia’s economic growth will increase to 5.2 percent in 2023, aided by rising domestic consumption but slowed by slowing global trade growth ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/economic-growth-to-increase-to-52-percent-in-2023
South Korea to approve $1.5b loan to develop Cambodia’s economy
A signing ceremony will see South Korea approve a $1.5 billion loan to improve electricity in Sihanoukville and build a bridge connecting Phnom Penh with Areyksat ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/south-korea-to-approve-15b-loan-to-develop-cambodias-economy
South Korea to approve $1.5b loan to develop Cambodia’s economy
Cambodia is preparing to ink a deal that will see South Korea offer $1.5 billion in loans to further develop the kingdom’s energy sector and infrastructure. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/south-korea-to-approve-15b-loan-to-develop-cambodias-economy
Cash support program launched for vulnerable
The government has launched a cash support program in order to support vulnerable households because of the prolonged Covid-19, floods, and inflationary pressures. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cash-support-program-launched-for-vulnerable
Cambodia signs deal to export renewable energy to Singapore
Cambodia has inked a deal to explore the possibilities to export renewable energy to Singapore by 2028 as part of its long-term strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. ...
Prak Chan Thul
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-signs-deal-to-export-renewable-energy-to-singapore
Third expressway to connect Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
Four companies have shown interest in constructing Cambodia’s third expressway that will connect Phnom Penh with Siem Reap. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/third-expressway-to-connect-phnom-penh-and-siem-reap
Cambodia wins lawsuit opposing European Commission revoking rice import tariffs
Cambodia has won a legal battle after legally contesting the European Commission’s decision to revoke tariffs on rice imports from the Kingdom. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-wins-lawsuit-opposing-european-commission-revoking-rice-import-tariffs
Limit to be set on age of imported cars
As part of a road safety drive, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Ministry of Interior have set the lifespan of used vehicles allowed to be imported into Cambodia to reduce accidents and protect the environment. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/limit-to-be-set-on-age-of-imported-cars