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Cambodia third in RCEP income gains, growth in exports, WB says
Cambodia ranked third in both real income gains and export growth among Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) members, according to the World Bank (WB). ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-third-rcep-income-gains-growth-exports-wb-says
NEC, Japan consult at vote seminar
The National Election Committee (NEC) and Japanese electoral consultants met on February 25 to share ideas on election preparation and education. ...
Nov Sivutha and Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-japan-consult-vote-seminar
ASEAN urge peace in Ukraine
ASEAN foreign ministers have expressed deep concern over the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine and urged all parties to show the utmost restraint in order to prevent the situation from escalating. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/asean-urge-peace-ukraine
Cambodia Omicron cases pass 9,000 as Kingdom records highest daily deaths since November 2021
As PM Hun Sen goes into COVID-19 quarantine, Cambodia today recorded the 22nd consecutive day of the new triple digit ‘Omicron Surge’ as daily case numbers remain high ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501032277/cambodia-omicron-cases-pass-9000-as-kingdom-records-highest-daily-deaths-since-november-2021/
Cambodia’s 2022 economic census starts on March 1
Prime Minister Hun Sen called on the owners of companies, factories and various enterprises to participate in the 2022 economic census, set to start on March 1. The objective of the survey is to compile statistics on establishments and enterprises in the country. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501032690/cambodias-2022-economic-census-starts-on-march-1/
Labour Ministry settles over 500 worker disputes
The Ministry of Labour reported that it has settled more than 800 labour disputes last year and more than 60 strikes across the country. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501032621/labour-ministry-settles-over-500-worker-disputes/
More than one million Cambodians work abroad and sent about $3 billion every year to their families
More than one million Cambodian workers work abroad in various fields and send money home to their families. ...
NEC urges Cambodians abroad to return to vote
The National Election Committee (NEC) has urged migrant workers in Thailand who had their names on the voter list to return to the country to vote for the upcoming Commune Election after the NEC last week ruled out the request from some political parties to ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501032626/nec-urges-cambodians-abroad-to-return-to-vote/
Group preaches money laundering law
A working group from the Ministry of Justice is disseminating the contents of the laws on “Combatting the Financing of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction” and “Anti-Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism” to bring Cambodia into compliance with the conditions set forth in the ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/group-preaches-money-laundering-law
Cambodia-China trade volume reaches $11.2 billion in 2021
According to Cambodia’s Commerce Minister Pan Sorasak, the trade volume between Cambodia and China reached nearly $11.2 billion in 2021. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501032773/cambodia-china-trade-volume-reaches-11-2-billion-in-2021-2/
Government set to achieve mine-free status in three years.
Under a National Mine Action Strategy 2018-2025, the government is all set to achieve a mine-free Cambodia to the fullest extent possible in another three years. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501032089/government-set-to-achieve-mine-free-status-in-three-years/
Angelina Jolie’s visit invaluable boon for tourism, insiders say
The arrival of Hollywood starlet Angelina Jolie in Cambodia during the Covid-19 crisis serves as invaluable promotion of the Kingdom as a safe tourist destination and comes as the greatest boost in its efforts to attract tourists since its November reopening, according to industry insiders. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/angelina-jolies-visit-invaluable-boon-tourism-insiders-say
US funding wildlife crimes training for court officials
The Ministry of Justice and Wildlife Conservation Society Cambodia (WCS Cambodia) conducted the first training courses on “Skills to Address International Wildlife Trafficking for Cambodian Prosecutors and Judges”. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/us-funding-wildlife-crimes-training-court-officials
Tourism cooperation with France, Iran on cards
France and Iran have expressed their desire to connect flights with Cambodia and increase tourism cooperation with the Kingdom in other fields, in the hopes of bringing its travel industry back to pre-pandemic heights. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-cooperation-france-iran-cards
Construction of Phnom Penh Logistics Center (PPLC) planned to commence In November
The construction of Phnom Penh Logistics Center (PPLC) is planned to kick off in November this year. The information was revealed by Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works and Transport while receiving a courtesy call from Ambassador of Singapore to Cambodia Ms. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501031702/construction-of-phnom-penh-logistics-center-pplc-planned-to-commence-in-november/
Rice exports to China accounted for 50 percent of total rice exports in January
Rice exports to China accounted for 50 percent of total rice exports in January, an increase due to the high commitments from China through the signing of the Sixth Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 400,000 tons per year. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501031695/rice-exports-to-china-accounted-for-50-percent-of-total-rice-exports-in-january/
No provision for Cambodians to vote from abroad, says NEC
The National Election Committee (NEC) said yesterday it is “impossible” to allow migrant workers in neighbouring Thailand to vote for upcoming elections, citing the lack of a legal framework. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501031419/no-provision-for-cambodians-to-vote-from-abroad-says-nec/
Innovation in Agriculture Critical to Food Security
Promoting innovation in agriculture will benefit Cambodia’s sustainable production and ensure food security, experts say. ...
Sao Phal Niseiy
https://cambodianess.com/article/innovation-in-agriculture-critical-to-food-security
Iran invited to survey oil, gas in Cambodia
Cambodia has invited Iran to examine the feasibility of developing the Kingdom’s existing oil blocks and requested that the republic conduct further oil and gas exploration studies. ...
The Nation Thailand's staff
https://www.nationthailand.com/international/40012676
USAID Boosts Digital Training for Young
A $15 million USAID-funded initiative to give young Cambodians the skills to compete in the digital economy was launched on Feb. 23 by US Ambassador W. Patrick Murphy and Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron. ...
Sam Sopich
https://cambodianess.com/article/usaid-boosts-digital-training-for-young
Tatok community members waiting for land titles in dispute over ownership
The Tatok community is located alongside canal 03 in Phnom Penh’s Dangkor district, where 35 families live. They are waiting for City Hall to issue them land titles after submitting their petition in late 2018. ...
Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/tatok-community-members-waiting-for-land-titles-in-dispute-over-ownership/
NA supports Multi-Sectoral cooperation between Cambodian-Malaysian Legislative bodies
Heng Samrin, President of the National Assembly (NA) of Cambodia, has expressed the NA’s satisfaction and support for the multi-sectoral cooperation between the legislative bodies of Cambodia and Malaysia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501031688/na-supports-multi-sectoral-cooperation-between-cambodian-malaysian-legislative-bodies/
Soldiers Assault Villagers in Disputed Kampong Speu Forest, Says Rights Group
On Tuesday, members of the elite Brigade 70 military unit fired warning shots and physically assaulted villagers as the soldiers attempted to clear a section of disputed forest in the Aoral district of Kampong Speu, according to local witnesses and a rights organization. ...
Mech Dara and Andrew Haffner
https://vodenglish.news/soldiers-assault-villagers-in-disputed-kampong-speu-forest-says-rights-group/
In Cambodia’s Siem Reap, $880m airport faces hurdles to success
Down a dirt road in Cambodia’s Siem Reap province, behind homes and a few sundry shops, construction teams are busy working to transform an empty rice field into an international airport capable of handling 10 million travellers by 2030. ...
Danielle Keeton-Olsen
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/2/16/in-cambodias-siem-reap-990m-airport-faces-hurdles-to-success