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Majority of construction workers lack social security, health insurance

Some 97 per cent of workers in the construction sector lack access to social security and social health insurance although most of them are aware of the benefits provided by the social protection system, according to national statistics highlighted at an International Labor Organization (ILO) ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/majority-of-construction-workers-lack-social-security-health-insurance-ilo

CPP secure 504 provincial council seats, KWP take 47

The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) claimed an overwhelming 504 of the 559 capital/provincial council seats on offer in the May 26 elections. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cpp-secure-504-provincial-council-seats-kwp-take-47

Mekong journalism training workshop tackles fake news

Journalists from Cambodia and other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, as well as China, participated in the third Mekong journalism training workshop on the role of media in combatting disinformation and fake news in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) context. ...

Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501501051/mekong-journalism-training-workshop-tackles-fake-news/

FASMEC urges CDC to link activities with SMEs

The Federation of Associations for Small and Medium Enterprises of Cambodia (FASMEC) – a non-profit organisation – on Monday proposed the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) to promote local enterprises by allowing the delegation to take part in the overseas trip, luring foreign ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501500215/fasmec-urges-cdc-to-link-activities-with-smes/

Hun Many calls for rigor in civil service recruitment drive

Hun Many, Minister of Civil Service has called for the review of the structure and function of ministries, institutions, and subnational administrations to address uncertain or redundant tasks and responsibilities. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501501063/hun-many-calls-for-rigor-in-civil-service-recruitment-drive/

Over $800 million invested so far in Bokor Mountain

The Sokimex Group states that it has so far invested about 800 million US dollars to develop of Bokor Mountain in Kampot province.   ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501501416/over-800-million-invested-so-far-in-bokor-mountain/

Chanthol pushes for export of pepper, bananas into US market

Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) urged Patrick Murphy, Executive Vice President of Rice and Grain Global Sourcing at Otis McAllister to consider the possibility of exporting more agricultural products into the United States ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501501033/chanthol-pushes-for-export-of-pepper-bananas-into-us-market/

Ministry of Agriculture bats for production of quality fertilizers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries encouraged farmers to use fertilizers produced by the local firms as that would help growth the production of fertilizers. ...

Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501501029/ministry-of-agriculture-bats-for-production-of-quality-fertilizers/

Cambodia, Brazil discuss ongoing cooperation

Chum Sounry, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Eduardo Paes Saboia, Secretary of Asia and the Pacific of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, discussed the ongoing cooperation between Cambodia and Brazil during a meeting held in ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501501298/cambodia-brazil-discuss-ongoing-cooperation/

Cambodia’s trade with fellow RCEP members up 14.2 pct in first 5 months

A Ministry of Commerce report released on Wednesday said Cambodia’s trade with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries rose to $14.17 billion in the first five months of 2024, up 14.2 percent from $12.4 billion over the same period last year. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501501299/cambodias-trade-with-fellow-rcep-members-up-14-2-pct-in-first-5-months/

Ministry of Labour spokesman outlines eight key mechanisms for protecting Cambodian migrant workers

Katta Orn, Secretary of State and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, posted on his official Facebook page on June 4, 2024, outlining eight mechanisms to protect Cambodian migrant workers. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501500036/ministry-of-labour-spokesman-outlines-eight-key-mechanisms-for-protecting-cambodian-migrant-workers/

Ministry, partners launch a tool to understand climate risks

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), a Consultative Group on the International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) on Asian Mega-Deltas (AMD), in collaboration with the General Department of Agriculture (GDA), launched the “Climate Smart Map” (CS-Map), to guide local-level assessment and planning for climate resilience. ...

Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501500241/ministry-partners-launch-a-tool-to-understand-climate-risks/

Teachers resume protests against ‘corrupt’ principal

Teachers at Chea Sim Chhouk Va High School in Phnom Penh’s Prek Pnov district returned to protesting once again to demand the removal of school principal Bun Mony and deputy principal Yeu Leang from their leadership posts. ...

Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501500239/teachers-resume-protests-against-corrupt-principal/

UN holds annual dialogue with PM

The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) engaged in its first annual dialogue with Prime Minister Hun Manet to discuss the UN body’s achievements in the country, climate change, gender equity and women’s empowerment, leave no-one behind and international human rights standards. ...

Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/un-holds-annual-dialogue-with-pm

US defense secretary Lloyd Austin confirms restoration of US-Cambodia ties, joint military drills

Cambodia and the US will restore relations, restart military exercise, and accept Cambodian military students to study at West Point, according to a Facebook post by senate president Hun Sen who met US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday morning. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/us-defense-secretary-lloyd-austin-confirms-restoration-of-us-cambodia-ties-joint-military-drills/

Raising women’s involvement in agri, food industry despite challenges

A group of innovative women in the field of food and agriculture in Cambodia discussed the opportunities and challenges of establishing a network to support and promote farmer products in an event organized by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Embassy in ...

Sovann Sreypich and Pou Soreachny
https://cambojanews.com/raising-womens-involvement-in-agri-food-industry-despite-challenges/

Ministry Urges Review of Rural Road Techniques to Reduce Criticism

Ministry of Rural Development urges review of rural road construction techniques to ensure long-term quality and Reduce public criticism over previous cases of injections. ...

Hang Punreay
https://tinyurl.com/4bbfdm3d

41 Sihanoukville projects get special investment incentives

In all, 41 projects have so far qualified for incentives under the ‘Special Investment Promotion Programme for Sihanoukville,’ initiated by Prime Minister Hun Manet in January this year, mainly to solve the issue of unfinished and abandoned constructions in the coastal city since 2019. ...

Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501499477/41-sihanoukville-projects-get-special-investment-incentives/

Ministry of Interior signs MoU with four universities to strengthen research

The National School of Local Administration of the Ministry of Interior yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with the National University of Battambang, National University of CheaSim Kamchaymear, National University of Meanchey, and University of Kratie to jointly strengthen and develop research in all forms, especially related to capacity ...

Torn Vibol
https://tinyurl.com/4d65vbcn

Turkish direct flights some way off

Cambodia and Türkiye are accelerating efforts to establish direct flights between the two countries as soon as possible, although analysts acknowledged that discussions have been ongoing for several years. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/turkish-direct-flights-some-way-off

Commerce chamber suggest Hungary open commercial office

The Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has requested that the Hungarian government examine the possibility of establishing a commercial office in the Kingdom to expand Cambodia-Hungary trade and investment cooperation. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/commerce-chamber-suggest-hungary-open-commercial-office

Agricultural fair and forum to promote local products, nationalism

In an effort to promote local agriculture and inspire a sense of nationalism among Cambodians, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries is set to host the “Khmer Agricultural Village” fair and the “Discuss the Taste of Khmer Agricultural Products” forum. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/agricultural-fair-and-forum-to-promote-local-products-nationalism

Minister: Over half of Kingdom ODF by end of ‘24

Six provinces are set to be declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) by the end of the year, bringing the number of provinces to achieve ODF status to 13 of Cambodia’s 25 capital and provinces. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-over-half-of-kingdom-odf-by-end-of-24

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