Khmer Times
PM calls for quick establishment of commercial court
Prime Minister Hun Sen urged the Ministry of Justice to expedite the establishment of a commercial court and to operationalise it as soon as this year. This is to ensure the resolution of trade and business disputes and to improve the investment and business climate ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314495/pm-calls-for-quick-establishment-of-commercial-court/
Cambodian PM calls on public not to panic over troop deployment
Prime Minister Hun Sen has called on his compatriots not to feel any panic over deployment of troops to defend the territorial integrity in Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri and Kratie provinces. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501315649/cambodian-pm-calls-on-public-not-to-panic-over-troop-deployment/
Cambodia has about 76,000 people living with HIV
A senior official of the National AIDS Authority said that there are about 76,000 people living with HIV in Cambodia, a worrying increase that requires people to be more vigilant and pay attention to their health. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501315088/cambodia-has-about-76000-people-living-with-hiv/
Ministry seeks more revenue through carbon credits
Despite facing challenges in protecting natural forests, the Ministry of Environment is confident of success in selling carbon credits for socio-economic development. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501315353/ministry-seeks-more-revenue-through-carbon-credits/
PM says don’t discriminate against HIV/AIDS victims, employ them
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday called on people not to stigmatise or discriminate against the people living with HIV, instead provide them with employment opportunities the same as other citizens. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501315410/pm-says-dont-discriminate-against-hiv-aids-victims-employ-them/
Some 1,500 Bantengs counted in Cambodia
Around 1,500 Bantengs (Bos Javanicus) listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Red List of Threatened Species have been recorded in Cambodia’s forests. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314869/some-1500-bantengs-counted-in-cambodia/
CDC green lights 15 projects worth nearly $220 million
The Cambodian Special Economic Zone Board (CSEZB) and Cambodian Investment Board (CIB) of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) have approved 15 investment projects worth $218.3 million with plans to recruit more than 17,000 employees to produce various products at different places, according ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314497/cdc-green-lights-15-projects-worth-nearly-220-million/
Spanish imports of apparel from Cambodia rise 19% to $326.5 million
Imports by Spain for apparel imports from Cambodia, which experienced substantial growth last year, have continued their upward trajectory in the first four months of the year. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501315625/spanish-imports-of-apparel-from-cambodia-rise-19-to-326-5-million/
20,000 ha of protected Tonle Sap area converted into Zone 2
Kampong Thom provincial authorities have converted 20,000 hectares of protected land of Tonle Sap lake from Zone 3 to Zone 2, enabling people residing in the area to do farming. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314616/20000-ha-of-protected-tonle-sap-area-converted-into-zone-2/
Election 2023, National June 27, 2023 Campaign for the General Election in Cambodia to kick off on July 1: NEC
A three-week campaign for the seventh general election in Cambodia will be held from July 1 to July 21, the country’s National Election Committee (NEC) announced in a statement on Monday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314837/campaign-for-the-general-election-in-cambodia-to-kick-off-on-july-1-nec/
Some 1,500 Bantengs counted in Cambodia
Around 1,500 Bantengs (Bos Javanicus) listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Red List of Threatened Species have been recorded in Cambodia’s forests. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314869/some-1500-bantengs-counted-in-cambodia/
Cambodia commits to carbon neutral goal at ASEAN meet
Cambodia is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a carbon-neutral economy, emphasising its National Research Agenda 2025 to identify “Carbon Neutrality” as a crucial research mission. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314490/cambodia-commits-to-carbon-neutral-goal-at-asean-meet/
New govt body to regulate Cambodia’s digital economy
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has issued a sub-decree to establish the General Department of Digital Economy that will exclusively function under the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) to direct, regulate and develop the digital economy in the country after the Deputy Prime ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314071/new-govt-body-to-regulate-cambodias-digital-economy/?p=1314071
Vietnamese, Cambodian naval academies strengthen cooperation
The Vietnam Naval Academy (VNNA) and the Royal Cambodian Navy Academy on June 26 signed a memorandum of understanding on establishing a twinning relationship in Nha Trang city, the central province of Khanh Hoa. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314853/vietnamese-cambodian-naval-academies-strengthen-cooperation/
APSARA National Authority building capacity of archaeological officers
The APSARA National Authority launched a three-day training course on “Archaeological Research Skills” to strengthen the capacity of its officers, staff, and workers to be proficient in researching methods to prepare and store evidence from excavations effectively and safely, in Siem Reap provincial city on ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314861/apsara-national-authority-building-capacity-of-archaeological-officers/
New landfill for Kampong Thom officially inaugurated
More than $4 million worth of landfills in Kampong Thom province were officially inaugurated on Monday to help improve sanitation and environmental management services around Tonle Sap Lake. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314371/new-landfill-for-kampong-thom-officially-inaugurated/
Ministry to take action against pornographic, violent and immoral online content
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has recommended cessation of the production, promotion and distribution of pornographic, violent and immoral video and related content that undermines Cambodian culture, traditions and values of women and children. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314052/ministry-to-take-action-against-abusive-online-content/
Cambodian National Assembly endorses election law changes
Cambodian lawmakers in the National Assembly unanimously approved amendments to the country’s election laws on Friday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314294/cambodian-national-assembly-endorses-election-law-changes/
PM hails the adoption of draft amendment to the election law
Prime Minister Hun Sen hailed the proposed amendments to the election law after lawmakers on Friday unanimously adopted the draft amendments, meting out punishment for those who incite others not to go to vote. At least 110 lawmakers voted in favour of the motion. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314069/pm-hails-the-adoption-of-draft-amendment-to-the-election-law/
PM: ‘…even Cambodia will be affected’ by impact of ongoing Russia-Ukraine war
Prime Minister Hun Sen has reminded Cambodians of the negative impact of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501313808/cambodias-pm-hun-sen-reminds-impact-of-ongoing-russia-ukraine-war/
Government plans to create up to 300,000 new jobs a year
The Royal Government of Cambodia is committed to create between 200,000 and 300,000 new jobs annually. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501313801/government-plans-to-create-up-to-300000-new-jobs-a-year/
Single Portal third phase unveiled
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) yesterday launched the third phase of its Online Business Registration System, known as the Single Portal, integrating the service of issuing licenses, certificates, professional licenses, and other relevant documents from 12 ministries and institutions. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501312829/single-portal-third-phase-unveiled/
Cambodia 2022 international tourism earnings at $1.41 billion
Giving a big boost to tourism prospects, Cambodia announced that its international tourism earnings reached $1.41 billion in 2022. .. ...
Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501312830/cambodia-2022-international-tourism-earnings-at-1-41-billion/
Decentralisation in education sector begins nationwide next year
Starting next year, administration of early grade learning to non-formal education sector will be under the municipal, commune and district authorities throughout the country. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501312835/decentralisation-in-education-sector-begins-nationwide-next-year/