The coastal province of Preah Sihanouk – considered to be one of the Kingdom’s economic hubs and a southwest rising star of the country – will soon be home to six more special economic zones (SEZ). The additions will bring the total number of industrial parks in the province to 10, the provincial administration reported. […]
Read MoreLocal media startups and social media influencers will be working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cambodia to fight the spread of COVID-19 misinformation being shared online. UNDP Cambodia’s Resident Representative, Nick Beresford, told Khmer Times that his organisation has been collaborating with a variety of health groups and local media channels to […]
Read MoreGrab, Southeast Asia’s leading everyday app, today announced GrabProtect, a comprehensive set of safety and hygiene tech features and stricter safety policies to minimise risks of the spread of COVID-19. As part of the programme launch, Grab distributed care packs comprising rice, drinks and hygiene essentials to 5,000 of its ride-hailing drivers in Phnom Penh. […]
Read MoreAn economic observer, economist and researcher have said that the Cambodian government needs to provide an unambiguous direction on the road ahead with clear markers and an exit strategic plan for the outbreak of COVID-19 restrictions. Only then can it give people and businesses a sense of hope, a timeline to make plans and a […]
Read MoreThe prolonged suspension of tourist visas to foreigners and strict health measures could kill the tourism and the aviation sector, according to a tourism industry insider. The tourism sector has been severely affected by the pandemic. Total visitor numbers fell 52 percent From January to April 2020, with the nation welcoming around 1.16 million foreigners, […]
Read MoreCambodia’s rice export is set to reach Timor-Leste as the governments of the two nations are working closely on the rice export deal. Cambodia has prepared 30,000 tonnes of milled rice as its first shipment to Timor-Leste, said Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce. The information was shared in a meeting with Ambassador to Timor-Leste to […]
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