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Tourists visit Pub Street in Siem Reap city. Picture taken on February 12, 2023. CamboJA/ Sorn Sarath

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As Government Campaigns to Promote Tourism, Recovery Appears Fragile

21 Mar 2023 8:36 PM|
Sorn Sarath|

As part of its years-old “China Ready” strategy, aimed at promoting Chinese tourism, the government has been working to boost Chinese language skills among tour guides, support tour infrastructure, and improve the quality of tourism services.

A man drives a motorcycle past Prasac Microfiance in Phnom Penh, July 6, 2022. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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National Bank Report Shows Cambodia’s Credit Growth Reaches $50 billion

6 Jul 2022 5:56 PM|

Cambodia’s financial sector continued to see strong growth in the first quarter of 2022, with the country’s total credit reaching more than $50 billion, according to the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC).

Small online business owners fill forms to register their online businesses at the Ministry of Commerce on June 29, 2022. CamboJA/ Soeung Nimol

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Fearing fines, small online businesses rush to register ahead of deadline

30 Jun 2022 9:56 PM|

Hundreds of small online business owners rushed to register with the Ministry of Commerce this week, fearing that they would face fines if they failed to do so by July 1.

Phai Bros harvesting his organic vegetables at Svay Chuor village, Kaoh Khael commune, Sa’ang district of Kandal province on June 15, 2022. CamboJA/ Try Thaney

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Farmers turn to organic vegetable farming for personal and public interests

27 Jun 2022 4:02 PM|

Cambodian farmers participating in three different certification initiatives have transitioned to organic vegetable farming, which sustains their income, improves their nutrition, and helps promote organic produce in the domestic market at the same time.

A water-logged rice field after heavy rains in Kralanh district, Siem Reap province, June 21, 2022. Photo Supplied

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Early rainy season, floods delay rice planting season

21 Jun 2022 4:23 PM|

Ouk Chhorn, a 60-year-old farmer in Siem Reap province, is having a disastrous planting season so far. Not only has flooding washed away his seeds, but heavy rains are continuing and the price of fertilizer has also shot up.

A woman sells food on a street in Phnom Penh. Photo taken on May 23, 2022. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Legislature passes long-awaited food safety bill hoped to improve street vending

25 May 2022 9:44 AM|

A long-awaited draft law on food safety now heading to the desk of the king for signature after winning approval in the legislature could elevate Cambodian street food to compete with regional neighbors, say advocates of the bill.

Workers drive pass expensive villas in Phnom Penh. Photo taken on May 12, 2022. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Boom in high-end residential projects in Phnom Penh, despite pandemic

18 May 2022 4:58 PM|

Despite the pandemic, there has been a boom in the development of high-end residential projects in Phnom Penh. The construction sector is one of the country’s main economic engines.

A delivery driver making the rounds in Phnom Penh. Picture taken November 4, 2021. CamboJA/ Pring Samrang

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Cambodians report scams in online shopping experiences

11 May 2022 4:26 PM|

In Cambodia, online shopping – typically on smartphones and tablets – is becoming increasingly popular due to its convenience. However, this presents significant issues for less technologically savvy buyers, who may be more vulnerable to scams, especially when shopping on social media.

Road construction workers on National Road 2 in Kandal Province, April 26, 2022. CamboJA/ Sorn Sarath

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Report: Foreign-funded infrastructure projects need more scrutiny for quality control

11 May 2022 2:38 PM|

As foreign funders drive the construction of major new infrastructure projects in Cambodia, an inconsistent regulatory approach may be opening lanes for shoddy construction.

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As Government Campaigns to Promote Tourism, Recovery Appears Fragile

National Bank Report Shows Cambodia’s Credit Growth Reaches $50 billion

Fearing fines, small online businesses rush to register ahead of deadline

Farmers turn to organic vegetable farming for personal and public interests

Early rainy season, floods delay rice planting season

Legislature passes long-awaited food safety bill hoped to improve street vending

Boom in high-end residential projects in Phnom Penh, despite pandemic

Report: Foreign-funded infrastructure projects need more scrutiny for quality control

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