Four new cases of COVID-19 found among returning UN peacekeepers
The Ministry of Health this morning announced that four of the returning UN “blue helmet” peacekeepers who were previously stationed in Mali have tested positive for COVID-19. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50748411/four-new-cases-of-covid-19-found-among-returning-un-peacekeepers/
Lockdown against COVID-19 hampers Century Entertainment’s launch of new Cambodian casino
Strict lockdown measures in place nationwide, implemented on July 29 has again hampered the opening of Century Entertainment’s launch of new Cambodian casino in Koh Kong. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50908972/lockdown-against-covid-19-hampers-century-entertainments-launch-of-new-cambodian-casino/
Surveillance tools, DNA screening equipment part of Cambodia’s new security deal with China
Cambodia will receive new biometric surveillance and DNA screening equipment as part of its latest deal reinforcing law enforcement cooperation with China, prompting a leading human rights group to call for the government to come clean about its plans for the technology. The deal was signed last ...
Aun Chhengpor
https://www.voacambodia.com/a/surveillance-tools-dna-screening-equipment-part-of-cambodia-new-security-deal-with-china/6258369.html
Gov’t suspends recruitment of new civil service officers to save National Budget to handle C-19
The government has decided to suspend the recruitment of new government officers in 2022 to save national budget to help Cambodians with their health and social issues while handling the Covid-19 crisis. ...
Over 2,000ha of flooded forest seized in new push
Over 2,000ha out of more than 10,000ha of flooded forestland around the Tonle Sap Lake have been seized, with more than a dozen offenders already begging for clemency for their encroachment on the protected areas which the government says must be preserved as fish-spawning habitat. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/over-2000ha-flooded-forest-seized-new-push
Cambodia-China FTA and RCEP injects new impetus into Cambodia’s agricultural development
Both RCEP and the CCFTA have been in effect since January 2022. “RCEP and the CCFTA are all free trade agreements that mutually open the market in all participating countries, thus giving farmers choices to export their agricultural products to various countries,” he told Xinhua ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501209437/cambodia-china-fta-and-rcep-injects-new-impetus-into-cambodias-agricultural-development/
CPP welcomes 2,000 new members ahead of 2023 nat’l election
A Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) official said at least 2,000 people from Candlelight (CP), currently the country’s second-largest party, have joined the ruling CPP, just days after the latter was warned of supposed links to former opposition leader Sam Rainsy. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cpp-welcomes-2000-new-members-ahead-2023-natl-election
NEA sponsors job fair with 600 new openings
The General Department of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) reported that as of mid-February, roughly 20,000 people had enrolled for TVET programmes nationwide, while the target for all of 2023 is around 60,000. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nea-sponsors-job-fair-600-new-openings
Kandal prepares for launch of new towns
The Kandal Provincial Administration held a meeting to prepare for the launch of Arey Ksat and Sampov Poun towns after the government decided on their new designation. ...
Sem Pisey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kandal-prepares-launch-new-towns
65 years on, opening a new era for the China-Cambodia community with a shared future
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia Hun Sen, who is also the old friend and good friend of the Chinese people, paid a three-day official visit to China after the Chinese New Year. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501237113/65-years-on-opening-a-new-era-for-the-china-cambodia-community-with-a-shared-future/
Nine new investments worth $77M to deliver 17K jobs
The Council for the Development of Cambodia’s (CDC) two regular notices issued month-to-date reveal that the government body has approved registration certificates for nine new private investment projects – all in manufacturing – valued at a total of $77.4 million and set to deliver an ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/nine-new-investments-worth-77m-deliver-17k-jobs
Nearly 84,000 vehicles travel on Chinese-invested expressway in Cambodia during New Year holiday
Some 83,900 vehicles have traveled on the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway during the New Year holiday, starting from Saturday to Monday, a senior Cambodian official said on Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501417172/nearly-84000-vehicles-travel-on-chinese-invested-expressway-in-cambodia-during-new-year-holiday/
PM expects new dams to irrigate over 120,000 hectares in K Thom
Prime Minister Hun Manet has expressed optimism that the ongoing construction of the Kampong Kor Dam and water diversion Stung Slap Dam will give a major boost to agricultural productivity in Kampong Thom province. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501539807/pm-expects-new-dams-to-irrigate-over-120000-hectares-in-k-thom/
Angkor Air spreads wings to Hanoi, Vientiane
National carrier Cambodia Angkor Air inaugurated a new daily flight from Phnom Penh to Vientiane and Hanoi yesterday as part of an expansion plan aimed at broadening its international services and revenue base.Tekreth Samrach, chairman of Cambodia Angkor Air (CAA) and secretary of state for ...
Sor Chandara
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/angkor-air-spreads-wings-hanoi-vientiane
Star Vegas casino turns profit as VIPs chip in
A new VIP gambling room at the Star Vegas Resort and Club casino in Poipet raked in nearly $700,000 in revenue during its first full month of operation, its management announced yesterday.Joey Lim, managing director of Australian casino operator Donaco International Ltd, said the new ...
Cam McGrath
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/star-vegas-casino-turns-profit-vips-chip
In Cambodia, family planning offers a path away from poverty
The 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly is currently underway in New York. This meeting of the world’s leaders will see the adoption of a New set of global goals – the Sustainable Development Goals – that aim to transform the world over ...
UNFPA Staff
http://www.unfpa.org/news/cambodia-family-planning-offers-path-away-poverty
NZ help for high value veggies
Cambodia has received technical help to develop high-value vegetable crops through assistance provided by the New Zealand-based Plant and Food Research Institute. The research institute recently was awarded a $7 million grant from the New Zealand government to work with small-scale farmers in Cambodia in ...
Sok Chan
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/27582/nz-help-for-high-value-veggies/
Sesan villagers seek land titles
Families forced to relocate due to the construction of the Lower Sesan II Dam are asking Stung Treng provincial authorities to register their new village as indigenous collective lands. The 67 families from Sre Ko commune received authorisation to set up the new village on their ...
May Titthara
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50106907/sesan-villagers-seek-land-titles/
Kingdom, Hong Kong boost ties
Economic cooperation between Cambodia and Hong Kong is on the rise, while the introduction of a new visa extension is also evidence of strengthening relations, officials say. On June 1, Cambodian officials will be able to travel to Hong Kong without a visa and stay ...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/2013061866316/Business/kingdom-hong-kong-boost-ties.html
SECC plans same-day settlement on trading
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia (SECC) is planning new measures for trading on the local stock exchange that it says will encourage investors to trade more actively. Investors currently need to wait for six intervals – occurring every half-hour between 8.30am and 11.30am – ...
Hor Kimsay
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/secc-plans-same-day-settlement-trading