State of Emergency draft signed into law
Acting Head of State Say Chhum yesterday signed the draft law on “State of Emergency” into legislation after the Constitutional Council of Cambodia unanimously approved it earlier this week, a decree obtained yesterday evening revealed.
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50718535/state-of-emergency-draft-signed-into-law/
Institutions link to boost tourism
The Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) and Ministry of Tourism have agreed to team up to boost tourism in the Kingdom. Both institutions will soon sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to that effect.
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50720709/institutions-link-to-boost-tourism/
Labour Minister seeks strike-free minimum wage talks
Labour Minister Ith Samheng yesterday told stakeholders involved in the upcoming minimum wage negotiations to base their demands on the country’s economic situation, and not to try to influence the process through protests or demonstrations. Talks over the 2017 minimum wage for the garment sector are
Sen David
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-minister-seeks-strike-free-minimum-wage-talks
Royal turtles handed over for conservation
The Environment Ministry yesterday received two Royal turtles, weighing about 20 kilogrammes each, which were donated by a woman who bought them from fishermen in Koh Kong province’s Sre Ambel district.
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50737776/royal-turtles-handed-over-for-conservation/
Over 150 UXOs found in Pursat province
More than 150 unexploded ordnances have been found by villagers in a farm located in the Pursat province’s Kropeur Pi commune. They were safely destroyed by HALO Trust organisation.
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50734638/over-150-uxos-found-in-pursat-province/
Kingdom’s financial sector healthy
Cambodia’s financial sector remains on a sustainable growth path despite the Covid-19 pandemic squeezing crucial industries, National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) governor Chea Chanto said.
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdoms-financial-sector-healthy
National commitee probes gold mining operations in Kratie
The National Committee for Prevention and Crackdown on Natural Resource Crimes targeted an illegal gold mining operation in Kratie, marking the fourth such investigation in the area within a week.
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/national-commitee-probes-gold-mining-operations-kratie
Police probe land grab at Preah Vihear sanctuary
The Preah Vihear provincial Department of Environment and Rovieng district officials are working to identify a group of people who allegedly cleared 200ha at Boeung Pea wildlife sanctuary and bring them to justice.
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/police-probe-land-grab-preah-vihear-sanctuary
Former general manager stands trial for $2m embezzlement
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday began the trial for a former oil and gas company general manager accused of stealing nearly $2 million from the company between 2018 and 2019.
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50740990/former-general-manager-stands-trial-for-2m-embezzlement/
Cambodian delegation to deliver COVID-19 supplies to Laos
Minister of Defence General Tea Banh is set to lead a Cambodian delegation to neighbouring Laos to deliver COVID-19 protective equipment and health supplies to help the country fight COVID-19.
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783046/cambodian-delegation-to-deliver-covid-19-supplies-to-laos/
New Bavet witnesses called
Two new witnesses have been summonsed in the case against former Bavet town governor Chhouk Bandith, as the victims’ lawyer tries to prove he intentionally shot three female protesters outside a shoe factory in February.
Nouth Bopinnaroath, Svay Rieng provincial co-ordinator for the rights group Licadho,
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2012061256740/National-news/new-bavet-witnesses-called.html
No state of emergency would be declared, PM says
Prime Minister Hun Sen reaffirmed today that the Kingdom will not declare a state of emergency for the “November 28 community incident” because it will paralyze the country’s economy.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50789957/no-state-of-emergency-would-be-declared-pm-says/
Obstacles to developing agriculture
Cambodia’s agriculture has become a talking point among other sectors, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has so for faced unsolved issues for years.
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50766441/obstacles-to-developing-agriculture/
KOICA provides $8.5 million for health sectors in Cambodia
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has launched a new project with $8.5 million in funding to strengthen the health systems by preventing, detecting, and responding to infectious diseases in Cambodia.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50766840/koica-provides-8-5-million-for-health-sectors-in-cambodia/
Six million tonnes of agricultural products exported in first nine months
Cambodia exported a total of 5.8 million tonnes of agricultural products to foreign markets during the first nine months of this year, despite the global COVID-19 crisis.
Phal Sophanith/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50769105/six-million-tonnes-of-agricultural-products-exported-in-first-nine-months/
Special agro-processing zone plan
The government is planning to establish a special zone for agro-processing and is now studying the concept and seeking input from relevant stakeholders to make it as comprehensive as possible.
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50745637/special-agro-processing-zone-plan/
NGO formed to protect natural resources and raise awareness
The Ministry of Interior announced the creation of the Lover Environment and Society Association in a July 9 announcement.
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ngo-formed-protect-natural-resources-and-raise-awareness
Dengue cases in sharp decline
A Ministry of Health report released on Wednesday revealed that dengue fever cases have decreased by about 88 per cent in the first six months of the year compared to the same period last year.
Khorn Savi
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/dengue-cases-sharp-decline
More than $2billion in loans restructured from March
The banking sector saw loan restructuring of $2.16 billion covering 44,500 accounts as of June this year, according to a report from the Association Banks of Cambodia (ABC).
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50754440/more-than-2billion-in-loans-restructured-from-march/
Japanese minister to boost ties during visit
The Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Motegi Toshimitsu, is due to embark on a three-day visit to Cambodia between August 21 and 23, which will see him meeting with Prime Minister Hun Sen.
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50754425/japanese-minister-to-boost-ties-during-visit/
