ADB publications available in CDRI’s online catalogue
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) on June 16 launched a pioneering partnership to make ADB digital publications available in CDRI’s online catalogue.
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/adb-publications-available-cdris-online-catalogue
CSR initiative gives villagers clean water
Over 300 families in four provinces – Siem Reap, Takeo, Kampot and Kep – have received free access to clean water through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme of a local conglomerate.
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/csr-initiative-gives-villagers-clean-water
Seven more financial institutions join CGCC
Seven financial institutions (FI) on June 29 signed a credit guarantee agreement with government-owned Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) to provide more business loans in an effort to contribute to economic activities amid the ongoing Covid-19 health crisis.
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/seven-more-financial-institutions-join-cgcc
Secretary of State: Cambodia is at ‘Redline’ for COVID-19 virus transmission and possible lockdown
Dr. Or Vandine, Health Ministry spokeswoman and chairwoman of the Covid-19 Vaccination Committee, has emphasised that Cambodia is at a ‘Redline’ status and, if that line is passed, the country may re-enter lockdown status.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50884494/secretary-of-state-cambodia-is-at-redline-for-covid-19-virus-transmission/
Government advises use of COVID test on 5-10% of staff
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests should be administered to at least five-to-10 per cent of staff at all public and private institutions, said a new government guideline released amid the pandemic.
Mom Kunthear and Orm Bunthoeurn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/government-advises-use-covid-test-5-10-staff
China committed to provide medical aid to end the pandemic
On Sunday, the Chinese Embassy announced that China is committed to be a solid backbone for providing vaccines for the campaign drives in Cambodia and firmly supports the Cambodian government in its fight against Covid-19.
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50907260/china-committed-to-provide-medical-aid-to-end-the-pandemic/
New garment sector investments exceeding $8mn approved by CDC
The Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) is welcoming new investments in one of the Kingdom’s pillar industries as new variants and outbreaks lead to a string of downgrades in economic projections.
Husain Haider
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50908192/new-garment-sector-investments-exceeding-8mn-approved-by-cdc/
Road traffic law amendments await approval
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport’s working group plans to submit a draft law on road traffic after holding 19 debates on the amendment and revising many articles found in the existing law.
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/road-traffic-law-amendments-await-approval
Landfill for K Chhnang town nears completion
The construction of a new landfill on more than 12ha in Kampong Chhnang province will be completed by the end of this year, while the provincial governor expected that the landfill will promote beauty and the environment in the town.
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/landfill-k-chhnang-town-nears-completion
Disaster Committee prepared for upcoming flood season
The National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) has prepared a disaster relief plan to deal with flash floods which may occur during this year’s rainy season, especially in provinces along the Mekong River and mountainous areas.
Chhun Sun Ly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50909694/disaster-committee-prepared-for-upcoming-flood-season/
New landfill to ease Kampot city’s garbage woes
A new landfill, which is under construction in Kampot province’s Toek Chhou district is expected to be able to handle between 70 and 90 tonnes of trash daily and ease garbage woes in neighbouring Kampot city.
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50903586/new-landfill-to-ease-kampot-citys-garbage-woes/
US orders seizure of illegal oil tanker bound for North Korea that was detained by Cambodia
The United States Department of Justice has ordered the confiscation of a Singaporean oil tanker that it alleges was used for illegal oil shipments to North Korea, which is currently being held in Cambodia.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50905550/us-orders-seizure-of-illegal-oil-tanker-bound-for-north-korea-that-was-detained-by-cambodia/
Imports of fertilisers, pesticides over 900K tonnes
Cambodia imported 47,409 tonnes of pesticides and 858,632 tonnes of agricultural fertilisers in the first five months of 2021, a “sharp increase” year-on-year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reported on August 9.
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/imports-fertilisers-pesticides-over-900k-tonnes
Disused stone quarry shut due to residual chemicals
Bati district authorities in Takeo province have called on the public to avoid visiting a stone quarry on Chambab Mountain in Tnort commune as the pit is contaminated with chemical residue from trinitrotoluene (TNT) used to break up rocks.
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/disused-stone-quarry-shut-due-residual-chemicals
Cashew exports increase 345% in January-July 2021
The Kingdom exported 866,207.77 tonnes of cashew nuts in the first seven months of 2021, a 345.29 per cent year-on-year surge, with Vietnam as the main buyer, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reported.
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cashew-exports-increase-345-january-july-2021
Government disputes HRW report
Ministry of Environment spokesman Neth Pheaktra has responded to a report issued by Human Rights Watch (HRW) which claimed that the construction of the Lower Sesan II Hydropower Dam had undermined human rights in Cambodia.
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/government-disputes-hrw-report
Major Mondulkiri tourism plan given the nod
The government approved the draft Mondulkiri Tourism Development Master Plan 2021-2035, amid a wider initiative to attract about three million domestic and international tourists annually to the regional verdant biodiverse powerhouse in northeastern Cambodia by 2035.
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/major-mondulkiri-tourism-plan-given-nod
Over 500 Chinese and Taiwanese nationals received Cambodian citizenship in last 12 months
According to a report in the Cambodia China Times, over 500 Chinese and Taiwanese nationals have become Cambodian citizens in the last 12 months – 83% of the total of foreign nationals to receive Cambodian citizenship.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50916750/at-least-500-chinese-and-taiwanese-nationals-received-cambodian-citizenship-in-last-12-months/
Programme promotes India-Mekong Sub-region cross-border trade
A programme to promote cross-border trade connectivity between India and countries in the Greater Mekong Sub region (GMS) was jointly held by trade promotion agencies of Cambodia, Vietnam, India and Thailand on August 19.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50920281/programme-promotes-india-mekong-sub-region-cross-border-trade/
Kingdom urges NAM states to commit to multilateralism
A senior Cambodian diplomat called on Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries to renew their commitments to multilateralism and to find solutions to common challenges that all nations can support as no single country can address these global issues alone.
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-urges-nam-states-commit-multilateralism
