White Building ‘overloaded’
Residents of Phnom Penh’s historic White Building have been warned by local authorities that DIY repairs and jam-packed apartments could be putting the iconic structure at risk.A letter signed by Tonle Bassac commune chief Khat Narith, which was signed on July 1 but distributed among
Sen David
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/white-building-overloaded
Fears over zoo swap
Two elephants living at Kampot province’s notoriously grim Teuk Chhou Zoo are set to be swapped for endangered species with a zoo in Japan, despite deep concern among experts over the suitability of the trade.Teuk Chhou owner Nhim Vanda yesterday said elephants Kiri and Seila
Charles Parkinson and Phak Seangly
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fears-over-zoo-swap
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Nearly 93 pct of Cambodia's villages have access to electricity: ministry
About 92.68 percent, or 13,131 villages of Cambodia’s total villages, had access to electricity by the end of 2019, a Mines and Energy Ministry’s report showed on Tuesday.
Xin Hua Staff
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-02/11/c_138774566.htm
CDC unveils system to manage imports
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has announced a new service that aims to facilitate imports for investment projects, according to an announcement issued on Monday.
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-unveils-system-manage-imports
Sar Kheng: Gov’t won’t revoke LANGO
Interior Minister Sar Kheng yesterday dismissed a request made by some civil society groups and claimed the government will not repeal the Law on Association and Non-Governmental Organisations.
Taing Vida
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50692865/sar-kheng-govt-wont-revoke-lango
Ministry trains journos on Covid-19
In a bid to tackle the spread of misinformation, the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) will on Friday trained journalists on reporting correctly about Covid-19.
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-trains-journos-covid-19
MRC story on livelihoods of fishing communities along the Mekong
The Mekong River Committee (MRC) today released a report on safeguarding livelihoods for fishing communities in Mekong countries, including Cambodia.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50698419/mrc-story-on-livelihoods-of-fishing-communities-along-the-mekong
Oil deal expected with Canadian firm
The government and Canadian firm EnerCam Co will soon sign an oil exploration agreement for Block VIII in Preah Sihanouk province, a senior official at the General Department of Petroleum said on Monday.
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/oil-deal-expected-canadian-firm
CDC okays 15 more projects this month
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has issued final registration certificates to 15 investment projects since April 2 worth a total of $225.5 million and which are expected to generate 7,620 jobs.
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-okays-15-more-projects-month
Kep officials demolish illegal land grab fence
The Damnak Chang’aeur district Unified Command Committee on Tuesday demolished a concrete fence that was illegally built to encroach on flooded forest land in Angkorl commune’s Angkorl village in Kep province.
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kep-officials-demolish-illegal-land-grab-fence
King orders new appeal court staff appointments
King Norodom Sihamoni has issued a royal decree ordering the appointment of 18 judges across the three newly established regional Appeal Courts.
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/king-orders-new-appeal-court-staff-appointments
CDC approves seven projects worth $174M
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) on Wednesday approved seven investment projects worth $174.1 million and expected to generate 3,328 jobs, it said in a press release.
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-approves-seven-projects-worth-174m
Measure to offset tourism sector wages amid virus: Government
The government announced on Tuesday a measure to assist minimum wage workers employed in the tourism sector amid COVID-19 fears.
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50708509/measure-to-offset-tourism-sector-wages-amid-virus-government/
Cambodia and Japan: $2.3 billion record trade in 2019
Cambodia and Japan’s bilateral trade rose by 13 percent last year to $2,292 million, according to a recent report from the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO).
Chea Vannak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50709857/cambodia-and-japan-2-3-billion-record-trade-in-2019/
Passenger from Cambodia detected COVID-19 positive in China
A 27 year old female passenger, Chen Moumou, of Zhanjiang, Guangdong, was tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival in Guangdong on 25th March, 2020.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50706385/passenger-from-cambodia-detected-covid-19-positive-in-china/
NGOs unite to protect 937ha forest in Kampong Speu
Wildlife Alliance Cambodia (WAC) and the Prambei Mom Forest Community (PMFC) have united to protect a forest area spanning 937ha across Kampong Speu province to conserve its broad biodiversity.
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ngos-unite-protect-937ha-forest-kampong-speu
Cambodia pushes hard on free-trade agreements
Cambodia’s government is pushing for free-trade agreement (FTA) talks with potential partners while seeking Russian’s help for a Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) free trade agreement.
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50723292/cambodia-pushes-hard-on-free-trade-agreements/
Phnom Penh’s rubbish tender bidding concludes
Bidding on the rubbish collection contracts in the Kingdom’s capital have now closed, after applications first opened on Feb 25 this year, according to a Phnom Penh Municipal spokesperson yesterday.
Chhut Bunthoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50724815/phnom-penhs-rubbish-tender-bidding-concludes/
Sar Kheng asks provincial governors to stem illegal border crossings
Interior Minister Sar Kheng has ordered all governors of provinces bordering Thailand to prevent migrant workers from sneaking into Thailand in a move to curb the coronavirus.
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50723189/sar-kheng-asks-provincial-governors-to-stem-illegal-border-crossings/
