New Mlech water treatment plant in Kampot inaugurated
The new Mlech Water Treatment Plant in Kampot province’s Chumkiri district, which can produce 2,000 cubic metres of clean water a day, was formally inaugurated to meet the needs of the people in the area as well as in neighbouring Takeo province.
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-mlech-water-treatment-plant-kampot-inaugurated
PM heads to Washington for ASEAN-US special summit
Regional and international issues and how to bring the ASEAN-US partnership to another level will be discussed at length as Prime Minister Hun Sen and his ministers arrive in Washington, DC, for a special summit on May 12-13.
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/pm-heads-washington-asean-us-special-summit
Key ASEAN meet on Myanmar aid slated for May 6
A high-level consultative meeting on ASEAN humanitarian assistance to Myanmar will be chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn and ASEAN secretary-general Lim Jock Hoi on May 6.
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/key-asean-meet-myanmar-aid-slated-may-6
NEC explains procedures for voters without national ID card
The National Election Committee (NEC) has requested citizens who do not have a national ID card to apply for an election identification document at the Commune Election Commission in their locality. They should apply within the 30 day period of May 5 to June 3.
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-explains-procedures-voters-without-national-id-card
Svay Rieng vets vaccinate cattle for pasteurellosis
Veterinarians in Svay Rieng province are set to start a campaign to vaccinate more than 400 cattle in Chantrea district against bovine pasteurellosis, with some provinces having already done so.
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/svay-rieng-vets-vaccinate-cattle-pasteurellosis
Japan Heart, AEON mall to hold blood donation event
Japan Heart, an international paediatric cancer NGO, is holding a blood donation event in collaboration with AEON Mall Phnom Penh to help counter the acute blood shortages faced by patients in Cambodia and to raise awareness of the importance of donating blood to deal with
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-heart-aeon-mall-hold-blood-donation-event
Cambodia’s top export destinations in Q1, 2022 – Vietnam, China and Thailand
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement has boosted Cambodia’s economy in a big way, with export to member countries of the pact hitting $1.95 billion in the first quarter (Q1) this year —up by 11 per cent from $1.75 billion over the same
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501068941/cambodias-top-export-destinations-in-q1-2022-vietnam-china-and-thailand/
Firm to clear up fallacies of Kingdom-US ties
Prime Minister Hun Sen has reached out to a prominent US-based law firm to clear up confusion surrounding US-Cambodia relations. The premier said the services are warranted as relations between the two nations are currently at an unprecedented level, stressing that they are the best
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/firm-clear-fallacies-kingdom-us-ties
LGBT Rights in Cambodia to be assessed by UN Independent Expert
The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Victor Madrigal-Borloz, has started a visit the Kingdom from Tuesday, January 10 to 20 January 2023.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501217691/lgbt-rights-in-cambodia-to-be-assessed-by-un-independent-expert/
Japan provides $186,856 for constructing bridge and rehabilitating irrigation facilities
The Government of Japan will provide $186,856 to support the construction of a bridge in Kampong Speu province and the rehabilitation of irrigation facilities in Kampong Cham province, under the framework, the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (“KUSANONE” Grant).
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501197225/japan-provides-186856-for-constructing-bridge-and-rehabilitating-irrigation-facilities/
$3.38 billion worth of oil and gas products imported by Cambodia in first 11 months
Cambodia have imported oil and gas products worth $3.38 billion in the first 11 months of 2022, up almost 58 percent over the same period last year, a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise said on Monday.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501201457/3-38-billion-worth-of-oil-and-gas-products-imported-by-cambodia-in-first-11-months/
Angkor committee experts reiterate congratulations amid eviction of thousands
A leaked report from experts at an international body overseeing Angkor Archaeological Park reiterated past congratulations for Cambodia’s efforts to dismantle illegal structures in heritage areas amid mass evictions of roughly 10,000 families from the site.
Fiona Kelliher
https://vodenglish.news/angkor-committee-experts-congratulate-program-evicting-thousands/
Talks to extend maternity leave to six months start tomorrow
On Jan. 31, the government will hold a national discussion in Phnom Penh to discuss the potential extension of maternity leave for pregnant women who have just given birth.
Nhoek Samoun
https://cambodianess.com/article/talks-to-extend-maternity-leave-to-six-months-start-tomorrow
Cambodia’s increasing business registration reflects economic recovery
The Ministry of Commerce registered 10,701 new companies and enterprises in 2022, up 40 percent from 2021, reflecting Cambodia’s post pandemic economic recovery, said a report of the Ministry of Commerce released earlier this week.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501231414/cambodias-increasing-business-registration-reflects-economic-recovery/
Education to be managed by subnational administrators
All relevant ministries, organisations, and parties are required by a sub-decree issued by the government to relinquish their authority over education to local administrations at the municipal, district, and commune levels across the country before the end of this year.
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336777/education-to-be-managed-by-subnational-administrators/
SME Bank disburses $54M loans to tourism related biz
A total of $54 million in loans have been disbursed to tourism-related businesses through the state-owned Small and Medium Enterprise Bank of Cambodia Plc. (SME Bank)’s Tourism Recovery Co-Financing Scheme as of July this year.
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501337906/sme-bank-disburses-54m-loans-to-tourism-related-biz/
Cambodia receives 268,130 Chinese tourists in H1, up 771.8 pct
Cambodia attracted some 268,130 Chinese tourists during the first half of 2023, up 771.8 percent from 30,754 in the same period last year, said a Ministry of Tourism report released on Tuesday.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501335579/cambodia-receives-268130-chinese-tourists-in-h1-up-771-8-pct/
Koh Pich-Koh Norea bridge to reduce traffic congestion in Phnom Penh’s Eastern Area
A bridge connecting Koh Pich satellite city to the Koh Norea development area in Phnom Penh’s Khan Chbar Ampov has been scheduled for soft launch in November 2023. The bridge will contribute to reducing the traffic congestion in the eastern part of the capital.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340205/koh-pich-koh-norea-bridge-to-reduce-traffic-congestion-in-phnom-penhs-eastern-area/
SIM cards must not be deleted for 90 days
The Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) has urged mobile network operators to allow for a 90-day grace period before cancelling SIM cards and reselling those mobile phone numbers.
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sim-cards-must-not-be-deleted-90-days
