Life expectancy increases to 75 years
Life expectancy in Cambodia has increased to an estimated 75-years-old, according to the General Population Census of Cambodia 2019 issued on Tuesday. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50808278/life-expectancy-increases-to-75-years/
Kampot karsts listed as natural heritage sites
Three areas in Kampot province are now inscribed on the natural heritage list including Phnom Totong, Phnom Toch and Phnom Preah Kuhear Luong (Luong Cave). ...
Buth Sela
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50807839/kampot-karsts-listed-as-natural-heritage-sites/
Government suspends sports clubs, all sports activities except those broadcasted on TV
All sports activities and sports clubs have been asked to suspend their operations again in Phnom Penh, Kandam and Preah Sihanouk Provinces. ...
Natives urge end to land rows
More than 800 families of the Kui indigenous communities of Salachhdor and Chaom Prich living on over 4,000ha in Kampong Thom province are appealing to the authorities for a speedy resolution to land disputes caused by encroachment by outside parties. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/natives-urge-end-land-rows
Cambodia requests for export of more Cambodian agricultural products to EU market
Cambodia has urged the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham) to help boost the export of Cambodian agricultural products to the EU market. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50815349/cambodia-requests-for-export-of-more-cambodian-agricultural-products-to-eu-market/
Cambodia-South Korean bilateral trade recovering
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and South Korea has started to recover following a decline in 2020 from the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50814996/cambodia-south-korean-bilateral-trade-recovering/
Cambodia, U.S. reaffirm commitment to continue close cooperation
Cambodia and the United States of America have confirmed their commitment to continue strengthening their bilateral cooperation, especially in the field of trade. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50815354/cambodia-u-s-reaffirm-commitment-to-continue-close-cooperation/
Siem Reap authorities start imposing fining those who do not wear masks
The Deputy Governor of Siem Reap Province, yesterday led a joint force of the provincial police, military police and health officials to fine traders who do not wear masks as well as improper wearing of the masks at the Central Market in Siem Reap. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50871578/siem-reap-authorities-start-imposing-fining-those-who-do-not-wear-masks/
Government launches new digital plan for its economic development
Cambodia has launched its new 14-year plan on digital policy, saying the sector is a new model of economic growth, which can respond and keep pace with rapid changes in the economy as it recovers from the financial dip caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50877963/government-launches-new-digital-plan-for-its-economic-development/
“Save Earth” campaign plants trees
Environmental activists are planting trees in Kampong Speu province’s Cardamom Mountains to mitigate the effects of climate change and support the livelihoods of the community. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50883109/save-earth-campaign-plants-trees/
Cambodia to focus more on greener building projects
The Ministry of Environment is currently drafting a new guideline on boosting greener development, in line with efforts to have sustainable and eco-friendly environments. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50909697/cambodia-to-focus-more-on-greener-building-projects/
Working group set up to map recovery pathway for tourism
The government has set up a public-private working group to restore and prop up the tourism sector in Cambodia during and after the Covid-19 crisis. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/working-group-set-map-recovery-pathway-tourism
17,161 snares and 7,603 metres of net removed from the Cardamom Mountains
In the first eight months of this year, a total of 17,161 snares and 7,603 metres of the net were removed from the Cardamom Mountains. ...
Siem Reap reels under COVID-19 pressure and road works
Siem Reap province is reeling under the double whammy of COVID-19 lockdowns, closure of many markets, red zones and the added prospective of many parts of the province, especially the city centre being turned in a ghost town due to the road works. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50942279/siem-reap-reels-under-covid-19-pressure-and-road-works/
Gov’t rejects firm’s bid to reclaim lake for satellite city
The Government has rejected an application by a private company wishing to purchase 1,000 hectares of land in Kandal province to develop a satellite city. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50929759/govt-rejects-firms-bid-to-reclaim-lake-for-satellite-city/
Canal restoration 70% complete
The restoration of the main drainage canal between the border of Por Senchey and Sen Sok districts in Phnom Penh is 70% complete as of yesterday. ...
Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50926110/canal-restoration-70-complete/
Major flooding affects Banteay Meanchey
Banteay Meanchey province is experiencing severe flash flooding due to heavy rain, causing damage to houses, hospitals, crops and affecting wildlife in the area. ...
Mao Chanvireak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50927649/major-flooding-affects-banteay-meanchey/
Phnom Penh to expand radius by 100 kilometers to enlarge population to six million people by 2035
Phnom Penh will continue to be a central service hub in the region with a population of six million with an expanded radius of 100 km by 2035. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50890331/phnom-penh-to-expand-radius-by-100-kilometers-to-enlarge-population-to-six-million-people-by-2035/
Foreign companies welcome planned investment law
Groups representing US and European businesses in Cambodia have welcomed the Draft Law on Investment, which was approved by the National Assembly last week. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50934034/foreign-companies-welcome-planned-investment-law/