Russian jabs get approval
The Health Ministry has authorised the use of four types of Russian Covid-19 vaccines in emergency situations, including, Sputnik V, Sputnik-Light, CoviVac and EpiVacCorona. .. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50962225/russian-jabs-get-approval/
One Window Service Offices are a success
Minister of Interior Sar Kheng has highlighted that the establishment of the One Window Service offices (OWSOs) has contributed to eliminating corruption and inefficiency among public officials. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50979454/one-window-service-offices-are-a-success/
National Assembly approved 20 draft laws
National Assembly president Heng Samrin has said that the sixth session of sixth legislature of the National Assembly from June 24 until December 29 have been completed successfully and lawmakers approved 20 draft laws proposed by the government. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50997459/national-assembly-approved-20-draft-laws/
JICA assesses infrastructure aid for CMAC in two provinces
The government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has assessed the construction of buildings and infrastructure in Siem Reap and Kampong Chhnang provinces to serve the demining sector. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501011964/jica-assesses-infrastructure-aid-for-cmac-in-two-provinces/
Cambodia exports to Japan nets $291 million in January-February
Cambodia exported $291 million worth of goods to Japan in the first two months of this year, inching down 1.9 percent compared to the same period last year. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501058463/cambodia-exports-to-japan-nets-291-million-in-january-february/
Cambodian media plays important role in promoting ASEAN vision and goals
As Cambodia is going to host the ASEAN Summit in November this year, the media outlets – print media, electronic media and new media – are playing their important parts in the promotion of ASEAN awareness and its understanding to the public, said Khieu Kanharith, ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501082451/cambodian-media-plays-important-role-in-promoting-asean-vision-and-goals/
Jan-Apr rice exports exceed half a billion dollars
Cambodia netted more than $516 million from the export of paddy and milled rice in the first four months of 2022, despite uncertainty brought upon by Covid-19 outbreaks in key markets. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-apr-rice-exports-exceed-half-billion-dollars
Agri ministry sounds alarm over mosaic disease
The agriculture ministry has expressed concern about the alarming spread of mosaic disease in cassava farms across Cambodia, which they say could worsen and cause an overall decrease in yields of the cash crop. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/agri-ministry-sounds-alarm-over-mosaic-disease
NEC to set election date for new districts
The National Election Committee (NEC) is preparing to set the date for the election of councillors of the new five districts created by the government through a sub-decree. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501209678/nec-to-set-election-date-for-new-districts/
Australia contributes significantly to Cambodia’s demining
Australia is one of the longest-standing supporters of mine clearance action in Cambodia, contributing essentially to Cambodian government’s goal to reach mine-free status by 2025. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501215160/australia-contributes-significantly-to-cambodias-demining/
Siem Reap int’l airport set for opening in fourth quarter
By the end of this year, Cambodia is all set to add more airport capacity to its existing facilities with the opening of the new Siem Reap Angkor International Airport. ...
Prakash Jha
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501217284/siem-reap-intl-airport-set-for-opening-in-fourth-quarter/
Phnom Penh bans fireworks and explosives for Chinese New Year
In order to preserve the eardrums of citizens, the Phnom Penh Capital Administration has announced a ban on the practise of exploding firecrackers, fireworks and other explosives for Chinese New Year. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501218600/phnom-penh-bans-fireworks-and-explosives-for-chinese-new-year/
ASEAN countries agree to develop sustainable cities
The governors and mayors of cities from ASEAN member countries have signed a joint declaration to foster the development of sustainable, inclusive and resilient cities in the region. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501337415/asean-countries-agree-to-develop-sustainable-cities/
More than 100,000 trees planted to restore Banteay Srei and Phnom Kulen forests
Workers planted more than 100,000 trees have been planted on more than 800 hectares of forest lands in Banteay Srei district and Phnom Kulen as part of the forest restoration. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501132119/more-than-100000-trees-planted-to-restore-banteay-srei-and-phnom-kulen-forests/
25% jump in ‘newly poor’ in 10 months during Covid-19
The number of people classified as poor has gone up by 25 percent in the 10 months from June 2020 to April 2021 in Cambodia due to income decline and job losses following the spread of Covid-19, said a survey by the Asia Foundation. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501146871/25-jump-in-newly-poor-in-10-months-during-covid-19/
Swiss support bolsters vocational training efforts
The Swiss government has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training to bolster technical instruction aimed at enhancing the skills of Cambodian youth. ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/swiss-support-bolsters-vocational-training-efforts
UNGA President hails Cambodia for its key contribution to UN peacekeeping missions
Visiting President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid on Monday praised Cambodia for its key contribution to keeping peace in the world, according to a senior Cambodian official. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501137025/unga-president-hails-cambodia-for-its-key-contribution-to-un-peacekeeping-missions/
CPP President congratulates Xi Jinping for re-election as CPC General Secretary
Hun Sen, President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has extended his sincere congratulations to Xi Jinping on his re-election as General Secretary Communist Party of China (CPC). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501173582/cpp-president-congratulates-xi-jinping-for-re-election-as-cpc-general-secretary/
Cambodia supports Japan-ASEAN meeting on law and justice
The government is supporting the request of Japanese deputy minister of justice Hiroyuki Kada to hold a special Japan-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Law and Justice in Tokyo in 2023. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-supports-japan-asean-meeting-law-and-justice
More than 1.57 million international tourists recorded in Cambodia over last 10 months
In the 10 months of 2022, Cambodia received more than 1.57 million international tourists, an increase of nearly 1,000 percent, compared to the same period last year. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501194121/more-than-1-57-million-international-tourists-recorded-in-cambodia-over-last-10-months/