More than 10,000 workers suspended
More than 10,000 workers at 18 factories in Svay Rieng province have been suspended because of Covid-19, said provincial deputy governor Ros Pharith. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/more-10000-workers-suspended
Agriculture improved to reduce migrants
In a bid to reduce the number of villagers from migrating to Thailand to seek jobs, Prey Veng provincial authorities said that locals should boost agricultural production. ...
Khann Chan Virak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50743291/agriculture-improved-to-reduce-migrants/
Former undersecretary of state charged over 1,000-hectare grab
Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Saturday charged and jailed a former undersecretary of state for allegedly grabbing about 1,000 hectares of state land in Mondulkiri province. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50739066/former-undersecretary-of-state-charged-over-1000-hectare-grab/
Mekong dolphin population remains steady
The Fisheries Administration and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) yesterday announced that an estimated 89 Irrawaddy dolphins live in the rivers of Cambodia, according to an official population survey. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50776137/mekong-dolphin-population-remains-steady/
Ministry to recruit more primary and high school teachers
The Ministry of Education has announced it will recruit thousands more primary and high school teachers next year to promote the quality of public education in the Kingdom. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784585/ministry-to-recruit-more-primary-and-high-school-teachers/
Mekong Dolphin, a national treasure of Cambodia
Psod Kbal Trolork or Mekong dolphin or Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) is a national treasure of Cambodia which requires participation from all stakeholders in its conservation. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784927/mekong-dolphin-a-national-treasure-of-cambodia/
Cambodia, Denmark vow to forge closer economic ties
Cambodia and Denmark have pledged closer economic cooperation to enhance tourism, trade and investment between the two countries, according to the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Bangkok. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-denmark-vow-forge-closer-economic-ties
Police officer jailed over 41-hectare land grab
Mondulkiri Provincial Court has charged and jailed a senior police officer for allegedly clearing and encroaching about 41 hectares of protected forestland in the province. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50770641/police-officer-jailed-over-41-hectare-land-grab/
Agreement signed to foster online learning
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has collaborated with EZECOM, an internet provider, to further boost online learning in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50769128/agreement-signed-to-foster-online-learning/
UN gives $1 million for migrant-worker support programme
The United Nations is providing $1 million for a joint programme with the government to provide support to returning migrant workers in three provinces. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/744697/un-gives-1-million-for-migrant-worker-support-programme/
Voter’s registration to open from October 1 to 19
The National Election Committee will hold voter registration from October 1 to 19 in preparation for the 2022 commune and 2023 national elections. ...
Va Sonyka
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50745456/voters-registration-to-open-from-october-1-to-19/
Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos forces to hold joint rescue drills
The Cambodian, Laotian and Vietnamese armies plan to hold joint disaster relief exercise along the borders in preparation for rescue efforts during the upcoming rainy season. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/744696/cambodia-vietnam-and-laos-forces-to-hold-joint-rescue-drills/
$100 million credit for rural roads
The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to improve access to basic services and economic opportunities in Cambodia. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50746299/100-million-credit-for-rural-roads/
Inter-ministerial meeting on Cambodia COVID-19 development response plan 2020-2022
Senior officials of Cambodia and Australia gathered in an inter-ministerial meeting here yesterday to discuss Cambodia COVID-19 Development Response Plan 2020-2022. ...
Phal Sophanith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50752978/inter-ministerial-meeting-on-cambodia-covid-19-development-response-plan-2020-2022/
Ministry dismisses NGO report on fundamental freedoms
The government yesterday dismissed as being inccurate a joint report by three NGOs claiming that fundamental freedoms in the Kingdom continue to be restricted. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50750444/ministry-dismisses-ngo-report-on-fundamental-freedoms/
EUROCHAM urged to attract more investors
Labor Minister Ith Samheng yesterday asked the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EUROCHAM) president Tassilo Brinzer to help attract more investors to Cambodia. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50773408/eurocham-urged-to-attract-more-investors/
Foreign investors complain about the Kingdom’s business strictures
Foreign investors have asked the Cambodia government to reduce the cost of a certificate of origin (CO), which is currently far more expensive than other countries in ASEAN. ...
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50762873/foreign-investors-complain-about-the-kingdoms-business-strictures/
Two energy investment projects comprising a hydropower plant and transmission line officially signed
Two energy investment projects were officially inked here yesterday to expand electricity access in Cambodia, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy. ...
Phal Sophanith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50791565/two-energy-investment-projects-comprising-a-hydropower-plant-and-transmission-line-officially-signed/
11 Provinces enjoy better sanitation and hygiene services
Thanks to Plan International Cambodia, some 1.5 million Cambodians in 11 provinces are now able to enjoy improved hygiene and sanitation services. ...
Buth Sela
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50800513/11-provinces-enjoy-better-sanitation-and-hygiene-services/
Brazilian pork given access to Cambodian market amid ASF outbreak
Cambodia has opened its market to pork produced in Brazil, according to an announcement from Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply. ...
Husain Haider
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50822756/brazilian-pork-given-access-to-cambodian-market-amid-asf-outbreak/
