Mekong nations and China to discuss COVID-19 response this week
The Mekong nations and China will focus on the COVID-19 issue during the 5th Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Laos this week. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50691804/mekong-nations-and-china-to-discuss-covid-19-response-this-week
Projects worth millions agreed
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) yesterday approved six development projects worth in total $677 million. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50695073/projects-worth-millions-agreed
Declining tourist numbers reported
The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation has recorded a declining number of foreign visitors coming into the Kingdom in the midst of novel coronavirus fears. ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50697043/declining-tourist-numbers-reported
Weddings, other ceremonies must be delayed: Ministry
The Health Ministry yesterday reminded the public to keep postponing wedding celebrations and any other ceremonies although there have been no new coronavirus case in the Kingdom. ...
Som Kanika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50722008/weddings-other-ceremonies-must-be-delayed-ministry/
Germany provides $14.6m technical assistance grant to Cambodia
The government of Germany on Tuesday provided a $14.6 million grant aid to Cambodia to support various social development interventions in the nation. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50732619/germany-provides-14-6m-technical-assistance-grant-to-cambodia/
Japanese grant $32 million for Takhmao water supply system
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) In Cambodia signed a $32 million grant agreement with the government on Monday to expand Takhmao town’s water supply system. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japanese-grant-32-million-takhmao-water-supply-system
South Korea contributes to expand Cambodia’s COVID-19 testing capacity
The South Korean government today donated COVID-19 test kits to the Cambodian Health Ministry to aid in the Kingdom’s fight against the deadly pandemic. ...
Unemployed to get $40 per month
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has instructed enterprises, business owners and travel agencies in five provinces to prepare the proper forms for the suspension of employment contracts. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/unemployed-get-40-month
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/
