Combating HIV/AIDS remains government priority
The Cambodian government has reaffirmed its commitment to combatting HIV/AIDS in light of today being World AIDS Day. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50787827/combating-hiv-aids-remains-government-priority/
PM orders distribution of two million masks
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered the Ministry of Health and Phnom Penh City Hall to distribute two million masks to poor communities in Phnom Penh. ...
Khann Chan Virak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50782061/pm-orders-distribution-of-two-million-masks/
Police officer loses leg after stepping on landmine next to temple
A police officer has lost his leg after stepping on an anti-personnel mine buried near a temple in Preah Vihear province on Friday. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783129/police-officer-loses-leg-after-stepping-on-landmine-next-to-temple/
Ministry promotes breastfeeding, says it is the ‘perfect’ food for newborns
The Ministry of Health yesterday moved to promote breastfeeding after an apology was released from the company involved in the milk formula scandal. ...
PM removes district governor over land grabs
Prime Minister Hun Sen has removed Sin Vanvuth from his post as governor of Koh Nhek district, in Mondulkiri province over land encroachment. ...
Khann Chanvirak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50768609/pm-removes-district-governor-over-land-grabs/
Prime Minister calls for ministries to cut spending amid lower tax revenue
Prime Minister Hun Sen has asked ministries to be careful with operational expenditure in a bid to save money due to declining national revenue. ...
Ministry bans wild orchid trade
Trade of wild orchid flowers, typically found in the Kingdom’s protected areas, has officially been banned following yesterday’s announcement by the Ministry of Environment. ...
Va Sonyka
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50743810/ministry-bans-wild-orchid-trade/
King appoints three new provincial court directors
King Norodom Sihamoni issued a Royal decree on July 18 appointing three new directors to courts in Prey Veng, Preah Sihanouk and Kratie provinces. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50746294/king-appoints-three-new-provincial-court-directors/
Preah Sihanouk authorities order 23 squatter families to leave state land
Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration yesterday ordered more than 20 families who are squatting on state land in Prey Nop district’s Bit Traing commune to leave. ...
The fight against devastating climate change on farming
The effects of climate change have had a devastating effect on the Cambodian economy, especially the agriculture sector, costing the country millions of dollars in losses. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50754874/the-fight-against-devastating-climate-change-on-farming/
Khmer Win Party leader arrested over alleged incitement
Khmer Win Party leader Soung Sophorn was arrested yesterday and is being questioned in court on allegations of incitement over border demarcation issues. ...
Va Sonyka
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50755297/khmer-win-party-leader-arrested-over-alleged-incitement/
Call for better health education
National and international civil society groups are pushing for better health education, particularly in regards to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other communicable diseases. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/call-better-health-education
Draft of Siem Reap Tourism Development Master Plan to be finalised next month
The draft of Siem Reap tourism development master plan for 2020-2035 will be finalised in October this year, and submitted to the Council of Ministers for approval. ...
Chea Vannak/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50762205/draft-of-siem-reap-tourism-development-master-plan-to-be-finalised-next-month/
Applications for mining rights open
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has opened applications for both national and international companies to apply for licensing rights in two mining concession areas. ...
Huon Dina
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50762061/applications-for-mining-rights-open/
Record number of Asian openbill stork nests discovered
BirdLife International Cambodia recently discovered a record number of over 2,000 Asian openbill stork nests In Takeo provInce’s Boeng Prek Lapou Protected Landscape. .. ...
Som Kanika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50776744/record-number-of-asian-openbill-stork-nests-discovered/
South Korea quota allows Cambodians to register to work
The Ministry of Labour announced yesterday that thousands of Cambodian workers can register to work in South Korea through the Employment Permit System (EPS). ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50825247/south-korea-quota-allows-cambodians-to-register-to-work/
Cambodia, Singapore satisfied with bilateral relations and cooperation
Cambodia and Singapore have spoken highly of their good friendship and cooperation, especially in the fields of economy, health and people-to-people relations. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50830279/cambodia-singapore-satisfied-with-bilateral-relations-and-cooperation/
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. ...