Military officer arrested over land-clearing allegations
Police in Pursat province arrested a high-ranking military officer on Monday, accusing him of encroaching and clearing around 40 hectares of the state’s protected forest areas in Veal Veng district. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50756944/military-officer-arrested-over-land-clearing-allegations/
Rare bird species exhibited to promote conservation and ecotourism
The Ministry of Environment held an exhibition of rare birds in Siem Reap province yesterday to promote conservation and ecotourism in Cambodia, as some species near extinction due to poaching. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50774287/rare-bird-species-exhibited-to-promote-conservation-and-ecotourism/
Public advised to safeguard health as temperatures drop
Ministry of Health spokeswoman Or Vandine on January 13 called on the public and members of the armed forces to pay close attention to their health as colder weather sweeps across the region. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/public-advised-safeguard-health-temperatures-drop
Donations pour in for gov’t fight against Covid-19
Private donors have announced a donation of funds to the Cambodian government to assist with the ongoing battle against Covid-19. Germany has also announced the provision of an additional €4.8 million donation. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/donations-pour-govt-fight-against-covid-19
Curfew to be extended if COVID-19 situation does not improve
The two-week-long curfew imposed as a temporary administrative measure would be extended if the new infections of COVID-19 remain high, according to the Ministry of Health. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50834551/curfew-to-be-extended-if-covid-19-situation-does-not-improve/
Indian nationals barred from entering Cambodia due to COVID fears
The Ministry of Health has announced that Indian nationals will be barred from entering Cambodia until further notice, due to concerns over the extent of the COVID-19 crisis in India ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50846653/indian-nationals-barred-from-entering-cambodia-due-to-covid-fears/
Villagers angry over attempt to remove forest leader
An attempt to remove a forest community leader has created unhappiness among environmental activists and the people of Mondulkiri province’s Andong Kraloeng village, Sen Monorom commune of O’Raing district. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50858706/villagers-angry-over-attempt-to-remove-forest-leader/
Encroachment on Tonle Sap flooded forest land persists
Battambang provincial officials said land encroachment still occurred on thousands of hectares of flooded forest land bordering Tonle Sap Lake, and authorities lacked the resources to protect these areas. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/encroachment-tonle-sap-flooded-forest-land-persists
Provinces set for large-scale Covid vaccinations
Several provinces with a high number of workers including Kampong Speu, Takeo and Svay Rieng are set to kick off large-scale vaccinations in a campaign administered by the ministries of Health and National Defence. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn |
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/provinces-set-large-scale-covid-vaccinations
Japanese exports to Cambodia surge
Shipments of goods from Japan to Cambodia jumped by more than one third in the first four months of the year as stimulus spending and higher demand increased calls for foreign goods. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50879441/japanese-exports-to-cambodia-surge/
Cambodia and Russia agree to boost bilateral trade and investment
Cambodia and Russia have agreed to boost bilateral cooperation on trade and investment, as the two countries mark the 65-year anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50906438/cambodia-and-russia-agree-to-boost-bilateral-trade-and-investment/
Elephants under threat but remain present in Kingdom
Asian elephants maintain a significant presence in the Kingdom, despite indications of very high extinction risk, according to Ministry of Environment spokesman Neth Pheaktra on July 2. ...
Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/elephants-under-threat-remain-present-kingdom
Vigilance against weather phenomena, especially at coastal areas urged
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) has appealed to people to be vigilant of possible phenomena such as thunder, lightning, gusts, strong wind and high waves this week, particularly at coastal areas. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50902647/vigilance-against-weather-phenomena-especially-at-coastal-areas-urged/
Sala Ta Orn dam, an economic boon
Farmers and villagers in Battambang province’s Ek Phnom district will soon breathe a sigh of relief when the new Sala Ta Orn dam, which is now 90% completed, goes fully operational by end of this year. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50902888/sala-ta-orn-dam-an-economic-boon/
Endangered Asiatic softshell turtle found in Kampong Cham
A big Asiatic softshell turtle weighing nearly 34kg was found by villagers in Sambour Meas commune’s Ta Neng village of Kampong Cham province and town on August 19, according to the provincial Department of Information. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/endangered-asiatic-softshell-turtle-found-kampong-cham
Massive Mark 82 bomb retrieved by CMAC
The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) dispatched a group of professionals to retrieve a relic of the war that ravaged the country – a uxo. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50950920/massive-mark-82-bomb-retrieved-by-cmac/
Non-gold trade up near 24%, tops $25B
Cambodia’s non-gold exports reached $11.010 billion in the first eight months of this year, surging by 20.4 per cent year-on-year, while the analogous imports amounted to $14.6 billion, marking a 26.7 per cent year-on-year jump, the Ministry of Economy and Finance reported. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/non-gold-trade-near-24-tops-25b
US help sought to develop, improve road infrastructure
Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol has sought the help of United States Ambassador Patrick Murphy to help build reliable roads in Cambodia by providing adequate tools and materials. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50945101/us-help-sought-to-develop-improve-road-infrastructure/
Strengthened implementation plans for child protection system
The implementation plan for the National Policy 2019-2029 on Child Protection System was launched yesterday to promote and raise the protection of children from all forms of abuse and exploitation. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50944347/strengthened-implementation-plans-for-child-protection-system/
Students plant 4,000 trees as forest fire fix
Fifty students will help plant 4,000 trees on September 5 at the Royal Academy of Cambodia’s (RAC) Techo Sen Russey Treb park in Chheb I commune of Preah Vihear province’s Chheb district. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/students-plant-4000-trees-forest-fire-fix