Road accidents and traffic violations still a challenge
The National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) in its recent report disclosed that 90% of the 77,794 motorcyclists and auto rickshaws fined were for not wearing their helmets. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50939213/road-accidents-and-traffic-violations-still-a-challenge/
PM: Int’l ‘tricks’ a barrier to peace
Prime Minister Hun Sen said “some superpowers” and their allies had continued to interfere in Cambodia’s internal affairs through the implementation of double standards regarding democracy and respect for human rights. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-intl-tricks-barrier-peace
Building back better with access to information
UNESCO and the Ministry of Information, and the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, the Department of Media and Communication at the Royal University of Phnom Penh, and civil society organisations, are commemorating the 2021 International Day of Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) in Cambodia, on ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50942865/building-back-better-with-access-to-information/
Siem Reap Governor threatens resumption of lockdowns and red zones if people didn’t behave with their health
“I will ask the Prime Minister to re-impose the red zone if people continue to violate the health measures of 3 do’s and 3 don’t’s and cause serious infections in the community again.” Tea Seiha, Governor of Siem Reap Province said. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50945365/siem-reap-governor-threatens-resumption-of-lockdowns-and-red-zones-if-people-didnt-behave-with-their-health/
Agriculture Ministry shares community success story
An agricultural community called Sambo Meanchey in Sambo commune, Stung Trang district, Kampong Cham province has taken the limelight with its success story of how it uplifted peoples’ living standards. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50944352/agriculture-ministry-shares-community-success-story/
Cambodia provides 200,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine to Laos to help fight the disease
Cambodia donates 200,000 doses of Covid-19 Sinovac vaccines to Laos to contribute to Laos’ efforts in the fight against this deadly disease. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.postkhmer.com/national/2021-09-28-1126-224322.html
Preah Vihear authorities seize more than 2,000 cubic metres of non-timber forest products
Preah Vihear provincial authorities on Thursday cracked down on four illegal processing shops in Tbeng Meanchey district and confiscated more than 2,000 cubic metres of non-timber forest products. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50928890/preah-vihear-authorities-seize-more-than-2000-cubic-metres-of-non-timber-forest-products/
Regional fishing migrant workers’ labour rights to be protected
The first National Consultative Dialogue of “Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia”, a four-year (2020-2024) programme, was held on Friday in Phnom Penh. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50929679/regional-fishing-migrant-workers-labour-rights-to-be-protected/
GDI prepares for arrival of Afghan refugees
The General Department of Immigration (GDI) on Monday had a meeting to discuss the procedure for the upcoming arrival of 300 Afghan refugees in Cambodia. ...
Yin Soeum
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50926965/gdi-prepares-for-arrival-of-afghan-refugees/
Six new communes carved out ahead of 2022 elections
The government has announced the formation of six new communes in the provinces of Banteay Meanchey, Kampong Speu, Battambang, Kampong Chhnang and Kratie ahead of the commune council elections set for 2022. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/six-new-communes-carved-out-ahead-2022-elections
Cambodia’s new investment law becomes more attractive and considerate for investors
The Draft Law on Investment of the Kingdom of Cambodia was approved by the Royal Government in the Plenary Meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by Prime Minister Hun Sen. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50891114/cambodias-new-investment-law-becomes-more-attractive-and-considerate-for-investors/
Cambodia’s seven-month exports to US surge 27 percent
Cambodia’s exports were valued at $4,298 million in the first seven months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 26.8 percent, according to data from the US Census Bureau. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50929929/cambodias-seven-month-exports-to-us-surge-27-percent/
CLMVT set course for snapback from Covid
The government has carried out a host of sweeping economic reforms amid Covid-19 to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the long run, and remains fully determined to turn the crisis into a major catalyst for growth during and after the pandemic to build ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/clmvt-set-course-snapback-covid
ADB approves $40 million to help small companies get loans
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $40 million loan to help Cambodia’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) get easier access to credit. The money will also support government efforts to bring in reforms to boost financial stability and upgrade the financial sector ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50954353/adb-approves-40-million-to-help-small-companies-get-loans/
MoEYS placing strong emphasis on youth empowerment policies
The Kingdom of Cambodia regards youth as a key resource and the most valuable asset for economic, social, cultural and environmental development, as well as for the maintenance of peace in the present and the future. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/moeys-placing-strong-emphasis-youth-empowerment-policies
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/
UNDP supports 2025 landmine-free target
The newly appointed United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) representative Alissar Chaker has given her assurance that she will continue supporting the Kingdom to achieve the landmine-free target in 2025. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50968693/undp-supports-2025-landmine-free-target/
Out-of-court settlement law being drafted for adoption
Cambodia will soon have a law to resolve disputes through mediation outside of the court. The law will be drafted by the Ministry of Justice in cooperation with the European Union (EU). ...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50995954/out-of-court-settlement-law-being-drafted-for-adoption/
70,000 refused jabs for health condition are all vaccinated
More than 70,000 people who were previously refused vaccination for Covid-19 due to their pre-existing health conditions have already largely been vaccinated in the interim by returning for a follow-up visit to get their jabs, according to Ministry of Health spokeswoman Or Vandine. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/70000-refused-jabs-health-condition-are-all-vaccinated
Cambodia, Indonesia sign MOU to boost tourism, connect direct flights between the two countries
During the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2022 in Sihanoukville, Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism of Cambodia and Sandiaga Salahudin Uno, Minister of Tourism and Innovation of Indonesia inked a memorandum of understanding on tourism cooperation, especially to promote direct flight connections between the two countries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501009619/cambodia-indonesia-sign-mou-to-boost-tourism-connect-direct-flights-between-the-two-countries/
