WHO: collective action necessary to prevent Delta variant disaster
The World Health Organisation (WHO) in Cambodia on July 30 called on people from all walks of life to make a concerted effort to stamp out the spread of the novel coronavirus. ...
Lay Samean
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/who-collective-action-necessary-prevent-delta-variant-disaster
Chilli exports up nearly 50%
Cambodia exported 67,547.34 tonnes of chillies in the first seven months of 2021, an increase of nearly 50 per cent year-on-year, according to the General Directorate of Agriculture. ...
Hin Pisei
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/chilli-exports-nearly-50
GDT and Japanese embassy hosts virtual discussion with investors
The General Department of Taxation at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Japanese Embassy to Cambodia held a virtual discussion Monday in conjunction with the Japanese embassy on tax considerations for Japanese investors. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50908193/gdt-and-japanese-embassy-hosts-virtual-discussion-with-investors/
PM: Learn new skills and change career
For those in the business of touch or hands-on service, such as that of a masseuse, the future looks bleak with their career on ice due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50908738/pm-learn-new-skills-and-change-career/
$37M 60MW Kampong Chhnang solar farm to break ground soon: official
Prime Road Alternative (Cambodia) Co Ltd will soon break ground on a 60MW solar power plant in southwestern Kampong Chhnang province valued at $37.4 million. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/37m-60mw-kampong-chhnang-solar-farm-break-ground-soon-official
Women migrant workers’ face discrimination, says UN
Pauline Tamesis, the United Nations (UN) resident coordinator in Cambodia, said that women migrant workers are facing discrimination when they try to access migration services through formal and informal channels. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50914931/women-migrant-workers-face-discrimination-says-un/
Sixth banteng dies from illegal trapping
Remains of a male banteng were found after it had been trapped. It is the sixth banteng to have died since Mum Pram Bei was declared a community forest in Kampong Speu province. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50916398/sixth-banteng-dies-from-illegal-trapping/
Vietnam biggest buyer of Cambodia’s mangoes
Cambodia exported 140,000 tons of fresh mangos, or 86.8 percent of its total exports of the fruit, to Vietnam in the first seven months of this year. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50921620/vietnam-biggest-buyer-of-cambodias-mangoes/
B Meanchey floods force closures of over 50 schools
More than 50 schools in Banteay Meanchey province have been closed due to flooding, according to Chhou Bunroeung, director of the provincial Department of Education, Youth and Sport. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/b-meanchey-floods-force-closures-over-50-schools
Economy will grow 2.2% before recovery, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund says Cambodia’s gross domestic product (GDP) will grow 2.2 percent this year, down from a previous forecast of 4.2 percent annual growth. GDP was mInus 3.1 percent last year after average annual growth of 7 percent In previous years. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50944430/economy-will-grow-2-2-before-recovery-says-imf/
Warning issued on possible effects of ’17th Typhoon’ on Cambodia
The Ministry of Water Resources has issued a notification stating that:On October 8, active low pressure occurred in the Philippines. This active low pressure will gradually increase its impact into the South China Sea, possibly increasing its impact to the 17th typhoon (not yet officially ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50947163/warning-issued-on-possible-effects-of-17th-typhoon-on-cambodia/
Phnom Penh Authorities continued administrative measures against COVID-19 raises ire
Phnom Penh municipal administration’s decision to extend its administrative measures for another 14 days, until October 7, even as the prime minister had called for tourism to resume, especially from China, is seen to be counter productive though essential in combatting and preventing the spread ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50939980/phnom-penh-authorities-continued-administrative-measures-against-covid-19-raises-ire/
USAIDS donates $5 million towards improvement of life of Khmer Rouge survivors
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) In Cambodia donated an additional $5 million towards the improvement of livIng conditions of Khmer Rouge survivors. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50941437/usaids-donates-5-million-towards-improvement-of-life-of-khmer-rouge-survivors/
Ministry of Agriculture requests continued assistance from ADB
The Cambodian Minister of Agriculture expressed gratitude and requested the continued aid from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in a call with ADB’S Country Director for Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50950265/ministry-of-agriculture-requests-continued-assistance-from-adb/
National Bank of Cambodia announces $50 million auction tomorrow
The National Bank of Cambodia has issued a notice to banks, microfinance institutions and exchange traders to participate in the auction of US $50,000,000 for October 12, 2021. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50949491/national-bank-of-cambodia-announces-50-million-auction-tomorrow/
O’Bosleav given first-ever community forest land titles
The Forestry Administration announced yesterday that the O’Bosleav Forest Community has officially received land titles through the rigorous registration process. This is the first example of this happening in Cambodia. .. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50949092/obosleav-given-first-ever-community-forest-land-titles/
Poaching problems threaten Kingdom’s sanctuary species
National resource conservationists have expressed concern over the ongoing poaching of wildlife in sanctuaries after many rare and endangered animals were found killed or injured by traps. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/poaching-problems-threaten-kingdoms-sanctuary-species
Six more lesser adjutants freed after rehabilitation
The Angkor Centre for Biodiversity Conservation (ACCB), based in Siem Reap province, plans to set six lesser adjutants free after rescuing and rehabilitating them and following the release of seven other birds earlier this year. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/six-more-lesser-adjutants-freed-after-rehabilitation
Man bulldozes Bunong tribe’s crops
A man accused of encroachment has bulldozed 10 hectares of rice and crops planted by 18 Bunong families on land they settled since 1992 in Mondulkiri province. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50927735/man-bulldozes-bunong-tribes-crops/
City Hall upgrading anti-flooding system
The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration is increasing the water capacity of Boeung Tompun pumping station and is rehabilitating certain canals to manage flooding in Meanchey, Tuol Kork, Sen Sok and Por Sen Chey districts. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/city-hall-upgrading-anti-flooding-system