Tourism savaged by COVID-19
As of May, government data shows COVID-19 forced the closure of nearly 3,000 tourism-based business and left more than 45,045 staff members unemployed. The unemployment and rising debt would severely affect the social economy while the Minister of Tourism estimated that the tourism sector would
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50740504/tourism-savaged-by-covid-19/
US lobby group calls for full taxes on all Cambodian rice
Cambodian rice exports to the US could face full tariffs after a lobby group called for the imposition of full tariffs on the crop. Currently, the Kingdom’s rice enjoys some tax-protection under what is known as the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP)-eligible commodities list. However,
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50743069/us-lobby-group-calls-for-full-taxes-on-all-cambodian-rice/
CRF requests year-long loans for rice millers
The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) has asked the state-owned Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB) to extend its loan repayment period to 12 months to help rice millers buy paddy. The request was made on Wednesday at a meeting with Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC)
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/crf-requests-year-long-loans-rice-millers
Press Release: One Hundred Thousand COVID-19 RT-PCR test performed by the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge
On 26 October 2020, Institut Pasteur du Cambodge has posted a press release regarding the statistic of COVID-19 diagnose and testing. IPC has performed over 100,000 COVID-19 diagnostic test and has detected 287 positive individual since the start of the pandemic. IPC will continue to
Institut Pasteur du Cambodge
Winds of change for renewables in the Kingdom
Kampot province will be home to the Kingdom’s first wind farm – a step in the right direction in terms of Cambodia’s renewable energy movement, say experts. The first wind power project in Cambodia is approaching the construction stage. The Blue Circle (Cambodia), the company
Jason Boken
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50788448/winds-of-change-for-renewables-in-the-kingdom/
Joint Statement: Media Group call on authorities to step up fight against impunity for crimes against journalists
On 2nd November 2020, CamboJa, the Cambodian Center for Independent Media (CCIM), Overseas Press Club of Cambodia (OPCC) and International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has come together in a joint statement addressing their concern over the lack of justice for crimes against journalists in Cambodia.
CamboJa
E-Commerce Strategy finally incorporated
The Ministry of Commerce and relevant ministries have officially and collectively signed off the E-Commerce Strategy to bring the sector to a new level. According to Mr Sorasak, the strategy fits well with the on-going context of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and will further boost
Phal Sophanith/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50748715/e-commerce-strategy-finally-incorporated/
Vegetables left to spoil on Kandal farms as farmers can’t find buyers
Farmers in Kandal province say they each have thousands of dollars worth of vegetables spoiling in their fields because they can’t find buyers. In Sa’ang district, an area known for vegetable growing, salad greens farmer Tai Song, 35, said growers all around were unable to find
Khut Sokun
https://vodenglish.news/vegetables-left-to-spoil-on-kandal-farms-as-farmers-cant-find-buyers/
Researchers and fishermen share concern over plastic waste in rivers
Local researchers and fishermen along the Tonle Sap and Bassac Rivers have shared their concern over plastic waste in the Kingdom’s rivers. Project manager of Wonders of the Mekong Chea Seila told Khmer Times on Monday, that she had found a dramatic amount of plastic waste this
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50798606/researchers-and-fishermen-share-concern-over-plastic-waste-in-rivers/
Press Release: Japan provided US$745,321 for developing 4-years university of physical education course and for supporting contract farming of organic Cashew through agricultural operatives
On 12 February 2021, the Embassy of Japan in Cambodia has posted a press release regarding the financial assistance of the Japanese governments to Cambodia. The Total aid is US$ 754,321. These funds will usេ to implement project on developing 4-yeas University of Physical education
Embassy of Japan in Cambodia
Free COVID-19 rapid test for Cambodians at public health centers
On 04 August 2021, Ministry of Health issued a notification on free COVID-19 rapid test for Cambodians at public health centers.Testing for COVID-19 for people who come to get service at the public health centers is free of charge.
Ministry of Health
High UV index
On 17 August 2021, Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology issued a press release on the increase in the UV index. According to research by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Indochina will be affected by UV radiation from 18 to 24 August 2021. This increase
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology
His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will participate in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), the 24th ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council meeting and the 30th ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) meeting to be held via videoconference
On 02 October 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation participating in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), the 24th ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Ending the pandemic and building back better
On 21 September 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the ending the pandemic and building back better. Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, will send his written address
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, will participate in the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summit and related summits
On 25 October 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, will participate in the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summit and related Summits, on
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Outcomes of the meeting between His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, and the Rt Hon Amanda Milling MP, Minister for Asia at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK)
On 12 January 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on outcomes of the meeting between His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, and the Rt Hon Amanda Milling MP,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
The 23rd ASEAN lecture on the Kingdom of Cambodia’s ASEAN chairmanship 2022
On 03 January 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a joint press release on the 23rd ASEAN lecture on the Kingdom of Cambodia’s ASEAN chairmanship 2022. At the invitation of ISEAS, Yusof Ishak Institute, H.E. PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Extension of fines for e-commerce licenses application
On 02 March 2022, the Ministry of Commerce issued a notification on the extension of fines for e-commerce licenses application.As the request of traders and companies and in conjunction with the spreading of COVID-19 (Omicron) in the community, the Ministry decided to extend the fine
Ministry of Commerce
