Malaria sees no death since 2018
Cambodia will celebrate National Malaria Day on April 25 under the theme, “Zero malaria starts with me”, although there have been no reported deaths from malaria in the Kingdom since 2018. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/malaria-sees-no-death-2018
Kandal deputy police chief suspended over alleged land grab
The Ministry of Interior on Tuesday suspended Brigadier General Sreng Sokha, Kandal provincial deputy police chief, for running a real estate business and allegedly grabbing more than 40 hectares of land in Takhmao city. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50716112/kandal-deputy-police-chief-suspended-over-alleged-land-grab/
Deportation of Chinese scammers was Cambodia’s decision: Kheng
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Kheng on Wednesday dismissed rumours of ulterior motives behind the deportation of a Chinese “scammer” group. ...
Sen David
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/deportation-chinese-scammers-was-cambodias-decision-kheng
After FTA with China, S. Korea next in line to negotiate free trade agreement
A free trade agreement negotiation between Cambodia and the Republic of Korea has been scheduled to kick-start shortly. This was said by Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce when meeting Park Heung-Kyeong, Ambassador of S. Korea to Cambodia, at the ministry office. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50743512/after-fta-with-china-s-korea-next-in-line-to-negotiate-free-trade-agreement/
Minister tells governors to speed up land allocation
Minister of Environment Say Sam Al has sent letters to 20 provincial governors telling them to provide relevant documents on land issues in natural resource protected areas. ...
Khorn Savi
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-tells-governors-speed-land-allocation
Cambodia’s Kampot pepper granted GI certification from 50 Countries
The Ministry of Commerce has secured geographical indication (GI) certification of Cambodia’s Kampot pepper from 50 countries. The update was provided by the Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak when presiding over official Handover Ceremony of Czech Machine and Buying “Kampot Pepper” from Small Farmers by ...
Phal Sophanith/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50788387/cambodias-kampot-pepper-granted-gi-certification-from-50-countries/
Cambodia exports more than 1.5 million bicycles in first nine months
Over 1.5 million units of Cambodian bicycles have been exported to foreign markets as of the third quarter of this year, generating nearly $400 million, according to figures from the Ministry of Commerce. ...
Chea Vannak/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50779897/cambodia-exports-more-than-1-5-million-bicycles-in-first-nine-months/
Ministry says Asian elephants face threat
Ministry of Environment spokesman Neth Pheaktra said the Asian elephant is being severely threatened in world sanctuaries. In Cambodia, eight elephants have recently died in wildlife sanctuaries. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-says-asian-elephants-face-threat
Increase in Russian investment sought by commerce ministry
Cambodia has called for an increase in investment from Russia, particularly in the light and medium machinery sector, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Commerce. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50788919/increase-in-russian-investment-sought-by-commerce-ministry/
Banks and FI loan restructuring extended until mid-2021
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) will allow banks and financial institutions to continue loan restructuring until mid-2021, according to a letter sent to the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) last week. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50785076/banks-and-fi-loan-restructuring-extended-until-mid-2021/
Trade fair scrapped over Covid-19 fears
The Ministry of Commerce on November 19 cancelled the 15th edition of the Cambodia Import-Export Goods Exhibition due to Covid-19 concerns. Originally scheduled to be held from December 15-18 at the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre on Phnom Penh’s Koh Pich island, the Kingdom’s ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/trade-fair-scrapped-over-covid-19-fears
Agreement to boost green-belt tourism signed
The Ministry of Tourism and Japanese company Yamato Green Co Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) last week intended to develop a green-belt value chain serving the domestic tourism sector. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783047/agreement-to-boost-green-belt-tourism-signed/
Cambodia to monitor effectiveness of Chinese C-19 vaccine before use
Ministry of Health spokeswoman Or Vandine said yesterday the ministry will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the vaccine before it makes any decision on adopting it in Cambodia. ...
Khann Chanvirak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50756876/cambodia-to-monitor-effectiveness-of-chinese-c-19-vaccine-before-use/
Hotel fees to rise during holiday
The upcoming national holidays will increase accommodation fees and prices of other tourism services after so many businesses lost money for a half year after closing because of COVID-19. More people are expected to travel nationwide. ...
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50746693/hotel-fees-to-rise-during-holiday/
Roadmap to restore tourism discussed
The Ministry of Tourism and the private sector have discussed a nearly 200-page draft roadmap to restore the tourism sector during and after the COVID-19 crisis for the period 2020-2025. ...
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50773942/roadmap-to-restore-tourism-discussed/
Announcement on the revision of entry requirements to Cambodia, the implementation of preventive measure and quarantine
Pursuant to the announcement on the revision of entry requirements to Cambodia, the implementation of preventive measure and quarantine, the Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to modify some mechanisms for the implementation of health measures and the implementation of sponsorship mechanisms, such as:Foreign investors, ...
Ministry of Health
Domestic tourism is key to sector recovery: Experts
A report by the UNWTO said that with travellers now considering shorter trips and destinations closer to home, countries with higher shares of domestic tourism are likely to recover earlier and faster. ...
Tom Starkey
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50793199/domestic-tourism-is-key-to-sector-recovery-experts/
Cambodia has reduced poverty in 25 years
Cambodia is one of the leading countries in reducing poverty in the last 25 years, said Minister of Rural Development Ouk Rabun at an international forum yesterday. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50793629/cambodia-has-reduced-poverty-in-25-years/
Banteay Meanchey trade fair postponed
The Ministry of Commerce on December 18 said it will indefinitely postpone another trade fair under the umbrella of the fifth season of its “Buy Cambodian Campaign” as a measure to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 disease. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/banteay-meanchey-trade-fair-postponed
Press release: CamboJA concerned over conviction of radio station owner Sok Oudom
On 22 December 2020, the Cambodian Journalists Alliance (CamboJA) issued a press release which was seriously concerned over the conviction of yet another local journalist today for carrying out the important task of disseminating critical news to the Cambodian people. The Kampong Chhnang Provincial Court ...
Cambodian Journalists Alliance (CamboJA)
