Korean agencies donate protective kits to public hospitals
Two public hospitals in Phnom Penh have received donations from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Cambodia-Korea Alumni Association to use for combating the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Va Sonyka
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50721412/korean-agencies-donate-protective-kits-to-public-hospitals/
UK, US pledge ASEAN support
The United States has expressed its commitment to the success of next week’s 19th ASEAN Regional Forum, which will be held in Phnom Penh, while British Foreign office Minister Jeremy Browne said on the same day that the United Kingdom plans to strengthen its relationship ...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2012070557222/Business/uk-us-pledge-asean-support.html
Dam collapse in Cambodia leaves four workers missing
Four workers have gone missing after the collapse of an in-progress hydropower dam in Western Cambodia, apparently due to a leak in the structure. The Associated Press reports that the Saturday collapse occurred at the Stung Atay Hydroelectric Project, a $255-million dollar dam on the Atay ...
Loan tenures to be extended to 7 years
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has approved the extension loan tenures to seven years from four years under a revised agreement between SME Bank and Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs). ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/724278/loan-tenures-to-be-extended-to-7-years/
Construction for Pursat’s power projects on track
Two power projects, solar and hydro-power plants, are well underway for the construction in Pursat province – a western part of the country sharing its border with Thailand. ...
Chhut Bunthoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50725772/construction-for-pursats-power-projects-on-track/
Cambodian government gives approval for garment factories to produce masks and PPE’s
The government has approved a request by the Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) for garment factories to produce all kinds of face masks, medical equipment and protective clothing for both domestic consumption and export. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50723913/cambodian-government-gives-approval-for-garment-factories-to-produce-masks-and-ppes/
Cambodia reports no new COVID-19 cases for 30 days straight, only one still hospitalised
For the 30th consecutive day, Cambodia has unearthed zero new COVID-19 positive cases while one of the two remaining in hospital was treated and discharged Monday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50722327/cambodia-reports-no-new-covid-19-cases-for-30-days-straight-only-one-still-hospitalised/
Hun Sen acknowledges misstep over HIV outbreak
Prime Minister Hun Sen admitted Tuesday that he made an error in judgment when he doubted the veracity of a growing HIV outbreak in Battambang province’s Roka commune in December. ...
Khy Sovuthy
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/hun-sen-acknowledges-misstep-over-hiv-outbreak-79466/
Foreigners to be charged “$3000 deposit” for C-19 quarantine, tests
The government has decided to charge all foreign visitors for lab testing, medical treatment and accommodation under health measures to prevent a second wave of COVID-19 (C-19) transmission in the country. ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50732611/foreigners-to-be-charged-for-c-19-quarantine-tests/
Muslim council bans gatherings during Ramadan
The Highest Council for Islamic Religious Affairs in Cambodia yesterday decided to ban gatherings during the Ramadan fasting month to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Kingdom. ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50715604/muslim-council-bans-gatherings-during-ramadan/
Tourism industry asks for further gov’t help
Tourism industry insiders have called on the government to discuss the possibility of delaying interest and principal repayments for businesses within the sector that have been economically destroyed by COVID-19. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50715483/tourism-industry-asks-for-further-govt-help/
MFIs respond to affected customers
Microfinance institutions (MFIs) have taken some actions to restructure their loans for affected customers because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA). ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50714667/mfis-respond-to-affected-customers/
Businesses vacate White Building
As families begin to move out of the iconic White Building, small business owners who have operated in the capital’s dilapidated landmark are facing tough decisions. ...
Cheng Sokhorng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/businesses-vacate-white-building
PM demands transparency in cash aid distribution
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday said harsh action will be taken against authorities found committing any irregularities in the disbursement of cash aid for poor and vulnerable families hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. ...
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50739807/pm-demands-transparency-in-cash-aid-distribution/
Governor commits to seeing a greener and cleaner capital
Phnom Penh municipal governor Khuong Sreng yesterday committed to solving the ongoing problems of the capital as the rainy season arrives, including floods and poor garbage collection. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50734634/governor-commits-to-seeing-a-greener-and-cleaner-capital/
Former general manager stands trial for $2m embezzlement
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday began the trial for a former oil and gas company general manager accused of stealing nearly $2 million from the company between 2018 and 2019. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50740990/former-general-manager-stands-trial-for-2m-embezzlement/
Cambodian delegation to deliver COVID-19 supplies to Laos
Minister of Defence General Tea Banh is set to lead a Cambodian delegation to neighbouring Laos to deliver COVID-19 protective equipment and health supplies to help the country fight COVID-19. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783046/cambodian-delegation-to-deliver-covid-19-supplies-to-laos/
New Bavet witnesses called
Two new witnesses have been summonsed in the case against former Bavet town governor Chhouk Bandith, as the victims’ lawyer tries to prove he intentionally shot three female protesters outside a shoe factory in February. Nouth Bopinnaroath, Svay Rieng provincial co-ordinator for the rights group Licadho, ...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2012061256740/National-news/new-bavet-witnesses-called.html
Kratie land disputes ‘resolved’
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction said on Tuesday that it had completed handing out land concessions to 1,382 families in Kampong Damrei commune, in Kratie province’s Chhlong district. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kratie-land-disputes-resolved
Japanese minister to boost ties during visit
The Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Motegi Toshimitsu, is due to embark on a three-day visit to Cambodia between August 21 and 23, which will see him meeting with Prime Minister Hun Sen. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50754425/japanese-minister-to-boost-ties-during-visit/
