$91 million needed to repair flood-damaged infrastructure
The Ministry of Rural Development has estimated that $91 million is needed to fix roads and water pumps damaged by recent floods. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50785842/91-million-needed-to-repair-flood-damaged-infrastructure/
US commits to help rid leftover cluster bombs in Cambodia
The United States has renewed its commitment to help rid Cambodia of cluster munitions dropped by their forces during the Vietnam War. . ...
Som Kanika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50768551/us-commits-to-help-rid-leftover-cluster-bombs-in-cambodia/
Entertainment outlets can only reopen as restaurants
Prime Minister Hun Sen has reminded local authorities not to allow entertainment clubs and KTVs to reopen businesses if they have not been converted into restaurants. This follows the Health Ministry’s measures to stem any spread of COVID-19. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50744670/entertainment-outlets-can-only-reopen-as-restaurants/
NEC to test online election system next year
Cambodia will test run an online election process early next year to evaluate the effectiveness of such a system for the Kingdom. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50790003/nec-to-test-online-election-system-next-year/
Natural resources crime on the rise
Natural Resources crime in Cambodia is on the rise by 34.42 percent as compared with last year, the Ministry of Environment said today. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50799245/natural-resources-crime-on-the-rise/
Ministry seeks more donations for vaccines to achieve herd immunity
The Health Ministry has appealed for public donations to purchase more vaccines to inoculate the targeted 80 percent of the population. ...
Rhea Mae Soco
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50825178/ministry-seeks-more-donations-for-vaccines-to-achieve-herd-immunity/
Literacy rates ‘increase significantly’
Literacy rates in Cambodia have “increased significantly”, according to the General Population Census of Cambodia 2019 issued on Tuesday. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50807840/literacy-rates-increase-significantly/
Public hospitals must test all patients for C-19
The Ministry of Health has ordered public hospitals nationwide to test all patients for COVID-19 before they are admitted, according to a letter signed by Health Minister Mam Bun Heng. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50853950/public-hospitals-must-test-all-patients-for-c-19/
Curfew extended in Banteay Meanchey’s Serey Sophorn city for another week
Banteay Meanchey Provincial Governor Oum Reatrey today issued an order to continue restrictions in Serey Sophorn city for another week from today to May 21 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. ...
Unique landfill in Kampong Chhnang province
A unique 12-hectare landfill surrounded by mountains and forest in Kampong Chhnang province is scheduled for completion by end of this year. ...
Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50908822/unique-landfill-in-kampong-chhnang-province/
Imported meat from India infested with Covid-19 virus
Cambodian customs authorities seized 3 containers of frozen buffalo meat imported from India that contained Covid-19. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50902129/imported-meat-from-india-infested-with-covid-19-virus/
Journalists in Phnom Penh will start receiving ‘booster dose’ from September 8th
The Commission for COVID-19 Vaccination says the media in Phnom Penh will receive the third dose of AstraZeneca at the National Children’s Hospital from September 8 to 15, 2021. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50913803/journalists-in-phnom-penh-will-start-receiving-booster-dose-from-september-8th/
The Lizard King: Truck stopped with almost 1000 smuggled reptiles aboard
The scale of wildlife trafficking in Cambodia was graphically illustrated again today when a Virak Buntham Company truck was stopped in Siem Reap province with 984 lizards inside. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50918433/the-lizard-king-truck-stopped-with-almost-1000-smuggled-reptiles-aboard/
Covid vaccination card required for NSSF services in Kingdom
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) under the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training advised all offices in the capital and provinces not to provide services for any individual who cannot show a Covid-19 vaccination card or certificate. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/covid-vaccination-card-required-nssf-services-kingdom
PP improves traffic management skills
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Phnom Penh City Hall yesterday signed an agreement to improve the capacity of traffic management personnel. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50939298/pp-improves-traffic-management-skills/
Siem Reap gives district temporary makeshift market amid Covid-19
Banteay Srei district authorities in Siem Reap province have organised Phsar Kromoun, or improvised market, for vendors to sell necessities to the community amid the temporary closure of the Banteay Srei market where 60 vendors recently tested positive for Covid-19. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-gives-district-temporary-makeshift-market-amid-covid-19
Right-hand drive ban enforced
Military officers working along the Cambodian-Thai border have been ordered to prevent the smuggling of right-hand drive vehicles into the country. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/right-hand-drive-ban-enforced
ASEAN Tourism Forum 2022 officially launched
Cambodia is hosting the 40th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF 2022) from January 16 to 22 in Preah Sihanouk province under the theme “ASEAN – A community of peace and shared future.” ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501009393/asean-tourism-forum-2022-officially-launched/
Fintechnews Singapore says digital financial services picks up steam in Cambodia
Over the past few years, digital financial services have seen greater adoption in Cambodia, a trend that was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing measures put in place to limit the spread of the virus. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1021708/fintechnews-singapore-says-digital-financial-services-picks-up-steam-in-cambodia/
PM shares insights on peace process at South Korean summit
Prime Minister Hun Sen shared Cambodia’s lessons on peacemaking and national reconciliation at the World Summit in Seoul, marking the end of a four-day trip to South Korea where he clinches a peace prize. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-shares-insights-peace-process-south-korean-summit