Banteay Meanchey, northwest provinces brace for flash floods
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology issued a warning that Cambodia will be affected by the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone, a low-pressure system, from September 22-26 along the Dangrek mountains. Floods have already inundated villages in Banteay Meanchey province. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/banteay-meanchey-northwest-provinces-brace-flash-floods
Cambodia sees spike in human, sex trafficking cases in first half of 2021
Cambodia cracked down on 198 human trafficking and sexual exploitation cases in the first six months of 2021, a remarkable rise from only 63 cases over the same period last year, a senior official said on Friday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50924773/cambodia-sees-spike-in-human-sex-trafficking-cases-in-first-half-of-2021/
Beer Gardens allowed to reopen nationwide
Beer garden patrons and diners need not wait any longer as the once high risk business is now open to all nationwide. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50964705/beer-gardens-allowed-to-reopen-nationwide/
Gov’t looks to attract more Japanese tourists to Kingdom
Direct flights between Japan and the Kingdom are being promoted by the Tourism Ministry as a way to attract vaccinated Japanese tourists. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50969274/govt-looks-to-attract-more-japanese-tourists-to-kingdom/
Cambodia planning new border checkpoint at Thma Da
Cambodia is looking into the possibility of opening a new Thma Da Border Checkpoint with Thailand to boost trade and tourism. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-planning-new-border-checkpoint-thma-da
Cambodia, Vietnam enhance defence cooperation
Cambodia and Vietnam have vowed to enhance defence cooperation while appreciating their bilateral cooperation, especially in the military sector. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501005184/cambodia-vietnam-enhance-defence-cooperation/
Japan backs Cambodia’s initiative to resolve Myanmar’s conflict
Japan threw its support behind Prime Minister Hun Sen’s efforts to deescalate and resolve the Myanmar conflict. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501004102/japan-backs-cambodias-initiative-to-resolve-myanmars-conflict/
Poverty rate increases in Cambodia due to Covid-19
The poverty rate of the Cambodian population has increased from 13.5 percent in 2014 to 17.8 percent in 2019 and 2020, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Planning. ...
Sok Sithika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501060205/poverty-rate-increases-in-cambodia-due-to-covid-19/
Candlelight Party cries foul as CPP appears to have won landslide at polls
The opposition Candlelight Party is calling Sunday’s commune council elections the “worst ever,” alleging they were beset by voter suppression and intimidation, as the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) looks set to win by a landslide. ...
Sorn Sarath, Sovann Sreypich, and Kheang Sokmean
https://cambojanews.com/candlelight-party-cries-foul-as-cpp-appears-to-have-won-landslide-at-polls/
Former PM Hun Sen: Cambodian-Thai new prime ministers to further strengthen cooperation
The new Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand will work together to boost the cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501347740/former-pm-hun-sen-cambodian-thai-new-prime-ministers-to-further-strengthen-cooperation/
Cambodia-China trade volume up 38 pct
Trade between Cambodia and China have increased by 38 percent compared to the same period last year. This trade increase took place against the backdrop of a compounded global crises. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501100887/cambodia-china-trade-volume-up-38-pct/
NA polls will be better, says Sar Kheng
The government has assured that the 7th national election on July 23 next year will be open, just, and safe . ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501108593/na-polls-will-be-better-says-sar-kheng/
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia strengthen defence cooperation
Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang attended the annual meeting among the defence ministers of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia in Vientiane on September 14 to strengthen the countries’ defence ties. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501151234/vietnam-laos-cambodia-strengthen-defence-cooperation/
Cambodia receives 22 Indonesia projects worth $69 million
Cambodia received 22 investment project proposals worth $69 million from Indonesian investors in various sectors, including industry, agriculture and service. .. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501267157/cambodia-receives-22-indonesia-projects-worth-69-million/
Preah Sihanouk Province, most visited destination last week of June
Preah Sihanouk province was the most attractive destination in the last week of June, followed by Battambang and Siem Reap provinces. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501319260/preah-sihanouk-province-most-visited-destination-last-week-of-june/
Government’s effort in climate change mitigation
The Royal Government of Cambodia is working hard to prevent and mitigate climate change, especially through the promotion of lower carbon emissions. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501407491/governments-effort-in-climate-change-mitigation/
Thailand lowers fees for Cambodian migrant workers
The Thai Ministry of Labour has issued a ministerial order setting new fees for inspections and work permits for foreign workers from Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501384327/thailand-lowers-fees-for-cambodian-migrant-workers/
Number of associations, NGOs grows, while many inactive
The General Department of Administration of the Ministry of Interior held a review meeting to discuss the registration of associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on Monday. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501540948/number-of-associations-ngos-grows-while-many-inactive/
Agenda
Open Cambodia A Mozilla/Aspiration Conference Open Web, Open Source, Open Knowledge 16-17 September 2011 Sunway Hotel, Phnom Penh Friday 16 September 8:00-8:30 Registration – Grand Mekong Hall, First Floor 8:30-10:15 Interactive Plenary 10:15-10:30 Coffee Break 10:30-12:00 Agenda Crowdsourcing: Session Development 12:00-1:00 Lunch – Provided at the Sun Café Restaurant, Ground Floor, Sunway Hotel 1:00-3:00 Break-Out I – Framing Sessions: ...
Arbitrators Now Express Support for Exams
Having completed their exams trainee arbitrators have applauded them as fair and transparent. 33 of the 45 candidates have successfully passed the exams. In December 2010 Prime Minister Hun Sen signed an order requiring arbitrator candidates to take an exam, after the establishment of the ...