Cashew nut growers feel the pinch as their price plunge
A representative of a cashew growing association has said that market prices for the fruit have dramatically decreased in the last fortnight, blaming border restrictions and a reduction in demand. ...
Chhut Bunthoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50707164/cashew-nut-growers-feel-the-pinch-as-their-price-plunge/
Japan-Cambodia National Road 5 renovation project locked in
The Japanese and Cambodian governments have inked a financial cooperation agreement for the renovation of National Road 5 spanning 366 kilometres from Kandal province’s Prek Kdam area to Banteay Meanchey province’s Poipet city. ...
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50705611/japan-cambodia-national-road-5-renovation-project-locked-in/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
Russia pledges to boost trade ties with Cambodia, to consider debt relief
Newly appointed Ambassador of Russia to Cambodia Anatoly Borovik has pledged to further boost the trade relations and investment between the two countries, which are currently at a low level. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50773458/russia-pledges-to-boost-trade-ties-with-cambodia-to-consider-debt-relief/
US pledges $153 million toward Mekong development
The U.S. Department of State on Friday pledged about $153.6 million for cooperation projects across the Mekong region, including crime fighting, data sharing, and disaster management. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50763322/us-pledges-153-million-toward-mekong-development/
New Year’s Eve attracts 700,000 tourists nationwide
The Ministry of Tourism announced today that on New Year’s Eve there were 699,724 tourists throughout the country, with 697,066 being Cambodian nationals and 2,658 foreigners. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50799894/new-years-eve-attracts-700000-tourists-nationwide/
Three more villages placed under lockdown in Sangkat Stung Meanchey III
Phnom Penh Capital Administration issued a decision last night to lockdown 3 more villages: Trea 4 village, Damnak Thom 2 village and Damnak Thom 3 village of Sangkat Stung Meanchey III. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50836980/three-more-villages-placed-under-lockdown-in-sangkat-stung-meanchey-iii/
Gov’t looks into vaccines for children
A study into administering Covid-19 vaccinations to children will begin after the initial drive for vaccinating people 18 and over is complete, a senior Ministry of Health official said. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-looks-vaccines-children
Masks a must in 15 provinces
Minister of Health Mam Bun Heng issued a public health notice requiring people in 15 provinces to wear masks and socially distance from now until further notice. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/masks-must-15-provinces
Cambodia commits to enhancing the CLV Development Triangle Area
Cambodia has committed to develop the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA) in order to contribute to enhancing cross border trade activities and improving the livelihoods of the region’s peoples. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50904613/cambodia-commits-to-enhancing-the-clv-development-triangle-area/
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. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/banteay-meanchey-northwest-provinces-brace-flash-floods
Kingdom, Kazakhstan vow to boost ties for mutual benefit
Cambodia will further expand bilateral ties with Kazakhstan for the mutual benefit of the two countries as well as cooperation with the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building in Asia (CICA). ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-kazakhstan-vow-boost-ties-mutual-benefit
Measuring Cambodia’s COVID situation in interactive graphs
A fascinating set of data visualisations from Our World in Data shows how Cambodia is faring in the COVID pandemic versus its 3 neighbors – Vietnam, Thailand and Laos. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50893825/cambodias-covid-situation-in-interactive-graphs/
NEC to start registering polls observers next week
The National Election Committee (NEC) announced yesterday that registration of national and international observers for the upcoming commune election will start from September 12 to February2. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50931075/nec-to-start-registering-polls-observers-next-week/