Coronavirus jab drive for 5-year-olds starts Nov 1
Cambodia is set to launch the Covid-19 jab campaign for children aged 5 as vaccinations for those aged 6 and older are nearly complete. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/coronavirus-jab-drive-5-year-olds-starts-nov-1
90% drop in domestic tourists compared to last year
Cambodia recorded about 2.42 million domestic tourists, of whom more than 2.26 million were citizens and about 160,000 foreign nationals, in the first eight months of this year. ...
Mao Chanvireak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50961616/90-drop-in-domestic-tourists-compared-to-last-year/
NEC signed memo with ministries on vote security
Minister of Interior Sar Kheng commended authorities at all levels for their joint efforts in strengthening security, public order and social safety which create a favourable environment for the upcoming commune elections scheduled for June 5. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-signed-memo-ministries-vote-security
Gov’t suspends recruitment of new civil service officers to save National Budget to handle C-19
The government has decided to suspend the recruitment of new government officers in 2022 to save national budget to help Cambodians with their health and social issues while handling the Covid-19 crisis. ...
Six-year plan for rural infrastructure
The Land Management Ministry is registering the land of 15 more indigenous communities and build 48 rural infrastructure projects over six years from October 2020 to December 2026. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50991334/six-year-plan-for-rural-infrastructure/
Biggest solar farm set to more than double in capacity
Plans are underway to expand the capacity of the Kingdom’s largest solar power station, by nearly 167 per cent from 90MW to 240MW, to help meet demand and reduce energy costs, according to the head of state-run electric utility Electricite du Cambodge (EdC). ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/biggest-solar-farm-set-more-double-capacity
Cambodian PM encourages more investments from Singapore
Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged Singapore to encourage more investors to do business in Cambodia. The encouragement was made during the courtesy meeting between the Cambodian Premier and visiting Singapore Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, at the Peace Palace Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501026685/cambodian-pm-encourages-more-investments-from-singapore/
GDT gears up to block unregistered companies’ electronic transactions
The General Department of Taxation of the Ministry of Economy and Finance has sought cooperation from 49 Internet companies in Cambodia to block electronic transactions should those enterprises are not registered. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501021382/gdt-gears-up-to-block-unregistered-companies-electronic-transactions/
KOICA plan projects to 2024
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has introduced a number of new plans and projects to support Cambodia’s development goals from 2022 to 2024. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koica-plan-projects-2024
NEC passes Form 1102 ‘hot potato’ to local officials
Amid repeated demand from some political parties to allow party agents at polling stations to take out copies of the election report, or “Form 1102”, as had been done in previous elections, the National Election Committee (NEC) said it will permit local committees to evaluate ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501034690/nec-passes-form-1102-hot-potato-to-local-officials/
PPSP revenue grows 153%, net loss narrows 26% in Q1
Public-listed special economic zone (SEZ) developer Phnom Penh SEZ Plc (PPSP) has reported a sharp increase in total revenue and lower net loss in the first quarter of 2022, a filing with Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) showed. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ppsp-revenue-grows-153-net-loss-narrows-26-q1
Tea Banh to participate in 19th Asia Security Summit, Shangri la Dialogue 2022 this week
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh, will lead a high-ranking delegation of Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) to attend the 19th Asia Security Summit (IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2022) from June 10-12 in Singapore. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501090890/tea-banh-to-participate-in-19th-asia-security-summit-shangri-la-dialogue-2022-this-week/
CRF, TIKA reach MoU to improve Cambodian rice farmers’ livelihoods
The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) have reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), which will improve the livelihoods of rice farmers. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501206284/crf-tika-reach-mou-to-improve-cambodian-rice-farmers-livelihoods/
PM Hun Sen welcomes investment plan on clean energy production in Cambodia
Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, spoke highly of the investment direction of Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group and Soma Group on clean energy production in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501204963/pm-hun-sen-welcomes-investment-plan-on-clean-energy-production-in-cambodia/
Dak Nong steps up military, defence ties with Mondulkiri of Cambodia
Working delegations of the Military Command of Dak Nong and the military sub-area of the Cambodian province of Mondulkiri held their 6th talks in the Vietnamese province on January 9. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501217705/dak-nong-steps-up-military-defence-ties-with-mondulkiri-of-cambodia/
Local, Finnish Red Crosses set to assist four provinces
The Cambodian Red Cross (CRC) has signed an agreement with the Finnish Red Cross (FRC) on a programme to promote humanitarian and community health activities in four provinces. ...
Yuth Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/local-finnish-red-crosses-set-assist-four-provinces
New National Assembly Leadership Revealed
Outgoing Prime Minister Hun Sen and President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has revealed the leadership of the 7th Legislature of National Assembly (NA). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340191/new-national-assembly-leadership-revealed/
Cambodian new government to uphold “One China Policy”
The new Royal Government of Cambodia will maintain the country’s irreversible stance to support the “One China Policy” and non-interference in China’s internal affairs. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342008/cambodian-new-government-to-uphold-one-china-policy/
Beijing commits 300 million yuan to develop high-speed rail network
Beijing will provide 300 million yuan, an equivalent of $41.34 million, to develop high-speed railway infrastructure connecting the Kingdom to Thailand, Laos and China. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342655/beijing-commits-300-million-yuan-to-develop-high-speed-rail-network/
Tourism training ‘crucial’ for sector growth
Training tourism professionals is vital for boosting the sector, and many have already benefited from such training, stated Minister of Tourism Thong Khon. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tourism-training-crucial-sector-growth
