Govt, NGO build elevated shelters to provide flood protection
The construction of elevated shelters in flood-prone areas across the country is being undertaken by the government and an NGO to provide safe havens for people during floods. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501353762/govt-ngo-build-elevated-shelters-to-provide-flood-protection/
The Post justified in response to unsubstantiated reports: pundits
The Phnom Penh Post’s weekend editorial about a recent BBC report that included an interview with former staff Mech Dara has drawn heated reactions from across the board among journalists, civil society organisations and members of the public. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/post-justified-response-unsubstantiated-reports-pundits
Concern as Omicron variant cases rise in neighbouring countries
The Ministry of Health has alerted people to be vigilant and continue to practise preventive measures followed for COVID-19, as transmission from a new sub- variant, Omicron XBB.1.5, are increasing in neighbouring countries. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501298252/concern-as-omicron-variant-cases-rise-in-neighbouring-countries/
Troops withdrawn from Vietnam border, no drones shot down
Most of the troops sent to the eastern border with Vietnam to shoot down drones have since been withdrawn and that no drones were destroyed, military officials told CamboJA. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/troops-withdrawn-from-vietnam-border-no-drones-shot-down/
Cambodia’s international trade recorded at over $19 billion in first five months
The total trade volume between Cambodia and its partners around the world reached more than $19 billion in the first five months of 2023, down 14 percent compared to the same period last year. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501307770/cambodias-international-trade-recorded-at-over-19-billion-in-first-five-months/
PM: Cambodia is committed to “One-China policy”
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Manet, has said that the new Royal Government is committed to maintaining a “One-China policy” to take the already strong relationship between Cambodia and China to the next level. ...
National strategic plan to fight human trafficking launched
The government has launched a strategic plan to combat all forms of human trafficking over the next five years. The goal is to gradually reduce and ultimately eliminate human trafficking. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501534039/national-strategic-plan-to-fight-human-trafficking-launched/
Cambodian PM discloses his trip to the United States in September
Cambodian Prime Minister Dr Hun Manet disclosed his trip to the US later this month in his public speech Friday. At a get-together with factory workers and employees in Takhmao town, Kandal province, Dr Manet did not give details of his forthcoming trip, he just ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501353254/cambodian-pm-discloses-his-trip-to-the-united-states-in-september/
PM condemns attack
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday condemned the savage beating of two opposition lawmakers outside the National Assembly on Monday, before then insisting the violence was wholly unrelated to the pro-ruling party rally from which its perpetrators emerged.In a rare televised address to the nation, the ...
Chhay Channyda, Meas Sokchea and Vong Sokheng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-condemns-attack
Hun Sen: rights organisation CCHR will not be shut down
In an unexpected turn, Prime Minister Hun Sen announced on Saturday that the outspoken Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) will not be shut down, despite accusing the local NGO last week of serving foreign interests. In an article posted to government mouthpiece Fresh News, the ...
Leonie Kijewski and Mech Dara
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/hun-sen-rights-organisation-cchr-will-not-be-shut-down
China to provide 100 Cambodian children with free heart surgery in 3 years
China will provide 100 Cambodian children who have congenital heart disease with free surgery in three years in a program called “China-Cambodia Love Heart Journey.” The program was inaugurated on Jan 11 by visiting Premier Li Keqiang and his Cambodian counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen ...
Mu Xuequan
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-01/11/c_136888925.htm
Siem Reap International Airport records 340,000 passengers in January, South Korea stands first row
PHNOM PENH: the Siem reap international airport announced today that it gained 340,000 passengers for January and the South Korean passengers stand first class. “This is first time in its history, [sic] the statement said. It adds: barely a month after crossing the 2-millionth passenger milestone, ...
Different stories on CNRP meet with Bishop
Opposition leader Sam Rainsy has been meeting with a number of Australian lawmakers in recent days, asking them to urge the Australian government to support his call for reform and a new election in Cambodia. But while the Cambodia National Rescue Party leader had announced that ...
Kevin Ponniah and Vong Sokheng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/different-stories-cnrp-meet-bishop
Over 5,500 arrested for drugs
Anti-drug police have arrested more than 5,500 suspects and seized over 300kg of drugs as evidence since January. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/over-5500-arrested-drugs
Bunong decry encroachment
Fifty-three Bunong indigenous families in Kbal Romeas commune Stung Treng province’s Sesan district have accused a company of illegally setting up boundary poles for a plantation and encroaching on community land, an accusation the provincial authorities have denied. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/bunong-decry-encroachment
Sub-decree outlines Covid measures
Prime Minister Hun Sen on March 31 issued a sub-decree detailing administrative measures to contain the spread of Covid-19, including potential travel restrictions, public gathering, curfew, and lockdown to certain areas, among others. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sub-decree-outlines-covid-measures
Jabs could be ‘mandatory’: PM
Prime Minister Hun Sen has suggested that vaccination become “mandatory” if the rate of Covid-19 infection does not subside and that this policy – if adopted – would first be applied to Phnom Penh. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/jabs-could-be-mandatory-pm
Garment employers asked to provide allowance to workers
The Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) on April 22 urged owners and directors of factories in lockdown areas to consider providing allowance to workers, in addition to other support provided by the government. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/garment-employers-asked-provide-allowance-workers
CSR initiative gives villagers clean water
Over 300 families in four provinces – Siem Reap, Takeo, Kampot and Kep – have received free access to clean water through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme of a local conglomerate. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/csr-initiative-gives-villagers-clean-water
Siem Reap villages remain in lockdown
Siem Reap provincial authorities have decided to extend the lockdown of Varin village in Varin district and commune for another week through October 1 after many Covid-19 cases were detected. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-villages-remain-lockdown