Cambodian activists square off with Vietnamese soldiers in border row
Around 200 activists from northeastern Cambodia’s Ratanakiri province led by opposition lawmakers confronted dozens of soldiers and villagers from Vietnam Monday in a standoff over the digging of irrigation ponds in a non-demarcated area along the border shared by the two nations. ...
Ratha Visal
http://bit.ly/1drRRzd
Workers race to finish grand stupa for Chea Sim
The Labor Ministry on Friday announced that formal negotiations to set a new minimum wage for the country’s all-important garment sector—now at $128 a month—will begin in July, reviving the same schedule for talks it used with unions and employers for the first time last ...
Tin Sokhavuth
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/12289/workers-race-to-finish-grand-stupa-for-chea-sim/
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/
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/
Six people arrested for operating illegal marble mining
Stung Treng authorities have cracked down on illegal marble mining and arrested six people in Thala Boriwat district. ...
Yin Soeum
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50900965/six-people-arrested-for-operating-illegal-marble-mining/
World Bank Enterprise Surveys indicate 18% of enterprises in Cambodia having difficulties finding workers with right skills
As megatrends affect the world of work, reshaping skills of workers will help to address mismatches and promote resilience. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50887895/world-bank-enterprise-surveys-indicate-18-of-enterprises-in-cambodia-having-difficulties-finding-workers-with-right-skills/
Government accelerating procedure for sovereign bonds
The Ministry of Economy and Finance is accelerating the preparation of legal documents for the implementation of the law on sovereign bonds. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50919680/government-accelerating-procedure-for-sovereign-bonds/
Cambodia boosting agricultural product exports to China
The sanitary and phytosanitary standard on potential agricultural products are being negotiated to boost more exports from Cambodia to China. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50934440/cambodia-boosting-agricultural-product-exports-to-china/
No more closure or lockdown of buildings, schools or markets if a COVID-19 positive case is identified
Prime Minister Hun Sen has yesterday declared with immediate effect, there will be no more closure of schools, places of businesses and markets if a case of COVID-19 were to break out in any location. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50957434/no-more-closure-or-lockdown-of-buildings-schools-or-markets-if-a-covid-19-positive-case-is-identified/
ADB provides $180 million in loan for urban services in Cambodia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $180 million loan to help three cities in Cambodia improve urban infrastructure and boost economic competitiveness. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50973878/adb-provides-180-million-in-loan-for-urban-services-in-cambodia/
Ministry of Health issues strict directive on new COVID health rules for organizing events in Cambodia
The Ministry of Health has issued a directive on strengthening the implementation of health measures in organizing events and social work in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50970186/ministry-of-health-issues-strict-directive-on-new-health-rules-for-organizing-events-in-cambodia/
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/
Cambodia, Thailand stand ready to support Myanmar
The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand have reaffirmed their readiness to support Myanmar to solve its ongoing crisis. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501010866/cambodia-thailand-stand-ready-to-support-myanmar/
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
Master Plan for Mondulkiri Tourism Development 2021-2035 officially launched
National Committee for Tourism Development has officially disseminated and launched the “Master Plan for Mondulkiri Tourism Development 2022-2035” which is a guide for the development of tourism sector in the north-eastern area of the country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501056800/master-plan-for-mondulkiri-tourism-development-2021-2035-officially-launched/
Independent International Observers say Cambodian local election conducted according to international rules
Hubert Moise Hai HADDAD on behalf of the independent international observers who joined the Sunday’s election observation has affirmed that the election was conducted in a completely fair manner and according to international rules. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501089450/independent-international-observers-say-cambodian-local-election-conducted-according-to-international-rules/
NEC receives nearly 200 complaints from parties over elections
The National Election Committee (NEC) has received about 200 complaints submitted by political parties contesting in the Commune Election, both before and after the June 5 polls, said a senior official. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501090617/nec-receives-nearly-200-complaints-from-parties/
Kingdom, Zimbabwe keen to promote ecotourism
Cambodia and Zimbabwe are looking at options to boost cooperation in the tourism sector, with a special focus on ecotourism. ...
Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501346104/kingdom-zimbabwe-keen-to-promote-ecotourism/
Authorities repatriate over 600 citizens lured to work illegally in Cambodia
The Foreign Ministry and Vietnam’s representative agencies in Cambodia have coordinated with the two countries’ authorities to safely repatriate over 600 citizens who had been tricked or lured to Cambodia for illegal work so far. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501143752/authorities-repatriate-over-600-citizens-lured-to-work-illegally-in-cambodia/
Union gives bus company ‘one last chance’ to finish negotiations
Giant Ibis Transport has again delayed negotiations with 30 laid off union members who say they are owed years-worth of wages and benefits. ...
Eung Sea
https://cambojanews.com/union-gives-bus-company-one-last-chance-to-finish-negotiations/