Work on new power line to start next year
The construction of a power transmission line connecting the Kingdom’s south to the border with Laos is expected to be started at least by next year, according to an official from the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME). ...
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50749700/work-on-new-power-line-to-start-next-year/
Tax inspections on vehicles to begin in early February
Tax officials in collaboration with sub-national authorities will begin tax inspections on all means of transportation and vehicles for 2020 throughout the country by early next month. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tax-inspections-vehicles-begin-early-february
New Siem Reap airport construction confirmed as on schedule
Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) has confirmed that its new airport construction will finish as planned in 2023, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50812043/new-siem-reap-airport-construction-confirmed-as-on-schedule/
Encroachment on Tonle Sap flooded forest land persists
Battambang provincial officials said land encroachment still occurred on thousands of hectares of flooded forest land bordering Tonle Sap Lake, and authorities lacked the resources to protect these areas. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/encroachment-tonle-sap-flooded-forest-land-persists
U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh statement on the USAID Greening Prey Lang Funding redirect
On 17 June 2021, the US Embassy in Cambodia issued a statement On the USAID Greening Prey Lang Funding Redirect. In a statement, the US embassy expressed cOncerns over deforestatiOn which cOntinues to occur in the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary, where the United States Agency ...
The US Embassy in Cambodia
Among global vaccine leaders, Cambodia on track for more than 6% growth in 2022
Cambodia is on track to achieve GDP growth of more than six percent next year thanks to its “well strategised and rapidly executed” vaccine rollout, according to an investment advisory firm. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50919098/among-global-vaccine-leaders-cambodia-on-track-for-more-than-6-growth-in-2022/
Virtual data literacy training on social accountability
On 14, 15,16 and 17 of June 2021, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) cOnducted a four-day training under the topic of “Data Literacy Training On Social Accountability”. Due to the pandemic outbreak, the half-day training was cOnducted virtually via Zoom video cOnferencing platform and was joined ...
2030 innovation roadmap to make headway on key economic visions
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has launched the five-pillared Cambodia Science, Technology and Innovation Roadmap for 2030, in a bid to create an ecosystem of knowledge management, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, designed to be inclusive, sustainable and conducive to the relevant economic sectors and ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/2030-innovation-roadmap-make-headway-key-economic-visions
Schools prepared to reopen throughout Kingdom on September 15
Public and private educational institutions throughout the country that meet conditions related to hygiene, environment and health measures and can implement the standard operating procedures (SOP) will reopen from September 15. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/schools-prepared-reopen-throughout-kingdom-september-15
S’ville launches campaign on new garbage rules
Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration on Saturday began an information campaign with details of new garbage disposal and collection times. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50958120/sville-launches-campaign-on-new-garbage-rules/
Koh Kong land dispute on its way to solution
Koh Kong provincial administration will consider providing compensation in a land dispute case, and will discuss the case with Prime Minister Hun Sen, after 700 members of several local communities gathered in front of Koh Kong Provincial Hall on Wednesday. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50977605/koh-kong-land-dispute-on-its-way-to-solution/
Prime Minister considers lifting travel ban on African countries
Cambodia is considering to reverse the banned entry of travellers who have been or transited through 10 African countries and instead requiring PCR tests, Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday. ...
Yim Sreylin
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50981434/prime-minister-considers-lifting-travel-ban-on-african-countries/
Working group on investment, economy set up with China
Cambodia and China have decided to set up an investment and economic cooperation working group to promote the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), as well as strengthen investment and prop up bilateral economic and trade ties. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/working-group-investment-economy-set-china
ASEAN chair mulls joint declaration on crime prevention
The Ministry of Justice and its Thai counterpart have held talks on ASEAN cooperation in the fields of criminal justice and the fight against transnational crime. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/asean-chair-mulls-joint-declaration-crime-prevention
Eight NagaWorld protesters free on bail
Eight of the 11 union leaders and members who were formerly employed at the NagaWorld integrated resort and were arrested for organising protests over their layoffs were released on bail by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on March 14. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eight-nagaworld-protesters-free-bail
Open Development Cambodia updates a new topic page on “Extractive industries”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updates a topic page on “Extractive industries”. This bilingual topic page gives a quick overview of Extractive industries in Cambodia.=>Please click here to go to “Extractive industries”. ...
National Consultation Workshop on “Policy And Direction Of Cambodia’s Financial Technology” to be held
The Digital Economy and Business Committee under the National Digital Economy and Society Council is in the process of formulating Cambodia’s Financial Technology Development Policy and will organise the National Consultation Workshop on “Policy and Direction of Cambodia’s Financial Technology” next week, on April 26-27. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501060292/national-consultation-workshop-on-policy-and-direction-of-cambodias-financial-technology-to-be-held/
Cambodia, Japan discuss bilateral cooperation on agriculture sector
Cambodia and Japan have exchanged views on promotion of bilateral cooperation, especially in the field of agriculture. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501197241/cambodia-japan-discuss-bilateral-cooperation-on-agriculture-sector/
Domestic violence on the decline in remote areas
Cases of domestic violence are increasing at an alarming rate in remote communities compared to urban areas due to a lack of awareness of the negative consequences of violent behaviour. ...
Yim Sreylin
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501217419/domestic-violence-on-the-decline-in-remote-areas/
