Tourism industry asks for further gov’t help
Tourism industry insiders have called on the government to discuss the possibility of delaying interest and principal repayments for businesses within the sector that have been economically destroyed by COVID-19. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50715483/tourism-industry-asks-for-further-govt-help/
Svay Rieng province sees over 2300 workers return in 2020
The deputy provincial governor of Svay Rieng has said that as of July 1, 2,317 people, of which 863 were females and 99 children, returned to the province in 2020. ...
Khann Chanvirak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50742354/svay-rieng-province-sees-over-2300-workers-return-in-2020/
Government launches vulnerable family subsidies
Prime Minister Hun Sen announced on Wednesday he will officially launch the government’s cash subsidy programme for poor and vulnerable families adversely affected by COVID-19. ...
Khann Chanvirak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50736456/government-launches-vulnerable-family-subsidies/
Infrastructure development projects to go on despite COVID-19
The government and private sector’s infrastructure development projects will still continue amid the COVID-19 pandemic which would affect negatively Cambodia’s economic growth rate this year. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50736992/infrastructure-development-projects-to-go-on-despite-covid-19/
National commitee probes gold mining operations in Kratie
The National Committee for Prevention and Crackdown on Natural Resource Crimes targeted an illegal gold mining operation in Kratie, marking the fourth such investigation in the area within a week. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/national-commitee-probes-gold-mining-operations-kratie
Ministry reports progress in climate change fight
The Ministry of Environment yesterday warned that climate change is seriously affecting the lives of Cambodians through increasing natural disasters like floods, which impact the economy, society and security. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50779262/ministry-reports-progress-in-climate-change-fight/
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/
Swiss to train tourism workers in north, northeast
The Swiss government will continue to support professional tourism development projects for Cambodians living in the northern and northeastern provinces for another four years, according to the director of the Swiss Cooperation Office. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50760226/swiss-to-train-tourism-workers-in-north-northeast/
KOICA provides $8.5 million for health sectors in Cambodia
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has launched a new project with $8.5 million in funding to strengthen the health systems by preventing, detecting, and responding to infectious diseases in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50766840/koica-provides-8-5-million-for-health-sectors-in-cambodia/
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/
Gov’t continues out-of-work aid
The government has announced it will continue to provide out-of-work allowances to garment, footwear and hospitality workers for the next two months, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50750933/govt-continues-out-of-work-aid/
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/
Chinese dams under US scrutiny in Mekong rivalry
A U.S.-funded project using satellites to track and publish water levels at Chinese dams on the Mekong River was announced Monday, adding to the superpowers’ rivalry in Southeast Asia. ...
Ministry works on plan to win in trade
Ministry of Commerce officials are combing over a list of nine products, commodities, services and incentives to develop a trade strategy that maximises the benefits of the newly-inked free trade agreement (FTA) with China. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ministry-works-plan-win-trade
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/
Public advised to safeguard health as temperatures drop
Ministry of Health spokeswoman Or Vandine on January 13 called on the public and members of the armed forces to pay close attention to their health as colder weather sweeps across the region. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/public-advised-safeguard-health-temperatures-drop
PWSA enjoys banner 2020
Stock-listed utility Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PWSA) reported strong growth and solid overall business performance last year despite economic disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/pwsa-enjoys-banner-2020
Cambodia to get 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Cambodia is expected to receive 20 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine of which 11 million doses are donations from friendly nations and partner organisations. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50807776/cambodia-to-get-20-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine/
Experts map benefits of alternative energy in face of future demand
Several reports have shed light on the benefits of renewable energy adoption in the creation of jobs and providing cheaper, cleaner electricity while reducing the risks associated with climate change. ...
Tom Starkey
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50817010/experts-map-benefits-of-alternative-energy-in-face-of-future-demand/