NEC to start registering polls observers next week
The National Election Committee (NEC) announced yesterday that registration of national and international observers for the upcoming commune election will start from September 12 to February2. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50931075/nec-to-start-registering-polls-observers-next-week/
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/
Cambodia logs two new Omicron cases
The Ministry of Health on December 28 reported five new Covid-19 cases, two of which were imported and confirmed to be the Omicron variant. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-logs-two-new-omicron-cases
Diplomatic ties with South Korea ‘on right track,’ says Prime Minister
Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday that diplomatic relations between Cambodia and South Korea started late but are on the right track. He expressed his hope for ties to be further enhanced. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50999920/diplomatic-ties-with-south-korea-on-right-track-says-prime-minister/
HIV prevention highlighted by NAA on Valentine’s Day
The National AIDS Authority (NAA) took Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to educate the general public about HIV/AIDS prevention, especially among young people and those with same-sex partners. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hiv-prevention-highlighted-naa-valentines-day
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port Q4 net surges to $5.9 million
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) recorded a net profit of $5.9 million for the fourth quarter in 2021 due to an increase in container throughput and foreign exchange gains. ...
Sok Sithika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501030709/sihanoukville-autonomous-port-q4-net-surges-to-5-9-million/
Turkey pledges closer relations as Kingdom opens new embassy
Turkey has pledged to increase cooperation with Cambodia as the chair of ASEAN in 2022, and believes the opening of embassies in the two countries will further elevate bilateral relations. ...
Cambodia, Japan agree to ensure full implementation of RCEP free trade deal
Cambodia and Japan on Sunday agreed to ensure the full implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement for the benefit of all, according to a Cambodia-Japan joint statement. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501044760/cambodia-japan-agree-to-ensure-full-implementation-of-rcep-free-trade-deal/
Last weekend saw more than 270,000 domestic guests in Cambodia
Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism, mentioned the situation of domestic tourists on the weekend of May 28-29, 2022, a total of 274,026 tourists, comprising 259,393 local and 14,633 foreign travellers converged on various tourism spots in the country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501085186/last-weekend-saw-more-than-270000-domestic-guests-in-cambodia/
Cambodia poised for fifth Covid jabs as vaccines face expiration
Cambodia is pushing its vaccination drive as millions of doses of Covid-19 vaccines are set to expire soon and the government hopes it will help achieve herd immunity. ...
Yim Sreylin
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501080090/cambodia-poised-for-fifth-covid-jabs-as-vaccines-face-expiration/
China plays key role in securing energy security in Cambodia: officials, academics
China has played a crucial role in securing Cambodia’s energy security, which is a key element for socio-economic development, Cambodian officials and academics said on June 14. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501094337/china-plays-key-role-in-securing-energy-security-in-cambodia-officials-academics/
Many cooperation deals to be inked during Cambodian PM’s visit to Maldives
A number of documents on bilateral cooperation between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of Maldives will be inked during the visit of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to Maldives. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501220258/many-cooperation-deals-to-be-inked-during-cambodian-pms-visit-to-maldives/
Australia helps build executive skills for inclusive development
Twenty-four (24) Australian Alumni in management positions from government, NGOs, and private sector have completed a short course in Executive Skills for Inclusive Development (Phase 2) recently. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501202289/australia-helps-build-executive-skills-for-inclusive-development/
‘Lack of acceptance reduces women’s political success’
Women’s groups in civil society have found that a lack of acceptance from political parties and other challenges has reduced women’s success in politics despite greater involvement. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1340000/lack-of-acceptance-reduces-womens-political-success/
Chronic illnesses targeted in new health campaign
The Ministry of Information and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are joining forces to raise awareness about non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with the aim of reducing the incidence of NCDs across the country. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chronic-illnesses-targeted-new-health-campaign
ASEAN Ministers say carbon neutrality can unlock $3.5 trillion in economic opportunities
Asean economic ministers have endorsed a carbon neutrality strategy aligning with Paris Agreement commitments and could unlock a $5.3 trillion ($1=RM4.64) economic opportunity. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501346296/asean-ministers-say-carbon-neutrality-can-unlock-3-5-trillion-in-economic-opportunities/
Solid reserves reflect stability of Cambodian economy, riel
The rise in Cambodia’s international reserves reflects the confidence in Khmer riel, stability of the exchange rate, high liquidity and a sound economy that can withstand external shocks or crises, experts said. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/solid-reserves-reflect-stability-cambodian-economy-riel
PM announces two new deputy prime ministers in new Cabinet
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday named one minister and a national police chief who will become deputy prime ministers in the Cabinet in the 7th mandate led by Hun Manet. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336649/pm-announces-two-new-deputy-prime-ministers-in-new-cabinet/
Cambodia sees strong rice market in Australia
Local rice miller and exporter Amru Rice (Cambodia) Co Ltd is looking forward to increasing fragrant rice exports to Australia, a market with high growth potential for aromatic rice. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-sees-strong-rice-market-australia
Information Minister: Awareness of RCEP will increase journalists’ knowledge
Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra said that the understanding of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) will contribute to increasing the knowledge of Ministry of Information leaders and professionals in the field of journalism. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501359771/information-minister-awareness-of-rcep-will-increase-journalists-knowledge/