Public services soon to go digital at sub-national level
Prime Minister Hun Manet said yesterday that the government will introduce digital public services at the sub-national level, starting with Takeo province, in the near future. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501384084/public-services-soon-to-go-digital-at-sub-national-level/
PM’s Australia visit expected to stimulate trade
Prime Minister Hun Manet will make his first visit to the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit next month, with experts expecting the trip to boost trade between the two nations, as well as Australian investment in Cambodia. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/pms-australia-visit-expected-to-stimulate-trade
Thailand, Cambodia jointly tackle PM2.5 pollution on border
Thailand’s army and Sa Kaeo provincial administration have joined hands with Cambodian authorities in tackling PM2.5 air pollution on the border between Sa Kaeo province in Thailand’s eastern region and Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province, reported the Nation newspaper. ...
Nheng Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501442027/thai-businessmen-likely-to-invest-1b-in-cambodia/
Technical study presents positive findings on city light rail in PP, Siem Reap
China Metro Group conducting technical studies on the light rail transit system in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap province has reported a positive move in the studies, citing its commitment to make the projects successful. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501444019/technical-study-presents-positive-findings-on-city-light-rail-in-pp-siem-reap/
Health equity fund rolled out to vulnerable citizens
The government is encouraging eligible residents to register for financing under The social protection programme, which offers Health Equity Fund cards to The elderly, people with disabilities, and vulnerable families from April 1 to 20, 2024. ...
Kuch Sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/health-equity-fund-rolled-out-to-vulnerable-citizens
Six regional operation centres established under NITC
The government has established six regional operation centres under The National Information Technology Center (NITC) to research, collect, and analyse information related to national security, focusing on combating terrorism and crime across The country. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501491734/six-regional-operation-centres-established-under-nitc/
Villagers denied land titles after demarcation
Sixty families in Kompong Cham province’s Krathor district are planning to file a complaint with provincial authorities after local land management officials decided to take away their registration documents for land titles under Prime Minister Hun Sen’s recently launched titling program. Pon Pumm, 44 a farmer, ...
PM calls for ethical party campaigns
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday called on all political parties to campaign ethically and refrain from attacking their competitors using improper rhetoric during the election campaign period as the upcoming national election nears. ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50504422/pm-calls-for-ethical-party-campaigns/
Cambodia PM hopes Trump meeting can bring peace to Korean peninsula
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Monday said he hoped that the forthcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would bring peace to the region. ...
Neou Vannarin
https://www.voacambodia.com/a/cambodia-pm-hopes-trump-meeting-can-bring-peace-to-korean-peninsula/4394820.html
Preah Vihear’s teachers barred from tutoring
Teachers in Preah Vihear province and the Cambodian Independent Teachers’ Association (Cita) have denounced a letter issued on Tuesday by the provincial education department banning teachers from tutoring on Sundays and public holidays. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/preah-vihears-teachers-barred-tutoring
Breakaway party becomes country’s 10th in past year
A breakaway faction from the Cambodian National Justice Party—itself a recent breakaway from the Beehive Social Democratic Party—has formed a new political party, its founder announced on Friday. ...
Kuch Naren
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/breakaway-party-becomes-countrys-10th-in-past-year-107666/
Helmet use for children low despite traffic law
Research by the Asia Injury Prevention Foundation (AIPF) found helmet use by child motorbike passengers was still low in January despite the government’s much-touted Traffic Law, with observers blaming poor enforcement. ...
Bun Sengkong
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/helmet-use-children-low-despite-traffic-law
Thai warning as deadline looms
The Thai Labor Ministry yesterday said it would refuse to extend The July 29 deadline for migrant workers to register Themselves, stating They will arrest workers who have not registered from next month. ...
Mom Kunthear
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/27279/thai-warning-as-deadline-looms/
Another toll road contract canceled by prime minister
For the third time in as many months, the government has canceled a contract with a private company operating a toll road in response to complaints from motorists. ...
Aun Pheap
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/another-toll-road-contract-canceled-by-prime-minister-107691/
Court summons businessmen in connection to timber
Although they remain publicly unnamed, nine businessmen in the timber industry were summoned to appear at the Tbong Khmum provincial court today for alleged deforestation crimes and illegal business dealings, according to officials. ...
May Titthara
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/22346/court-summons-businessmen-in-connection-to-timber/
Angkormilk factory launched
Cambodia’s first milk manufacturing plant, which aims to dominate the domestic dairy market, officially launched production operations yesterday after a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the factory’s home in Phnom Penh SEZ. ...
Kali Kotoski
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/angkormilk-factory-launched
US offers $9M to boost public accountability NGOs
A $9 million grant to promote government accountability in Cambodia and strengthen nongovernmental groups across the country was announced on Tuesday by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). ...
Janelle Retka
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/brief/us-offers-9m-to-boost-public-accountability-ngos-115386/
Convention centre to put Siem Reap on event circuit
Sokha Hotels and Resorts will open the first dedicated convention centre in Siem Reap next month, giving the country’s leading tourist destination another major draw to attract foreign visitors. ...
Thik Kaliyann
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/convention-centre-put-siem-reap-event-circuit
Obama calls for ‘bold steps’ to quell tensions in South China Sea
President Barack Obama said bold measures should be taken to try to ease growing strains over the South China Sea, where six governments including the Philippines have overlapping claims. ...
Simone Orendain
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/obama-calls-for-bold-steps-to-quell-tensions-in-south-china-sea/3063271.html
SK Hynix shows global corporate social responsibility in Cambodia
SK Hynix announced on Dec. 21 that its employees, who were taking part in the overseas training program for outstanding employees, did volunteer work for the underprivileged in Cambodia. ...