Overall development assistance transparency improving
The triannual “Publish What You Fund” international aid transparency index was released on Wednesday, ranking several prominent Cambodian development donors and stating that overall transparency is improving. ...
Harrison White
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50738183/overall-development-assistance-transparency-improving/
WFP director outlines continued transition into technical assistance
The World Food Programme’s (WFP) new Country Director, Claire Conan, has stated that the organisation is continuing with its transition into providing more technical assistance partnerships with the Cambodian government and local agricultural sector. ...
Harrison White
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50770737/wfp-director-outlines-continued-transition-into-technical-assistance/
China, Cambodia vow to deepen cooperation in all areas
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen met here on Monday with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and both sides pledged to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50772590/china-cambodia-vow-to-deepen-cooperation-in-all-areas/
Dara Sakor International Airport ‘to open mid-2021’
A senior official at the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) said the construction of Dara Sakor International Airport in Koh Kong province is on schedule and plans are for flight operations to begin in mid-2021. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50820010/dara-sakor-international-airport-to-open-mid-2021/
FedEx set for mid-2021 debut in Kingdom
US-listed international mixed-carrier FedEx Corp plans to launch air freight services to Cambodia by mid-2021, according to State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) spokesman Sin Chansereyvutha. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/fedex-set-mid-2021-debut-kingdom
Kingdom paves way out of Covid slump for transport
Cambodia is committed to join hands with other ASEAN member states and improve its transportation system to offset the cumulative impact of Covid-19 containment measures and boost regional trade, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-paves-way-out-covid-slump-transport
US orders seizure of illegal oil tanker bound for North Korea that was detained by Cambodia
The United States Department of Justice has ordered the confiscation of a Singaporean oil tanker that it alleges was used for illegal oil shipments to North Korea, which is currently being held in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50905550/us-orders-seizure-of-illegal-oil-tanker-bound-for-north-korea-that-was-detained-by-cambodia/
Samphan denies committing genocide
Former Khmer Rouge head of state Khieu Samphan yesterday denied participating in genocide against fellow Cambodians, saying that all he had been doing was trying to defend the country which was at war with Vietnam. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50919675/samphan-denies-committing-genocide/
National Police chief shakes up land dispute working group
National police chief Neth Savoeun has changed the composition of the working group for land dispute investigation and prevention of illegal encroachment of state land nationwide, including the appointment of deputy National Police chief Dy Vichea as chairman of the group. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/national-police-chief-shakes-land-dispute-working-group
Land disputes solved, flooded forest returned in K Chhnang
In December, the Kampong Chhnang Provincial Administration had resolved nearly 600 land disputes throughout the province and reclaimed over 30,000ha of flooded forest land as state property, according to governor Sun Sovanrith. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/land-disputes-solved-flooded-forest-returned-k-chhnang
One Window Service units generate over $21M in ‘21
The One Window Service Units (OWSU) across the country provided administrative services to more than 440,000 people in 2021, generating more than $21 million in revenue for state coffers. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/one-window-service-units-generate-over-21m-21
Measures to control the use of chemical drugs in investment companies
On 23 March 2022, the Council for the Development of Cambodia issued a notification on measures to control the use of chemical drugs in investment companies. Companies must follow 5 points stated in the notification. ...
Council for the Development of Cambodia
China remains as the leading supplier of COVID-19 vaccines for Cambodia
China is the leading supplier of vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic for Cambodia, said Secretary of State at the Ministry of Health Dr. Yuok Sambath while welcoming the arrival of China-donated over 1.5 million doses of Sinovac vaccine along with medical supplies for the vaccination ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501049478/china-remains-as-the-leading-supplier-of-covid-19-vaccines-for-cambodia/
Press Release: NEC completes inspection and verification of the results of the 5th mandate Commune/Sangkat Council Election 2022
On 15 June 2022, National Election Committee has posted a press release on the complete inspection and verification of the results of the 5th mandate Commune/Sangkat Council Election 2022. The press release has stated that the review team did not find any errors in the calculation ...
National Election Committee
PM seeks ASEAN-EU stability push
Prime Minister Hun Sen appealed to both ASEAN and the EU to do their utmost to build peace and stability in the region and beyond, while decrying today’s situation where world peace is being threatened by some states. ...
Ry Sochan and Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-seeks-asean-eu-stability-push
Cambodia’s export to US surges to $11 billion
Cambodia exported $11,391 million worth of products to the United States in January-November of 2022, a 42 percent increase compared to the same period last year, the US Census Bureau reported yesterday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501216028/cambodias-export-to-us-surges-to-11-billion/
Marine plastic issue discussed
State institutions and development partners are gathering input on strategies for the efficient management of marine debris, especially plastic waste, in the tourist destinations of the Kingdom’s coastline. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/marine-plastic-issue-discussed
Better workflow: PM asks Ministers to assign specific roles for subordinates
In a bid to boost government service efficiency, Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday asked Ministers to assign specific roles for subordinates to streamline effective workflow within the ministries and state secretariats. ...
Cambodia to prioritise ASEAN in foreign policy
Cambodia’s state-owned news agency Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) recently published an article, forecasting the foreign policy of the Royal Government for the seventh term under the leadership of new Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501349068/cambodia-to-prioritise-asean-in-foreign-policy-media/
