More than 10,000 workers suspended
More than 10,000 workers at 18 factories in Svay Rieng province have been suspended because of Covid-19, said provincial deputy governor Ros Pharith. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/more-10000-workers-suspended
Health Ministry urges local authorities to carry out measures to prevent COVID-19 transmission
Health Minister Mam Bun Heng has urged all municipal and provincial governors to strengthen COVID-19 preventive measures at ceremonies and wedding parties. ...
GFX spurns meeting set with gov’t and victims
Embattled derivatives brokerage GoldFX Investment Co Ltd (GFX) was a no show at a tripartite meeting with victims that had been scheduled for Friday. ...
Husain Haider
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50907147/gfx-spurns-meeting-set-with-govt-and-victims/
Cambodia supports sustainable agriculture production
Cambodia has voiced support for regional efforts towards more effective and competitive agriculture production while sustaining the environment as discussed at a regional conference yesterday. ...
Yin Soeum
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50897347/cambodia-supports-sustainable-agriculture-production/
PM launches under 18’s vaccination campaign in Phnom Penh
Cambodia launched this morning at the Peace Palace the vaccination campaign of children aged between 12 and 17 years old against the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50905873/pm-launches-under-18s-vaccination-campaign-in-phnom-penh/
Gov’t bans broadcast of Tamil Tigers movie
Minister of Information Khieu Kanharith have told the owners of television stations to ban the broadcast of the movie Methagu at the request of the Sri Lankan government, saying the movie reflects the life of the former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-bans-broadcast-tamil-tigers-movie
Government approves budget bill for 2022
The Cambodian government approved a draft budget bill of 32,576.9 trillion riels (approximately $8.013 billion) for its expenditure for 2022, with national revenue set at 23,462.6 trillion riels (approximately $5.771 billion). ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50958209/government-approves-budget-bill-for-2022/
SOPs issued for weddings and traditional ceremonies
The Culture and Fine Arts Ministry yesterday issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain health and safety from Covid-19 at weddings and other traditional ceremonies. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50967734/sops-issued-for-weddings-and-traditional-ceremonies/
China-funded medical building in Cambodia’s capital passes completion inspection
A China-aided medical building at the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, successfully passed the completion inspection on Tuesday, the contractor, China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd., said in a news release. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50996882/china-funded-medical-building-in-cambodias-capital-passes-completion-inspection/
Hun Sen to propose age limit of 72 for prime minister after retirement
Prime Minister Hun Sen said he will propose a law requiring the head of the government to retire at age 72 once he leaves office. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-propose-age-limit-72-prime-minister-after-retirement
Ministry plans mobile teams for remote rural vaccinations
The national Covid 19 vaccination committee is continuing to push for an increase in at-home vaccinations for those who live in remote areas and cannot access designated sites. The committee also reminded medical teams to ensure that vaccines were administered correctly, to avoid damaging or ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-plans-mobile-teams-remote-rural-vaccinations
Cabinet Ministers approve Draft Law on Food Safety
The Cambodian cabinet ministers approved the draft law on food safety, during the plenary session held here at the Peace Palace this morning under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Hun Sen. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501051523/cabinet-ministers-approve-draft-law-on-food-safety/
Ministry of Environment signs MoU on digital technology
The Ministry of Environment, Siemens Digital Industries Software, Institute of Technology of Cambodia, Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology and Steaming Cambodia signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) yesterday at the Ministry of Environment. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501061780/ministry-of-environment-signs-mou-on-digital-technology/
Election cost $60m, says NA
A high-ranking National Assembly (NA) official announced yesterday at the NA’s consultative meeting with foreign ambassadors to Cambodia that the government spent $60 million to cover costs for the June 5 Commune Election, and that the election process was free, fair and just. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501090614/election-cost-60m-says-na/
Calls for students to master tech skills
Recent high school graduates are being encouraged to study digital technology-related subjects at university to fill the skills gap and help develop the country. ...
Thai Sothea
https://kiripost.com/stories/calls-for-students-to-master-tech-skills
Cambodia’s E-type Visa now available for online application in all countries
The E-Type Visa, aimed at short term travellers to Cambodia, is now available for online application for citizens from all countries across the globe. .. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501218749/cambodias-e-type-visa-now-available-for-online-application-in-all-countries/
Gender mainstreaming for women’s economic empowerment promoted
Cambodia’s Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MOWA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held here at Phnom Penh Hotel on August 29 the 5th Fifth Meeting of Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) for the Project on Gender Mainstreaming for Women’s Economic Empowerment (PGM-WEE). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501142210/gender-mainstreaming-for-womens-economic-empowerment-promoted/
2nd European Higher Education Fair held in Cambodia
The second European Higher Education Fair was held here on Wednesday, aiming at attracting young Cambodians interested in pursuing university studies in Europe. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501359982/2nd-european-higher-education-fair-held-in-cambodia/
PP Governor orders safety measures to be readied
Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng yesterday ordered 14 district administrations in Phnom Penh to put flood safety measures in place for citizens residing in at risk areas. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501373880/pp-governor-orders-safety-measures-to-be-readied/
Fishing cat recorded in Boeung Tonle Chhmar Ramsar Lake
Rangers at Boeung Tonle Chhmar Ramsar lake has spotted a fishing cat during their monthly patrol earlier this month, according to NatureLife Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501175875/fishing-cat-recorded-in-boeung-tonle-chhmar-ramsar-lake/