New vehicles sold in Kingdom need safety certification
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation has advised all companies, factories, enterprises and importers of all types of new vehicles in Cambodia to apply for safety certification of those vehicles at the Institute of Standards of Cambodia (ISC). ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-vehicles-sold-kingdom-need-safety-certification
New Bar Association policy to provide pro bono legal aid
The Bar Association has introduced a new policy by calling on its members to defend the poor and to provide advice, counselling and legal services voluntarily to the public at each lawyer’s office free of charge. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50808340/new-bar-association-policy-to-provide-pro-bono-legal-aid/
Just eight percent left to be vaccinated against COVID-19 among targeted 10 millon in Cambodia
Cambodia has crossed the 91 percent mark in its drive to vaccinate 10 million people above the age of 18 with a total of 9,175,478 being vaccinated with at least one dose of the vaccine. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50926289/just-eight-percent-left-to-be-vaccinated-against-covid-19-among-targeted-10-millon-in-cambodia/
Cambodia Permanent Mission highlights progress in human rights
Cambodian Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office in Geneva has delivered a total of 17 statements, highlighting the Kingdom’s progress in the field of human rights during the four-week interactions at the Human Rights Council (HRC). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50894710/cambodia-permanent-mission-highlights-progress-in-human-rights/
Over 900 ancient sites spotted across B Meanchey since 2019
At least 911 ancient historical sites have been discovered across Banteay Meanchey province since 2019, including ancient temples, graveyards, man-made ponds and roads, according to the provincial department of culture and fine arts. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/over-900-ancient-sites-spotted-across-b-meanchey-2019
Cambodia unveils new quarantine regulations
According to the nine-page notice, the new quarantine measures will take effect from October 18. The decision is aimed at protecting public health and easing burdensome restrictions for fully vaccinated people. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-unveils-new-quarantine-regulations
US funds Preah Vihear stair repairs
The US government has announced an additional grant of over $80,000 for the third phase of the restoration of the northern staircase at Preah Vihear temple in order to help preserve the ancient structure, which is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/us-funds-preah-vihear-stair-repairs
China buying frenzy bolsters fresh banana exports in 2021
Cambodia exported 423,168.97 tonnes of fresh bananas last year, up by 27.02 per cent over 2020, valued at $4,323,719,300, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ General Directorate of Agriculture (GDA). ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/china-buying-frenzy-bolsters-fresh-banana-exports-2021
Almost 90 percent of Cambodian received COVID jabs
New statistics from the Ministry of Health showed that 89.78 percent of Cambodia’s 16 million population have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, still one the highest in the world. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501021130/almost-90-percent-of-cambodian-received-covid-jabs/
Teacher training facilities upgraded in Phnom Penh
Cambodia and Japan are set to inaugurate four new buildings at the Phnom Penh Teacher Education College, thanks to Japanese grant aid. The four new buildings – to be inaugurated on February 9 – include a library and administrative, academic and multi-purpose buildings. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/teacher-training-facilities-upgraded-phnom-penh
Unions looking for place within SEZ boundaries
Since just before the pandemic started, Chhoum Phen has changed his job more than five times within Hi-Tech Apparel, the garment factory he has worked at for more than five years. ...
Danielle Keeton-Olsen and Yon Sineat
https://vodenglish.news/unions-looking-for-place-within-sez-boundaries/
Sar Kheng tells officials to solve encroachment in Battambang province area
Minister of Interior Sar Kheng urged authorities in Battambang province to resolve land disputes in a transparent and fair manner and to improve delivery of public services. His message was particularly aimed at commune councils, clerks and village chiefs. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sar-kheng-tells-officials-solve-encroachment-battambang-province-area
Eight NagaWorld protesters free on bail
Eight of the 11 union leaders and members who were formerly employed at the NagaWorld integrated resort and were arrested for organising protests over their layoffs were released on bail by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on March 14. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eight-nagaworld-protesters-free-bail
PM hails ‘key role’ of women in Kingdom
Prime Minister Hun Sen has lauded women’s contributions to the Kingdom’s socio-economic development, as the government laid out measures aimed at supporting the attainment of gender equality in its pursuit of sustainable economic growth. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-hails-key-role-women-kingdom
Spirits raised: PM announces salary hikes after two-year freeze
After enduring the trials and tribulations caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, civil servants in the Kingdom have something to rejoice at last. Prime Minister Hun Sen announced yesterday they would all be given a pay rise after a two-year freeze due to the pandemic. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501093428/spirits-raised-pm-announces-salary-hikes-after-two-year-freeze/
Agriculture cooperation deal with Czech Republic brewing
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Czech Republic plan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on “Cooperation in the Agricultural Sector” soon following a May 5 meeting at the ministry’s headquarters. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/agriculture-cooperation-deal-czech-republic-brewing
Ho Chi Minh City, Cambodia’s localities boost cooperation
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai on January 31 received Cambodian Consul General in the city Sok Dareth who came to bid farewell at the end of his tenure. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501231400/ho-chi-minh-city-cambodias-localities-boost-cooperation/
Cambodia eyes exporting 1 million tons milled rice by 2025
The Cambodia Rice Federation has set an ambitious goal to export at least a million tons of milled rice by 2025, an over 50 percent increase compared to the export figure in 2022. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501230991/cambodia-eyes-exporting-1-million-tons-milled-rice-by-2025/
Action plan set to safeguard Tonle Sap Lake
An inter-ministerial committee tasked with combating fisheries crimes at Tonle Sap Lake has issued a five-point action plan designed to preserve it as a natural resource for long-term public interests. ...
Rann Reuy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/action-plan-set-safeguard-tonle-sap-lake
Kantha Bopha Siem Reap maternity wards nears completion
The construction of a dedicated maternity and post-natal ward at Jayavarman VII Hospital, also known as the third Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospital, in Siem Reap province, has reached 80 per cent completion. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kantha-bopha-siem-reap-maternity-wards-nears-completion