Japan provides $52M in grants
The Japanese government has provided more than $52 million in grants for Cambodia’s socio-economic development projects so far this year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/japan-provides-52m-grants
Japan donates $500K for B’bang education
In an agreement signed at the Embassy of Japan in Phnom Penh on Tuesday, Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA) received a $529,068 grant from from the Japanese government to carry out its projects aimed at improving early childhood education in Battambang. In a press release, the lass='cambodia-color'>...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-donates-500k-bbang-education
Japan to grant $4.6 million in aid
The Japanese government is set to grant about $4.6 million in aid to Cambodia to support economic and social development in the Kingdom. According to a Foreign Affairs Ministry statement, Minister Prak Sokhonn and Japanese Ambassador Horinouchi Hidehisa will sign the Exchange of Notes and related lass='cambodia-color'>...
Khuon Narim
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50624151/japan-to-grant-4-6-million-in-aid-2/
Japan grants $190K for environment education
The government of Japan, via its embassy in Cambodia, granted more than $190,000 on Tuesday to Nature Centre Risen, an NGO for environmental education at kindergarten and secondary schools in the Kingdom. The grant is for the project, “Realisation of Sustainable life Environment through the lass='cambodia-color'>...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-grants-190k-environment-education
Japan provides US$833,332 for capacity building project on demining for CMAC (Phase III)
On 21 September 2016, the Government of Japan has agreed to provide US$833,332 to Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS), under the framework of the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects. The Grant Contract was signed today at the Embassy of Japan between H.E. Mr. KUMAMARU lass='cambodia-color'>...
Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Cambodia
Japan gives $32M for UXO projects, Phnom Penh buses
Japan has pledged to help fund three projects in Cambodia with a grant totalling about $31.9 million. Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary of State long Visalo met with Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia Yuji Kumamaru yesterday for a signing ceremony to officially award the funding. One of lass='cambodia-color'>...
Vong Sokheng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-gives-32m-uxo-projects-phnom-penh-buses
$100 million freshwater aquarium planned
A $100 million freshwater aquarium, part of which will be a research and breeding center, is being planned for Phnom Penh. The project, revealed in a meeting between Prime Minister Hun Sen and a visiting Japanese delegation from the Japan-Cambodia Association on Friday, will be funded lass='cambodia-color'>...
Sihanoukville multipurpose port planned
The government plans to spend about $300 million to build a new multipurpose seaport in Preah Sihanouk province, which promises to receive larger cargo ships and reduce logistics costs.The new port will increase the capacity of the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) to handle cargo shipments, lass='cambodia-color'>...
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/33740/sihanoukville-multipurpose-port-planned/
Japan provides 36 mln USD grant aid to Cambodia for clean water, education
The government of Japan on Wednesday signed to provide a grant aid of 36 million U.S. dollars to Cambodia for a clean water project and a human resource development project. According to a press statement, the amount of 33.4 million U.S. dollars goes for the lass='cambodia-color'>...
Xinhuanet Staff
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/business/2013-06/05/c_132432490.htm
Japan to provide nearly $250,000 for bridge projects
Japan has agreed to provide nearly $250,000 in aid for reconstruction and development projects in Kratie and Kampot provinces. The commitment was made by Ambassador Mikami Masahiro yesterday at the Japanese Embassy in Phnom Penh. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Srey Kumneth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50703244/japan-to-provide-nearly-250000-for-bridge-projects/
Japan provides aid for schools, water facility in rural areas
Four provinces yesterday received nearly $400,000 in aid from the Japanese government to construct schools and infrastructure, according to the Japanese embassy in Phnom Penh. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Srey Kumneth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50703678/japan-provides-aid-for-schools-water-facility-in-rural-areas/
Japan to donate around $1 mil to medical and education sectors
The Japanese government yesterday agreed to provide $968,390 to two organisations involved in improving medical care and promoting education in Cambodia. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50793600/japan-to-donate-around-1-mil-to-medical-and-education-sectors/
Japan provides $186,856 for constructing bridge and rehabilitating irrigation facilities
The Government of Japan will provide $186,856 to support the construction of a bridge in Kampong Speu province and the rehabilitation of irrigation facilities in Kampong Cham province, under the framework, the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (“KUSANONE” Grant). lass='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501197225/japan-provides-186856-for-constructing-bridge-and-rehabilitating-irrigation-facilities/
Minister of Interior hopes for more Japanese assistance in de-centralization efforts
Deputy Prime Minister Sar Kheng, Minister of Interior, expressed that his hopes that the Government of Japan would continue to assist Cambodia in its efforts of de-centralization reforms. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501234194/minister-of-interior-hopes-for-more-japanese-assistance-in-de-centralization-efforts/
Number of outbound travelers jumps
The number of Cambodian outbound travelers increased by 27 percent to 445,020 in the first seven months of this year from 357,050 during the same period last year, according to data from the Tourism Ministry. Ang Kim Eang, president of the Cambodia Association of Travel Agents, lass='cambodia-color'>...
Singaporean Startup to Install Streetlamps in Rural Villages
A Singaporean startup is planning to install streetlamps in three villages in Kompong Chhnang province later this year in an effort to enhance safety for people making their way home at night. Fosera lighting is raising money through an online campaign to construct 75 solar-powered streetlights lass='cambodia-color'>...
Villagers asked to vacate national park
Koh Kong provincial authorities on Monday ordered 40 families living in Botum Sakor district to vacate their land and homes after it was determined they were illegally occupying a national park. On Friday, authorities went to inspect Botum Sakor National Park and found 40 families lass='cambodia-color'>...
Sen David
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50101013/villagers-asked-vacate-national-park/
PM pushes for lifelong learning opportunities
Prime Minister Hun Sen has tasked all relevant ministries, institutions, authorities, educational institutions, learning centres and monasteries to develop lifelong learning opportunities for the people to better their lives. In a message published yesterday to mark this year’s National literacy Day, Mr Hun Sen said lass='cambodia-color'>...
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50637359/pm-pushes-for-lifelong-learning-opportunities/
Thai fugitive linked to casino fire received Cambodian citizenship, shares business ties with Tycoon Ly Yong Phat
Fugitive Thai politician Vatana Asavahame, linked to management of the Poipet casino devastated by a deadly fire last week, received Cambodian citizenship in a 2008 royal decree, according to documents viewed by CamboJA. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Jack Brook and Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/thai-fugitive-linked-to-casino-fire-received-cambodian-citizenship-shares-business-ties-with-tycoon-ly-yong-phat/
Seized Wood Reported Stolen From R’kiri Park
Seized and then sold wood has apparently been stolen from the Try PHeap Import Export Company which bought the lumber. The wood amounts to approximately 42 cubic meters and is priced at over $37,000. Blame for the theft is being cast everywhere including on the lass='cambodia-color'>...