NGO unveils plan to teach 2.5 million girls about their rights for protection, education and health
A non-governmental organisation that works for child welfare has announced a five-year plan to empower 2.5 million adolescent girls and women in the country. ...
Cambodia’s apparel exports to Japan grow further in 2022 to more than $1.2 billion
Cambodia’s apparel exports to Japan have continued to grow for the second consecutive year in 2022, despite a dip in shipments in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, the shipment increased to $1,201.698 million after a recovery in 2021. Notably, the exports recorded ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501252053/cambodias-apparel-exports-to-japan-grow-further-in-2022-to-more-than-1-2-billion/
BarCamp Sihanoukville 2013 Recap
On December 7th and 8th, a small team from ODC jumped in a bus and traveled to Kampong Som to participate in BarCamp Sihanoukville. The conference was held at Build Bright University. The day-and-a-half-long event featured presentations from specialists of many fields and interests, including ...
Bird flu outbreak kills 1,300 chickens
An outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) in Battambang province’s Ek Phnom district has killed around 1,300 chickens from one location, officials said. ...
Buth Sela
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50803077/bird-flu-outbreak-kills-1300-chickens/
India to supply 100,000 free doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The Indian government announced it will donate 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Cambodia on an urgent basis. ...
Rhea Mae Soco
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50811367/india-to-supply-100000-free-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine/
More than 200,000 garment workers in Phnom Penh get jabs
More than 200,000 garment workers in the red zones in Phnom Penh have been vaccinated during a vaccination campaign. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50858647/more-than-200000-garment-workers-in-phnom-penh-get-jabs/
Religious ceremonies and gatherings allowed to resume in Cambodia
The Ministry of Cults and Religious Affairs has authorised the resumption of all religious ceremonies and gatherings in Cambodia ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50969229/religious-ceremonies-and-gatherings-allowed-to-resume-in-cambodia/
Thailand seeks to reopen Tha Sen and Ban Nong Ian border checkpoints to boost trade with Cambodia
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry is aiming to speed up talks with Cambodia to reopen additional checkpoints with neighbouring Cambodia to boost trade between the two nations. . ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50971487/thailand-seeks-to-reopen-tha-sen-and-ban-nong-ian-border-checkpoints-to-boost-trade-with-cambodia/
Labour Ministry settles over 500 worker disputes
The Ministry of Labour reported that it has settled more than 800 labour disputes last year and more than 60 strikes across the country. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501032621/labour-ministry-settles-over-500-worker-disputes/
NGO urges law amendments to provide for indigenous people
The draft amendment of the Law on Protected Areas and the Forestry Law should provide indigenous communities with traditional right to livelihood and beliefs, protection and management of natural resources, a non-government organisation said at a press conference yesterday. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501147611/ngo-urges-law-amendments-to-provide-for-indigenous-people/
Cambodia, US vow to expand cooperation to boost trade and investment
Cambodia and the United States are committed to further strengthening and expanding cooperation to increase trade and investment. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501320028/cambodia-us-vow-to-expand-cooperation-to-boost-trade-and-investment/
Tourism development underway in Kampong Chhnang province
The government has allocated over 600 hectares of land in Phnom Aural wildlife sanctuary in Kampong Chhnang province to a private company for development. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501242843/tourism-development-underway-in-kampong-chhnang-province/
Germany pledges over $60 million for economic development in Cambodia
The Federal Republic of Germany has pledged to provide approximately $66 million to Cambodia to support projects on socio-economic development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501379768/germany-pledges-over-60-million-for-economic-development-in-cambodia/
Thailand slashes work permit fees for Cambodians to $13
From December, Cambodians can obtain a work permit from Thailand by spending $13, instead of the current fee of $52. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501382526/thailand-slashes-work-permit-fees-for-cambodians-to-13/
Cambodia, Japan discuss cooperation expansion
Cambodian Prime Minister and Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia have discussed the strengthening and expansion of cooperation between the two countries in a number of areas. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501403908/cambodia-japan-discuss-cooperation-expansion/
Slight increase in 2020 forest crime cases
The Forestry Administration said yesterday that forestry crime, mostly timber and wildlife, has increased 19 percent in 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50793602/slight-increase-in-2020-forest-crime-cases/
20ha of land from Tamouk Lake for Calmette Hospital branch
The government has allocated a 20-hectare site for the construction of a Calmette Hospital medical branch in Kork Roka commune, Prek Pnov district in Phnom Penh. ...
Khann Chanvirak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50800479/20ha-of-land-from-tamouk-lake-for-calmette-hospital-branch/
Up to 20 Myanmar enterprises are reportedly relocating to Kampong Speu province
The crisis in Myanmar has proven beneficial for Kampong Speu as at least 20 entities have relocated to this province. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50852986/up-to-20-myanmar-enterprises-are-reportedly-relocating-to-kampong-speu-province/
Floods affected 45,000 families in 17 provinces
Floods over the past four months in the Kingdom affected more than 45,000 families across 17 provinces, the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) said. ...
Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50969277/floods-affected-45000-families-in-17-provinces/
