A $ 2.3 million cardboard factory project brings January 2021 investments to $24.5 million
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved a $2.3 million cardboard factory project to be built in Khan Kambol of Phnom Penh. The CDC shared the update in a press release yesterday, adding that the project will create 214 jobs for the href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/a-2-3-million-cardboard-factory-project-brings-january-2021-investments-to-24-5-million/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Phal Sophanith/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50806645/a-2-3-million-cardboard-factory-project-brings-january-2021-investments-to-24-5-million/
Jab card check for students a one-off
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport instructed municipal and provincial education departments across the country to inform school administrators that the vaccination card check for students should be done just once on the first day they attend classes. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/jab-card-check-for-students-a-one-off/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Post staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/jab-card-check-students-one
Hiding Covid infection a crime
Phnom Penh municipal governor Khuong Sreng has warned that people who test positive for Covid-19 must inform the authorities and not try to hide their condition, or they will face legal action. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/hiding-covid-infection-a-crime/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hiding-covid-infection-crime
Textile-related exports surge nearly a quarter to $3B in Q1
Cambodia exported more than $3 billion worth of garments, footwear, travel goods and other textile-related products in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of nearly a quarter compared to the same period last year, according to data from the General Department of Customs and href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/textile-related-exports-surge-nearly-a-quarter-to-3b-in-q1/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/textile-related-exports-surge-nearly-quarter-3b-q1
BRI brings a profound impact on Cambodia
The Belt and Road Initiative, the most ambitious and expansive infrastructure connectivity and development project ever conceived, was proposed a decade ago. The initiative connects about 150 countries in Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America through a network of infrastructure investments, trade agreements and cultural href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/bri-brings-a-profound-impact-on-cambodia/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501339410/bri-brings-a-profound-impact-on-cambodia/
Traffic fatalities decline but remain a concern
At least 1,000 people were killed and over 2,700 injured in traffic accidents in Cambodia during the first eight months of the year, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. These figures mark a 9 per cent decrease compared to the same period href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/traffic-fatalities-decline-but-remain-a-concern/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Neang Sokunthea and Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/traffic-fatalities-decline-remain-concern
Koh Ker events a celebration of national prestige
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts is set to host a major celebration on the evening of September 20 to mark the addition of Koh Ker archaeological site to UNESCO’s World Heritage List on September 17. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/koh-ker-events-a-celebration-of-national-prestige/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koh-ker-events-celebration-national-prestige
Snaring remains a threat to wildlife
The number of endangered animals in Srepok and Phnom Prich wildlife sanctuaries in Mondulkiri province is still declining remarkably due to snares and the use of shotguns and hounds, according to Ministry of Environment spokesman Neth Pheaktra. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/snaring-remains-a-threat-to-wildlife/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/snaring-remains-threat-wildlife
Combating fake news is a global trend, says Cambodian information minister
The fight against fake news is a global trend that states around the world have been paying close attention to. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/combating-fake-news-is-a-global-trend-says-cambodian-information-minister/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501313218/combating-fake-news-is-a-global-trend-says-cambodian-information-minister/
Royal Government is preparing a new master plan to develop coastal provinces
Prime Minister Hun Manet said that the Royal Government of Cambodia is preparing a new master plan for the development of Sihanoukville and three other coastal provinces. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/royal-government-is-preparing-a-new-master-plan-to-develop-coastal-provinces/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501388396/royal-government-is-preparing-a-new-master-plan-to-develop-coastal-provinces/
Government issues a directive to curb air pollution in Kingdom
With concern over increased air pollution affecting people’s health, the government yesterday issued a directive ordering all institutions to prevent and reduce emissions. According to a directive signed by Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday, pollutants are produced by factories, vehicles, forest fire, rubbish and waste burning href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/government-issues-a-directive-to-curb-air-pollution-in-kingdom/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50676086/government-issues-a-directive-to-curb-air-pollution-in-kingdom
PM: Salt a ‘strategic product’ as stock and production to increase
The Cambodian Government has ordered an increase in salt production and stockpiling as the commodity becomes classified as a strategic product to ensure food security in the Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/pm-salt-a-strategic-product-as-stock-and-production-to-increase/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Chea Vannak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50710678/pm-salt-a-strategic-product-as-stock-and-production-to-increase/
Pursat governor says land disputes no longer a major problem in area
Pursat provincial governor Mao Thonin has claimed that land disputes between residents and major companies allowed to manage land in the province are no longer a problem and minor disputes have been solved through land dispute resolutions each week. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/pursat-governor-says-land-disputes-no-longer-a-major-problem-in-area/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pursat-governor-says-land-disputes-no-longer-major-problem-area
Online course on how to build a startup business
Impact Hub Phnom Penh, with support from the Australian Embassy in Cambodia, is proud to introduce a new online course “How to build a Startup”, available online now on www.impacthubphnompenh.online. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/online-course-on-how-to-build-a-startup-business/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50753389/online-course-on-how-to-build-a-startup-business/
Prey Veng’s potential as a Wetland Zone mulled as Protected Natural Area
The Ministry of Environment is planning to include parts of a potential multi-purpose wetland area locally called “Boeungsne-Tuolporn Talei” in Prey Veng province as a protected natural area. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/prey-vengs-potential-as-a-wetland-zone-mulled-as-protected-natural-area/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50746197/prey-vengs-potential-as-a-wetland-zone-mulled-as-protected-natural-area/
A $7.8 million garment factory project approved by CDC
Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved a new investment project with a total capital of $7.8 million in Takeo province. According to the CDC’s press release issued this afternoon, invested by HC Global Textile Co., Ltd., the newly approved project is expected href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/a-7-8-million-garment-factory-project-approved-by-cdc/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Phal Sophanith/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50804809/a-7-8-million-garment-factory-project-approved-by-cdc/
Cambodia adopts work-from-home practice for a week
Prime Minister Hun Sen has advised all government institutions as well as the legislative body to adopt the work-from-home practices and to have only 10 percent of their personnel stand by at their workplace for a week-long period. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-adopts-work-from-home-practice-for-a-week/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50822294/cambodia-adopts-work-from-home-practice-for-a-week/
Nearly ten-and-a-half million voters registered for commune elections
The National Election Committee’s (NEC) spokesman Hang Puthea told Khmer Times yesterday that as of Tuesday, there were 10,467,961 voters registered with the NEC for the upcoming commune election. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/nearly-ten-and-a-half-million-voters-registered-for-commune-elections/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50950392/nearly-ten-and-a-half-million-voters-registered-for-commune-elections/
Corruption and apathy led to the outbreak of Covid-19 February 20 Community Event, a reminder
A large-scale outbreak detected in Phnom Penh in 20 February took place when two out of four Chinese nationals who breached quarantine at the Sokha Hotel few days prior were tested positive. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/corruption-and-apathy-led-to-the-outbreak-of-covid-19-february-20-community-event-a-reminder/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50892476/corruption-and-apathy-led-to-the-outbreak-of-covid-19-february-20-community-event-a-reminder/
No more closure or lockdown of buildings, schools or markets if a COVID-19 positive case is identified
Prime Minister Hun Sen has yesterday declared with immediate effect, there will be no more closure of schools, places of businesses and markets if a case of COVID-19 were to break out in any location. href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/no-more-closure-or-lockdown-of-buildings-schools-or-markets-if-a-covid-19-positive-case-is-identified/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50957434/no-more-closure-or-lockdown-of-buildings-schools-or-markets-if-a-covid-19-positive-case-is-identified/