Migrant workers in Thailand urged to renew documents
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training said that from May 9 onward, they will begin renewing Overseas Cambodian Worker Cards (OCWC) and Cambodian Travel documents for working overseas (TD) for Cambodians who are living and working in Thailand. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/migrant-workers-thailand-urged-renew-documents
Tourism sector asking for tax break extension through end of this year
Tourism players have asked the finance ministry to extend the tax exemptions currently enjoyed by the industry from June 30 to December 31, citing instability in business. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-sector-asking-tax-break-extension-through-end-year
BRI projects provide tangible benefits in Cambodia during pandemic
Cooperation projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have provided tangible benefits to Cambodia and the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, a scholar in Cambodia said on Saturday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501077395/bri-projects-provide-tangible-benefits-in-cambodia-during-pandemic/
PM reminds compatriots to remain vigilant against COVID-19
Prime Minister Hun Sen has reminded his compatriots to pay high attention to COVID-19. “Don’t forget, COVID-19 can infect anybody indiscriminately,” he said while presiding over the inauguration ceremony of the Streets 146B and 148 in Preah Sihanouk province yesterday morning. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501207682/pm-reminds-compatriots-to-remain-vigilant-against-covid-19/
Cash support program launched for vulnerable
The government has launched a cash support program in order to support vulnerable households because of the prolonged Covid-19, floods, and inflationary pressures. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cash-support-program-launched-for-vulnerable
6th dose vaccine campaign to protect against COVID-19 chugs along to reach 509,917 people
Cambodia’s campaign to combat and keep at COVID-19 and continue with economic revival has hid a speed bump with the administration of the sixth dose. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341812/6th-dose-vaccine-campaign-to-protect-against-covid-19-chugs-along-to-reach-509917-people/
Deadline for online business registration now extended to July
Uncertainty over business conditions and the impact of the spread of Covid-19 has prompted the Ministry of Commerce to postpone the issuing of fines until July for online business owners who are late to apply for e-commerce permits or licences. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/deadline-online-business-registration-now-extended-july
COVID-19 pandemic fuels largest continued backslide in vaccinations in three decades
WHO and UNICEF sound the alarm as new data shows global vaccination coverage continued to decline in 2021, with 25 million infants missing out on lifesaving vaccines. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501113173/covid-19-pandemic-fuels-largest-continued-backslide-in-vaccinations-in-three-decades/
Despite COVID-19 pandemic, Cambodia created more than 150,000 jobs through 195 new investments
The Minister of Labor and Vocational Training said that even in the context of Covid-19 pandemic, Cambodia received and approved 195 new investment projects and 43 production expansion requests that could create more than 150,000 jobs. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50995101/despite-covid-19-pandemic-cambodia-created-more-than-150000-jobs-through-195-new-investments/
Gov’t prepares to launch inflation relief programme
Prime Minister Hun Sen said that Cambodia is proud to have supported the poor and vulnerable with cash payments through the dark time of the Covid-19 pandemic. To date, the government has disbursed about $40 million a month to assist people affected by the virus. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-prepares-launch-inflation-relief-programme
Cambodia urges Japan to reinstate direct flights
Cambodia has requested direct flights resume between the kingdom and Japan to help further promote tourism after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 outbreak. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-urges-japan-to-reinstate-direct-flights
More attention and efforts for COVID-19 management needed, says Cambodian PM
Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has laid stress on the need for more attention and efforts to manage the Covid-19 pandemic as it is not gone yet. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501135116/more-attention-and-efforts-for-covid-19-management-needed-says-cambodian-pm/
PM Hun Sen highlights Cambodia’s anti-COVID-19 efforts at 77th UNGA
Prime Minister Hun Sen, has underscored Cambodia’s efforts to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 and sustain long-term socio-economic growth. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501156996/pm-hun-sen-highlights-cambodias-anti-covid-19-efforts-at-77th-unga/
World Vision Cambodia aid over 4.5M vulnerable people
World Vision Cambodia (WVC) has extended a helping hand to more than 4.5 million vulnerable individuals, with a major focus on the country’s youth. In light of these achievements, the organisation has announced a strategic five-year plan to ensure sustainable wellbeing for an additional five ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/world-vision-cambodia-aid-over-45m-vulnerable-people
Cash aid for poor, vulnerable households enters 12th round
As of January 24, the government has spent more than $930 million in cash support for poor and vulnerable households affected by Covid-19, with nearly 2.8 million people receiving payments. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cash-aid-poor-vulnerable-households-enters-12th-round
COVID-19 still a threat, says WHO
Despite downgrading the threat level of COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that Cambodians must remain vigilant and keep abreast of booster updates. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501287449/covid-19-still-a-threat-says-who/
Cambodia spends $1.4 bln supporting poor, vulnerable people since 2019
Cambodia has spent $1.4 billion in assisting the poor and vulnerable people in the country since 2019, Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation Chea Somethy said on February 5, 2024. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501435151/cambodia-spends-1-4-bln-supporting-poor-vulnerable-people-since-2019/
Covid-19 cash assistance of $1.2B helped labour market
Cambodia’s largest social assistance programme – the Covid-19 cash transfer programme – has played a crucial role in boosting the economy, said the World Bank in its latest report. ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501478392/covid-19-cash-assistance-of-1-2b-helped-labour-market/
WHO to continue strengthening cooperation with Cambodia
Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, received here at the Peace Palace yesterday visiting Dr. Saia Ma’uPiukala, Regional Director for the Western Pacific at the World Health Organisation (WHO). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501509993/who-to-continue-strengthening-cooperation-with-cambodia/
Four-month tax break for hotels and guesthouses in Siem Reap
Prime Minister Hun Sen announced yesterday that all registered hotels and guesthouses in Siem Reap will be exempt of all taxes from February until May this year. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50694704/four-month-tax-break-for-hotels-and-guesthouses-in-siem-reap
