Strengthening the implementation of measures to prevent transmission of Covid-19 (including new Covid-19 virus variant)
On 28 June 2021, the Ministry of Health issued a press release on strengthening the implementation of measures to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 (including new Covid-19 virus variant), especially individuals needed to participate properly, consistently, and thoroughly.The Ministry of Health has detected several cases ...
Ministry of Health
Call for application: Youth-Led Project 2024 (YLP24 - Phase 1)
Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) is pleased to announce the call for application on Youth-Led Project 2024 (YLP24 – Phase 1). The program aims to strengthen the youths’ capacity for fundamental life and community development skills through various training and knowledge sharing as demonstrated during convening ...
Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC)
First VIP lounge opens at airport
A new VIP lounge was officially opened yesterday by Plaza Premium Group in the departure area of Phnom Penh International Airport, with the Hong Kong-based company saying it invested nearly $2 million in the lounge. ...
Sok Chan
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/19746/first-vip-lounge-opens-at-airport/
KB Financial Group unveils Global Digital Banking service in Cambodia
The KB Global Digital Bank is a rechargeable wallet-based mobile banking service which combines both financial services, such as account, wire transfer, overseas remittance and P2P payment, and non-financial services like messaging. ...
Millions more new ID cards required
The General Department of Identification issued some 2.8 million identification cards between January and October as part of an effort to bring a new generation of cards to some 10.9 million Cambodians by 2017. ...
Taing Vida
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/millions-more-new-id-cards-required
Thai paint manufacturer to build new factory
Thai paint manufacturer TOA Paint (Thailand) plans to invest at least 1 billion baht (about $28.2 million) in three new factories in Cambodia, Myanmar and Indonesia, according to a report in Thai newspaper The Nation. ...
Sum Manet
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/23284/thai-paint-manufacturer-to-build-new-factory/
Total lightning deaths lower so far this year
Rainstorms and lightning strikes killed a combined 43 people and injured 79, while damaging 2,735 homes in the first five months of the year, according to a report by the National Committee for Disaster Management. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/total-lightning-deaths-lower-so-far-year
Police seize luxury wood in house raid
About 2,000 kilograms of Kran-houng luxury timber worth tens of thousands of dollars and a Toyota Camry car were seized by authorities in Oddar Meanchey province’s Anlong Veng district on Wednesday, military police said yesterday. ...
Five arrested over state land sale
Authorities in Pursat province on Monday apprehended five people for their alleged involvement in an attempt to sell about 2,000 hectares of state-owned land on Facebook. ...
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50744768/five-arrested-over-state-land-sale/
Indigenous youths’ improvement on mobile report
Being trained to use a smartphone to report reflects the view of indigenous youth.“This training is very significant for me since I could use it to empower my community and share with outsiders who we are and what we are living with.” Mr. Lao Bundinh is ...
Thanks for joining us at Mekong ICT Camp 2017
Appreciation letter,The 5th Mekong ICT Camp 2017 “Cross-border Collaboration with DATA” Dear Campers,It was an honor to have you in attendance. We understand that you have many obligations, and we appreciate you taking time from your busy schedules to join us. On behalf of the ...
Bail funds ready for jailed senator Sok Hour
Jailed Sam Rainsy Party Senator Hong Sok Hour’s bail hearing has been set for Wednesday, with his lawyers saying that they have deposited 10 million riel (about $2,500) in anticipation of a potentially favourable outcome. ...
Taing Vida
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/bail-funds-ready-jailed-senator-sok-hour
KNUP holds first congress
About 2,800 supporters attended the first congress of Nhek Bun Chhay’s Khmer National United Party (KNUP) in Phnom Penh yesterday, a party spokesperson said, weeks after splitting from the Prince Norodom Ranariddh-controlled Funcinpec party. ...
Ananth Baliga
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/knup-holds-first-congress
Judiciary allowances to see major increase
The top judge and prosecutor in Cambodia’s judiciary will see their allowances rise 300 per cent to $2,500, while those in lower courts are also in for significant hikes, according to a decree released yesterday. ...
Mech Dara and Shaun Turton
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/judiciary-allowances-see-major-increase
Kingdom sees drop in natural disaster deaths
An annual National Committee for Disaster Management report shows that natural disasters have killed at least 103 people, injured 120 people, and affected 2,000 families while also damaging thousands of houses, crops and infrastructure this year. ...
Pech Sotheary
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5098124/kingdom-sees-drop-natural-disaster-deaths/
CNRP to meet NEC over voter registration ‘problems’
The opposition party will meet with the National Election Committee this morning to discuss a number of “problems” with the voter registration process, highlighting that 2 million people could lose their right to vote at upcoming elections. ...
Meas Sokchea
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cnrp-meet-nec-over-voter-registration-problems
8 billion riel released
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) on Tuesday released eight billion riel (about $2 million) at three percent interest to just one financial institution that joined the third bidding of the new Liquidity-Provided Collateralized Operation (LPCO). ...
Sok Chan
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/33442/8-billion-riel-released/
China funded 70 percent of Cambodian roads, bridges: Minister
About 70 percent of roads and bridges in Cambodia have been funded by China, with loans for their financing adding up to about $2 billion, government-affiliated Fresh News reported the transport minister as saying on Friday. ...
Sek Odom and Janelle Retka
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/china-funded-70-percent-cambodian-roads-bridges-minister-132786/
Villagers fight for forest despite warning
Villagers from Svay Rieng province’s Krasaing commune have vowed to continue their protests to preserve a patch of community forest earmarked for clearing, despite receiving an official warning yesterday. Residents said it would affect over 2,700 people. ...
Military might: soldiers put end to Veng Sreng strike
Soldiers used force on Friday to end a strike at a garment factory on Veng Sreng Boulevard, where demands included a lunch bonus of 2,000 riel and an end to forced overtime, workers and union officials said yesterday. ...
Chhay Channyda
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/military-might-soldiers-put-end-veng-sreng-strike