MOH, JICA sign record of discussion on Project to Strengthen Capacity of COVID-19 Response
Cambodia’s Ministry of Health (MOH) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) concluded here on July 5 an agreement to officially launch the “Project to strengthen capacity of COVID-19 response in Cambodia”. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50887800/moh-jica-sign-record-of-discussion-on-project-to-strengthen-capacity-of-covid-19-response/
Sahas E&C deal paves way for Phnom Penh Special Economics Zone (PPSEZ) buyback
Bourse-listed Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone Plc (PPSEZ) confirmed that it has absorbed the outstanding 40 percent stake in Sahas E&C Co Ltd – paving the way for the company to press forward with its proposed share buyback. ...
Husain Haider
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50899001/sahas-ec-deal-paves-way-for-ppsez-buyback/
Measures to control the use of chemical drugs in investment companies
On 23 March 2022, the Council for the Development of Cambodia issued a notification on measures to control the use of chemical drugs in investment companies. Companies must follow 5 points stated in the notification. ...
Council for the Development of Cambodia
China remains as the leading supplier of COVID-19 vaccines for Cambodia
China is the leading supplier of vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic for Cambodia, said Secretary of State at the Ministry of Health Dr. Yuok Sambath while welcoming the arrival of China-donated over 1.5 million doses of Sinovac vaccine along with medical supplies for the vaccination ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501049478/china-remains-as-the-leading-supplier-of-covid-19-vaccines-for-cambodia/
Hun Sen gives factory workers 2-day break for June elections
The government will give all factory workers two days off to participate in the June 5 commune council elections. Owners of factories and manufacturing enterprises will be required to pay wages and other benefits as normal. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-gives-factory-workers-2-day-break-june-elections
Agriculture cooperation deal with Czech Republic brewing
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Czech Republic plan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on “Cooperation in the Agricultural Sector” soon following a May 5 meeting at the ministry’s headquarters. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/agriculture-cooperation-deal-czech-republic-brewing
Ministry marks Environment Day with park clean-up effort
The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Battambang Provincial Administration, is to celebrate National and World Environment Day on May 5 to raise public awareness of environmental issues and preserve the environment for sustainable use of natural resources. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-marks-environment-day-park-clean-effort
Dengue cases more than double in first six months of this year
In the first six months of this year, there were more than 9,000 reported cases of dengue fever nationwide, an increase of 5,000 from the 4,000 cases for the same period in 2022. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1334443/dengue-cases-more-than-double-in-first-six-months-of-this-year/
Outcomes of the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting, the 27th ASEAN political-security community council meeting and the 34th ASEAN coordinating council meeting
On 5 September 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcomes of the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting, the 27th ASEAN political-security community council meeting and the 34th ASEAN coordinating council meeting, which was held in Jakarta, Republic ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Fear, frustration for community stuck in protected-zone confusion
Kim Yang was almost asleep on the edge of his Mondulkiri rice farm one evening in February when he was jolted awake by flashlights. It was 11 p.m., and he planned to get a few hours of rest at the plantation rather than drive the ...
Fiona Kelliher and Phin Rathana
https://vodenglish.news/fear-frustration-for-community-stuck-in-protected-zone-confusion/
Press release of the Ministry of Justice on the absence of civil society organizations and political parties to meet and discuss the 10th amendment to the constitution
On 5 August 2022, the Ministry of Justice has posted a press release on the absence of civil society organizations and political parties to meet and discuss the 10th amendment to the constitution. According to the press, the ministry has expressed its regret about the absence ...
Ministry of Justice
Nearly 1,000 people in Koh Kong province submit a petition to the commune authorities to find a land solution
About 500 people representing nearly 1,000 people from 5 communes gathered to submit a petition to the commune authorities in Sre Ambel district, find a suitable land solution for them. ...
Sorn Chanratha
https://www.rfa.org/khmer/news/land/nearly-1-land-disputes-in-koh-kong-petition-commune-authorities-for-resolution-09202022052203.html
SMEs to generate at least 1 million more jobs
Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed his hope that SMEs will further absorb at least 1 million workforces as the Royal Government is preparing to provide scholarships to 1.5 million students for vocational training. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501271521/smes-to-generate-at-least-1-million-more-jobs/
FDI inflow to Cambodia increases by 7.7 percent in 2022 despite global uncertainty
Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment of $4.68 billion in 2022, up 7.5 percent from $4.35 billion in a year earlier, a Council for the Development of Cambodia’s report showed on Friday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501215425/fdi-inflow-to-cambodia-increases-by-7-7-percent-in-2022-despite-global-uncertainty/
Labour Ministry, SCIA ink MoU on Vocational Training for Cambodia’s young people
The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training and Singapore Cambodia International Academy (SCIA) have reached a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate in carrying out the Royal Government of Cambodia’s policy on vocational training for 1.5 million young people. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501312580/labour-ministry-scia-ink-mou-on-vocational-training-for-cambodias-young-people/
Cambodia’s Q1 international trade at $11.3 billion
Cambodia’s international trade decreased 14.5 percent to $11.3 billion in the first quarter of 2023, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise yesterday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501271231/cambodias-q1-international-trade-at-11-3-billion/
Cambodia collects nearly $6 billion in taxes in 2023
Cambodia earned $5.9 billion in revenues from all kinds of taxes in 2023, a 3.9 percent decrease compared to $6.14 billion in 2022, as per an official report released on Friday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501442033/cambodia-collects-nearly-6-billion-in-taxes-in-2023/
MRC, USAID partner to enhance Mekong Basin management
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has signed a grant agreement worth $5 million with the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to launch their new Mekong Basin Partnership. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501514652/mrc-usaid-partner-to-enhance-mekong-basin-management/
Price rules pulled due to election
The government in May held back on implementing widely unpopular rules that would have raised the price of mobile phone calls so as to not upset consumers – and potential voters – just months ahead of the national election, according to Cambodia’s independent telecommunications regulator. “Before ...
Daniel de Carteret
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/price-rules-pulled-due-election
Cambodian to meet some MDG goals, deal landmine issues: envoy
Cambodia will meet some of the Millennium Development Goals by the end of 2015 and will continue to deal with landmine threats, said a Cambodian envoy to UN Tuesday at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly. The number of people below the poverty line ...
Xinhuanet News Staff
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-10/02/c_132767290.htm