The effects of COVID-19 on farming
In 2020, the agriculture sector continues to play a significant role in the Cambodian economy, accounting for 22 percent of the Kingdom’s GDP and employing one-third of the Cambodian workforce. ...
Pamela Corda
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50764323/the-effects-of-covid-19-on-farming/
Rare bird species exhibited to promote conservation and ecotourism
The Ministry of Environment held an exhibition of rare birds in Siem Reap province yesterday to promote conservation and ecotourism in Cambodia, as some species near extinction due to poaching. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50774287/rare-bird-species-exhibited-to-promote-conservation-and-ecotourism/
Gender equality vital to boosting economic output
According to an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report, increasing job opportunities in decent work for women is essential for growth and vital for the advancement of economic and social development in Cambodia. ...
Tom Starkey
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50822225/gender-equality-vital-to-boosting-economic-output/
Tickets now allow more days of access to Angkor
Angkor Enterprise has extended the period of validity for entry tickets to Angkor Archaeological Park in a move to revive tourism to the sprawling temple complex, it said in a March 10 press release. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tickets-now-allow-more-days-access-angkor
US provides $875,000 for emergency preparedness
The United States, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), will provide $875,000 in additional humanitarian assistance to strengthen preparedness and response capacities for natural hazards and shocks in Cambodia. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50833206/us-provides-875000-for-emergency-preparedness/
Russian investment sought for oil sector
Cambodia has invited Russian investors to consider taking part in Cambodia’s oil sector. The invitation was made following Cambodia’s recent start of oil production in its maritime territory. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50808397/russian-investment-sought-for-oil-sector/
IMF highlights divergent global recovery levels
THE International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook prediction that the globe will recover at vastly uneven levels has been brought into sharp focus in light of recent lockdowns in Cambodia. ...
Brian Badzmierowski
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50842469/imf-highlights-divergent-global-recovery-levels/
Drive to improve agricultural value chains across ASEAN
A German group is pushing for an increase in sustainable agricultural value chains in ASEAN to improve rural people’s livelihoods. German International Cooperation (GIZ) yesterday hosted an online forum to discuss the issue. ...
Husain Haider
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50829302/drive-to-improve-agricultural-value-chains-across-asean/
Factories reopen with 50 percent of workers switching every two weeks
In a first phase of reopening factories in Yellow Zones, the government will allow 50 percent of workers to resume production with shifts changing every two weeks. ...
Multi-purpose port for Kep province
A multi-purpose port is in the pipeline to be built in Kep province that will serve the tourism sector as well as a maritime seaport that will boost the economy and development sector of the province. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50908847/multi-purpose-port-for-kep-province/
Focus shifts to onshore oil and gold mining as offshore exploration stumbles
The Kingdom has a golden future in spite of the crude reality that there may be no more oil extracted from its waters in the near term, according to Prime Minister Hun Sen. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50907152/focus-shifts-to-onshore-oil-and-gold-mining-as-offshore-exploration-stumbles/
Commune chief denying alleged land-grab scheme
Th chief of Prasat commune in Kandal province’s Sa’ang district denied allegations that he had conspired to take residents’s land in village II. ...
Om Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/commune-chief-denying-alleged-land-grab-scheme
Ruling parties talk cooperation
Leaders of the ruling parties in Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos have agreed to increase cooperation and strengthen ties for the benefit of the people of all three countries and to maintain peace and stability in the region. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/ruling-parties-talk-cooperation
Refill of ancient pond part of tourism plans
Chreav commune authorities in Siem Reap town will excavate an ancient pond known as Trapeang Hae Phka in Bos Kralanh village for preservation to attract tourists and create jobs or businesses for residents. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/refill-ancient-pond-part-tourism-plans
Kep port project set to begin soon
Construction of a multi-purpose port is set to start mid-September in the coastal province of Kep. The project will take 24 months to complete, becoming the first ever port in the province. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50928475/kep-port-project-set-to-begin-soon/
Business bodies to up Cambodia-Thai trade, investment
Cambodia Business Council in Thailand (CBC) and Thai Business Council in Cambodia (TBCC) entered into an official partnership to promote trade and investment between the two neighboring Southeast Asian nations. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/business-bodies-cambodia-thai-trade-investment
Six new communes and 50 new seats for 2022 elections
The number of communes and seats available for commune council members to be elected for the fifth mandate elections in 2022 has increased over the fourth mandate elections held in 2017. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/vaccinations-continue-eight-capital-referral-hospitals
Endangered monkey numbers improve
The Ministry of Environment issued a report highlighting three kinds of endangered monkeys which are present in large numbers in Cambodia, including the pig-tailed macaque, pileated gibbon and stump-tailed macaque. ...
Ry Sochan and Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/endangered-monkey-numbers-improve
Container traffic surges after port operator’s upgrade
Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) saw a surge in demand from container ships last month after an upgrade added capacity to process and load shipping containers. Some 32,441 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) passed through the port in October, an increase of more than 57 percent ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50965861/container-traffic-surges-after-port-operators-upgrade/
BirdLife spots eight Asian woolly-necked stork nests
The BirdLife International Cambodia Programme on November 12 said it has found eight nests of the Asian woolly-necked stork in Lumphat Wildlife Sanctuary this breeding season, which it noted indicates an on-year increase in population. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/birdlife-spots-eight-asian-woolly-necked-stork-nests
