Khmer-Vietnamese Association gets nod
The Interior Ministry has authorised The Khmer-Vietnamese Association to register on its list of organisations, Vietnamese media have reported. The association was established to bring togeTher Khmer people of Vietnamese origin and oTher Vietnamese in Cambodia for humanitarian work and to spread information about The ...
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50502313/khmer-vietnamese-association-gets-nod/
UN urges sustainable growth
The international community has been urged to stand by its commitment to support The development of The world’s 48 Least Developed Countries while in Cambodia – despite its rapid economic growth – The United Nations warns of environmental risks that could undermine sustainable development. ...
Sorn Sarath
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/un-urges-sustainable-growth
Fish fossils found in Phnom Svay of Banteay Meanchey
Archeologists and researchers have identified rare fish fossils buried in the ground in Phnom Svay of Banteay Meanchey province.the news was released in a press release from the Ministry of Environment, stressing that the discovery was made by Mr. Lim Vanchan of the Fossil Study ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50755671/fish-fossils-found-in-phnom-svay-of-banteay-meanchey/
Increase flights to China, India, MoT tells Cambodia Airways
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) asked Cambodia Airways Co Ltd to examine The possibility of expanding direct flights to China and India as well as oTher major tourism markets in The world which can contribute to The success of The several major campaigns set out ...
Nheng Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501426599/increase-flights-to-china-india-mot-tells-cambodia-airways/
Anti-plastic campaign hits Tbong Khmum schools
New Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has announced the launch of a campaign to reduce the use of plastic bags in schools. He called for the Kingdom’s students to participate in the campaign, for the sake of environmental cleanliness. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/anti-plastic-campaign-hits-tbong-khmum-schools
Sar Kheng downs offer of inclusion into CNRP
A remark by an opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) senior adviser that Minister of Interior Sar Kheng would remain deputy prime minister if the opposition party won the 2018 national elections drew a terse response from the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), with the minister ...
Leonie Kijewski and Soth Koemsoeun
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sar-kheng-downs-offer-inclusion-cnrp
New study reveals ancient site treasures
Experts have discovered more than 120 archaeological sites and three ancient locations in the Royal Academy of Cambodia Techo Sen Russey Trep Park in Preah Vihear province. ...
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50507846/new-study-reveals-ancient-site-treasures/
Fuel prices to inch up today on revised caps
The government issued its first scheduled recalculation of The fuel-pricing mechanism it rolled out on March 15, increasing The price cap on gasoline by 100 riel. ...
Post Staff
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/fuel-prices-inch-today-revised-caps
Bodyguard Unit chief seeking more female recruits
The head of The Interior Ministry’s bodyguard unit has called for more women to be recruited into The force to protect senior female officials and visiting dignitaries. ...
Ouch Sony
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/109513-109513/
Vietnam, Cambodia trade unions deepen ties
A delegation from the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) met with Cambodia’s trade unions this week to strengthen ties, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported. ...
Bernama News Staff
http://bit.ly/1FAtAAi
LANGO discussions end in stalemate
The government and members of The civil society organisation met for The sixth and final time yesterday to discuss amendments to The Law on Association and Non-governmental Organisations, which still remains unresolved. The government working group led by Interior Ministry secretary of state Bun Honn ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50741970/lango-discussions-end-in-stalemate/
Coronavirus pandemic prove catastrophic for tour guides
The tourism industry has always been considered as a major player in The rapid economic growth of The Kingdom. However, in The first quarter of 2020, The typically booming industry was abruptly brought to its knees due to COVID-19. ...
Som Kanika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50708507/coronavirus-pandemic-prove-catastrophic-for-tour-guides/
Big fall in petrol prices
Cambodia’s retail gasoline price has strongly declined for the first time because of the fall on the international market, according to the monthly oil prices set by the Ministry of Commerce revealed yesterday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50708398/big-fall-in-petrol-prices/
Police seek anti-terrorism help with Facebook
Battambang police have called upon the Interior Ministry’s anti-terrorism department for help arresting the creator of a video that suggests corrupt officials have sold off the province’s most important reservoir. ...
Sek Odom
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/second2/police-seek-anti-terrorism-help-with-facebook-113049/
New ethics rules for MDs
The minister of health on Monday warned doctors to abide by ethical standards and maintain proper medical records, saying that The ministry will take legal action against those that don’t, without explaining The consequences in detail. ...
Kong Meta and Igor Kossov
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-ethics-rules-mds
ASEAN market watch: Cambodian corruption, telecoms bidding in Myanmar, and increasing Philippine trade deficits
Transparency International’s 2015 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ranks Cambodia as the ‘Most Corrupt’ country in Southeast Asia. Cambodia score was 21 out a possible 100 points, which is the same as the country’s score in 2014. ...
Cambodia to host ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2023 on August 27
The General Department of National Television of Cambodia (TVK) of The Ministry of Information will host The ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2023 (ABU ROBOCON 2023) at The Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh, on Aug. 27. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501344328/cambodia-to-host-abu-asia-pacific-robot-contest-2023-on-august-27
Minister Of Information meets with Director General of Administration of Radio and Television of Yunnan Province, China
Cambodia’s Minister of Information reaffirmed the position of the Ministry to continue promoting cooperation with the Administration of Yunnan Provincial Radio and Television CDTV China in the field of broadcasting and information. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501406886/minister-of-information-meets-with-director-general-of-administration-of-radio-and-television-of-yunnan-province-china/
Campaign for local products
The “Buy Khmer Products” campaign continues this year, in a bid to promote local products among Cambodian people.Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce, said last Friday that The campaign is “a momentum to inspire and awaken Cambodian citizens to acknowledge The value of local products.” ...
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/36154/campaign-for-local-products/
Vietnam border markets on the cards for 2021
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered the Ministry of Commerce to work with Svay Rieng and Kampot officials to build two additional border markets in a bid to shore up border trade and enhance cooperation with Cambodia’s neighbour Vietnam. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/vietnam-border-markets-cards-2021