Aid and development
Bilateral development assistance
First batch of Chinese vaccine due to arrive this weekend
The Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian said today 600,000 doses of Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccine, the first batch of one million doses promised to Cambodia by China, will be delivered to Cambodia this weekend. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50810252/first-batch-of-chinese-vaccine-due-to-arrive-this-weekend/
Cambodia gets $28M Oz grant for Covid vaccines
The Australian government announced on February 1 that it has provided a grant of $28 million for the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines approved by World Health Organisation (WHO) for 1.5 million Cambodians. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-gets-28m-oz-grant-covid-vaccines
US Embassy aims to strengthen aid efforts
The US Embassy is taking a targeted approach to strengthen and showcase the American-Cambodian partnership this year through its AmCam 2021 initiative. ...
Brian Badzmierowski
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50807774/us-embassy-aims-to-strengthen-aid-efforts/
Kingdom receives aid for demining
The Chinese government on January 19 provided around $1 million worth of equipments for mine action in Cambodia. The aid came as Cambodia launched the National Mine Action Strategy 2018-2025. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-receives-aid-demining
Japan to provide more than $200,000 worth of fire engines
The Japanese government has agreed to provide $227,736 worth of second-hand fire engines to Phnom Penh Administration to help improve Cambodia’s firefighting capability. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50804743/japan-to-provide-more-than-200000-worth-of-fire-engines/
US funds Preah Vihear, Bakheng temple repairs
The US has provided $420,000 in grants for the repair and preservation of temples in Preah Vihear province and Phnom Bakheng temple in Siem Reap. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/us-funds-preah-vihear-bakheng-temple-repairs
Japan provides grant and commends police officer
The Japanese government has approved a grant of $187,682 for two recipient organisations in Cambodia under the Grant Assistance for Grassroot Human Security Project, which is also known as the KUSANONE grant. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50804431/japan-provides-grant-and-commends-police-officer/
Japan to assist in Cambodian customs clearance automation
The Japanese government will assist the Cambodian General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) in setting up an automated customs clearance system that will speed up cargo clearance time, alleviating congestion problems that slow the process. ...
Jason Boken
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50804464/japan-to-assist-in-cambodian-customs-clearance-automation/
Australia contributes over AUD$100 million for mine clearance in Cambodia in nearly 3 decades
Since 1994, Australia has contributed more than AUD100 million to demining activities in Cambodia, according to the Embassy of Australia in Phnom Penh. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50802766/australia-contributes-over-aud100-million-for-mine-clearance-in-cambodia-in-nearly-3-decades/
Chinese assistance instrumental in clearing 1,708 hectares of landmine-contaminated areas in Cambodia
Last year, China helped Cambodia to clear a total of 1,708 hectares of land contaminated with 9,238 landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXOs), said Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC)’s Director General Heng Ratana. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50801722/chinese-assistance-instrumental-in-clearing-1708-hectares-of-landmine-contaminated-areas-in-cambodia/
$3M in green-friendly equipment provided to environment ministry
The Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment, through Shenzhen Spark Co Ltd, provided equipment for reducing carbon dioxide emissions with a total value of $3 million to the Ministry of Environment. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/3m-green-friendly-equipment-provided-environment-ministry
Japanese aid expected to improve services for 7,500 hearing impaired
The Japanese government has provided $288,473 in total for three recipient organisations under the framework of the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (“KUSANONE”). The funds are earmarked to be used for the installation of medical equipment, braille equipment and hearing diagnostic equipment. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japanese-aid-expected-improve-services-7500-hearing-impaired
U.S. to provide additional $66.2 million to aid Cambodia’s development
The Royal Government of Cambodia and the Government of the United States of America have officially inked the exchange of notes reflecting the addition of $66.2 million to the development project agreement grants for Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50793668/u-s-to-provide-additional-66-2-million-to-aid-cambodias-development/
Japan to donate around $1 mil to medical and education sectors
The Japanese government yesterday agreed to provide $968,390 to two organisations involved in improving medical care and promoting education in Cambodia. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50793600/japan-to-donate-around-1-mil-to-medical-and-education-sectors/
Japan, UN support civil discourse
The Japanese government and the UN Development Programme (UNDP), in conjunction with Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior and the Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC) – a coalition representing local NGOs – have inaugurated a new cooperative development project. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-un-support-civil-discourse
EU donates around $3.45 million to COVID-19 response
The European Union in Cambodia announced yesterday that it will donate around $3.45 million to Cambodia in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50789813/eu-donates-around-3-45-million-to-covid-19-response/
Japan donates $3 million to fight marine plastic waste
The Japanese government will provide a $3 million grant to help Cambodia fight marine plastic pollution and promote a responsible cycle of using, reusing and recycling all forms of plastic waste.The grant will fund an anti-waste project to be implemented by the Ministry of Environment, ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-donates-3-million-fight-marine-plastic-waste
US provides additional $600,000 in flood relief for families and communities
The United States, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), yesterday provided $600,000 in humanitarian assistance to support the flood-response in Cambodia. ...
Australia providing $24 million for Indo-Pacific fight against infectious diseases
Australia will set aside $24 million of its investment in The Global Fund to directly support countries in the Indo-Pacific region, including Cambodia, to fight against infectious diseases. ...
Japan provides $200 million loan for C-19 relief
Japan has provided more than $200 million as a loan to support Cambodia with social and economic recovery amid the COVID-19 crisis. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784584/japan-provides-200-million-loan-for-c-19-relief/
Japan extends Covid loan for Kingdom
Japan has extended its loan for Cambodia for $270 million to be used in Covid-19 response and economic revitalisation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said following the 12th virtual Mekong-Japan Summit on November 13. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-extends-covid-loan-kingdom
Australian Embassy contribute to flood relief efforts in Kingdom
Australian Ambassador to Cambodia Pablo Kang today went to Kampong Thom province to support flood relief efforts in the province. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50782815/australian-embassy-contribute-to-flood-relief-efforts-in-kingdom/
U.S. government support assists more than 2,500 flood-affected families in Pursat
The U.S. Embassy provided food assistance to over 2,500 flood-affected households in the Cambodian province of Pursat last week, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and distributed through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50778961/u-s-government-support-assists-more-than-2500-flood-affected-families-in-pursat/
KOICA lays out plan for pandemic support
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Cambodian Rehabilitation and Development Board of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CRDB/CDC) yesterday held a discussion meeting at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50775595/koica-lays-out-plan-for-pandemic-support/