Aid and development
Japan provides $220,000 in financial assistance to ECCC
The Government of Japan on February 4 disbursed an amount of $220,000 as its contribution to the United Nations component of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC)’s budget. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501020562/japan-provides-220000-in-financial-assistance-to-eccc/
China-funded hospitals to open in March
Two hospitals built under China’s grant aids are scheduled to put into service in March. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501020872/china-funded-hospitals-to-open-in-march/
Cambodia sends 12th batch of peacekeepers to Lebanon
Cambodia dispatched the 12th batch of 184 peacekeepers, including 29 women, to join a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501018269/cambodia-sends-12th-batch-of-peacekeepers-to-lebanon/
ADB provides $6.8 million to boost tourism sector and rice production in Cambodia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved tow grants worth $6.8 million to assist in the recovery of Cambodia and strengthen the rice supply chain in the country which, like other sectors, was also affected by the Covid-19. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501016405/adb-provides-6-8-million-to-boost-tourism-sector-and-rice-production-in-cambodia/
China pledges to donate 5 million doses of Covid vaccines to Cambodia, says PM Hun Sen
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Monday said that the government has an order to purchase 3 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, with China pledging to donate five million doses to accelerate the inoculation drive. ...
World Bank gives key recommendations for Cambodia’s economic recovery
The blow to Cambodia’s economy from the COVID-19 pandemic was among the most pronounced in East Asia, but the country can regain sustained economic growth by increasing productivity among firms and workers, diversifying exports, and taking steps to boost domestic investment, the World Bank says ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501016942/world-bank-gives-key-recommendations-for-cambodias-economic-recovery/
Cambodia to receive Poland-donated COVID-19 vaccines
About 300,000 doses of Covid-19 AstraZeneca vaccine from Poland will arrive Cambodia in the evening of January 25. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501012907/cambodia-to-receive-poland-donated-covid-19-vaccines/
JICA assesses infrastructure aid for CMAC in two provinces
The government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has assessed the construction of buildings and infrastructure in Siem Reap and Kampong Chhnang provinces to serve the demining sector. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501011964/jica-assesses-infrastructure-aid-for-cmac-in-two-provinces/
WB, IDA approve $69.25M to help Cambodia improve access to education
The World Bank and International Development Association yesterday approved US $69.25 million to help Cambodia improve equitable access to basic education and respond rapidly to crises affecting the education system. ...
Ashok Patnaik
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501010000/wb-ida-approve-69-25m-to-help-cambodia-improve-access-to-education/
World Bank financing will strengthen learning, access to education in Cambodia
The World Bank has approved financing, along with a grant from the Global Partnership for Education, will provide $69.25 million in new funding to help Cambodia improve equitable access to basic education and respond rapidly to crises affecting the education system. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501010317/world-bank-financing-will-strengthen-learning-access-to-education-in-cambodia/
Japan provides $728,501 for medical care and reducing child mortality
Japan has agreed to provide $728,501 for three recipient organisations under the framework, The Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects, to enhance the medical system to practice pediatric surgery, strengthen community care and support network for children, and improve the learning environment through primary school ...
Japan to assist Cambodia to become a landmine-free nation
Japan’s assistance to Cambodia in the decade’s long battle to clear vast areas of landmines in the country would perhaps be close to taking yet another step forward, going by the words of Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hayashi Yoshimasa. ...
Anthony McGonigle
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501008717/japan-to-assist-cambodia-to-become-a-landmine-free-nation/
KOICA provides 10 ambulances and 8,325 rapid test kits to the Ministry of Health
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) on January 12, 2022, provided 10 ambulances and 8,325 quick test kits to the Ministry of Health of Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501006210/koica-provides-10-ambulances-and-8325-rapid-test-kits-to-the-ministry-of-health/
Mechanisms for Myanmar are for a ceasefire and humanitarian assistance
Prime Minister Hun Sen has initiated the implementation of two mechanisms in the Myanmar crisis, namely, a ceasefire and the provision of humanitarian assistance to the people in need without discrimination. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501004392/mechanisms-for-myanmar-are-for-a-ceasefire-and-humanitarian-assistance/
China-funded medical building in Cambodia’s capital passes completion inspection
A China-aided medical building at the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, successfully passed the completion inspection on Tuesday, the contractor, China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd., said in a news release. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50996882/china-funded-medical-building-in-cambodias-capital-passes-completion-inspection/
COVID-19: Cambodian Union of Youth Federations presents medical supplies to Vietnam
The Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia has presented Vietnam with medical supplies to support the country in the COVID-19 fight. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50996870/covid-19-cambodian-union-of-youth-federations-presents-medical-supplies-to-vietnam/
Australia-donated Pfizer vaccines arrive in Cambodia, to be dispatched to front line states with Thailand
Cambodia last evening received 783,000 out of the over 2.35 million doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine committed by the Government and people of Australia to the Government and people of the Kingdom of Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50995548/australia-donated-pfizer-vaccines-arrive-in-cambodia-to-be-dispatched-to-front-line-states-with-thailand/
PM Hun Sen to receive 2.3 million doses of Pfizer vaccine from Australia this evening
Prime Minister Hun Sen is set to receive 2.3 million doses of Pfizer vaccine, provided by the Government of Australia this evening. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50995097/pm-hun-sen-to-receive-2-3-million-doses-of-pfizer-vaccine-from-australia-this-evening/
Belt and Road projects yield fruits, forge ahead amid pandemic in Asia-Pacific, especially Cambodia
The China-funded 60,000-seat Morodok Techo National Stadium, built in Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, was handed over to Cambodia in September. The country is now ready to host the Southeast Asian Games in 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50993676/belt-and-road-projects-yield-fruits-forge-ahead-amid-pandemic-in-asia-pacific-especially-cambodia/
Japan to provide waste collection trucks to Cambodia
The Government of Japan will provide ten waste collection trucks worth in total $245,215 to ten provinces of Cambodia, under the framework, the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (“KUSANONE” Grant). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50992976/japan-to-provide-waste-collection-trucks-to-cambodia/
Cambodia set to receive Australia-donated COVID-19 vaccines this weekend
Cambodia is going to receive about 2.3 million doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, a donation of Australia, this weekend. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50992312/cambodia-set-to-receive-australia-donated-covid-19-vaccines-this-weekend/
AFD pledges continued assistance for Cambodia
The Government of France through the French Development Agency (AFD) has pledged continued concessional loans and grant aid mobilised from the EU and other partners to contribute to Cambodia’s development and economic recovery after the Covid-19 crisis. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50990784/afd-pledges-continued-assistance-for-cambodia/
Japan to provide $13.9 million to develop Sihanoukville Autonomous Port
The Government of Japan will provide some $13.9 million in grant aid to Cambodia for contributing to the development of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in Preah Sihanouk. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50989062/japan-to-provide-13-9-million-to-develop-sihanoukville-autonomous-port/
Japan supports Pursat water supply expansion project
The Government of Japan has supported a water supply expansion project in Pursat province with a grant aid of approximately $21.9 million. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50987960/japan-supports-pursat-water-supply-expansion-project/
