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Cambodia and Singapore agree to build Cybersecurity Capacity
Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth met virtually with Josephine Teo, Minister for Communications and Information of the Republic of Singapore Josephine Teo on Thursday to discuss strengthening the cybersecurity capacity of the two nations. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50948507/cambodia-and-singapore-agree-to-build-cybersecurity-capacity/
Ministries and institutions voice support for constitutional amendment to ensure only Khmer citizenship for top leaders
The management, officials and staff of different ministries and institutions, provincial and municipal administrations, Cambodian embassies and consulates, the armed forces, associations and organisations as well as the general public and Buddhist monks have sent their petitions, expressing their full support for the initiative to ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50948087/ministries-and-institutions-voice-support-for-constitutional-amendment-to-ensure-only-khmer-citizenship-for-top-leaders/
Surveillance tools, DNA screening equipment part of Cambodia’s new security deal with China
Cambodia will receive new biometric surveillance and DNA screening equipment as part of its latest deal reinforcing law enforcement cooperation with China, prompting a leading human rights group to call for the government to come clean about its plans for the technology. The deal was signed last ...
Aun Chhengpor
https://www.voacambodia.com/a/surveillance-tools-dna-screening-equipment-part-of-cambodia-new-security-deal-with-china/6258369.html
Cambodia pledges cooperation in push for inclusive cyberspace
Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth said Cambodia is ready to join with ASEAN member states toward a safe and inclusive cyberspace. Vandeth made the remarks while attending the 6th ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity (AMCC) and Singapore International Cyber Week 2021 (SICW) held ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-pledges-cooperation-push-inclusive-cyberspace
Cambodia urges upholding nuke-free status for SE Asia
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn stressed the importance of the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) status and expressed his concern on the geopolitical tension and major power rivalry in the region. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/cambodia-urges-upholding-nuke-free-status-se-asia
Nearly 3,000 construction projects approved in first eight months of the year
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction approved a total of 2,901 construction proposals in the first eight months this year, a year-on-year decrease of 13 percent. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50947979/nearly-3000-construction-projects-approved-in-first-eight-months-of-the-year/
Cambodia affirms commitment in Asean’s secure cyberspace
Cambodia is committed to collaborate with ASEAN Member States toward an open, inclusive, safe, and secure cyberspace, as it moves towards a digital economy. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50947950/cambodia-affirms-commitment-in-aseans-secure-cyberspace/
Cambodia Expresses Satisfaction with the Progress of ACRF Implementation
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister, Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed satisfaction with the progress of the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework (ACRF) implementation, and reiterated the importance of the effective monitoring and evaluation framework, as well as guidelines for engaging various stakeholders ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50947754/cambodia-expresses-satisfaction-with-the-progress-of-acrf-implementation/
Cambodia supports East Timor to join Asean
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prak Sokhonn restated his support of East Timor’s bid for ASEAN membership. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50947633/cambodia-supports-east-timor-to-join-asean/
Warning issued on possible effects of ’17th Typhoon’ on Cambodia
The Ministry of Water Resources has issued a notification stating that:On October 8, active low pressure occurred in the Philippines. This active low pressure will gradually increase its impact into the South China Sea, possibly increasing its impact to the 17th typhoon (not yet officially ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50947163/warning-issued-on-possible-effects-of-17th-typhoon-on-cambodia/
Cambodia records more than 110,000 domestic tourists in the first weekend of October
Mr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism, said that the number of domestic tourists in the first weekend of October (October 2-03, 2021) reached 116,819, of which 113,856 were domestic tourists while the rest were international guests, most of whom are already residing in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50946284/cambodia-records-more-than-110000-domestic-tourists-in-the-first-weekend-of-october/
Cambodia-U.S. bilateral trade grew despite COVID-19 crisis, achieving $4billion in 1st seven months
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and the U.S. continue to grow even though the COVID-19 crisis has been affecting trade and lifestyle of countries around the world. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50946046/cambodia-u-s-bilateral-trade-grew-despite-covid-19-crisis-achieving-4billion-in-1st-seven-months/
Diversion of National Road No. 10 to bypass Cardamom Mountain to cost $60 million
Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, said that the construction of National Road No. 10 needs to increase the budget by nearly $60 million to divert the road so as not to damage the Cardamom Mountains, damage the environment and affect wildlife sanctuaries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50946080/diversion-of-national-road-no-10-to-bypass-cardamom-mountain-to-cost-60-million/
Cambodia sees remarkable drop in drug arrests this year
Cambodian authorities detained 9,828 drug-related suspects over the first nine months of this year, down 37 percent year-on-year, said an Anti-Drug Department’s report on Saturday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50946061/cambodia-sees-remarkable-drop-in-drug-arrests-this-year/
Cambodia considering reducing duration of quarantine for fully vaccinated investors
The Royal Government, through relevant ministries and institutions, has examined and discussed the reduction of the period of vaccination for investors who have received all doses of the vaccine. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50945733/cambodia-considering-reducing-duration-of-quarantine-for-fully-vaccinated-investors/
Ministry of Public Works sells $ 61 million in special license plate and personal plate numbers
Ministry of Public Works and Transport said that the sale of special license plate numbers and personal license plate numbers for cars totaled more than 180,000 license plates, including with a total budget of more than $ 61 million in the first nine months of ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.postkhmer.com/national/2021-10-01-0856-224490.html
Government approves two projects worth more than $ 33 million
Two investment projects with a total investment capital of $ 33.1 million approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) create job for a total of 1,118 places. This is according to the CDC press release on September 30. ...
Cambodia and China agree to continue cooperation in preventing transnational crime, drug trafficking
The Ministry of Interior of Cambodia and the Ministry of Public Security of China agree to continue cooperation in preventing cross-border crime, illegal online gambling and drug trafficking after the two sides noted the significant achievements of law enforcement cooperation between the two ministries for ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.postkhmer.com/national/2021-09-30-1036-224442.html
Cambodia is the legal owner of 295,000 barrels of crude oil smuggled by MT Strovolos
The Cambodian government confirms that about 295,000 barrels of crude oil stolen by the crew of MT Strovolos and seized by the Indonesian authorities are legal property by law of the Kingdom of Cambodia. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.postkhmer.com/business/2021-10-01-1037-224511.html
Gov’t bans broadcast of Tamil Tigers movie
Minister of Information Khieu Kanharith have told the owners of television stations to ban the broadcast of the movie Methagu at the request of the Sri Lankan government, saying the movie reflects the life of the former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-bans-broadcast-tamil-tigers-movie
China-aided 2023 SEA Games stadium symbolises close Sino-Cambodian ties
Travelling along National Road 5 in the north of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, tourists can easily spot a mammoth sailing ship-shaped structure – the China-funded Morodok Techo National Stadium. ...
His Majesty the King congratulates China on 72nd Founding Anniversary
His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, has extended his congratulations to the People’s Republic of China on its 72nd founding anniversary. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50945358/his-majesty-the-king-congratulates-china-on-72nd-founding-anniversary/
Ancient temple in line for UNESCO world heritage status
The international coordinating committee for Preah Vihear (ICC-PV) met yesterday via video conference and face-to-face meeting to discuss the nomination of the 10th century Koh Ker temple for world heritage status next year. ...
Yin Soeum
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50944332/ancient-temple-in-line-for-unesco-world-heritage-status/
Agriculture Ministry shares community success story
An agricultural community called Sambo Meanchey in Sambo commune, Stung Trang district, Kampong Cham province has taken the limelight with its success story of how it uplifted peoples’ living standards. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50944352/agriculture-ministry-shares-community-success-story/