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Navy rejects US concern over upgrade of Ream base
The Royal Cambodian Navy yesterday brushed aside a concern raised by the United States Department of Defense which alleged that the Kingdom may be hosting China military assets and personnel at Ream Naval Base after Cambodia demolished a US-built facility at the naval base in ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50769633/navy-rejects-us-concern-over-upgrade-of-ream-base/
UNESCO says COVID-19 impacts 113,000 Cambodian school personnel
While the world, including Cambodia is celebrating today the Word Teacher’s Day, UNESCO said Cambodian education sector is one of the affected-sectors by the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50770201/unesco-says-covid-19-impacts-113000-cambodian-school-personnel/
Two new imported COVID-19 cases detected, bringing tally to 280
Cambodia registered two new imported cases of COVID-19 on foreigners today, raising the tally of infections to 280. ...
Khann Chanvirak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50769960/two-new-imported-covid-19-cases-detected-bringing-tally-to-280/
“Water level emergency” – flash floods strike several provinces
Torrential rain has caused flash flooding across several provinces, with Pursat provincial authorities announcing a water level emergency for the second time. ...
Som Kanika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50770123/water-level-emergency-flash-floods-strike-several-provinces/
Cambodia seeks more Thai investments
Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn has asked Thailand to help push for more Thai investments in Cambodia saying such investments in the Kingdom have nearly tripled from January to August this year compared to the same period last year. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50769628/cambodia-seeks-more-thai-investments/
NEC bans voter registration interference
The National Election Committee (NEC) issued a statement on Saturday warning of punishment against those who express offensive comments which affect voter registration. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50769632/nec-bans-voter-registration-interference/
Sweden supports Cambodia environmental awareness, gender equality
Supported by Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh and UNDP, the Ministry of Environment and National Council for Sustainable Development have produced educational materials on the environment for Cambodian students. Educating students on single-use plastic reduction and other environmental practices will contribute to a more ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50769430/sweden-supports-cambodia-environmental-awareness-gender-equality/
CSOs, communities request EIAs
Civil society organisations (CSOs) and communities have urged the government and relevant institutions to make Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) public, but officials say they are required to follow the policies of confidentiality of private firms. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/csos-communities-request-eias
Agreement signed to foster online learning
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has collaborated with EZECOM, an internet provider, to further boost online learning in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50769128/agreement-signed-to-foster-online-learning/
Another four Eco-Tourism areas targeted for development
Cambodia is pushing comprehensive development packages for four other potential ecotourism communities to attract more tourists to the country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50769496/another-four-eco-tourism-areas-targeted-for-development/
PM removes district governor over land grabs
Prime Minister Hun Sen has removed Sin Vanvuth from his post as governor of Koh Nhek district, in Mondulkiri province over land encroachment. ...
Khann Chanvirak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50768609/pm-removes-district-governor-over-land-grabs/
Smart Axiata’s 1 Million USD COVID-19 Relief Fund brings assistance to Kingdom’s farmers amid pandemic
With many garment factories, construction sites and other businesses closing due to COVID-19, thousands of workers lost their jobs and had to return home to farming and earning a living by working in agriculture. ...
US commits to help rid leftover cluster bombs in Cambodia
The United States has renewed its commitment to help rid Cambodia of cluster munitions dropped by their forces during the Vietnam War. . ...
Som Kanika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50768551/us-commits-to-help-rid-leftover-cluster-bombs-in-cambodia/
Kratie land disputes ‘resolved’
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction said on Tuesday that it had completed handing out land concessions to 1,382 families in Kampong Damrei commune, in Kratie province’s Chhlong district. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kratie-land-disputes-resolved
NGOs want access law to be adopted sooner
To mark the International Day for Universal Access to Information yesterday, 20 NGOs insisted the access to information law should be adopted soon, as the draft law is reportedly expected to be submitted to the Council of Ministers shortly. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50767472/ngos-want-access-law-to-be-adopted-sooner/
Unicef lauds IDPoor scheme for protecting children amid pandemic
Unicef country director Foroogh Foyouzat has praised Cambodia for the IDPoor scheme and its ability to protect children from exposure to child labour and trafficking amid the pandemic. ...
Khann Chanvirak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50767552/unicef-lauds-idpoor-scheme-for-protecting-children-amid-pandemic/
Demining official asks China for more support
Senior demining official Ly Thuch asked the Chinese Ambassador yesterday to provide more support in order to reach the goal of making Cambodia mine-free by 2025. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50767426/demining-official-asks-china-for-more-support/
$3 million MoU signed for children’s welfare
The Ministry of Social Affairs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with seven civil society organisations worth more than $3 million to promote social welfare and child development in Cambodia. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50767091/3-million-mou-signed-for-childrens-welfare/
More than 90 villagers contract Chikungunya in Kandal province
The head of Kandal provincial health department Kuy Bunthoeun said that 298 people have fallen ill in a suspected outbreak of Chikungunya in the province. ...
Som Kanika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50767005/more-than-90-villagers-contract-chikungunya-in-kandal-province/
KOICA provides $8.5 million for health sectors in Cambodia
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has launched a new project with $8.5 million in funding to strengthen the health systems by preventing, detecting, and responding to infectious diseases in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50766840/koica-provides-8-5-million-for-health-sectors-in-cambodia/
Eld’s deer spotted in Kratie’s Sambor Wildlife Sanctuary
Four Eld’s deer, an endangered species, were photographed for the first time in five years by camera traps in Sambor Wildlife Sanctuary in Kratie province. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50766444/elds-deer-spotted-in-kraties-sambor-wildlife-sanctuary/
Promoting environmental science education in Cambodia
Minister of Environment Say Samal and Australian Ambassador to Cambodia Pablo Kang have discussed the promotion of education in environmental science in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50766559/promoting-environmental-science-education-in-cambodia/
NEC expects to register over 300,000 new voters in 2020 list
The National Election Committee (NEC) has estimated there will be over 300,000 new registrants, and 123,251 names removed from its voter list this year. ...
Kuch Nithatevy
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50765618/nec-expects-to-register-over-300000-new-voters-in-2020-list/
Ministry ready to open schools for all
Minister of Education Hang Chuon Naron confirmed yesterday the ministry is ready to ask Prime Minister Hun Sen to begin Phase 3 of the schools reopening, as phases one and two are running smoothly. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50765624/ministry-ready-to-open-schools-for-all/