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Draft Public-Private Partnerships law sails through Cabinet
An expert believes that the draft Law on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), approved by the Cabinet last weekend, will be a driving force for investment opportunities for locals and foreigners, and a welcome supplement to the new investment law. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/draft-ppp-law-sails-through-cabinet
Non-gold trade up near 24%, tops $25B
Cambodia’s non-gold exports reached $11.010 billion in the first eight months of this year, surging by 20.4 per cent year-on-year, while the analogous imports amounted to $14.6 billion, marking a 26.7 per cent year-on-year jump, the Ministry of Economy and Finance reported. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/non-gold-trade-near-24-tops-25b
Dual citizenship ban for top office holders on way to King
The Constitutional Council of Cambodia (CCC) will seek a consultation with King Norodom Sihamoni on amendments to several articles of the Constitution which would mandate that the Kingdom’s top national leadership positions be filled by people solely in possession of Cambodian citizenship. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/dual-citizenship-ban-top-office-holders-way-king
Europe invests another $17 million to modernise the Kingdom’s agriculture system
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has secured $17.4 million from the European Union to invest in sustainable agriculture projects in Cambodia. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50949170/europe-invests-another-17-million-to-modernise-the-kingdoms-agriculture-system/
Total trade volume in the first eight months of this year remains positive
Cambodia’s total trade volume in the first eight months this year remains positive despite the global economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50949168/total-trade-volume-in-the-first-eight-months-of-this-year-remains-positive/
Australia backs Cambodia as ASEAN chair in 2022
According to an official from the Australian government, they are looking forward to Cambodia’s appointment as chair of the ASEAN in 2022. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50949368/australia-backs-cambodia-as-asean-chair-in-2022/
National Bank of Cambodia announces $50 million auction tomorrow
The National Bank of Cambodia has issued a notice to banks, microfinance institutions and exchange traders to participate in the auction of US $50,000,000 for October 12, 2021. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50949491/national-bank-of-cambodia-announces-50-million-auction-tomorrow/
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. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-pledges-cooperation-push-inclusive-cyberspace
Phnom Penh to kick off Covid booster shot campaign Oct 11
The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration calls on residents in the capital’s 14 districts who have received their second dose of Covid-19 vaccine to get their booster shot after a four-month interval. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/phnom-penh-kick-covid-booster-shot-campaign-oct-11
Covid rapid testing underway after Pchum Ben festival
With the October 5-7 Pchum Ben public holiday finished, all public and private institutions have begun testing staff and officials for COVID-19 in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training to prevent large-scale transmission of COVID-19. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/covid-rapid-testing-underway-after-pchum-ben-festival
Thailand plans to set up “travel bubble” with Cambodia
Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said his ministry plans to implement travel bubbles this year along borders such as Trat province and Cambodia’s Koh Kong province. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50949287/thailand-plans-to-set-up-travel-bubble-with-cambodia/
Milled-rice exports surge 43% in Jul-Sept
Cambodia exported 130,248 tonnes of milled rice in July-September valued at more than $81 million, representing a 42.95-per-cent rise in volume from the 91,115 tonnes posted in the same period last year, the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) reported earlier this week. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/milled-rice-exports-surge-43-jul-sept
Cambodia set to reaffirm commitment at Non-aligned Movement conference
Ouch Borith – minister attached to the prime minister and permanent secretary of state for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – is slated to personally attend the High-Level Meeting to Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the First Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement ...
ADB okays $30M loan, grant for Cambodia's healthcare system Ry Sochan | Publication date 08 October 2021 | 13:49 ICT Share
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $30 million in loan and grant to help strengthen Cambodia’s healthcare system amid the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/adb-okays-30m-loan-grant-cambodias-healthcare-system
Draft law mandating single citizenship for leaders of top national institutions heading to Assembly
A draft law to mandate single nationality for the prime minister and presidents of the Senate, National Assembly (NA) and Constitutional Council was approved by the Council of Ministers on October 8 and expected to reach the NA soon. ...
Capital set to conduct Covid rapid tests for schools, general public
Phnom Penh municipal governor Khuong Sreng has provided Covid-19 rapid test kits for the municipal Department of Education, Youth and Sport to administer to teachers at all educational institutions when classes resume after the Pchum Ben holiday. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/capital-set-conduct-covid-rapid-tests-schools-general-public
Roe deer saved, freed in Oddar Meanchey
A female roe deer was saved and released into the wild after being trapped by a snare in the Sorng Rukhavorn community forest in Oddar Meanchey province on October 7, according to Ministry of Environment spokesman Neth Pheaktra. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/roe-deer-saved-freed-oddar-meanchey
Cambodian UN mission: Kingdom gets 'recognition' for human rights, Covid jab drive
The Cambodian Permanent Mission to the UN Office in Geneva said a total of 22 foreign delegations spoke in favour of the Kingdom’s efforts, progress and achievements in promoting and protecting human rights, while nine others voiced critical comments on civic and political space in ...
Cambodia, Australia reaffirm commitment to further strengthen relations
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn had a phone conversation with Senator Marise Payne, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women of Australia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50948422/cambodia-australia-reaffirm-commitment-to-further-strengthen-relations/
Multilateralism, a key tool for current global issues
Multilateralism is a very important tool to solve challenges being faced by the world, mainly the least developed countries (LDCs). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50948436/multilateralism-a-key-tool-for-current-global-issues/
Japan to extend almost $73 million to support various projects in Cambodia
The Government of Japan will provide up to nearly $73 million in loan and grant aid to Cambodia to support various development projects, pointed out a press release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) made public this morning. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50948443/japan-to-extend-almost-73-million-to-support-various-projects-in-cambodia/
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/
Endangered deer rescued by rangers in Oddar Meanchey
A female Eld’s deer which had been illegally trapped in Sorng Rukhavoan wildlife sanctuary in Oddar Meanchey province was rescued and released back into the wild on Thursday. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50948551/endangered-deer-rescued-by-rangers-in-oddar-meanchey/
Japan gives $72M for water supply expansion, socio-economic development
The Japanese government will extend loan and grant totaling $72.72 million for an ongoing water supply expansion project and the implementation of socio-economic development programmes in Cambodia, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-gives-72m-water-supply-expansion-socio-economic-development