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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.   ...

ADB lends $ 82 million to improve national roads in two provinces to boost economic development

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $ 82 million loan to improve 48 km of national and provincial roads in Prey Veng and Kandal provinces to promote economic development through the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Corridor.   ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.postkhmer.com/national/2021-09-30-0955-224438.html

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

A new tax regulation risks cutting the power on e-commerce activity

Less than six months after introducing a sub-decree to push non-resident e-commerce firms to register for value-added tax (VAT) with the Cambodian tax authority, the government has upped the ante. ...

Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/special-reports/new-tax-regulation-risks-cutting-power-e-commerce-activity

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. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/supplements/china-aided-2023-sea-games-stadium-symbolises-close-sino-cambodian-ties

Ministry denies abuse claims by ‘stolen’ tanker’s owners

The government has denied allegations of human rights violations against the crew of a tanker which left Cambodian waters with a cargo of oil. It said the vessel’s master had already been jailed by Indonesian authorities and it wanted the crew extradited to face charges ...

Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50945151/ministry-denies-abuse-claims-by-stolen-tankers-owners-2/

Oddar Meanchey next to lift red and orange zone designation

After Siem Reap’s announcement of the termination of its red and yellow zones, Oddar Meanchey followed suit with its own announcement of termination. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50945508/oddar-meanchey-next-to-lift-red-and-orange-zone-designation/

Siem Reap authorities call an end to red and yellow zones designation

After 2 weeks of multiple areas in Siem Reap City being labelled as red or yellow zones and placed under lockdown, the provincial administration announced the termination of the preventive measures. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50944879/siem-reap-authorities-call-an-end-to-red-and-yellow-designation/

UPDATE: More than 18,000 families throughout Banteay Meanchey affected by floods

Banteay Meanchey’s authorities reported that the impact of the flood and the spread of its reach have increased with more than 18,000 families affected and more than 1,100 evacuated. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50944915/update-more-than-18000-families-throughout-banteay-meanchey-affected-by-floods/

US help sought to develop, improve road infrastructure

Minister of Public Works and Transport  Sun Chanthol has sought the help of United States Ambassador Patrick Murphy to help build reliable roads in Cambodia by providing adequate tools and materials. ...

Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50945101/us-help-sought-to-develop-improve-road-infrastructure/

Siem Reap Governor threatens resumption of lockdowns and red zones if people didn’t behave with their health

“I will ask the Prime Minister to re-impose the red zone if people continue to violate the health measures of 3 do’s and 3 don’t’s and  cause serious infections in the community again.” Tea Seiha, Governor of Siem Reap Province said. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50945365/siem-reap-governor-threatens-resumption-of-lockdowns-and-red-zones-if-people-didnt-behave-with-their-health/

Cambodia claims entire ownership of stolen crude oil loaded on MT Strovolos

Ministry of Mines and Energy has claimed that the stolen $21 million crude oil on MT Strovolos legally belongs to Cambodia, denying the news and declarations of owners and managers of the vessel. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50945269/cambodia-claims-entire-ownership-of-stolen-crude-oil-loaded-on-mt-strovolos/

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/

Industrial development: empowering women in Cambodia

“I want to tell other women, be confident in yourself, believe in what you do, persevere and speak up, speak up and speak up. Not only men but also women, like my case, are able to influence the process and redirect the orientation of the ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50945337/industrial-development-empowering-women-in-cambodia/

Property tax payment postponed to late October

The collection of property tax revenue for 2021, which closed today (September 30), will be postponed until the end of October. This is according to the announcement of the General Department of Taxation.   ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.postkhmer.com/post-property/2021-09-30-1119-224447.html

Ministry sets the record straight on MT Strovolos and her crew

THE “theft and/or misappropriation” of some 295,000 barrels of crude oil belonging to Cambodia by the owners, managers and crew of a tanker – detained by Indonesian authorities in July – and their accomplices “constitute criminal acts pursuant to the relevant Cambodian laws”. ...

May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ministry-sets-record-straight-mt-strovolos-and-her-crew

Deminers warn public on post-flood explosives risks

The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) instructed the capital and provincial mine action committees to take any measures necessary to prevent any danger to the public from unexploded ordnance (UXO) in areas where flooding has occurred following reports by authorities of loose ...

Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/deminers-warn-public-post-flood-explosives-risks

ADB gives $82M for roads

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $82 million loan to improve approximately 48km of national and provincial roads in Prey Veng and Kandal provinces to boost economic development along the Greater Mekong Subregion’s (GMS) southern economic corridor. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/adb-gives-82m-roads

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/

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