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Cassava prices increase as harvest starts
From November this year, the cassava harvest season starts in some provinces while the price of cassava reportedly saw an increase compared to that of last year, as this year’s yield is projected to be lower due to flash floods. ...
Chea Vannak/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783945/cassava-prices-increase-as-harvest-starts/
Digitally adapting to economic challenges
As many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle to stay afloat because of current economic challenges, many entrepreneurs in the kingdom are adapting and taking advantage of opening businesses online and using social media and its technology as a business tool. ...
Jason Boken
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784394/digitally-adapting-to-economic-challenges/
Cambodia and S. Korea begin 4th round of free trade talks
Cambodia began the fourth round of free trade talks with South Korea this week, as the Kingdom continues to embark on expanding regional integration with an aim to diversifying export opportunities. ...
Tom Starkey
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784232/cambodia-and-s-korea-begin-4th-round-of-free-trade-talks/
Koh Kong on hunt for tree planters
Authorities in Koh Kong province are on the hunt for people who illegally planted fruit trees at Botum Sakor National Park in Botum Sakor district. Provincial governor Mithona Phouthorng told The Post on November 17 she had ordered an investigation into the illegal planting of ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koh-kong-hunt-tree-planters
Rice lobby refutes rights abuse claim
The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) on Monday voiced deep regret over claims linking milled-rice exports to Australia with human rights abuses. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rice-lobby-refutes-rights-abuse-claim
SSEZ affirms stock market listing plans remain on the table
Sihanoukville Special Economy Zone Co Ltd (SSEZ), the developer and operator of Cambodia’s largest industrial zone in terms of size and occupancy, on November 16 reiterated its interest in listing on the Cambodia Stock Exchange (CSX), tapping into the capital market to raise more funds. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ssez-affirms-stock-market-listing-plans-remain-table
Wind farm developer wins Clean Energy Week Award 2020
EnergyLab, a nonprofit organisation that supports the growth of the clean energy market, has chosen Cambodian wind farm developer Sophorn Chea as this year’s Clean Energy Advocate Award winner. ...
Tom Starkey
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783943/wind-farm-developer-wins-clean-energy-week-award-2020/
Blockchain cited as boost to public trust in financial institutions
At this week’s 2020 Global Blockchain Policy Forum, Assistant Governor and Director-General of Central Banking, National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Chea Serey stressed the need for building public trust in financial institutions and how the new Bakong payment system and infrastructure, built on blockchain technology, ...
Jason Boken
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/783940/blockchain-cited-as-boost-to-public-trust-in-financial-institutions/
Paddy seedlings given to flood-hit farmers
More than 6,000 tonnes of paddy seedlings have been distributed to flood-hit farmers across the country, according to Agriculture Minister Veng Sakhon, who said it was to help them to begin replanting rice in areas damaged by floods. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783905/paddy-seedlings-given-to-flood-hit-farmers/
303rd COVID-19 positive case detected in Cambodia
Cambodia registered its 303rd COVID-19 positive on a 56 year old Cambodian-American national. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783686/303rd-covid-19-positive-case-detected-in-cambodia/
NEC release voter list to public for transparency
The National Election Committee (NEC) has announced it will post an initial voter list to allow users to check if they are registered. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783488/nec-release-voter-list-to-public-for-transparency/
Health ministry issues warning as cold front take aim on Cambodia
The Ministry of Health is warning the public to be ready for a cold front and protect their health as the temperature drops. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/health-ministry-issues-warning-cold-front-take-aim-cambodia
NEC plans to offer online registration
The National Election Committee (NEC) has a tentative plan to register political parties and candidates online next year to bolster trust in Cambodian elections and the country’s information technology system. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-plans-offer-online-registration
Japan extends Covid loan for Kingdom
Japan has extended its loan for Cambodia for $270 million to be used in Covid-19 response and economic revitalisation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said following the 12th virtual Mekong-Japan Summit on November 13. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-extends-covid-loan-kingdom
Chinese firms invest in mango pest control
At least three Chinese companies are investing in industrial steaming equipment to use in the phytosanitary treatment of agricultural products for export, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Veng Sakhon told The Post on Monday. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/chinese-firms-invest-mango-pest-control
NEC plans to offer online registration
The National Election Committee (NEC) has a tentative plan to register political parties and candidates online next year to bolster trust in Cambodian elections and the country’s information technology system. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-plans-offer-online-registration
Japan extends Covid loan for Kingdom
Japan has extended its loan for Cambodia for $270 million to be used in Covid-19 response and economic revitalisation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said following the 12th virtual Mekong-Japan Summit on November 13. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japan-extends-covid-loan-kingdom
O&M contract for 200 MW Cambodian power plant signed with MAN PrimeServ
MAN PrimeServ, the after-sales brand of MAN Energy Solutions, has signed a five-year service agreement for a new 200 MW power plant near Phnom Penh. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783186/om-contract-for-200-mw-cambodian-power-plant-signed-with-man-primeserv/
KrisEnergy seeks additional delay to Cambodia Block A scheduled oil extraction
A senior official of the General Department of Petroleum at the Ministry of Mines and Energy said the ministry is reviewing a request letter from Singapore-listed company KrisEnergy asking for a delay to the start of oil extraction in Cambodia Block A. ...
Australian Embassy contribute to flood relief efforts in Kingdom
Australian Ambassador to Cambodia Pablo Kang today went to Kampong Thom province to support flood relief efforts in the province. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50782815/australian-embassy-contribute-to-flood-relief-efforts-in-kingdom/
Over 3,000 samples taken after ‘November 3 incident’ test negative for COVID-19
The Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed 1,195 test results from the third round of testing of 1,300 samples from people who came into direct or indirect contact with Hungarian delegation were negative for COVID-19. ...
Cambodian delegation to deliver COVID-19 supplies to Laos
Minister of Defence General Tea Banh is set to lead a Cambodian delegation to neighbouring Laos to deliver COVID-19 protective equipment and health supplies to help the country fight COVID-19. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783046/cambodian-delegation-to-deliver-covid-19-supplies-to-laos/
Authorities arrest four over alleged clearing of state land along Thai-Cambodia border
Oddar Meanchey provincial police arrested four residents from Anlong Veng district yesterday, for allegedly using machinery to clear state land illegally. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783104/authorities-arrest-four-over-alleged-clearing-of-state-land-along-thai-cambodia-border/
Police officer loses leg after stepping on landmine next to temple
A police officer has lost his leg after stepping on an anti-personnel mine buried near a temple in Preah Vihear province on Friday. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783129/police-officer-loses-leg-after-stepping-on-landmine-next-to-temple/