Khmer Times
Japan aids Kingdom with grant aid and loans totalling $72 million
The Japanese government has decided to extend a loan and grant aid projects to the Kingdom totalling about $72 million to contribute to socio-economic development, including $1.8 million for the landmine action sector. ...
Number of children aged six to 12 who have been fully vacinated against COVID-19 in Cambodia increase to more than 530,000
With several different vaccination campaigns against COVID-19 progressing simultaneously, children aged six to 12 currently rank the highest in terms of total percentage vaccinated with 95.84 percent against an intended 1, 897,382. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50949992/number-of-children-aged-six-to-12-who-have-been-fully-vacinated-against-covid-19-in-cambodia-increase-to-more-than-530000/
Mystery over Stung Treng cleared forest land to be solved
Sesan district governor said he will solve the mystery surrounding illegally cleared forest land after more than 50 families appealed to the Stung Treng provincial authorities for an investigation into the clearing of hundreds of hectares in Kbal Romeas commune’s Krabei Chrom village. ...
Yin Soeum
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50949090/mystery-over-stung-treng-cleared-forest-land-to-be-solved/
O’Bosleav given first-ever community forest land titles
The Forestry Administration announced yesterday that the O’Bosleav Forest Community has officially received land titles through the rigorous registration process. This is the first example of this happening in Cambodia. .. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50949092/obosleav-given-first-ever-community-forest-land-titles/
The Constitutional Council says proposed amendment to the constitution is legal
The Constitutional Council (CC) Monday announced that the proposition to amend some new articles of the constitution is legal. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50950013/the-constitutional-council-says-proposed-amendment-to-the-constitution-is-legal/
WHO in Cambodia says high vaccination coverage provides good basis for reopening of economy
The World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Cambodia said that Cambodia’s high vaccination coverage provides a good basis for reopening the economy and society safely and responsibly. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/950006/who-in-cambodia-says-high-vaccination-coverage-provides-good-basis-for-reopening-of-economy/
Gov’t orders formation of NCDCBE to boost tourism sector
A National Committee for the Development of Community-Based Ecotourism (NCDCBE) will be set up to boost the tourism sector. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50949088/govt-orders-formation-of-ncdcbe-to-boost-tourism-sector/
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/
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/
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/
$30 million ADB financing to support Cambodia’s COVID-19 response
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $30 million in financing to help strengthen Cambodia’s health system amid a surge in new infections and sustained community transmission of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), said ADB in a press release. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50948240/30-million-adb-financing-to-support-cambodias-covid-19-response/
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/
Three days of Pchum Ben holiday nets more than 664,000 tourists
More than 664,000 tourists flocked to various tourism spots in the country during three days Pchum Ben holiday, which began on Tuesday, October 5 and ended yesterday, October 7. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50948066/three-days-of-pchum-ben-holiday-nets-more-than-664000-tourists/
75 investment projects approved in first eight months this year
The Council for the Development of Cambodia approved 75 private investment projects outside special economic zones during the first eight months of the year, a year-on-year decrease of 28 percent. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50948049/75-investment-projects-approved-in-first-eight-months-this-year/
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/