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Phenomenon of Cambodian women trafficked to China as brides
The number of women travelling from Cambodia to China for forced or arranged marriages has surged since 2016 and experienced a further spike since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501073873/phenomenon-of-cambodian-women-trafficked-to-china-as-brides/
Hun Sen suggests to work on disagreements to improve Cambodia-US relationship
Prime Minister Hun Sen has suggested Cambodia and the US to work on their disagreements in order to improve their bilateral relations. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501073927/hun-sen-suggests-to-work-on-disagreements-to-improve-cambodia-us-relationship/
Gov’t confident while labour unions warn against EBA exit
Withdrawal of Everything But Arms (EBA) from Cambodia has evoked mixed reaction from economic experts and labour unions in the country. While economic experts claimed it would not affect badly, labour unions have raised concerns and urged the government to deal with European Union (EU) ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501071988/govt-confident-while-labour-unions-warn-against-eba-exit/
Cambodia, US biz leaders set to meet at US-Asean summit
A business delegation, who are members of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC), will fly to two cities in the US from May 8 to 15 along with Prime Minister Hun Sen to meet the American businesspeople during the US-Asean Summit in Washington. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501072222/cambodia-us-biz-leaders-set-to-meet-at-us-asean-summit/
Cambodia, Sri Lanka to promote tourism cooperation
Cambodia and Sri Lanka on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on tourism cooperation, paving the way for the two sides to promote direct flights and tourism exchanges. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501073247/cambodia-sri-lanka-to-promote-tourism-cooperation/
$90 million-worth electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure in three provinces inaugurated
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has inaugurated substation transmission lines and distribution networks in Koh Kong, Kampong Cham, and Kratie provinces, built within the framework of a joint project with the French Development Agency (AFD). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501073276/90-million-worth-electricity-transmission-and-distribution-infrastructure-in-three-provinces-inaugurated/
Cambodia tourism roadshow held in Philippines
With a more lenient COVID-19 safety and healthy protocols, Sok Sangvar, Under Secretary of State and Representative of Dr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism, underscored Cambodia’s recovery platform program as the country opens its door to international tourists for leisure or even for business. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501073255/cambodia-tourism-roadshow-held-in-philippines/
CRC collects over $16 million for humanitarian activities
The Cambodian Red Cross (CRC) has collected more than $16 million on the occasion of the 159th anniversary of the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (May 8). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501073283/crc-collects-over-16-million-for-humanitarian-activities/
China plays vital role in restoring Cambodian UNESCO site
China has been playing a crucial role in safeguarding and developing the UNESCO-listed Preah Vihear Temple in northern Cambodia, Cambodian officials said recently. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501073290/china-plays-vital-role-in-restoring-cambodian-unesco-site/
UNFPA, Japan help build resilient health care system in Cambodia
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Japanese Government jointly launched here last weekend a new project to support the Royal Government of Cambodia in building resilient and responsive health care systems in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501072226/unfpa-japan-help-build-resilient-health-care-system-in-cambodia/
Program launched to improve water, sanitation and hygiene in Cambodia
WaterAid and The VF Foundation announce the launch of a year-long program to reach more than 85,000 people with access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501072154/program-launched-to-improve-water-sanitation-and-hygiene-in-cambodia/
5% more women in commune polls
Hang Puthea, National Election Committee (NEC) spokesman, on Monday said that 17 political parties have fielded a total of 86,042 candidates, among them 27,813 are females, equivalent to about 32 percent. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501071987/5-more-women-in-commune-polls/
Cambodian parliamentarians show solidarity after Cuba hotel accident
Cambodia has expressed its solidarity with Cuba after the unfortunate accident at the Saratoga Hotel in Havana, in which dozens of people lost their lives and suffered injured. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501072077/cambodian-parliamentarians-show-solidarity-after-cuba-hotel-accident/
Tuol Kork residents receive free check-ups, treatments
The Ministry of Health – in collaboration with the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) – organised a one-day event on May 9 to provide free general health check-ups, examinations and treatment services to people living in the capital’s Tuol Kork district. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tuol-kork-residents-receive-free-check-ups-treatments
Ministry to celebrate Kingdom’s plant diversity with National Orchid Day
The Ministry of Environment will organise the second National Orchid Day on May 11 to publicise the many kinds of orchids that grow in Cambodia, especially the Kingdom’s wild orchid species. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-celebrate-kingdoms-plant-diversity-national-orchid-day
Ballot papers nearly ready ahead of commune elections
The National Election Committee (NEC) on May 6 announced that they have nearly finished printing the ballot papers for the coming June 5 Commune Council Elections, with the papers for just three provinces remaining to be printed. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ballot-papers-nearly-ready-ahead-commune-elections
Fisherman accidentally hooks giant freshwater ray in Mekong
A 180kg female giant freshwater stingray was accidentally caught by Mekong River fishermen in Koh Preah community in Koh Preah village and commune of Stung Treng province’s Siem Bok district. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fisherman-accidentally-hooks-giant-freshwater-ray-mekong
CMAA asks for UN financing, demining tech
Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has made a request for financial and technical support from the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) for demining in Cambodia, in a meeting between top officials from the two organisations. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmaa-asks-un-financing-demining-tech
Ahead of election campaign, CPP cash and gifts to members starts to flow
Political parties that have registered to contest the June 5th commune council elections have begun introducing their candidates to supporters, with the ruling party dispersing gifts and cash to party members. ...
Khuon Narim and Kheang Sokmean
https://cambojanews.com/ahead-of-election-campaign-cpp-cash-and-gifts-to-members-starts-to-flow/
Jan-Apr rice exports exceed half a billion dollars
Cambodia netted more than $516 million from the export of paddy and milled rice in the first four months of 2022, despite uncertainty brought upon by Covid-19 outbreaks in key markets. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-apr-rice-exports-exceed-half-billion-dollars
Migrant workers in Thailand urged to renew documents
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training said that from May 9 onward, they will begin renewing Overseas Cambodian Worker Cards (OCWC) and Cambodian Travel documents for working overseas (TD) for Cambodians who are living and working in Thailand. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/migrant-workers-thailand-urged-renew-documents
Ly Thuch seeks UN aid in demining Cambodia
Senior Minister Ly Thuch, President of National Committee for Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, has urged the UN agency to offer financial and technical support for the country’s demining. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501072127/ly-thuch-seeks-un-aid-in-demining-cambodia/
Preah Sihanouk province continues to be the most visited destination
The coastal province of Preah Sihanouk has defended its title as the most attractive tourism destination for three consecutive weekends. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501072233/preah-sihanouk-province-continues-to-be-the-most-visited-destination/
Border opening boost tourism among Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam
After Thailand’s government allowed the re-opening of the border with Cambodia from May 1, a number of associations and private companies in the tourism sector in Cambodia, Thailand as well as Vietnam have cooperated to plan to boost the flow of tourists again. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501072171/border-opening-boost-tourism-among-cambodia-thailand-vietnam/