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ASEAN-US summit ‘May 12-13’
ASEAN and the US have agreed to hold a Special Summit in Washington, DC, on May 12-13, after it was postponed due to the two sides not agreeing on a date originally scheduled for end-March, according to a press statement released by ASEAN Chair Cambodia ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-us-summit-may-12-13
Siem Reap fire ravages Japan electric wire warehouse
A fire blazed through an electric wire warehouse located in a Japanese electricity plant in Khnar village of Siem Reap town’s Chriev commune on April 15. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-fire-ravages-japan-electric-wire-warehouse
PM says Cambodians are full of ‘ joy and solidarity’ ahead of communal elections
Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, said he noted joy and solidarity among people across the country during the ongoing Khmer New Year celebration. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501058627/pm-says-cambodians-are-full-of-joy-and-solidarity-ahead-of-communal-elections/
Masks, vaccination campaign must continue to avoid Covid surge after KNY, says Prime Minister Hun Sen
On the second day of Khmer New Year, Prime Minister Hun Sen reminded people to wear face masks and get vaccinated or a booster shot to avoid a potential surge in Covid cases during and after the New Year. ...
Healthy diet is key goal for Cambodia to achieve by 2030
Cambodia aims to achieve a healthy diet for all its citizens by 2030 and the goal is considered a key priority in preventing malnutrition in young children and vulnerable people. ...
Yim Sreylin
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501058110/healthy-diet-is-key-goal-for-cambodia-to-achieve-by-2030/
Three priorities set for ASEAN financial cooperation
ASEAN financial cooperation has drawn up three priorities, namely recovery, resilience, and togetherness. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501057528/three-priorities-set-for-asean-financial-cooperation-2/
PM: International tourism down by 85% in 2021
PM Hun Sen today said that international tourism declined by around 85% in Cambodia last year, compared to 2020 ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501057302/pm-international-tourism-down-by-85-in-2021/
Construction projects without permission face trouble
In response to the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction’s (MLMUP) instruction to get permission before starting construction of a building, construction companies said that it would be difficult to have permission when repairing a small building. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501057397/construction-projects-without-permission-face-trouble/
Cambodia pushes for accelerated vaccination against COVID-19
Cambodia has encouraged the promotion and acceleration of vaccination to build herd immunity, which is the most appropriate and effective response measure. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501057521/cambodia-pushes-for-accelerated-vaccination-against-covid-19/
Master Plan for Mondulkiri Tourism Development 2021-2035 officially launched
National Committee for Tourism Development has officially disseminated and launched the “Master Plan for Mondulkiri Tourism Development 2022-2035” which is a guide for the development of tourism sector in the north-eastern area of the country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501056800/master-plan-for-mondulkiri-tourism-development-2021-2035-officially-launched/
Cambodia urges Laos to promote bilateral trade along the border
Prime Minister Hun Sen urged newly appointed Laos Ambassador Buakeo Phumvongsay to promote trade, cooperation and economic activity along the border, his assistant Eang Sophalleth said yesterday. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501056911/cambodia-urges-laos-to-promote-bilateral-trade-along-the-border/
NEC appeals to parties to hold peaceful election campaign
The National Election Committee (NEC) has urged political parties to be tolerant, respectful and avoid violence during the upcoming election campaign. ...
Soth Koemseoun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501056920/nec-appeals-to-parties-to-hold-peaceful-election-campaign/
Vietnam announces tariff quotas for Cambodia rice, dried tobacco imports
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a circular stipulating the import of rice and dried tobacco leaves originating from Cambodia under tariff quotas for 2021 and 2022. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501057056/vietnam-announces-tariff-quotas-for-cambodia-rice-dried-tobacco-imports/
Four new investment projects worth almost $32 million approved By CDC
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has granted investment licences to four private companies. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501057077/four-new-investment-projects-worth-almost-32-million-approved-by-cdc/
Cambodia abstains from Russian UN human rights vote
Cambodia is one of 58 countries which abstained from an April 7 vote to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council, while 93 countries voted in favour, and 24 against, the suspension of Russia from the council. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/cambodia-abstains-russian-un-human-rights-vote
PM declares four provinces mask-optional
Prime Minister Hun Sen announced that people in four provinces – Ratanakkiri, Mondulkiri, Stung Treng and Preah Vihear – could now decide for themselves whether to wear a mask in public. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-declares-four-provinces-mask-optional
‘Best New Banknote’ award for 15,000 riel bill delivered to NBC chief
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has finally been delivered the 2019 “Best New Banknote” award received for its 15,000 riel banknote by representatives from the printing company Landqart AG after a long wait due to pandemic-induced border restrictions. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/best-new-banknote-award-15000-riel-bill-delivered-nbc-chief
Post ministry to hold nat'l letter writing contest
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications announced a letter writing contest for students aged 9-15. The competition will allow them to show their off their creativity and writing talent, and promote an understanding of Cambodian postal services, and how to use them. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/post-ministry-hold-natl-letter-writing-contest
Minister: Permits needed ahead of all construction
Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction Chea Sophara has issued a letter banning architects and engineers from carrying out construction or demolition work without permits from the authorities. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-permits-needed-ahead-all-construction
Kingdom’s January-February exports to US jump 53 percent
Cambodia exports to the United States surged by 53.3 percent to $1,717.5 million in the first two months of this year, according to the figures from the US Census Bureau. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501056229/kingdoms-january-february-exports-to-us-jump-53-percent/
FAO says world food prices to reach record high in March, Cambodia expects 3.5 percent hike in Q1
Cost of food in Cambodia increased 2.78 percent in December of 2021 over the same month in the previous year, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501055959/fao-says-world-food-prices-to-reach-record-high-in-march-cambodia-expects-3-5-percent-hike-in-q1/
Cambodia prioritises fiscal policy reforms and green development
The Cambodian government prioritised budget efficiency to ensure public financial sustainability, economic recovery and green development to ensure social-economic development, said Aun Pornmoniroth, Minister of Economy and Finance. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501056225/cambodia-prioritises-fiscal-policy-reforms-and-green-development/
Environment Ministry and FAO discuss food security options
Cambodian Minister of Environment Dr. Say Samal has recently met with Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in Cambodia, Ms. Rebekah Bell, to discuss continued collaboration and partnership for the benefits of rural communities and smallholder farmers. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501055692/environment-ministry-and-fao-discuss-food-security-options/
Education institutions to churn out skilled workforce to meet demand
Cambodia needs a skilled workforce to meet the market demands of today and tomorrow and this is seriously lacking and becoming a major concern, especially when it is much needed to keep pace with the national growth and developments. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501056226/education-institutions-to-churn-out-skilled-workforce-to-meet-demand/