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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/

Cambodia, China to continue law enforcement cooperation

Minister of Interior Sar Kheng and Chinese Minister of Public Security Zhao Kezhi signed an agreement on Tuesday to continue collaboration in the field of law enforcement for the benefit of the two countries. ...

Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50944334/cambodia-china-to-continue-law-enforcement-cooperation/

100 ha of land illegally cleared in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary

The Andong Kraloeng forestry community is up and arms over 100 hectares of forest land inside Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary being cleared illegally with no intervention and action taken by the provincial environment department. ...

Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50944346/100-ha-of-land-illegally-cleared-in-keo-seima-wildlife-sanctuary/

Strengthened implementation plans for child protection system

The implementation plan for the National Policy 2019-2029 on Child Protection System was launched yesterday to promote and raise the protection of children from all forms of abuse and exploitation. ...

Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50944347/strengthened-implementation-plans-for-child-protection-system/

Rabbit Island resort investment project starts construction in Kep province

Rabbit Island development investment, the $130 million multiple resort project in Koh Tonsay island, four kilometres off Kep province, has started construction activities, with building materials being moved there. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50944429/rabbit-island-resort-investment-project-starts-construction-in-kep-province-2/

Exports of rubber latex, wood rake in over $326M in Jan-Aug

Cambodia generated more than $326 million from the export of rubber latex and wood in the first eight months of this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ General Directorate of Rubber. ...

Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/exports-rubber-latex-wood-rake-over-326m-jan-aug

Deal on food investment signed with Australia

Cambodia and Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the financing arrangements for an Agri-Food Investment Desk (AFID) at the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), aimed at creating jobs and improving standards in farming. ...

Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50944283/deal-on-food-investment-signed-with-australia/

NBC introduces overnight lending facility

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has introduced a marginal lending facility (MLF) to address the short-term liquidity needs of banking and financial institutions in emergency situation to carry out their business operations. ...

May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/nbc-introduces-overnight-lending-facility

Domestic trips jump 29% on-week

Rising Covid-19 vaccination rates and generally high adherence to preventative measures and health-protective behaviour, as encouraged by the tourism and health ministries, have led to a steady recovery in domestic tourism. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/domestic-trips-jump-29-week

Kep plans prison intended to be a ‘place of education’

The Kep Provincial Administration, through the General Department of Prisons (GDP), has requested that 5ha of land be designated as state private property to be used for the construction of a new provincial prison in Andong Sar village of Damnak Changaur district’s Poang Teuk commune. ...

Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kep-plans-prison-intended-be-place-education

B Meanchey floods force closures of over 50 schools

More than 50 schools in Banteay Meanchey province have been closed due to flooding, according to Chhou Bunroeung, director of the provincial Department of Education, Youth and Sport. ...

Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/b-meanchey-floods-force-closures-over-50-schools

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