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Ministries discuss ‘3+1 reforms’

Ministry of Justice officials held a meeting with other ministries on May 4 to discuss four areas of government reform, including public finance, public administration, sub-national administration and justice. ...

Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministries-discuss-31-reforms

Wildlife increases and adapts in Angkor Archeological Park

Wildlife Alliance which works together with Apsara Authority and Forestry Administration in the “Bring Back Angkor” project has seen success in the last eight years in bringing wildlife back to the Angkor Archaeological Park. ...

Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50850705/wildlife-increases-and-adapts-in-angkor-archeological-park/

Media in Cambodia thriving despite challenges

Press freedom in Cambodia is steadily declining and is ranked 144 in the world,  the director of Cambodia Journalist Alliance (CamboJA), Nop Vy said. ...

Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50850693/media-in-cambodia-thriving-despite-challenges/

Journalists prohibited from entering Red Zones to prevent C-19 spread

The Ministry of Information yesterday announced that all journalists are prohibited from entering Red Zones and prohibited areas for reporting, and called on media practitioners to stop assuming events without any concrete evidence in their reporting, leading to public confusion.   ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50851386/journalists-prohibited-from-entering-red-zones-to-prevent-c-19-spread/

Rubber exports approach $100 million January-April

Cambodia exported $99.87 million of natural rubber from January to April this year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. ...

Brian Badzmierowski
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50850637/rubber-exports-approach-100-million-january-april/

Q1 garment exports valued at $2.4 billion

Cambodia’s garment product exports contracted in the first quarter financial period as hundreds of factories remained closed temporarily because of COVID-19 in Phnom Penh and Takmao city, Kandal province. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50850644/q1-garment-exports-valued-at-2-4-billion/

Nearly 100 factories reopen in Yellow Zones but virus remains

At least 95 factories and enterprises have restarted production just a week after the government’s lockdown measures in Phnom Penh and Takmao city were divided them into three zones. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50851509/nearly-100-factories-reopen-in-yellow-zones-but-virus-remains/

Another 1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine will arrive in Cambodia on May 11 and 500,000 more doses on May 15

The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Sen has announced that another 1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines from China will arrive in Cambodia on the 11th and another 500,000 doses will arrive on May 15. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50851677/another-1-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine-will-arrive-in-cambodia-on-may-11-and-500000-more-doses-on-may-15/

Curfew hours in Phnom Penh and Takhmao City to be revised to 8pm and 3am

As the end of the lockdown will take place at midnight today, the government has decided to reduce the curfew hours in Phnom Penh and Takhmao City from the current 8pm to 5am to 8pm and 3am. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50851438/curfew-hours-in-phnom-penh-and-takhmao-city-to-be-revised-to-8pm-and-3am/

New investment projects of $2.2 billion licensed in Q1

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) awarded licences to 94 new investment projects with a registered value of $2.2 billion, during the first quarter of 2021, a 114 percent increase compared to projects approved during the same period last year. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50850034/new-investment-projects-of-2-2-billion-licensed-in-q1/

Cambodian agricultural exports exceed $2 billion in first quarter of 2021

Cambodia exported $2.09 billion worth of agricultural products to the international market during the first quarter 2021, according to Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Veng Sakhon. ...

Brian Badzmierowski
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50849566/cambodian-agricultural-exports-exceed-2-billion-in-first-quarter-of-2021/

January-April rice exports down 36%

Cambodia’s milled rice exports from January to April of 2021 were down 36 percent from the same period in 2020, according to a report issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF). ...

Sok Samnang
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50849539/january-april-rice-exports-down-36/

200MW power plant in Cambodia commissioned by MAN Energy

Engineering company MAN Energy Solutions and Chinese state-owned energy company China National Machinery Corporation (CHMC) have commissioned a 200MW power generation plant in Cambodia. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50848698/200mw-power-plant-in-cambodia-commissioned-by-man-energy/

Over 100 UXO units discovered in Battambang

More than 100 units of unexploded ordnances (UXO) were found by villagers in two districts and handed over to the Battambang provincial authorities for further action.   ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/over-100-uxo-units-discovered-battambang

Development council approves electric bike plant and rain gear investments

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) yesterday approved two new projects worth $5.6 million that will create nearly 1,500 new jobs. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50849071/development-council-approves-electric-bike-plant-and-rain-gear-investments/

Lockdown in Phom Penh and Takhmao to be lifted after May 5

Prime Minister Hun Sen announced last night he will end the lockdown in Phnom Penh and other provinces, but some small areas with a high risk of infections will remain under restrictions. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50849886/lockdown-in-phom-penh-and-takhmao-to-be-lifted-after-may-5/

Authorities distribute food to almost 20,000 families following protest

Following a public outcry and protest by some residents starting on Friday that they had no food to eat, the Meanchey district authorities swung into action on Saturday and distributed food items to almost 20,000 families in Stung Meanchey I, II and III communes. ...

Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50849914/authorities-distribute-food-to-almost-20000-families-following-protest/

PM’s help to be sought to allocate reserved land for 167 families

Banteay Meanchey deputy governor Ly Sary has embarked on a mission to identify 200 hectares of land in  Roneam Daun Sam Malai Wildlife Sanctuary to be allocated for 167 families to legally reside and cultivate their respective lands. ...

Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50849980/pms-help-to-be-sought-to-allocate-reserved-land-for-167-families/

City Hall allows people in Orange and Yellow zones to sell, purchase goods in their areas

Phnom Penh City Hall has allowed citizens living in “Yellow Zones” and “Orange Zones” to sell and purchase goods, vegetables, and meat from 3am to 8pm. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50849677/city-hall-allows-people-in-orange-and-yellow-zones-to-sell-purchase-goods-in-their-areas/

Mandatory COVID-19 tests before entry into Svay Rieng

Svay Rieng Provincial Administration issued an announcement on Saturday, requesting that all travellers to Svay Rieng test for COVID-19. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50849813/mandatory-covid-19-tests-before-entry-into-svay-rieng/

Curfew imposed in Stung Treng province amid the first case of COVID-19

Authorities in Stung Treng province have imposed a curfew in the province and shuttered restaurants and cafes for 14 days in a move to curb the spread of COVID-19. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50849499/curfew-imposed-in-stung-treng-province-amid-the-first-case-of-covid-19/

Five Bunong members to testify over land dispute

Five Bunong indigenous people were summoned by Mondulkiri provincial police to testify on May 3 about a minor criminal complaint filed by a citizen who claimed the accused had built illegal structures on private property ...

Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/five-bunong-members-testify-over-land-dispute

Cambodia expects China, RCEP to help boost economic recovery

Amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic, Cambodia’s economy in 2020 registered its slowest growth since 1994. However, the country’s growth is projected to rebound this year, thanks to its newly-signed bilateral free trade agreement with China and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).   ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50847787/cambodia-expects-china-rcep-to-help-boost-economic-recovery/

Paper-based distance learning for students in Ratanakiri

Plan International together with Ratanakiri’s provincial Office of Education has initiated a paper-based distance learning approach for students affected by school closures. ...

Rhea Mae Soco
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50847678/paper-based-distance-learning-for-students-in-ratanakiri/

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