Gov’t unlikely to meet target to reduce road deaths
Without more efforts to punish traffic violators, the government is all but certain to miss its 2020 goal of cutting traffic deaths by 20 percent and drunk driving deaths by 50 percent, road safety experts said at a forum Tuesday. there were 1,910 deaths due to ...
Simon Henderson and Khuon Narim
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/govt-unlikely-to-meet-target-to-reduce-road-deaths-56156/
New Phnom Penh Airport cost estimated at $1.5 billion
Cambodia Airports and the Overseas Investment Corp (OCIC) have shown progress In discussions on the development of a new Phnom Penh International Airport which is expected to be fInished next year. ...
Chea Vannak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50687604/new-international-travel-hub-seeks-development-cooperation
Demining official asks China for more support
Senior demining official Ly Thuch asked the Chinese Ambassador yesterday to provide more support in order to reach the goal of making Cambodia mine-free by 2025. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50767426/demining-official-asks-china-for-more-support/
Environment Ministry releases report on natural resource crimes
The Ministry of Environment released an 18th month report stating 747 wildlife have been rescued and 206 wild animals were found dead in The Cardamom Mountains. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50744401/environment-ministry-releases-report-on-natural-resource-crimes/
NCDM: flash flood death toll stands at 39
The National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) has reported that The ongoing flash floods have so far killed 39 people, of Them 22 in Banteay Meanchey province. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50776124/ncdm-flash-flood-death-toll-stands-at-39/
Japan funds project to end violence against children amid C-19
The Government of Japan has provided more than $3 million to UNICEF Cambodia to launch a new project aimed at ending violence against children in The Kingdom. ...
Rhea Mae Soco
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50828171/japan-funds-project-to-end-violence-against-children-amid-c-19/
Road accidents and traffic violations still a challenge
The National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) in its recent report disclosed that 90% of The 77,794 motorcyclists and auto rickshaws fined were for not wearing Their helmets. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50939213/road-accidents-and-traffic-violations-still-a-challenge/
Trade with UK dips 10.5% to $785M
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and the UK reached more than $785 million in 2021, down by more than 10.48 per cent year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Commerce. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/trade-uk-dips-105-785m
Trade with UK dips 10.5% to $785M
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and the UK reached more than $785 million in 2021, down by more than 10.48 per cent year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Commerce. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/trade-uk-dips-105-785m
Cambodia’s MSME sector faces $3.7 billion funding shortage
The Micro, Small and Medium Entreprises (MSME) sector in Cambodia faces a funding shortage to The tune of $3.7 billion, said Tommy Boukhris, Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) Cambodia Advisor and Senior Consultant & Portfolio Manager, EMC. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501080862/cambodias-msme-sector-faces-3-7-billion-funding-shortage/
Aviation red flag removed against Thailand, airline shares jump
The U.N. International Civil Aviation Organization has removed a red flag agaInst Thailand over safety concerns, The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand said on Monday, sendIng shares In Thai airlInes sharply higher. Keep readIng ...
Reuter News Staff
Multiple challenges facing Vietnamese youth: report
Youngsters are considered as an asset to the country’s prosperity, however, the Vietnamese youth are facing a range of challenges in many aspects, such as employment, education and reproductive and sexual healthcare, according to a new report released on November 22.Keep reading ...
VietnamNet Reporter
Medical checkup fees down up to 20 percent from mid-July
Medical checkup fees will decrease by 15-20 percent as from July 15 when a circular issued by the Ministry of Health regulating uniform prices for medical checkup and treatment services for insurance card holders in hospitals across the country takes effect.Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
More aid earmarked for Myanmar
Australia has pledged an extra $12 million in humanitarian assistance to Myanmar to help address the legacy of civil war and natural disasters. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop made the announcement after meeting with her counterpart and democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.Keep reading ...
Community-based innovations could help "save" environment
With new knowledge and techniques, local communities can apply innovations to adapt to quick environmental changes. This is the main content of the workshop “Building Community Capacity in Response to Mekong Delta Environmental Changes” which was held on December 28.Keep reading ...
Lan Nguyen
Hanoi determined to build smart city by 2030
Hanoi is determined to build a people-centered and business-oriented smart city by 2030, said Permanent Vice Chairman of the Hanoi City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Suu during the sixth World Cities Summit (WCS) 2018 held in Singapore on July 9.Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
Universities to open new faculties for 2018-19
New faculties will be opened at universities during the 2018-2019 academic year, according to the Ministry of Education and Training’s new catalogue on training programmes in higher education.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Outpost Cambodia launches startup sponsorship competition
The co-working and co-living space Outpost Cambodia announced details of a startup competition today that will offer a winning company free 24/7 access to a desk for up to six people for six months in its workspace on Phnom Penh’s Chroy Changvar peninsula, four specialised consultations with ...
Euan Black
http://sea-globe.com/outpost-cambodia/
Cambodian opposition calls for top-level meeting with PM over political row
Cambodia’s opposition party on Monday called for a top meeting between its leader Sam Rainsy and Prime Minister Hun Sen over the post-election dispute after the two parties’ working group officials failed to reach agreements on electoral reforms. “the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) would ...
Shanghai Daily News Staff
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/article_xinhua.aspx?id=208444