Water Resources Ministry issues Mekong flood warning
Water Resources and Meteorology Minister Lim Kean Hor has ordered all provincial department directors to be prepared for Mekong river floods as water from the river has started to overflow. Ya Voeun, Tboung Khmum provincial water department director, yesterday said that the water level of the ...
Mom Kunthear
High times for Kampot pepper
The Kampot Pepper Promotion Association exported 60 tonnes of Kampot pepper during The first nine months of 2017 and aims to reach 80 tonnes by The end of The year. ...
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5090531/high-times-kampot-pepper/
Government set to revive tourism
Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn and the Tourism Authority of Thailand stand ready to revive the tourism sector once the Covid-19 outbreak slows down, Government Deputy Spokesperson Traisulee Traisoranakul said on Saturday (May 16).She added that the ministry would focus on promoting hygiene and ...
The Nation Reporter
White sugar production hits 102,000 tonnes a year
The Kingdom is now capable of domestically producing up to 102,000 tonnes of white sugar per year from sugarcane grown at plantations in its southwestern provinces (Kampong Speu, Koh Kong), according to statistics released by Phnom Penh Sugar Co Ltd (PPSC) last week. ...
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50789216/white-sugar-production-hits-102000-tonnes-a-year/
Provinces tighten travel restrictions
Authorities in some provinces have restricted entry at their borders by setting up checkpoints and requiring travellers suspected of any exposure to persons or places linked to the February 20 community outbreak of Covid-19 to quarantine for 14 days. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/provinces-tighten-travel-restrictions
Sar Kheng asks public for crime tips
Minister of interior Sar Kheng has renewed his called for the public to provide information related to all kinds of crimes that occur in their local communities – especially drug-related ones – to law enforcement forces so they can be dealt with immediately to maintain ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sar-kheng-asks-public-crime-tips
Recycled electronics are turning Thailand into a 'dumping ground for hazardous waste'
Electronic waste from Western countries, including Australia, is flooding the shores of South-East Asian nations like Thailand, sparking fears of air and water pollution.Global waste markets were upended in 2018 when China implemented tough new import restrictions on plastic and e-waste materials from foreign nations, ...
Krungsri Launches Real-time Money Transfer Service
(KPL) Krungsri Bank, a Thai commercial bank, has launched Krungsri Blockchain interledger to ensure an easy and real-time money transfer between Laos and Thailand.“Krungsri Blockchain interledger is a real-time service of international funds transfer between the Lao PDR and Thailand for SMEs. With cutting-edge service, ...
KPL News Desk
Parliament pitches forest cooperation
Several National Assembly commissions met yesterday to discuss a draft law adopting the policies of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organisation. the meeting was led by Chheang Vun, chairman of the Commission on Foreign Affairs, international Cooperation, information and Media; Yim Savy, chairman of the Commission ...
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50494552/parliament-pitches-forest-cooperation/
Laos celebrates Asean Day, country’s accession to regional bloc
Laos celebrated the 51st anniversary of the founding of Asean and the 21st anniversary of the country’s accession to Asean with a flag hoisting ceremony on Friday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.More ...
Times Reporters
Price wars to subvert gains made by SMEs
Cambodian entrepreneurs and business leaders on 30 January stressed the challenges for firms in the hospitality and retail sectors that adopt an aggressive pricing policy, suggesting a more value-added approach instead. At the 2nd Global Alumni Convention – a forum that brings together Cambodian graduates who studied ...
Free rides for water taxis and western railway extended
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday extended the fare-free period for the capital’s water taxi system until the end of the year as a way of expressing his gratitude for the results of Sunday’s election. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50518154/free-rides-for-water-taxis-and-western-railway-extended/
Cambodia reduces hunger, meeting UN goal
The portion of The Cambodian population that is undernourished has been reduced by half since 1990, meeting a U.N. Millennium Development Goal ahead of The deadline at The end of The year, according to a report released Thursday. ...
Maria Paula Brito
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/cambodia-reduces-hunger-meeting-un-goal-84583/
Ministry inspires youth to preserve natural resource
The Environment Ministry held a tree-planting drive in Kampong Thom province to mark Valentine’s Day by encouraging youths to love and protect natural resources. A religious ceremony was held to mark five huge trees and protect Them from being cut down. Attendees were also told ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50691806/ministry-inspires-youth-to-preserve-natural-resource
Cambodia's contraception demand ‘unmet’
There is a significant unmet demand for modern contraception among Cambodian women, according to an annual report on family planning in 69 of The world’s poorest countries. Released this month by Family Planning 2020 (FP2020) – a global partnership between governments, NGOs and The private sector ...
KRY Sosereybot
Partnership and Communication ManagerSereybot is a graduate of the Institute of Foreign Language, the Department of International Studies – specialized In International Relations. He has a strong Interest In social development and education sector, therefore, he thrives his earnest effort to keep himself workIng In ...
Stung Treng officials find illegal timber stockpile, owner escapes
A large amount of illegal luxury timber was impounded by Stung Treng provincial Forestry Administration officials on April 26 after it was discovered in a forest in the province’s Sen Chey district. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/stung-treng-officials-find-illegal-timber-stockpile-owner-escapes
PM orders analysis to tackle national poverty
Prime Minister Payuth Chan-o-cha has ordered related governing agencies to analyse poverty data in every province for an “on-point” solution plan, government spokesman Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Thursday.This sustainable poverty solution has to focus on four factors – access to basic needs, improvement in the ...
The Nation Reporter
ADB praises Cambodia for public debt management
Eric Sidgwick, Country director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to Cambodia applauded Cambodia for managing it’s, sometimes problematic, public debts. During the Wednesday meeting with Deputy Prime Minister, Sok An, Eric Sidgwick said, good management led to the positive changes of donations and ...
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MAF and WWF-Laos Commit to Long-Term Collaboration on Counter Wildlife Trafficking
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), represented by The Department of Forest inspection (DofI) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The World Wide Fund for Nature Laos office (WWF-Laos) today at an event at The Vientiane Plaza Hotel.The MoU was signed by ...
Latsamy Phonevilay