Prek Kampi potential Natural World Heritage Site
The Ministry of Environment is currently considering putting Prek Kampi on a tentative list to send to UNESCO, to potentially become a Natural World Heritage Site. ...
Sok Srey Lux
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50760476/prek-kampi-potential-natural-world-heritage-site/
Call to block illegal fish imports
Agriculture Minister Veng Sakhon yesterday reiterated a call for authorities to prevent the smuggling of farmed fish from neighbouring countries to supply local demand. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50800805/call-to-block-illegal-fish-imports/
Cambodia and Australia discuss further human resource and environmental cooperation
Minister of Environment Say Sam Al and Australian Ambassador Pablo Kang discussed cooperation on human resource development and environmental management between the two countries. ...
ASEAN lawmakers say Myanmar poll not inclusive, credible
A group of Southeast Asian lawmakers says actions taken by Myanmar’s government before 8 November’s general election already have ensured that the poll cannot be considered inclusive or credible. Keep reading ...
China Reshaping The Vital Mekong River To Power Its Expansion
China is building a series of hydropower dams on the Mekong, which analysts say will produce needed electricity while posing major threats to the environment.the Thai village of Sob Ruak, at the heart of the Golden Triangle region where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, is ...
Abuse against women still prevalent
In December 1999, the United Nations designated Nov 25 as the International Day for the ElimInation of Violence AgaInst Women, to commemorate the murder of the Mirabal sisters, the three DomInican political activists who opposed the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo In 1960. Today marks the ...
Engendering an inclusive Asean
For an inclusive Asean to happen, each member country must have some sort of policy alignment with the larger regional frameworks if they are to fully benefit from improved physical, institutional and people-to-people linkages, argues Sok Chenda Sophea. Keep reading ...
Sok Chenda Sophea
Resolution aims for sustainable Mekong Delta development
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has signed a resolution to sustainably develop the Mekong Delta as apart of an effort to cope with climate change. Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
ACMECS leaders adopt 5-year plan
The leaders of five Mekong River basin countries on Saturday adopted a five-year master plan focused on improving transport infrastructure, harmonising trade and investment rules, and human resources development.Keep reading ...
Banteay Meanchey bus service begins
Banteay Meanchey provincial authorities have put 15 public city buses into use for passengers travelling between Poipet town and the former Khmer Rouge district of Malai, hoping that the bus service will ease travels and help reduce road accidents. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/banteay-meanchey-bus-service-begins
Sar Kheng orders local authorities to care for 40,000 returnees
Interior MInister Sar Kheng today ordered all provIncial authorities to take good care of about 40,000 migrant workers who have returned to the KIngdom sInce the Thai-Cambodia border closure. ...
Taing Vida
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50706133/sar-kheng-orders-local-authorities-to-care-for-40000-returnees/
ARDB loans: More SMEs apply
Seven small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have applied for $200,000 loans from the state-owned Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB), after it announced the launch of a $50 million fund for SMEs last month. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ardb-loans-more-smes-apply
Micro, small, medium firms vital but need support: Report
Strengthening the dynamics of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with innovation and internationalisation will be key to revitalising Southeast Asian economies devastated by Coronavirus, according to a new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50777691/micro-small-medium-firms-vital-but-need-support-report/
PESTECH approved for Cambodia stock market
PESTECH (Cambodia) Plc, a subsidiary of Malaysia-based PESTECH International Bhd, has been granted an approval to proceed with its Initial Public offerIng (IPO) on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX), the company announced. ...
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50747627/pestech-approved-for-cambodia-stock-market/
Mekong is at historical lows
The Mekong is once again at historical lows. The Mekong River Commission (MRC) gauge at Phnom Penh Port shows river level to be four metres below average for this time of year – and lower than last year’s record. ...
Mark Hughes
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50748811/mekong-is-at-historical-lows/
Cambodia gets $127.8 million ADB loan to help expand power grid
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $127.8 million loan to support The construction of transmission lines and substations to help provide Phnom Penh and three oTher Cambodian provinces with stable and reliable electricity supply. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50763156/cambodia-gets-127-8-million-adb-loan-to-help-expand-power-grid/
ADB provides $127.8 million loan for reliable electricity infrastructure
The Asian Development Bank (ADB)approved a $127.8 million loan on Friday to expand The construction of transmission lines and substations, aiming to help provide Phnom Penh and three oTher provinces with a stable and reliable electricity supply. ...
UNDP: Kingdom’s development balances growth, conservation
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) issued its Human Development Report 2020 on December 16, suggesting that Cambodia could become a model country to demonstrate a sustainable balance between The parallel processes of development and conservation. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/undp-kingdoms-development-balances-growth-conservation
PM: Two more hotels to be commandeered into COVID-19 hospitals; military doctors to be deployed
Prime Minister Hun Sen made two major announcement this evening related to the nation’s effort to end February 20 Community Event, which by the time of posting has seen at least 640 (unofficial) people infected with coronavirus. ...