National

COVID-19 infection crosses 95.4 million globally as deaths cross more than 2.04 million. Here is the ASEAN status as of Monday, 7am, January 18, 2021
There has been +3 new positive case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Cambodia. The tally is at 439. No deaths. Total recovered at 385.

Indian response to COVID-19 has been acknowledged globally
Modi launches the pan India rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination drive.

MoE on the lookout for biodiverse ecotourism spots
Ministry is to identify potential ecotourism spots in protected areas.

Smart donates $10,000 to ‘Run with Sai’ campaign for children’s hospital
Smart Axiata has donated $10,000 to the “Run with Sai” campaign.

‘Stop Hiding’ campaign to address the mental health impact of COVID-19
A mental health awareness campaign named “Stop Hiding” is launched.

Social land concession for families of veterans in Pursat province
Pursat provincial authorities have allocated land to be provided to 628 veterans’ families as a social concession.

Fishing banned after villages’ dispute mediated
A temporary ban on fishing was ordered to prevent violence.

Indonesia asked to share vegetable oil experience
Cambodia has asked Indonesia to share experience on vegetable oil development.

Japan provides grant and commends police officer
Cawa will use its part of the grant to construct a water supply system.

Two face life in prison for 46kg drug trafficking
Stung Treng Provincial Court yesterday charged and detained two Laotian men accused of transporting and trafficking nearly 50 kilogrammes of methamphetamine from Laos into Cambodia in Stung Treng province.

Eleven families returned to land after demining work completed
A demining effort established by the joint commitment of Apopo, a registered Belgian non-governmental organisation which trains southern giant pouched rats to detect landmines and tuberculosis, and PPCBank, has allowed 11 families in Siem Reap province to return to their land after clearing the unexploded ordnances (UXOs).

Thresholds for ‘excessively loud’ vehicles set
The Ministry of Interior has set the thresholds for what is considered too loud for vehicles following the recent seizures of “big bikes”.
National

COVID-19 infection crosses 95.4 million globally as deaths cross more than 2.04 million. Here is the ASEAN status as of Monday, 7am, January 18, 2021
There has been +3 new positive case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Cambodia. The tally is at 439. No deaths. Total recovered at 385.

Japan to assist in Cambodian customs clearance automation
The Japanese government will assist the Cambodian General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) in setting up an automated customs clearance system that will speed up cargo clearance time, alleviating congestion problems that slow the process.

US-bound migrant caravan in Guatemala swells to 9,000 people
At least 9,000 Honduran migrants have entered Guatemala after a first group pushed past border police late Friday and others soon followed on the first step of a journey north they hope will take them to the United States, officials said Saturday.

Indian response to COVID-19 has been acknowledged globally
Modi launches the pan India rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination drive.

Angkor Wat Int’l Marathon to be held virtually for the first time
Cambodia’s most prestigious international racing event will not be held on-site.

Ministry revamps self-assessment tax regime classifications
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has issued a prakas (directive) for the classification of taxpayers doing business in the Kingdom currently under the existing self-assessment regime.

Mount ends Chelsea barren run, Leicester up to second
Mason Mount put Chelsea back on track with the late winner.

Merkel’s party picks her ally as next leader
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative CDU party picked her ally Armin Laschet as its next leader on Saturday, in a vote for “continuity” as Europe’s biggest economy heads into a key election year with the deadly coronavirus pandemic still raging.

MoE on the lookout for biodiverse ecotourism spots
Ministry is to identify potential ecotourism spots in protected areas.

New bag factory is latest project approved by CDC
A $2.4 million project for the construction of a factory producing handbags has been approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), another positive investment announcement amid the pandemic.

Smart donates $10,000 to ‘Run with Sai’ campaign for children’s hospital
Smart Axiata has donated $10,000 to the “Run with Sai” campaign.

‘Stop Hiding’ campaign to address the mental health impact of COVID-19
A mental health awareness campaign named “Stop Hiding” is launched.
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Business

Japan to assist in Cambodian customs clearance automation
The Japanese government will assist the Cambodian General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) in setting up an automated customs clearance system that will speed up cargo clearance time, alleviating congestion problems that slow the process.

Ministry revamps self-assessment tax regime classifications
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has issued a prakas (directive) for the classification of taxpayers doing business in the Kingdom currently under the existing self-assessment regime.

New bag factory is latest project approved by CDC
A $2.4 million project for the construction of a factory producing handbags has been approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), another positive investment announcement amid the pandemic.

Britain seeks to intensify dialogue with Cambodia
Khmer Times’ reporter Jason Boken speaks to Tina Redshaw, the British ambassador to the Kingdom, on climate change, education, trade and future developments between the two nations.

“Futures is GREEN” event a showcase for local eco craftmanship
Cambodian businesses and organisations are coming together to celebrate local and eco-conscious business this Saturday, January 16th at an event called “Futures is GREEN”.

Sales of Park Land 6A residential project commence Jan 22
Chip Mong Land have announced that sales of its Park Land 6A residential project will begin on January 22, 2021.

Another new investment project approved by CDC
A $2.4 million bag factory project has recently obtained green light from CDC.

Rent reductions increasingly possible for smaller firms
SMEs have taken a slight upper hand in the negotiation of commercial rental prices.

Rubber production to receive multi-agency effort to improve
An MoU to build a multi-agency partnership for sustainable rubber supply chains.
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Property

7 districts close 2020 with up to 30% lower median condo prices
Kingdom’s construction and property sectors have been on a slump for most of 2020.

Featured properties of the week
Vue Aston is a high-rise residential project in Chbar Ampov district with a great view of the mighty Mekong River.
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International

US-bound migrant caravan in Guatemala swells to 9,000 people
At least 9,000 Honduran migrants have entered Guatemala after a first group pushed past border police late Friday and others soon followed on the first step of a journey north they hope will take them to the United States, officials said Saturday.

Merkel’s party picks her ally as next leader
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative CDU party picked her ally Armin Laschet as its next leader on Saturday, in a vote for “continuity” as Europe’s biggest economy heads into a key election year with the deadly coronavirus pandemic still raging.
Sport

Angkor Wat Int’l Marathon to be held virtually for the first time
Cambodia’s most prestigious international racing event will not be held on-site.

Mount ends Chelsea barren run, Leicester up to second
Mason Mount put Chelsea back on track with the late winner.