National
Man relapses with coronavirus infection
One of the 69 recovered COVID-19 patients has relapsed, the Kingdom’s first-ever case.
India’s ICCR postpones 70th anniversary celebrations over virus spread
Indian Council for Cultural Relations postpones celebrations of 70th Foundation Day.
Affordable housing for middle-income earners
Ministry hands nearly 700 affordable houses to residents of Koh Kor village.
Fake ‘general’ arrested in Battambang province
Military police arrest a man who posed as a four-star general in Boeng Reang.
Home delivery services see boom in business because of pandemic
Several businesses, including eateries have either closed or limited their services.
Unions urge workers not to take leave for New Year
Union leaders urge garment workers to work as usual during Khmer New Year.
Virus puts construction workers out of jobs
Cambodian construction workers are not spared from the economic fallouts.
French Embassy organizes last minute flight from Phnom Penh to Paris Charles de Gaulle
The French Embassy calls for its citizens stranded in Phnom Penh to take last minute flight.
TV Facebook presenter charged with incitement over PM’s remark
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court today charged TV Facebook presenter Sovann Rithy for allegedly inciting people to be disgruntled with the government by exaggerating remarks made by Prime Minister Hun Sen.
ILO update on Covid-19 industry impact spells doom and gloom
In an updated assessment of the social implications of the coronavirus, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has described the pandemic as “the worst global crisis since World War 2”
Business
CSX to continue trade during Khmer New Year
CSX to continue normal operations during Khmer New Year Holidays.
Durian farmers urged to form cooperative
High value of durian leads Agriculture Ministry to encourage to more cooperation.
Nation’s business travellers further hampered by low passport rating
The Cambodian passport remains one of the ‘least powerful’ travel documents.
MEF cracks down on permit cheats
Economy Ministry urges Land Split Development Business developers to register for a permit and licence.
Coronavirus bites deep into the hospitality industry
Major hotel chains are temporarily closing part of their properties.
J Trust Royal and AIA Cambodia conclude systems integration work enabling advanced payables management technology for AIA Cambodia
A step into AIA’s digitalization.
Central Bank has limited levers to influence emerging economy
Cambodia has been tagged as a “most at risk” country by the World Bank.
Strong Wall Street trading provides buoyancy for Asian markets
Asian markets are mostly in positive territory following a strong day for Wall Street.
Favourite bar area in Phnom Penh seriously affected by Coronavirus
Street 308, also known as Bassac Lane, now looks like a ghost town at night.
Agriculture needs to grow, says Premier
PM urges all stake holders to boost and promote the vital agriculture sector.
Property
Real estate prices begin downward trend as COVID-19 escalates
Real estate prices in Cambodia are starting to take a hit due to COVID-19, according to a report from CBRE Cambodia.
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International
Major Indian cities make mask-wearing compulsory amid virus fears
Indians are ordered to wear face masks or coverings amid a nationwide lockdown.
Singapore, Indonesia tour for Cambodia Board XI postponed
Coronavirus forces Cambodia Board XI to temporarily postpone their Asean tour.
Sports
Phnom Penh’s biggest race is latest ‘victim’ of coronavirus
Phnom Penh International Half-Marathon to not be held as scheduled on June 14.
Tour de France is racing against time, and losing
For the Tour de France, one of the last of the summer’s major sports events still standing in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, the stop-watch is ticking.
