Fix the roads, PM orders his ministers
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered his four ministers to have flood-damaged infrastructure fixed once the water recedes.
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Cambodian airports recognised for low carbon
Cambodia’s three international airports have successfully been accredited at level 2 on the reduction of Airport Carbon.
New Choam Chao Underpass allowed for temporary use
Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced the soft launch of the use of Choam Chao underpass from today to ease traffic congestion at the roundabout. Mr Hun Sen said: “This underpass will also help to…
Smuggle drugs from Cambodia repeatedly and get sentenced to death in Vietnam
The High People’s Court in Ho Chi Minh City last Friday rejected an appeal and upheld the death penalty against a 29-year-old woman for having illegally transported narcotics from Cambodia into Vietnam for 19 times.
Sweden grants Covid-19 relief funds to Cambodia
The Embassy of Sweden has announced a COVID-19 response package to financially support rural communities in Cambodia through tree planting activities.
Police assist villagers hit by floods in Kien Svay
Police from Kien Svay district in Kandal province provided emergency aid to poor households affected by floods in Dei Edth Commune on Sunday.
More rain forecast due to storm Molave, amid flooding crisis
Molave storm, currently crossing the Philippines, will drop further rain on Cambodia.
Floods in Cambodia claim 40 lives as rescue efforts intensify
The National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) reported that the ongoing flash floods have so far killed 40 people.
COVID-19 infections cross 43.3 million infections globally as deaths cross more than 1.1 million. Here is the ASEAN status as of Monday 7am, October 26
There has been 0 new positive case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Cambodia. The tally is at 287. No deaths. Total recovered at 283.
‘Paris Disagreements’: Differing views on historic peace treaty continue war of words over 29th anniversary of accord
Politicians and academics are still divided over the interpretation of its contents.
Tatai Loeu river hydropower dam project approved
In a bid to increase electricity supply for development.
Five villages in Kandal province to become part of Phnom Penh
For the purpose of effective administrative boundary adjustment: Letter from PM.
PM says he will not negotiate with those facing court cases
PM: CPP will not negotiate with opponents who have committed illegal acts.
RHB Bank extends helping hand to flood victims
RHB Bank contributes to the Red Cross for the victims of worst floods in recent years.
Bun Rany Hun Sen leads the way again, delivering aid to flood-hit communities
Bun Rany distributed supplies to some 3,384 families from nine districts in Phnom Penh.
Khmer Times is first media outlet to help ease flood victims’ woes
Khmer Times becomes the first media outlet in to provide aid for flood victims.
EU will consider cooperating on judicial reform in future, says Justice Ministry spokesman
The EU says it will consider helping the process of judicial reform in Cambodia.
Laotians flock to Kingdom for healthcare
Preah Vihear health department has provided health services to 127 Laotians to date.
Government allocates over $31 million more for IDPoor scheme
+$31 M to be distributed for the third round of the IDPoor equity card scheme.
Record number of Asian openbill stork nests discovered
BirdLife discovers +2,000 Asian openbill stork nests in Boeng Prek Lapou Landscape.
Japan’s government to provide emergency assistance to Cambodia amid flood disaster
The Government of Japan announced that it will provide emergency assistance to Cambodia, which has been suffering from one of its worst flood disaster in years.
Cambodia to experience heavy rain this week due to Molave
Cambodia is set to experience heavy rainfall this week as it will be impacted by tropical storm Molave, according to the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology.
COVID-19 infections about to cross 42.9 million infections globally as deaths cross more than 1.1 million. Here is the ASEAN status as of Sunday 7am, October 25
Reported +14 new cases, taking the total to 57,965 and 28 deaths.
Each flood-stricken farming family to receive 100kg of rice seed
The Royal Government of Cambodia has announced to distribute to each flood-hit farmer family 100 kilogramme of rice seed, and six types of subsidiary crops to other affected families that do not do the rice cultivation.
Government to increase cash for Labour to $160 million
The Royal Government has decided to increase the budget for Cash for Labour from $100 million to $160 million.
National Road 2 closed due to landslides and floods
City Hall issues an urgent announcement closing NR 2 in Dangkor due to landslides.
Siem Reap City selected as ASEAN City of Culture for 2021-2022
Cambodia’s Siem Reap city, home to the famous Angkor temples, was crowned the ASEAN City of Culture for the period 2021-2022 at the 9th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Culture and Arts (AMCA) organised on Oct 22 via Videoconference.
Cabinet approves Stung Tatai Leu hydropower dam development project
The 150-megawatt Stung Tatai Leu hydropower dam development project was endorsed during the plenary Cabinet Meeting held here this morning under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Hun Sen.
WFP to continue cooperation with Ministry of Planning
The World Food Programme (WFP) has pledged to continue a good cooperation with Cambodia, including the Ministry of Planning to boost food supplement micronutrients programme.
Cambodia, U.S. sign MoU on patent cooperation
Cambodia and the United States of America have reached a cooperation agreement on acceleration of patent processing.
