COVID-19 infection crosses 99.3 million globally as deaths cross more than 2.13 million. Here is the ASEAN status as of Sunday 7am, January 24, 2021
Reported +198 new cases, total at 13,302, +1 new death, total deaths stands at 72.
Category: National
Cambodia committed to vaccine plan and tourism restoration
The Minister of Foreign Affairs has confirmed Cambodia’s strong commitment to national inoculation against COVID-19 and a tourism rehabilitation plan.
Travellers already vaccinated must still undergo quarantine
A Ministry of Health official confirmed today that travellers who have already been vaccinated against COVID-19 must still undergo quarantine when they enter Cambodia.
Steung Trang-Krouch Chhmar bridge nears completion
The Steung Trang-Krouch Chhmar Bridge has reached 95 percent completion and has been unaffected by the COVID-19 related delays that have plagued other projects in the Kingdom.
Preliminary result of research on White-shouldered Ibis in Lomphat Wilddlife Sanctuary released
An update of the white-shouldered ibis exploring and monitoring in Lomphat Wilddlife Sanctuary has been released by BirdLife International Cambodia Programme.
COVID-19 infection crosses 98.7 million globally as deaths cross more than 2.11 million. Here is the ASEAN status as of Saturday 7am, January 23, 2021
There has been +3 new positive case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Cambodia. The tally is at 456. No deaths. Total recovered at 399.
Hun Sen encourages people to get inoculated with COVID-19 Vaccine
Prime Minister Hun Sen reiterated yesterday Cambodia’s commitment to protect its people from COVID-19 pandemic.
PM says 500,000 expected to receive C-19 vaccine before Khmer New Year
As his quest to obtain COVID-19 vaccines for Cambodians continues, Prime Minister Hun Sen has said he expects around 500,000 people to be inoculated before Khmer New Year, which will be held in April.
Philippine Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia launched
Filipino companies and investors seek a greater foothold in the Kingdom.
Cambodian conservationists monitoring grey-headed fish eagles
Conservationists have been monitoring the presence of Grey-headed Fish Eagles at their habitat
Khmer Times loses a beloved member
Khmer Times is deeply saddened to learn that Mr Cheang Sokha, our former Editor-in-chief and editorial consultant, has succumbed to sickness at the age of 42 this morning.
Three new recoveries from COVID-19 in Cambodia brings treated tally to 399 and 57 active cases
Cambodia has reported the successful treatment of another three COVID-19 infected patients, all Cambodians, this morning.
Three imported cases bring Cambodia’s COVID-19 tally to 456
The Ministry of Health has announced that while no cases of migrant workers being tested positive for COVID-19 was detected yesterday, there were however three imported cases.
COVID-19 infection crosses 97.99 million globally as deaths cross more than 2.096 million. Here is the ASEAN status as of Friday 7am, January 22, 2021
There has been +5 new positive case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Cambodia. The tally is at 453. No deaths. Total recovered at 396.
Indian Ambassador talks C-19 vaccines
Khmer Times is honoured to have an exclusive interview with Indian Ambassador to Cambodia Dr Devyani Uttam Khobragade.
Same old song? Rainsy claims unity with Sokha but observers point to splits
Sok Eysan: “rifts and divisions” between Rainsy’s and Sokha’s group cannot be hidden.
Ministry of Post warns of phishing scam
Ministry warns about a new phishing scam aiming to steal money from bank accounts.
Blame game over decade-long Tboung Khmum land dispute
Director of Tboung Khmum Council says he is proud the land dispute is resolved.
Stung Treng poverty still high despite slight decrease
Stung Treng province has reported relatively high levels of poverty.
King hopes for boost in US relationship under President Biden
King Norodom Sihamoni sends a congratulatory message to US President Joe Biden.
Career fairs in provinces for migrant workers
National Employment Agency to organise career fairs in provinces.
Plan to prevent violence against women unveiled
The third National Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women is launched.
Cambodia’s annual STEM Festival goes virtual for first time
Cambodia’s 16th Annual STEM Festival is being held between January 25 and 29.
Smart’s “Rise Together” campaign to hold virtual concert to raise funds for children’s hospitals
“Rise Together” to hold a concert virtually to raise funds for Children’s Hospital.
900-year-old bridge restoration starts
Apsara Authority has started the first phase of a project to repair the 900-year-old Ta Oung Bridge which is facing collapse.
Japanese Film Festival returns to cinemas
Japanese Film Festival to make its return to cinema this weekend with 10 screenings.
Cambodia, Hungary conclude first session of Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation
The First ever Session of Cambodia-Hungary Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation was wrapped up this afternoon after two days of discussion.
Sihanoukville medical laboratory 90 percent complete
Construction of a testing facility for COVID-19 in Preah Sihanouk is 90% complete.
City Hall to buy 18 drainage trucks
Phnom Penh authorities will purchase 18 drainage trucks to pump waste water to reduce flooding in the capital.
Community library open to receiving unused books
Book lovers in Phnom Penh are encouraged to donate their unused books to the soon to be launched community library at YK Art House located at Street 830 for public sharing.
