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COVID-19 infection crosses 116.15 million globally as deaths cross 2.58 million. Here is the ASEAN status as of Friday, 7am, March 5, 2021
There has been +31 new positive case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Cambodia. The tally is at 909. No deaths. Total recovered at 484

Diplomatic corp among new priority group to get jabs
Prime Minister Hun Sen has included all foreign diplomatic corps as well as staff of UN agencies, international financial institutions and international non-governmental organisations in Cambodia in the priority groups to be given the newly-arrived Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines from India.

Commune Election in June next year, CPP determined to defend seats
As the official date for the next Commune Election has been announced, the National Election Committee (NEC) said it is gearing up to deliver a free and fair poll while political parties, including the majority CPP, said they are ready to compete for the seats.

Former provincial governor jailed for selling other people’s land
Phnom Penh municipal court yesterday sentenced Lieutenant General Sar Thavy, undersecretary of state in the Ministry of Defence, to three years in prison for selling land that does not belong to him located on the outskirts of Phnom Penh’s Prek Pnov district to a businesswoman in 2018.

Logistics agreement signing hailed as milestone
Cambodia and Singapore are moving forward in a new logistics and supply chain collaboration via the official signing yesterday of a framework agreement for the establishment of the Phnom Penh Logistics Complex (PPLC) project.

Singapore, Cambodia enjoy strong bilateral relationship
The newly-appointed Singapore Ambassador to Cambodia Teo Lay Cheng presented her credentials to His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni at the Royal Palace on February 24.

Police crackdown on unauthorised gender reassignment surgery clinics
Police on Wednesday launched a crackdown on two illegal clinics offering gender reassignment surgery which were operating as cosmetic clinics in the capital.

National Assembly reviews C-19 violations draft law
The National Assembly will convene an extraordinary session today, to debate and approve the draft law on measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other deadly diseases, according to a press release from the its secretariat.

ASEM13 Summit to be rescheduled
The 13th Summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEAM13), that was meant to be hosted in Cambodia between June 1 and 2, has been rescheduled, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday.

Unesco and Education Ministry celebrate Mother Language Day
The Ministry of Education and Unesco held a webinar to celebrate International Mother Language Day last week, to raise awareness on the importance of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE).

Police recover 18 firearms in room of dead robbery plot suspect
Police recovered 18 firearms from room of the mastermind of a kidnap robbery plot who was shot dead with four of his accomplices on Monday.

Virus related to SARS-CoV-2 found in bats in Southeast Asia
It is the world’s most pressing scientific puzzle. Pieces scattered around the world are being collected in search of a suspect in the largest health crisis to ever hit the globe in the past century.

Cambodia, South Korea agree to cooperate on youth promotion
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of Cambodia and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family of the Republic of Korea have reached a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in promoting the youth sector.

Cambodia ranks tops in affordability for expat retirees for fifth year
A healthy group of retirees regularly hold court on St 172. They are among a growing group of western expats who call Phnom Penh home in their golden years.
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ATP extends international rankings freeze, boosts prize money at smaller events
The ATP announced Wednesday it will prolong its rankings freeze and increase prize money at lower-level tournaments as part of a package of measures to help players affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 infection crosses 116.15 million globally as deaths cross 2.58 million. Here is the ASEAN status as of Friday, 7am, March 5, 2021
There has been +31 new positive case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Cambodia. The tally is at 909. No deaths. Total recovered at 484

Diplomatic corp among new priority group to get jabs
Prime Minister Hun Sen has included all foreign diplomatic corps as well as staff of UN agencies, international financial institutions and international non-governmental organisations in Cambodia in the priority groups to be given the newly-arrived Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines from India.

Commune Election in June next year, CPP determined to defend seats
As the official date for the next Commune Election has been announced, the National Election Committee (NEC) said it is gearing up to deliver a free and fair poll while political parties, including the majority CPP, said they are ready to compete for the seats.

Former provincial governor jailed for selling other people’s land
Phnom Penh municipal court yesterday sentenced Lieutenant General Sar Thavy, undersecretary of state in the Ministry of Defence, to three years in prison for selling land that does not belong to him located on the outskirts of Phnom Penh’s Prek Pnov district to a businesswoman in 2018.

UN says 38 dead in Myanmar’s ‘bloodiest’ day since coup
Defiant anti-coup protesters returned to cities and towns across Myanmar yesterday, after dozens of people were killed in the deadliest day of the junta’s crackdown, with global powers condemning the “brutal violence”.

Logistics agreement signing hailed as milestone
Cambodia and Singapore are moving forward in a new logistics and supply chain collaboration via the official signing yesterday of a framework agreement for the establishment of the Phnom Penh Logistics Complex (PPLC) project.

Singapore, Cambodia enjoy strong bilateral relationship
The newly-appointed Singapore Ambassador to Cambodia Teo Lay Cheng presented her credentials to His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni at the Royal Palace on February 24.

Sovannahry to face world champion in ONE C’ship return
Cambodian-American fighter Em Sovannahry will face one of the top female martial artists in the world in her return to the ONE Championship ring next month.

Overseas fans likely to be barred from Tokyo Games
Overseas spectators are likely to be shut out from the Tokyo Olympics, Japanese media reported Thursday, after organisers said that public safety would be the “top priority” at the coronavirus-delayed Games.

2020 bilateral trade with China reaches $8.2 billion
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and China was valued at $8.118 billion in 2020, down 5.2 percent compared with 2019.

Seven injured in ‘suspected terrorist’ stabbings in Sweden
Swedish police are investigating a possible terror incident after a man stabbed and injured at least seven people in the city of Vetlanda.

Police crackdown on unauthorised gender reassignment surgery clinics
Police on Wednesday launched a crackdown on two illegal clinics offering gender reassignment surgery which were operating as cosmetic clinics in the capital.

TV ads still effective and lucrative in the Kingdom
Despite the cord-cutting and digital-first phenomenon sweeping the globe, television advertisements in the Cambodian market remain a lucrative option for firms promoting a mass-market product.
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Business

2020 bilateral trade with China reaches $8.2 billion
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and China was valued at $8.118 billion in 2020, down 5.2 percent compared with 2019.

TV ads still effective and lucrative in the Kingdom
Despite the cord-cutting and digital-first phenomenon sweeping the globe, television advertisements in the Cambodian market remain a lucrative option for firms promoting a mass-market product.

Indian ambassador encourages investors to eye Koh Kong province
India’s embassy to Cambodia will encourage Indian investors to eye opportunities in Cambodian coastal province, Koh Kong.

Asia markets see steep losses
Asian investors retreated as the rollercoaster ride on global markets continued, with fears over inflation winning the tug of war with vaccine optimism yesterday.

MARKET WATCH
The CSX index had a day marked by little movement, with the index declining 0.41 points to 635.07 on a trade value transaction level of 141,006,920 riels.

Figures released on paddy hit by both floods and drought
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Veng Sakhon revealed that around 154,328 hectares of paddy in 19 provinces were completely ruined and 449,797 hectares were affected by drought and flooding but salvable in the early cultivation and end-of-harvest season last year.

Lufthansa posts record annual loss, sees long recovery
German flag carrier Lufthansa said yesterday it lost a record $8.1 billion in 2020, as the Coronavirus pandemic wiped out demand for travel and left aircraft grounded.

Nuclear sector ‘in crisis’ 10 years after Fukushima
Nuclear power is responsible for 10 percent of the world’s electricity production, but it remains a controversial source of energy, a decade after the tsunami that triggered the Fukushima nuclear crisis in Japan.

Key aspects of Cambodia’s new Sub-Decree on National Internet Gateway
On 16 February 2021, the Royal Government of Cambodia (“RGC”) issued Sub-Decree No. 23 on the Establishment of National Internet Gateway (“Sub-Decree”).

EVA Air flights between Taipei and Phnom Penh to resume
EVA Air is set to resume its flight service between Taipei and Phnom Penh on Friday.
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Property

Sen Sok and Chamkarmon, popular areas for mid-tier projects in Phnom Penh
Report: mid-tier developments (priced between $1,000 to $2,500 per sqm) in condominiums and boreys account for more than half of the current market.

Designer of top Cambodian properties helps preserve the Kingdom’s wildlife
William “Bill” Bensley is the architect behind more than 200 hotels around the world.
中文新闻

暹粒酒店推出“艺术家进驻计划”
由Anicca Foundation的创意总监Marina Pok组织的“艺术家进驻计划”项目于2月22日至28日举行,该项目吸引了众多酒店参与,位于暹粒的Navutu Dreams酒店就是其中之一。

美联储表态缓解通胀担忧 纽约股市显著上涨
近日美国长期国债收益率的强劲上涨势头令投资者对美国实际利率和通胀回升感到担忧。美联储高层最近两日连续向市场释放将继续维持债券购买和超低利率的信息,并且预计不会出现持续高通胀,给股市投资者吃下“定心丸”。
International

UN says 38 dead in Myanmar’s ‘bloodiest’ day since coup
Defiant anti-coup protesters returned to cities and towns across Myanmar yesterday, after dozens of people were killed in the deadliest day of the junta’s crackdown, with global powers condemning the “brutal violence”.

Seven injured in ‘suspected terrorist’ stabbings in Sweden
Swedish police are investigating a possible terror incident after a man stabbed and injured at least seven people in the city of Vetlanda.
Sport

ATP extends international rankings freeze, boosts prize money at smaller events
The ATP announced Wednesday it will prolong its rankings freeze and increase prize money at lower-level tournaments as part of a package of measures to help players affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sovannahry to face world champion in ONE C’ship return
Cambodian-American fighter Em Sovannahry will face one of the top female martial artists in the world in her return to the ONE Championship ring next month.