Rice lobby refutes rights abuse claim
The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) on Monday voiced deep regret over claims linking milled-rice exports to Australia with human rights abuses. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rice-lobby-refutes-rights-abuse-claim
Sweet news for palm sugar suppliers, users
Kampong Speu palm sugar production is promising while demand is rising and farmers are happy with the current price, according to Kampong Speu Palm Sugar Promotion Association (KSPSPA). ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50760225/sweet-news-for-palm-sugar-suppliers-users/
Aid for Sihanoukville ‘smart city’ strategy
The Australian Ambassador to Cambodia Pablo Kang, and Preah Sihanouk Provincial Governor Kuoch Chamroeun, launched Australia’s support for a “smart city” strategy for Sihanoukville. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50753209/aid-for-sihanoukville-smart-city-strategy/
Thousands still suffering from floods
A National Committee for Disaster Management report released yesterday said that severe flooding continues to impact some 193,268 people across the Kingdom. ...
Som Kanika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50773724/thousands-still-suffering-from-floods/
Clean Energy Week arrives as China slams brakes on coal plants
EnergyLab Cambodia has launched its Clean Energy Week online campaign to showcase the opportunities clean energy can bring to Cambodia, running from October 21-28. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/clean-energy-week-arrives-china-slams-brakes-coal-plants
SOPs issued for weddings and traditional ceremonies
The Culture and Fine Arts Ministry yesterday issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain health and safety from Covid-19 at weddings and oTher traditional ceremonies. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50967734/sops-issued-for-weddings-and-traditional-ceremonies/
PM shares some key ideas to end violence against children
Prime Minister Hun Sen, has shared three key ideas, aimed at ending global violence against children, at the “Together to #End Violence Leaders’ Event” on June 14. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1094367/pm-shares-some-key-ideas-to-end-violence-against-children/
Songkran revelry set to begin nationwide
Police continue to push public safety measures but traffic still poses challenge. As holidaymakers started to reach their destinations nationwide yesterday (April,12) for the traditional Thai New Year celebrations this weekend, various sites confirmed their readiness to host impressive events and also implement public safety ...
The Nation Reporter
Thai navy says 11 million pill haul a record from Laos
Thailand’s navy has seized 11 million meth pills from traffickers crossing from Laos via the Mekong River, a record bust from a communist state that is emerging as a key Asian drug route. Keep reading ...
Channel News Asia Reporter
Activists call on Laos dam operator to own up
Activists and regional development experts on Thursday demanded Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy Power Company (PNPC) to take responsibility for all damages caused by the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy dam, which collapsed on July 25. Keep reading ...
PM puts focus on natural disasters
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has ordered ministries, sectors and localities to use their resources more efficiently to better cope with natural disasters, which are striking the country more frequently and severely due to climate change.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
UN agencies urge stronger efforts to stop illegal fishing
Major United Nations agencies are urging major fishing nations to join efforts to fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing as an activist warns that Thai vessels are being registered overseas to bypass the kingdom’s tough new laws.Keep reading ...
Singapore Firm Signs Deal to Advise on Myanmar’s Low Cost Housing Projects
A state-owned Singaporean firm has signed a deal to advise Myanmar’s construction industry as it attempts to build one million ‘affordable’ homes by 2030 under a scheme trumpeted by the NLD government.Keep reading ...
Farm community becomes healthy, wealthy and wise the organic way
Once a major maize plantation where farmers liberally doused farm chemicals to raise yields and reap as much as profit as they could, Ban Mai Village in Nan province has surprised many and become a role model for non-organic farming.the village at tambon Na Rai ...
Rarinthorn Petcharoen
Malaysia looks to improve maids' conditions
Malaysia wants to reach bilateral agreements with Cambodia and other labor-sending countries that would allow foreign maids to keep their passports, limit their work-day to eight hours and give them one day off per week, Malaysian news media reported yesterday. Malaysian Human Resources Minister Datuk Subramaniam ...
PPCBank raises $10M, lists first corporate bond on CSX
South Korea-owned Phnom Penh Commercial Bank Plc (PPCBank) on Tuesday officially listed its first corporate bond on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX). ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ppcbank-raises-10m-lists-first-corporate-bond-csx
NEC release voter list to public for transparency
The National Election Committee (NEC) has announced it will post an initial voter list to allow users to check if They are registered. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783488/nec-release-voter-list-to-public-for-transparency/
Cambodia’s COVID-19 situation: No new case for 11 consecutive days and no active case
Cambodia this morning reported that the last remaining COVID-19 patient, an 18-year-old indonesian male, has been successfully treated and discharged from hospital. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50763149/cambodias-covid-19-situation-no-new-case-for-11-consecutive-days-and-no-active-case/
Preah Sihanouk scraps quarantine requirement for airline passengers
Preah Sihanouk provincial governor Kouch Chamroeun has cancelled the quarantine requirement for inbound passengers from Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/preah-sihanouk-scraps-quarantine-requirement-airline-passengers
CBC, Thai Subcon collaborate to promote business and investment
Bangkok-based Cambodian Business Council (CBC) and Thai Subcontracting Promotion Association (Thai Subcon) have agreed to work together to promote the private sector cooperation between Cambodia and Thailand. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50894001/cbc-thai-subcon-collaborate-to-promote-business-and-investment/