Cambodia's Covid cluster cases hit 234
The Ministry of Health on February 26 recorded 44 more cases of Covid-19, with 40 linked to the February 20 community transmission, bringing the cluster cases to 234 in less than a week.
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Japan’s 20-year mission to tackle flooding in capital nearing finish
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 | 09:28Great strides have been made in addressing severe flooding during rainy season due to over-stressed drainage systems – Phnom Penh’s perennial problem.
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Kingdom's Covid cluster cases jump to 194
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 | 12:15The Ministry of Health on February 25 confirmed 65 new cases of Covid-19, with 58 linked to the February 20 community transmission.
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PM allows trade as cluster cases jump
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 | 09:42The Ministry of Health has updated details regarding the February 20 community transmission of Covid-19 as recorded infections passed 100 over night. At the same time, Prime Minister Hun Sen has issued orders for governors in border provinces to continue allowing exports.
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Armed Frenchman set to be deported
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 | 09:31Immigrant police are preparing to deport a French man from Cambodia after they arrested him for overstaying his visa and causing a disturbance by destroying property.
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Kingdom, South Korea treaty on legal assistance takes effect
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 | 09:31A senior official at the Ministry of Justice said treaty on legal assistance in criminal matters between Cambodia and friendly countries was of importance in strengthening cooperation, prevent offences or cross-border crimes, while a civil society organisation is worried that it can be a political
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Prisons bar visits as courts adjourn trials amid Covid
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 | 09:30The Ministry of Interior’s General Department of Prisons (GDP) has decided to temporarily suspend visits from relatives for detainees across the country and the Phnom Penh Municipal Court has decided to adjourn all hearings for two weeks in order to help prevent the further spread of Covid-19.
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US applauds improving labour conditions
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 | 09:29The US embassy has expressed appreciation of efforts by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training in handling complicated labour issues which have arisen in the wake of recent economic disruptions.
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Claims of vaccines for sale ‘fraud’
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 | 09:28Ministry of Health spokeswoman Or Vandine denied recent claims the ministry had surreptitiously given Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccinations to unauthorised persons in exchange for money at Calmette Hospital.
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UN forum promotes Preah Sihanouk ‘Smart City’
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 | 09:27The UN in Cambodia held a virtual conference with Preah Sihanouk provincial officials on February 23 to promote the project Sihanoukville for All: Promoting a Smart, Sustainable, and Inclusive City.
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New cameras in sanctuaries to assist conservation efforts
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 | 09:26The Ministry of Environment plans to install 10 more motion-censor cameras in the Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary in Pursat province this year to better observe wild animals and bolster enforcement against forestry crimes.