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ILO update on Covid-19 industry impact spells doom and gloom
In an updated assessment of the social implications of the coronavirus, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has described the pandemic as “the worst global crisis since World War 2” and estimates that its continuing effects could see 6.7 per cent of working hours globally – the equivalent of 195 million full-time workers – wiped out in the second quarter of the year.
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Man jailed for posing as ex-girlfriend and insulting King, government on FB
Siem Reap Provincial Court yesterday charged and jailed a man who allegedly used his former girlfriend’s profile and created fake Facebook accounts to insult the King, government and nation.
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Returnees a concern: WHO
Li Ailan, WHO’s country representative, said in an email on Tuesday she supported the priorities and risk-based measures highlighted by Prime Minister Hun Sen which are vital in the fight against COVID-19 in the Kingdom.
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Men held over forest clearing in Mondulkiri
Four men were detained on Tuesday for clearing land in a biodiversity conservation corridor of protected natural areas in Koh Nhek district, in Mondulkiri province.
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Unions petition intervention for suspended workers
Eight unions on Monday sent a joint letter to Prime Minister Hun Sen to seek an intervention for furloughed employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NGO wants timber road shutdown
Natural Resource and Wildlife Preservation Organisation director Chea Hean has requested that the Hong Leng Huor (HLH) company close a road because offenders were using it to transport timber on trucks and tractors.
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Fake News: AC repairman nabbed, TVFB shut down
An air conditioner repairman in Preah Sihanouk province was arrested after he tried and failed to get his ex-wife arrested for posting fake news.
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Constitutional Council input needed
While the Senate is expected to debate and approve the “State of Emergency” law next week, if it is approved by the National Assembly on Friday, the question remains on who can declare a state of emergency since King Norodom Sihamoni is still in China for a medical checkup.
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Pagoda gatherings during Khmer New Year prohibited
The Cambodia Monk Committee on Tuesday announced all pagodas across the country will be cancelling New Year’s celebrations in a bid to mitigate coronavirus risks
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PM Hun Sen, US’ Pompeo discuss virus, relationship
Prime Minister Hun Sen and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed the Covid-19 pandemic and other issues in a phone conversation on Wednesday, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
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Buddhist leaders say no to pagoda events in New Year
The chief monks of two Buddhist orders delivered a message on Wednesday instructing monk leaders and pagoda chiefs across the country to call off the traditional Khmer New Year celebrations.
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Hun Sen, Pompeo discuss US-Cambodia bilateral partnership
Prime Minister Hun Sen and United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo yesterday spoke by phone to discuss various issues, including the Kingdom’s sovereignty, security cooperation and COVID-19 pandemic response.
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Laid-off workers to get just $70
Prime Minister Hun Sen announced changes in the allowances for laid-off garment workers from receiving 60 per cent of the minimum wage to a flat $70 because factories cannot pay, he said.
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Each laid off -worker to get $70 a month
Prime Minister Hun Sen said the government has decided to provide $70 a month for each worker once their factories temporarily suspended their operations due to COVID-19 pandemic.
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Resumed military exercise with the US is welcomed: PM
Prime Minister Hun Sen said that the government has welcomed resumed military drills with the United States after it has suspended it between the two nations for about three years.
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Emergency unlikely, coronavirus situation under control: PM
Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday that the declaring of a state of emergency may not be necessary as the COVID-19 situation in the Kingdom is under control.
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Places of worship to stay open amid coronavirus: PM
The government yesterday called on monks to observe cleanliness and proper hygiene as Prime Minister Hun Sen announced pagodas will not be closed amid the pandemic.
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Khmer New Year holiday cancelled to curb virus spread
In his latest move to contain the spread of coronavirus in the Kingdom, Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday cancelled the celebrations of the upcoming Khmer New Year, the biggest holiday of the year
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Global virus and partial loss of EU trade deal hurt economic hopes
Cambodia’s hopes it could outgrow Least-Developed Country (LDC) status by 2025 have suffered a major setback caused by the Coronavirus outbreak and the 20 percent loss in tariff-free trade with the European Union.
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NEC postpones training for officers
The National Election Committee (NEC) has held off on training 510 officers who were selected in March to manage the city and provincial election work on contract, because the annual election registration for this year may be postponed due to Covid-19.
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