CP denied registration documents by ministry
The Ministry of Interior will not reissue registration documents to the Candlelight Party (CP). Following a September 21 meeting between ministry secretary of state Bun Honn and CP representatives, the ministry cited the fact that there is no relevant law which would authorise it to lass='cambodia-color'>...
Vong Daravady
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cp-denied-registration-documents-ministry
NEC begins voter list check for 2022
The National Election Committee (NEC) began distributing invitations to the more than nine million people on the 2021 official voter list on September 20. From October 20, they will have one month to make sure their details are correct so they can participate in next lass='cambodia-color'>...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-begins-voter-list-check-2022
First two days of voter registration nets over 30K new voters
The National Election Committee (NEC) confirmed that in the first two days of new registration on October 20-21 for next year’s national election, more than 30,000 new voters had registered, while nearly 6,000 people have been de-listed. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/first-two-days-voter-registration-nets-over-30k-new-voters
NCDM seeks more funds to buy equipment
The National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) needs about $500,000 more to purchase much-needed first aid kits after receiving more than $230,000 in donations. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501178166/ncdm-seeks-more-funds-to-buy-equipment/
Cambodia unveils National Policy Framework for Economic Productivity
Phnom Penh recently announced the implementation of the National Policy Framework for Cambodia’s Economic Productivity 2022-35 to raise the potential of investment and trade and improve national economic productivity, according to Aun Pornmoniroth, minister of economy and finance and chairman of the National Committee for lass='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501181261/cambodia-unveils-national-policy-framework-for-economic-productivity/
Kep plans for more artificial reefs
The Ministry of Environment with the Kep Provincial Administration are in the planning stage of developing a “seabed national park” in addition to the existing onshore national park, with the expectation that the new park will become a major tourist attraction for the province. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501125805/kep-plans-for-more-artificial-reefs/
NEC updates voter list for National Election
After updating the voter list for the 2023 National Election, the National Election Committee (NEC) has erased 104,956 names from the 2022 voter list, while new registrations on the list are estimated at 409,056 lass='cambodia-color'>...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501161091/nec-updates-voter-list-for-national-election/
Floods wipe out thousands of hectares of farm land
Tens of thousands of hectares of rice paddy fields and mixed crops were damaged by floods this year with nearly 30,000 hectares of rice fields destroyed nationwide, the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) has confirmed. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501164138/floods-wipe-out-thousands-of-hectares-of-farm-land/
Interior minister expresses regret about year of human trafficking
After months of authorities’ denials, Interior Minister Sar Kheng acknowledged foreign nationals had been trafficked into Cambodia, passed around gambling and other syndicates, faced violence and threats, and were calling out for help and rescue for more than a year. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Mech Dara
https://vodenglish.news/interior-minister-expresses-regret-about-year-of-human-trafficking/
Siem Reap bans heavy vehicles amid floods; ANA inspects conditions of land and roads in Angkor area
The Siem Reap provincial Department of Public Works and Transport has issued a notice suspending heavy vehicles from several roads in the province. lass='cambodia-color'>...
King appeals to citizens to cast ballots in National Election
In a heartfelt letter to the people, King Norodom Sihamoni has appealed to all Cambodian citizens to participate in the upcoming national elections on July 23. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Tith Kognov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501241497/king-appeals-to-citizens-to-cast-ballots-in-national-election/
NEC approves election observers from three parties
The National Election Committee approved election observers from three political parties for the council elections for three newly formed towns in Kandal and Kampong Speu and a district in Kratie. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Yuth Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-approves-election-observers-three-parties
National Bank of Cambodia’s deputy governor Chea Serey gives insights ion financial stability, green finance
The deputy governor of the National Bank of Cambodia has called for the world’s countries to do more to help developing nations mitigate the effects of climate change. On sidelines of this year’s Boao Forum, CGTN had an interview with the deputy governor, Madam Chea lass='cambodia-color'>...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501266301/national-bank-of-cambodias-deputy-governor-chea-serey-gives-insights-ion-financial-stability-green-finance/
B Meanchey officials told to ensure stability
Ke Kim Yan, chairman of the National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD), instructed all forces in Banteay Meanchey province to maintain national defence, and ensure peace, political stability and a good relationship with neighbouring Thailand. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/b-meanchey-officials-told-ensure-stability
PM calls for green development as major driver of tourism, economy
Prime Minister Hun Sen urged the public to pay more attention to enhancing green development in order to attract tourists for the benefit of the national economy, according to a letter from Honorary Chairman of the National Committee for Clean City Assessment Prime Minister Hun lass='cambodia-color'>...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-calls-green-development-major-driver-tourism-economy
Healthcare capacity rapidly upgraded in recent years
The Ministry of Health expanded its capacity and made it easier for people to get healthcare services between 2018 and 2022, with the numbers of health centres increasing from 1,205 to 1,288 and hospitals from 123 to 132. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/healthcare-capacity-rapidly-upgraded-recent-years
Microfinance sector plays important role in economic development: NBC
The microfinance sector in Cambodia has been playing an important role in contributing to economic and social development, especially the reduction of poverty in rural areas, said a senior official at the National Bank of Cambodia. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501268058/microfinance-sector-plays-important-role-in-economic-development-nbc/
NEC rejects reform requests from minor parties, form 1102 access restricted
Minor party leaders say voting irregularities they flagged after last year’s commune election have not been addressed by the National Election Committee, which has ignored most of their suggestions for electoral reform. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Ouch Sony
https://vodenglish.news/nec-rejects-reform-requests-from-minor-parties-form-1102-access-restricted/
Drug trafficking via Golden Triangle on the radar screen
A joint delegation comprising Cambodia, Thailand, laos, Vietnam, and the UN recently undertook a five-day visit to the Thai-lao-Cambodian border. Their objective was to assess the situation of drug trafficking and chemicals originating from the transboundary Golden Triangle which affect countries in the region. The lass='cambodia-color'>...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/drug-trafficking-golden-triangle-radar-screen
Prime minister claims access to information law will be approved after elections
Prime Minister Hun Sen urged the Information Ministry to finalize the long-delayed law on Access to Information during a Saturday press gala in Phnom Penh. He claimed the draft law would be adopted in the next two years after the July national elections. lass='cambodia-color'>...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/prime-minister-claims-access-to-information-law-will-be-approved-after-elections/