Chhouk Bandith's victims see hope in Sok Bun arrest
<p>Three factory workers shot more than three years ago by a town governor who remains at large have come to phnom penh to ask prime Minister Hun Sen to take action in their case, given the recent success of the premier’s call to arrest a ...p>
Chhay Channyda
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chhouk-bandiths-victims-see-hope-sok-bun-arrest
Environmentalists issue warning on Mekong biodiversity
<p>Scientists say the Southeast Asia’s rapid development is driving deforestation in the vital Mekong Subregion, and threatening scores of species in one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems. Trafficking in plant and animal wildlife is accelerating the trend, and governments are being pressed to do ...p>
Ron Corben
http://www.voanews.com/content/enviornmentalists-issue-warning-on-mekong-biodiversity/2888102.html
Ticket sales at temples tracking to last year
<p>Year-on-year ticket sales at Angkor Wat have remained flat for the first seven months of2015, while visitor numbers to the historic site dipped by two per cent, data from Apsara Authority shows. ...p>
May Kunmakara
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ticket-sales-temples-tracking-last-year
Cambodia makes progress curbing bear trade
<p>Cambodia’s wild bears are under unprecedented pressure. Their native forests are being cut down at record rates, and China’s huge demand for traditional medicine has made them targets. But experts say Cambodia’s conservation efforts are setting an example that has put it well ahead of ...p>
Robert Carmichael
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/cambodia-makes-progress-curbing-bear-trade/2900786.html
Statement
<p>The Ministry of Women’s Affairs regrets that a group of non-governmental organizations issued a joint statement titled “Together to promote the real dignity of women,” which followed a speech made by Cambodia’s prime Minister Hun Sen, aiming to exaggerate the information and criticize the Royal ...p>
Ministry of Women's Affairs
Almost half of Cambodian youth fear unemployment
<p>Almost half of Cambodia’s youth named future employment as their biggest worry, a new study by a local coalition of youth groups shows.Asked about their major worry in life, 49 percent of respondents aged between 15 and 35 said that not being able to find ...p>
Denise Hruby
http://www.aa.com.tr/en/economy/571449--almost-half-of-cambodian-youth-fear-unemployment
Productivity focus needed for farming: World Bank
<p>Despite increased yields and the rising use of farming machinery in Cambodia’s agriculture sector, growth in the industry for 2013-14 was only between 1 and 2 per cent, with greater emphasis needed on the quality of seeds and fertilisers, as well as encouraging greater vegetable ...p>
Ananth Baliga
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/productivity-focus-needed-farming-world-bank
IFAD and Cambodia sign historic host country agreement
<p>The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) signed a host country agreement earlier this month with the Kingdom of Cambodia, the culmination of almost 20 years of support and investment in rural areas. Since 1996, over 1.2 million poor and disadvantaged rural households have benefitted ...p>
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Disputes continue over Cambodian government’s official map
<p>A Cambodian official in charge of the country’s borders denounced an opposition lawmaker who accused him of lying about a map of the Southeast Asian nation he found in the U.S. Library of Congress, amid ongoing debate over the charts that the government uses to ...p>
Hong Sokunthea
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/disputes-continue-over-cambodian-governments-official-map-08282015162922.html
China seeks higher-level ties after pandemic ends
<p>China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for higher level China-Cambodia relations after the COVID-19 pandemic. ...p>
Khuon Narim
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50718093/china-seeks-higher-level-ties-after-pandemic-ends/
Water shortages plague Phnom Penh residents
<p>Residents living in areas of phnom penh have been plagued with water shortages, causing them to splash out up to 30,000 riels a week ...p>
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-water-shortages-plague-phnom-penh-residents
Forum tackles sexual harassment at work
<p>Key stakeholders have gathered to discuss tackling the issue of sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the workplace ...p>
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-forum-tackles-sexual-harassment-at-work
Budget
<p>Cambodian Independent Teachers’ Association and Free Trade Union of Workers of the Kingdom of Cambodia celebrated the World Teacher Day from Cambodia. photo by Education International, taken on 5 October 2009. Licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0Cambodia’s national budget determines state expenditures and revenues. It is ...p>
Institut Pasteur du Cambodge: COVID-19 related activities update on 25 February 2020
<p>On 25 February 2020, the Institute pasteur du Cambodge (IpC) has announced on the update of COVID-19 related activities. Utilizing BLS-3-level biosafety and biosecurity capacity in conjunction with multiple diagnostic tests according to the WHO interim guidance, IpC has implemented, validated, and ensured diagnostic capacity ...p>
Institut Pasteur du Cambodge
Oil transport
<p>Despite having both onshore and offshore oil discoveries in the country, Cambodia does not produce oil and has been importing petroleum products from Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore. The Cambodia Trucking Association (CAMTA) says it controls around 70% of the Kingdom’s transportation. ...p>
Open Data Day 2018: Open contracting for sustainable development
<p>From Cape Town to Helsinki, between Wellington and Sao paulo: Some 400 events took place during this year’s Open Data Day. Of course, Open Development Cambodia was part of the global event. For the Cambodian edition of the annual celebration of the international open data, ...p>
Ethnic minorities and indigenous people policy and rights
<p>Cambodia is known for its rich cultural diversity, including ethnic minorities and indigenous communities. As the country has developed, efforts have been made to recognize and protect these groups’ rights through policies and initiatives to promote inclusivity, preserve cultural heritage, and address issues such as ...p>
Workshop on using open EIA reporting to drive accountable and transparent environmental governance in Cambodia
<p>On 01 October 2020, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) hosted a half-day workshop on “Using Open EIA Reporting to Drive Accountable and Transparent Environmental Governance in Cambodia”. The event brought together 35 participants coming from various institutions, including local and international NGOs, grassroots organizations and media ...p>
Garments and textiles
<p>The garment industry has rooted in Cambodia earlier than the footwear industry. As a result of trade privileges given by the U.S. and EU, both industries have blossomed. As of 2013, the garment and footwear industries were accountable for about 80 percent of Cambodia’s total ...p>
Statement of the Royal Government of Cambodia on further steps to strengthen democracy and political space
<p>On 03 December 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has released a statement on further steps to strengthen democracy and political space. The ministry has underlined the position and further steps to be taken to uphold the Royal Government of Cambodia’s aforementioned ...p>
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
