Mixed message to UN
<p>A call for the Cambodian government to lift its controversial ban on public assembly is among 34 such recommendations it has chosen to defer in the wake of last week’s second Universal periodic Review (UpR) of its human rights situation.
The UN on Saturday released a ...p>
Stuart White
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mixed-message-un
Korea trade nears $1 billion
<p>Bilateral trade between Cambodia and South Korea nearly reached the $1 billion dollar realm in 2012, a hike of nearly 100 per cent from the year before, senior officials said yesterday.
According to official data from the Korea Trade-Investment promotion Agency, total bilateral trade between ...p>
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/korea-trade-nears-1-billion
India seeking pepper and turmeric from Cambodia
<p>The Indian Embassy to Cambodia has stated it seeks to see increased imports of pepper and turmeric from Cambodia. This potential hike in bilateral trade with India was discussed at a meeting held March 9 between Indian Ambassador to Cambodia Dr Devyani Uttam Khobragade and ...p>
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50822835/india-seeking-pepper-and-turmeric-from-cambodia/
Thousands block National Road Two
<p>Thousands of workers from the Macau-owned M & V International Manufacturing Ltd on Wednesday blocked National Road Two to demand better working conditions.
The protestors have 11 lists of demands including bonuses of 4,000 riel ($1) for food, $3 for holiday pay, and $12 for ...p>
http://www.thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/detail/1?page=13&token=ZDEzMTc5YjNiNTc
Land complaint filed
<p>Four preah Vihear villagers filed a complaint with rights group Adhoc yesterday, requesting help in gaining permission to farm 93 hectares of land the provincial Forestry Administration barred them from last year.
The four complainants represent 65 families who have farmed the area in Kolen district ...p>
No politics, more pay: teachers
<p>Teachers across Cambodia are insisting pay raises aren’t just an election year issue.
More than 30 representative teachers gathered for the start of a three-day seminar in phnom penh yesterday to continue demanding living wages.
The teacher are asking for 250$ per month, according to seminar ...p>
Mom Kunthear
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/no-politics-more-pay-teachers
Ministry, Cambodian journalists strengthen links to China
<p>Information Ministry officials and state-affiliated Cambodian journalists will receive training from and pay visits to their Chinese counterparts under a new agreement signed by the two countries on Monday. The announcement follows a forum hosted in October by a senior propaganda officer for the Communist ...p>
Aun Pheap
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/ministry-cambodian-journalists-strengthen-links-to-china-127863/
Support for landmine/ERW victims
<p>United Nation Development program (UNDp) Cambodia and persons with Disabilities Foundation (pWDF) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve rehabilitation services for landmine/Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) victims and persons with disabilities at Battambang physical Rehabilitation Centre (BpRC). ...p>
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50893316/support-for-landmine-erw-victims/
The declaration of assets and liabilities
<p>On 07 February 2022, the Anti-Corruption Unit issued an announcement on the declaration of assets and liabilities.The Anti-Corruption Unit received 99.81% of the total declared assets and liabilities under the 2-year regime. ...p>
Anti-Corruption Unit
Joint Statement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and Japan, on the occasion of the Official Visit of His Excellency KISHIDA Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan, to the Kingdom of Cambodia
<p>On 20 March 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has released a joint statement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and Japan, on the occasion of the Official Visit of His Excellency KISHIDA Fumio, prime Minister of Japan, to the Kingdom of Cambodia. The ...p>
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Announcement by the NEC spokesperson on the launch of the Commune/Sangkat Council election campaign
<p>On 20 May 2022, National Election Committee has posted an announcement on the launch of the Commune/Sangkat Council election campaign.The announcement has marked the launch of the 2022 Commune/Sangkat election campaign and has set out various do and don’t during the campaign period. ...p>
National Election Committee
Second national orchid forum
<p>On 03 May 2022, the Ministry of Environment issued an announcement on the second national orchid forum.The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Youth Federation of Cambodia, phnom penh, will organize the “Second national orchid forum” on 11 May 2022. ...p>
Ministry of Environment
Instruction to remind on measures to prevent the spread of Monkeypox outbreak
<p>On 24 July 2022, the Ministry of Health has posted an Instruction to remind on the measure to prevent the spread of Monkeypox on its official social media site.As the World Health Organization declared the Monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency, the Ministry of Health ...p>
Ministry of Health
Press release on the guidelines of the Royal Government of Cambodia on additional measures for continuing impact management and supporting the recovery of the tourism sector
<p>On 15 July 2022, the Royal Government of Cambodia has posted a press release on the guidelines of the Royal Government of Cambodia on additional measures for continuing impact management and supporting the recovery of the tourism sector. According to the press release, the government has ...p>
The Royal Government of Cambodia
Press summary : Update on human rights situation and law enforcement in Cambodia
<p>On 29 March 2023, the Cambodian Human Rights Committee has posted a press summary regarding the update on human rights situation and law enforcement in Cambodia on their website. The purpose of the press summary is to provide information and clarification to the general public on ...p>
Cambodian Human Rights Committee
Forest protection NGOs
<p>The protection of Cambodian forests is primarily the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Fisheries (MAFF) and the Ministry of Environment. There are, however, many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in the area, from United Nations (UN) agencies and other global bodies to locally-registered ...p>
Eight return from China, Malaysia
<p>The Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday the rescue of eight trafficked Cambodian women who worked either as maids in Malaysia or were tricked into becoming brides to men in China.Of the eight women, five worked as domestic workers in Malaysia and three were married off ...p>
Charles Rollet and Sen David
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eight-return-china-malaysia
Health Ministry acknowledges ‘complications’ in nod to CNM graft
<p>The Ministry of Health this week called for closer oversight of contract employees and acknowledged “inappropriate phenomena” in paperwork filed by mid-level officials, an admission that comes just over a month after evidence came to light of widespread graft at the Kingdom’s National Malaria Centre ...p>
Bun Sengkong and Stuart White
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/health-ministry-acknowledges-complications-nod-cnm-graft
CEDAC president steps down to focus on political party
<p>Yang Sang Koma has announced that he will step down as president of the Cambodia Center for Study and Development of Agriculture (CEDAC) after his term finishes this year to focus his attention on the Grassroots Democracy party (GDp). ...p>
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/19220/cedac-president-steps-down-to-focus-on-political-party/
