Forestry crimes on the rise
The Ministry of Environment on December 28 issued a report detailing crackdowns on illegal activities in protected natural areas and biodiversity conservation corridors. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/forestry-crimes-rise
Rains on the way for Cambodia from southwest monsoon
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has issued a weaTher alert for The next 7 days. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50912899/rains-on-the-way-for-cambodia-from-southwest-monsoon/
PM urges the strengthening of intellectual property rights
Prime Minister Hun Manet urged the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, including relevant institutions, to strengthen work related to intellectual property, copyright, and related rights to prevent plagiarism and to amend the relevant legal framework in line with the development of technology. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501453587/pm-urges-the-strengthening-of-intellectual-property-rights/
Brit brands target local market
MORE UK-based brands were looking to set up shop in Cambodia, Britain’s ambassador to Cambodia, Mark Gooding, said yesterday. Gooding said at Costa Coffee’s official opening in Phnom Penh he was pleased by the arrival of the international chain, the largest coffee brand in the UK, ...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/2013030161680/Business/brit-brands-target-local-market.html
Imports Fill the Gap as Domestic Silk Production Dwindles
Cambodia is importing hundreds of tons of silk from China and Vietnam to compensate for a fast-declining domestic industry, which is suffering due to producers opting to grow other crops instead or raising silk worms, according to silk producers. Men Sinoeun, director of the Artisans’ Association ...
Preah Vihear on the agenda for visiting Thai general
A senior Thai military official is visiting Cambodia with plans to meet Prime Minister Hun Sen and possibly discuss the two countries’ military standoff near the border-hugging Preah Vihear temple, according to Thai media. ...
Eang Mengleng and Zsombor Peter
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/preah-vihear-on-the-agenda-for-visiting-thai-general-67348/
Press release on preparation to prevent the impact on rice crops when the dry season arrives in July
On 05 June 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has posted a press release on the preparation to prevent the impact on rice crops when the dry season arrives in July on their official social media site. According to the press, the ministry has ...
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
UJFC calls for joint evaluation of press freedom
The Union of Journalist Federations of Cambodia has urged local unions and media associations to collaborate and conduct a joint evaluation of The Kingdom’s media freedom. UJFC president Huy Vannak, who was re-elected to his position during its congress on Saturday, said all local unions and ...
Taing Vida
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50650537/ujfc-calls-for-joint-evaluation-of-press-freedom/
Cambodia reiterates commitment to uphold press freedom
The Ministry of Information has extended its congratulations and reaffirmed its commitment to continue to uphold The press freedom in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501066434/cambodia-reiterates-commitment-to-uphold-press-freedom/
New restrictions on alcohol ads to help curb health, societal damage
The Ministry of Information has introduced new restrictions on alcohol advertising, while The Ministry of Health warned people to limit Their intake of alcohol, noting that excess drinking takes a serious toll on public health and The economy, as well as society as a whole. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-restrictions-on-alcohol-ads-to-help-curb-health-societal-damage
Hun Sen lashes out at journos, analysts over comments on reform record
The prime minister lashed out at journalists and analysts today for questioning The current government’s reform record, a seeming reference to a Post article from December about a speech in which he touted his administration’s progress. ...
Ben Sokhean
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-lashes-out-journos-analysts-over-comments-reform-record
Announcement on the implementation of Sub-Decree No. 39 ANK dated 17 March 2020 on intervention penalties for violations of the road traffic law
On 17 April 2020, the National Road Safety Committee issued an announcement on the implementation of Sub-Decree No. 39 ANK dated 17 March 2020 on the amendment of Sub-Decree No. 44 ANK dated 21 March 2017 on intervention penalties for violations of the road traffic ...
National Road Safety Committee
Draft law on accountability and abuse of government authority in the works: SCC
The Supreme Consultative Council drafted a law on The violation of duties, aiming to punish government officials, including those in The military, who infringe on Their duty to serve The public or abuse Their power to drive personal interests. ...
Ministry responds to concerns over freedom of expression at local level
A recent recommendation from the Ministry of Information urging provincial departments to monitor and control public sentiment, particularly on social media, has raised concerns about whether the primary intent is to maintain stability or stifle local opinions. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-responds-to-concerns-over-freedom-of-expression-at-local-level
Cambodia's banks continue enjoying strong growth this year: vice-governor
Cambodia’s banking sector has continued enjoying robust growth in both loans and deposits this year, Ouk Maly, vice-governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, said Wednesday. ...
Global Post News Staff
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/141008/cambodias-banks-continue-enjoying-strong-growth-year-vice-go
Ministry working on labor laws
The draft law on The minimum wage for garment and footwear industry workers will be completed and approved this year, according to Labor Minister Ith Samheng. ...
Mom Kunthear
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/35520/ministry-working-on-labor-laws/
The battle against online fraud keeps gaining momentum
Drug-related crimes in the Greater Mekong Subregion were discussed at a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday attended by officials from China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and the United Nations office on Drugs and Crime. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501357778/the-battle-against-online-fraud-keeps-gaining-momentum/
Cambodia unveils 1st home-made cars
Cambodia’s Heng Development Company on Monday unveiled the first-ever electric-powered cars manufactured by its factory in Kandal province. the show was made after the firm has completed the construction of a 20 million U.S. dollar car manufacturing plant branded ” Angkor” in Kandal province’s Takhmao district. Speaking ...
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-01/07/c_132085823.htm
Reforming public financial management an ongoing task
Reforming public financial management will not be effective unless there are enough qualified human resources at ministries and institutions, the prime minister said yesterday. ...
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/23019/reforming-public-financial-management-an-ongoing-task/
43 gambling locations were cracked down on the first 21 days of the 2024
An Interior Ministry official said that for the first 21 days of 2024, the authorities of the Ministry of Interior had cracked down on gambling in 43 locations and sent 72 suspects to court. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501427441/43-gambling-locations-were-cracked-down-on-the-first-21-days-of-the-2024/