Sar Sokha calls on NCAT to intensify anti-torture efforts
<p>Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has urged the National Committee Against Torture (NCAT) to intensify their educational outreach and to expand collaboration with relevant authorities and organisations to bolster the respect for human rights and to tackle torture, cruelty and the degradation of societal ethics. ...p>
Samban Chandara
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/sar-sokha-calls-ncat-intensify-anti-torture-efforts
CMAA: Survivor support, disability rights crucial
<p>Cambodia is hosting the Third Global Conference on Mine Victim Assistance from October 17-19 in phnom penh. Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), led a delegation of conference participants on a visit to local NGO Exceed Worldwide on ...p>
Chea Sokny
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cmaa-survivor-support-disability-rights-crucial
Jessica Duval
<p>Universite Libre de BruxellesLegal Research Intern, Jul 2013Jessica is pursuing a Master in public Law at Universite Libre de Bruxelles. Jessica spent her summer with ODC as a legal research intern, during which time she completed a briefing paper on the law and judiciary sector ...p>
Mine-free status seen for K Chhnang in Dec as work barrels towards 2025 target
<p>Accoording to senior minister Ly Thuch, prime Minister Hun Sen has always regarded demining work as one of his core priorities and part of his mission of rescuing, restoring, building and developing the nation. Thuch also said that Kampong Chhnang province is a priority province and ...p>
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mine-free-status-seen-k-chhnang-dec-work-barrels-towards-2025-target
Ministry opens third public EV charger – in central Siem Reap
<p>The Ministry of public Works and Transport on September 14 inaugurated its third public electric vehicle (EV) charging kiosk, this time in central Siem Reap town, raising hopes for the wide adoption of the alternative fuel vehicles going forward. A ministry statement issued in conjunction ...p>
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ministry-opens-third-public-ev-charger-central-siem-reap
ChildFund debuts ‘Swipe Safe’ plans
<p>The NGO ChildFund has announced its strategic plan for 2022-2025 as well as a brand-new online safety project “Swipe Safe” to protect children from online abuse of all kinds. ChildFund said in its press release on November 2 that the ChildFund-initiated project, “Swipe Safe” will begin ...p>
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/childfund-debuts-swipe-safe-plans
Conflict-ridden land concession moved to new forest area
<p>A decade-old rubber plantation project beset with disputes with local residents has had its 9,000 hectares relocated to an intact forest in Stung Treng. A sub-decree signed by the Council of Ministers in March said 9,787 hectares would be provided to Horizon Agriculture Development as “compensation” ...p>
Mech Dara
https://vodenglish.news/conflict-ridden-land-concession-moved-to-new-forest-area/
Exports to Thailand, Vietnam up as traditional markets shrink
<p>Cambodia’s exports to neighbouring Thailand and Vietnam surged in January this year compared to the same period last year in sharp contrast to the country’s exports to traditionally strong markets such as China and the US declining during the period. According to the data of ...p>
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501241502/exports-to-thailand-vietnam-up-as-traditional-markets-shrink/
Training workshop on the basic of GIS and the use of QGIS
<p>Open Development Cambodia (ODC) is delighted to announce a Geographic Information System (GIS) Workshop: Fundamentals of QGIS. This workshop aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge on geographic information system and using open-source GIS platform (QGIS) for data collection, data management and mapping.For registration: https://bit.ly/43eJOOZRegistration deadline: ...p>
Open Development Cambodia
Transparency International: Cambodia’s budget process lacks transparency and regulation
<p>Cambodia’s budgetary process lacks transparency and sufficient regulation, according to a publication this month from the anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International (TI) Cambodia. ...p>
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/transparency-international-cambodias-budget-process-lacks-transparency-and-regulation/
New ruling in place for exports of all minerals
<p>Starting in April, exporters of mineral products will be required to deposit a portion of export royalties, with withdrawal permitted upon fulfilment of all contractual obligations. The Ministry of Economy and Finance, in conjunction with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, issued an inter-ministerial prakas on ...p>
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-ruling-in-place-for-exports-of-all-minerals
Cambodia’s green energy, a ticket to EU funds
<p>When it comes to EU-based companies, many prioritise transitioning to renewable energy and if Cambodia can show progress in this space it would make the country more attractive, said a new report, titled, ‘Cambodia’s Attractiveness for EU Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)’. The report was produced ...p>
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501427160/cambodias-green-energy-a-ticket-to-eu-funds/
World Bank extends $79.5M to improve education quality and access in Cambodia
<p>The World Bank approved an additional $79.5 million to enhance education quality and access in Cambodia. ...p>
Ly Rosslan
https://cambojanews.com/world-bank-extends-79-5m-to-improve-education-quality-and-access-in-cambodia/
NSSF membership rises to more than 2 million individuals
<p>The total number of members enrolled in the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) has risen to more than two million individuals. ...p>
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501521102/nssf-membership-rises-to-more-than-2-million-individuals/
Even stronger ties: Cambodia and Vietnam pledge to enhance cooperation for mutual benefit
<p>Vietnam’s president and the Cambodian Government have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, driven by a shared cultural heritage and principles of good neighbourliness. Both sides aim to expand and deepen their partnership for the betterment of their peoples and nations. ...p>
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501522664/even-stronger-ties-cambodia-and-vietnam-pledge-to-enhance-cooperation-for-mutual-benefit/
CDC, Chinese embassy agree to beef up infra investment
<p>The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Embassy of the people’s Republic of China in Cambodia (ECC) Wednesday discussed ways to take the existing diplomatic ties between the two countries to the next level by promoting investment activities and supporting the development ...p>
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501529679/cdc-chinese-embassy-agree-to-beef-up-infra-investment/
Cambodia, Korea launch carbon reduction project
<p>A month after the Ministry of Environment (MoE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy of the Republic of Korea (MOTIE) on the implementation of Article 6 of the paris Agreement, Verywords Friday launched the Korea-Cambodia greenhouse gas ...p>
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501530931/cambodia-korea-launch-carbon-reduction-project/
Press release: Cambodia will jointly implement the Mekong-Japan Cooperation Strategy 2024 for long-lasting peace, stability and prosperity in the Mekong sub-region
<p>On 26 July 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release regarding Cambodia will jointly implement the Mekong-Japan Cooperation Strategy 2024 for long-lasting peace, stability and prosperity in the Mekong sub-region on their official social media site.According to the press, ...p>
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and international Cooperation
Press release on the outcome of the meeting between His Excellency Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia and Mio Kawada, Executive Vice President of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
<p>On 6 August 2024, the Cabinet of the prime Minister issued a press release on the outcome of the meeting between His Excellency Hun Manet, prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia and Mio Kawada, Executive Vice president of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) ...p>
The Cabinet of the Prime Minister
Press release on the outcome of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, Republic of India
<p>On 1 August 2024, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a press release on the outcome of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, Republic of India on their official social media site.According to the press, H.E. phoeurng Sackona, ...p>
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts
