Press release on the outcomes of the meeting between Ministry of Tourism and Ambassador of the French Republic to Cambodia and the French Agency for Development in Cambodia (AFD)
On 23 October 2023, H.E. Sok Soken, Minister of Tourisim, received a courtesy call from H.E. Jacque Pellet, Ambassador of the French Republic to Cambodia, and Emmanuel Dollfus, Deputy Director of the French Agency for Development in Cambodia (AFD), to discuss the potential for greater
Ministry of Tourisim
Prime Minister further strengthens Cambodia’s commitment to high-quality cooperation during Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing
On 19 October 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcomes and commitment to the Third Belt and Road Forum for international cooperation in Beijing. The theme was “High-quality Belt and Road Cooperation: Together for Common Development
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Canada now 9th largest trade partner
Trade between Cambodia and Canada for the first nine months of 2023 reached approximately $700 million, marking a decrease of over 22% from the corresponding period last year, according to the latest figures from the General Department of Customs and Excise’s (GDCE) International Commodity Trade
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/canada-now-9th-largest-trade-partner
Ministry of Environment launches clean water campaign to reduce water pollution for people’s health
Clean water is an important source for sustaining life, and in line with this statement, the Ministry of Environment has taken a step towards preventing pollution into the water surface by reducing pollution sources into the water to help protect the health of the people
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501449414/ministry-of-environment-launches-clean-water-campaign-to-reduce-water-pollution-for-peoples-health/
More than 25 hectares of forest cover were restored in Mondulkiri in 2023
In implementing the forest rehabilitation project as part of the Royal Government of Cambodia’s National Environmental Strategic Plan, USAID-Morodok Baitang and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment have achieved a number of forest cover restores with 25.44 hectares and 27,125
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501436558/more-than-25-hectares-of-forest-cover-were-restored-in-mondulkiri-2023/
Cultural tradition: Tree ordination in Prey Lang
Members of the Kuoy ethnic minority, part of the Prey Lang community network (PLCN) spanning Kratie, Stung Treng, Preah Vihear and Kampong Thom provinces, will perform a tree ordination ceremony next month. This annual event commemorates forests, accompanied by heartfelt prayers for their protection and
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cultural-tradition-tree-ordination-in-prey-lang
Ministry of Labour and the Dariu Foundation of Switzerland sign MoU on digital technology training
Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, and Rajiv Pradhan, Country Director in Cambodia of the Dariu Foundation of Switzerland, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Digital Literacy Initiative for young people and students of technical training institutions to receive digital education for
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501445560/ministry-of-labour-and-the-dariu-foundation-of-switzerland-sign-mou-on-digital-technology-training/
Ministry streamlines construction, land title registration mechanism
Representatives from the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) have confirmed the overall progress of national land registry records at a recent construction sector forum and said that all Cambodian land titles nationwide will be recorded and digitized within the official land
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501485199/ministry-streamlines-construction-land-title-registration-mechanism/
Statement by Coalition of Cambodian Apparel Workers Democratic Union's perspectives on the report on freedom of association in the Garment, Footwear and Travel Products Sector in Cambodia by Central (in collaboration with C.CAWDU and CATU)
On 06 June 2024, Coalition of Cambodian Apparel Workers Democratic Union (CCAWU) issued a statement of their perspective on the report on freedom of association in the Garment, Footwear and Travel Products Sector in Cambodia by Central (in collaboration with C.CAWDU and CATU) on their
Coalition of Cambodian Apparel Workers Democratic Union
Ministry of Interior signs MoU with four universities to strengthen research
The National School of Local Administration of the Ministry of Interior yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with the National University of Battambang, National University of CheaSim Kamchaymear, National University of Meanchey, and University of Kratie to jointly strengthen and develop research in all forms, especially related to capacity
Torn Vibol
https://tinyurl.com/4d65vbcn
Cambodia posts 57% rise in agricultural exports
Cambodia exported more than 6.13 million tonnes of agricultural products in the first half of 2024, an increase of 57 percent compared to the same period in 2023, earning more than $2.8 billion, according to a report of the General Directorate of Agriculture posted by
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501517943/cambodia-posts-57-rise-in-agricultural-exports/
HENG Huy Eng
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Opening subsidies to 5,415 workers of 74 factories in the garment, footwear and bag industry in the region under the implementation of large-scale closure measures in Phnom Penh, Takhmao, Kandal and municipalities Sihanoukville of Preah Sihanouk Province
On 12 October 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on opening subsidies to 5,415 workers of 74 factories in the garment, footwear and bag industry in the region under the implementation of large-scale closure measures in Phnom Penh, Takhmao, Kandal
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, will chair the 7th Greater Mekong Subregion (7th GMS) Summit
On 7 September 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affair and International Cooperation issued a press release on Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, will chair the 7th Greater Mekong Subregion (7th GMS) Summit via videoconference via
Ministry of Foreign Affair and International Cooperation
Recruitment of candidates who are working in the spa industry in hotels and spa businesses to attend training courses on upskill spa professionals in Cambodia
On 25 October 2021, the Ministry of Tourism issued a notification on the recruitment of candidates who are working in the spa industry in hotels and spa businesses to attend training courses on upskill spa professionals in Cambodia. To contribute to the implementation of the
Ministry of Tourism
Kandal families slated for eviction from airport site renew requests for land titles
Hundreds of families living along both sides of the so-called “94 canal” and facing relocation to make way for a new airport in Kandal province called for authorities to give them land titles, on-site development and an end to intimidation, during a public forum in
Sorn Sarath and Phon Sotthyroth
https://cambojanews.com/kandal-families-slated-for-eviction-from-airport-site-renew-requests-for-land-titles/
Press release on the GovTech conference under the theme "Empowring Digital Transformation in the Public Sector"
On 24 October 2023, at the Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT), H.E. Chea Vandeth, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) and Chairman of the Digital Government Committee (CDC) presided over the opening ceremony of the first GovTech conference, under the theme “Empowering Digital Transformation
Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT)
Green Sprouts three-day distribution event in full swing
The Ministry of Environment, partner organisations and the private sector are distributing over 40,000 saplings over a period of three days during the “Green Sprouts” exhibition and distribution event, held in concert with the 4th National Orchid Forum.
Phak Seangly
https://m.phnompenhpost.com/national/green-sprouts-three-day-distribution-event-in-full-swing
Economic land concessions
Disclaimer: This dataset contains data for ELCs in Cambodia with known contract dates starting from 1996 to 2012. The list was updated in November 2017 to include adjustments to ELCs as a result of the Order 01, starting in 2012, such as land cuts and
For arrested activists, thumbprints on police contracts are often the cost of freedom
In mid-August, Chhoeun Daravy and eight others found themselves negotiating with police over the wording of a handwritten contract. Officers initially wanted the agreement to say that the nine had “illegally” entered a “prohibited area” in the recently logged Phnom Tamao forest and flew a
Ngay Nai and Matt Surrusco
https://cambojanews.com/for-arrested-activists-thumbprints-on-police-contracts-are-often-the-cost-of-freedom/
