Two more H5N1 cases confirmed
A 5-year-old girl from Takeo province and a 2-year-old girl from Kampot province – who has already died – mark the 19th and 20th confirmed cases of avian influenza this year, a hospital spokesman said.
The Ministry of Health is expected to issue a statement
Amelia Woodside
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/two-more-h5n1-cases-confirmed
Police thwart cross-border foray by group of Thai farmers
Officials in Banteay Meanchey province said a group of Thai farmers once again tried to plow a piece of land hundreds of meters inside Cambodian territory on Sunday but were turned back by border police.
Prak Sarath, deputy commander of border police Unit 911, said the
Khuon Narim
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/police-thwart-cross-border-foray-by-group-of-thai-farmers-60314/
Accused secessionists to testify
Two more of the five accused secessionists from Kratie province’s Pro Ma village turned themselves in on Friday, Ministry of Interior officials said, just days after Hun Sen declared that he would drop charges against them if they testified against the plot’s masterminds.
[Bun] Ratha
Not all economic land concessions listed
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ latest list of economic land concessions reveals some peculiar discrepancies with known records of ELCs. Some that have recently been granted are missing, while others known to have been cancelled remain.
The June 8 MAFF list makes no mention
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2012070557236/National-news/not-all-elc-listed.html
Notice on opening the new academic year of 2020-2021 for the public schools
On 28 December 2020, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoYES) announced the new academic year of 2020-2021 of the public educational institutions will be started on 11 January 2021 across the country. All the schools shall follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoYES)
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) added 7 new map features of community fisheries in Koh Kong and Preah Sihanouk province in the dataset of "Fisheries resource management"
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) added 7 new map features of community fisheries in Koh Kong and Preah Sihanouk province in the dataset of “Fisheries resource management”. This dataset provides information on fish sanctuary, community fishery, and flooded forest in Cambodia.=>Please click here to go to
Cambodia: The Rural Poor are Receiving Free Heath Care in Preah Vihear
Siv Mao, 25, just had a caesarian operation. She feels some discomfort but is smiling. Her newborn baby is sleeping fitfully beside her and she says: “They saved our lives and I’m happy.”
Ms. Mao encountered complications in her pregnancy and doctors knew she could not
Woman gravely injured in suspected ‘love triangle’ acid attack
A 20-year-old woman suffered serious burns to her face and body after being doused with acid in Phnom Penh on Friday in an attack allegedly carried out by a jealous wife who suspected the victim was sleeping with her husband.
Police arrest another Russian over casino brawl in Sihanoukville
A Russian man wanted for his involvement in a violent brawl at Sihanoukville’s Queenco casino in February was arrested and jailed Tuesday evening after leading more than 20 police on an hour-long motorbike chase through the coastal town, officials said.
Ben Sokhean
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/police-arrest-another-russian-over-casino-brawl-in-sihanoukville-81138/
Semi-skilled builders see wages drop, report says
Real wages for Cambodia’s semi-skilled construction workers fell during the past five years, according to a recent report from market research firm BDLINK Cambodia.
A 36 per cent increase in the Kingdom’s consumer price index during the period put semi-skilled workers’ real wages last year
Cambodia remains on US ‘watch list’ for trafficking
Cambodia remains on a watch list at the US State Department, for failing to do enough to combat human trafficking. In its annual Trafficking in Persons report, the State Department kept Cambodia a “tier 2” country.
Neou Vannarin
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/cambodia-remains-on-us-watch-list-for-trafficking/2883601.html
Russian Boulevard land prices rising
The west end of Street 110, also known as Russian Boulevard, is attracting increasing interest from investors and retailers because of its vital role connecting Phnom Penh International Airport with the city centre.
Local real estate experts estimate that land prices along the thoroughfare have risen
Post Staff
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/real-estate/russian-boulevard-land-prices-rising
Phnom Penh Mapping Meetup #16 is Happening!
You’re invited to attend the ODC’s monthly Phnom Penh Map Meetup (#16), which is scheduled to take place on May 28th (a week from today) at Equinox. It will begin at 6:00pm and end by 7:30pm. Please mark your calendar and invite your friends via
Open Development Cambodia published new topic page of Maternal and child health
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) has published a new online resource detailing on Maternal and child health in both Khmer and English. Together with the detail on Maternal mortality and health and Child mortality.=>Please click here to get in to Maternal and child health page.
Press release on the progress of digital policies and regulations in the digital sector in Cambodia
On 4 November 2022, the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication of Cambodia (MPTC) released a public announcement on the Progress of Digital Policies and Regulations in the Digital Sector in Cambodia.To promote the digital sector’s development in Cambodia, the Royal Government has set out key
Ministry of Post and Telecommunication of Cambodia (MPTC)
Phnom Penh Autonomous Port to push rice exports
Phnom Penh Autonomous Port plans to buy a rice-polishing machine from China, and will also look to build a rice storage facility in Kandal province.
These moves, officials said, were intended to push along Cambodia’s rice trade during a period of uncertainty for the industry.
Facilities
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2012060856663/Business/ppap-to-push-rice-exports.html
Celebrating the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2020
The United Nations has declared 9 August to be International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Every year, events and activities around the world celebrate indigenous peoples (IPs), their cultures, beliefs and traditions. It is also a day to reflect and raise awareness about the
Japan auto parts firm seeks plant in PPSEZ
Auto parts manufacturer Denso Cambodia, which has rented space in the Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone (PPSEZ) since July, will expand operations by building its own factory, according to a company representative.
Administrative manager Seng Chanthy said yesterday that the factory will cover 10 hectares and
Hor Kimsay
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/japan-auto-parts-firm-seeks-plant-ppsez
Approved Invvestments in May Reach $110 Million
15 new projects worth a total of $110 million have been approved by Cambodia’s investment board in May. The Council for Development of Cambodia has approved two rubber plantations worth $60 million. Cin Qian Investment Co, a Chinese firm, has been approved for developing a
SSEZ handles $994M in goods
The value of imports and exports passing through the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) neared the $1 billion mark in the first half of this year, despite a spiralling third wave of coronavirus infections, dubbed the “February 20 community event”.
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ssez-handles-994m-goods
