World Bank Says Freeze on Lending Remains
After repeatedly equivocating about whether it has lifted a 2011 freeze on new lending to Cambodia in response to the government’s forced evictions of families in Phnom Penh, the World Bank has said that the suspension is still firmly in place. “The World Bank has not ...
Zsombor Peter
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/world-bank-says-freeze-on-lending-remains-46681/
Compensation for culled poultry is a catch-22
Since its emergence in the region more than a decade ago, the governments of Southeast Asia have been fighting to contain the human avian influenza virus through surveillance programs, rigorous inspections and widespread culling of infected birds. In Cambodia last year, 13 people died of ...
Simon Henderson and Sek Odom
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/compensation-for-culled-poultry-is-a-catch-22-52485/
For communities, threats routine
Two disputes involving a land developer with ties to the highest ranks of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party have once again exposed the lack of justice faced by impoverished communities in the capital, affected residents and rights groups have said. In Phnom Penh’s Tuol Kork district, ...
Daniel Pye and Khouth Sophak Chakrya
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/communities-threats-routine
Thailand sends 7,507 illegal migrant workers back to Cambodia: spokesman
Thai authorities have sent 7, 507 illegal Cambodian migrant workers back to Cambodia since the start of this month, a Cambodian spokesman said Wednesday. ...
Xinhuanet News Staff
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2014-06/11/c_133399545.htm
Four offices to open for Thailand-bound workers
Four “one-stop” offices to process documentation for Cambodians seeking legal work in Thailand will open on Tuesday after the Ministry of Labor issued a directive last week outlining how the migration process will operate, according to the head of the Ministry of Interior’s passport department. Mao ...
Phorn Bopha
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/four-offices-to-open-for-thailand-bound-workers-64533/
First lady’s visit could inspire attitude change, lawmaker says
The impending visit of First Lady Michelle Obama to Cambodia will serve as an opportunity for people and officials to revisit their attitude towards girls’ education, a lawmaker says. ...
Men Kimseng
http://bit.ly/1Lh2u7h
Notification on the postponement of payment of back pay seniority indemnity before 2019 and new seniority indemnity in 2020
On 02 June 2020, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued an announcement to the owners, directors of factories, enterprises, and workers/employees using undetermined duration contract (UDC) to get informed that the payment of back pay seniority indemnity before 2019 (for textile, garment, and ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Joint statement on the ninth session of the United Nations forum on business and human Rights 16-18 November 2020
On 18 November 2020, Equitable Cambodia organization, Inclusive Development International, and the Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO) issued a joint statement renewing their long-standing call for redress for the Cambodian communities who were forcibly displaced by the Thai sugar ...
Equitable Cambodia organization, Inclusive Development International, and the Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO)
Open Development Cambodia has published a new map layer and dataset of "Health facilities signed agreement for occupational risk scheme (NSSF)"
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) has published a new map layer of health facilities signed agreement for occupational risk scheme (NSSF) on the interactive map, under the map category of “Social development”. This dataset provides the location and contact detail information of health facilities that signed ...
Cambodian government agrees in principle to waive $50,000 insurance policy and $3,000 deposit for incoming travelers
Prime Minister Hun Sen has approved in principle to eliminate the $3,000 deposit, and $50,000 insurance for investors, business people and experts. ...
MoH: Announcement on the prevention measures and health protection for the prisoners in the context of COVID-19
On 10 December 2020, the Ministry of Health released a public announcement responded to a joint-statement of Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO) on “Cambodia: Urgently Protect Prisoners from COVID-19“, issued on 09 ...
Ministry of Health
Announcement on the revision of entry requirements to Cambodia, the implementation of preventive measure and quarantine
Pursuant to the announcement on the revision of entry requirements to Cambodia, the implementation of preventive measure and quarantine, the Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to modify some mechanisms for the implementation of health measures and the implementation of sponsorship mechanisms, such as:Foreign investors, ...
Ministry of Health
Additional guidelines on enhancing the effective management, care and treatment of COVID-19 patients at home in Phnom Penh
On 02 February 2022, Phnom Penh Capital Administration has posted a guideline on enhancing the effective management, care and treatment of COVID-19 patients at home in Phnom Penh on their official Facebook site. The guidelines aim to set new safety measurements and further enhance the ...
Phnom Penh Capital Administration
More than one million Cambodians work abroad and sent about $3 billion every year to their families
More than one million Cambodian workers work abroad in various fields and send money home to their families. ...
Ukraine-Russia conflict is an example for us, says Cambodian PM and stresses peace is everyone’s obligation
As Cambodia prepares to hold the Commune/Sangkat Council Election on June 5, 2022, Prime Minister Hun Sen said everyone has the obligation to protect peace. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501052817/ukraine-russia-conflict-is-an-example-for-us-says-cambodian-pm-and-stresses-peace-is-everyones-obligation/
Announcement on the postponement of payment of property tax and unused land tax for 2023 until October 31, 2023
On 26 September 2023, the General Department of Taxation issued an announcement on the postponement of the payment of property tax and unused land tax for 2023 until October 31, 2023.In order to enable property owners who are willing to fulfill these tax declaration obligations ...
General Department of Taxation
Press Release on additional measures to continue managing the impact and supporting the recovery of tourism in the Kingdom of Cambodia
On 25 October 2022, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued guidelines on additional measures for continued impact management and support for tourism recovery in the Kingdom of Cambodia. In close cooperation with the private sector and relevant ministries and institutions, the Royal Government has introduced ...
Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC)
Cambodia’s investment policy preserves existing investments while fostering new ones; peace and stability are crucial, PM says
Prime Minister Hun Manet stated that the investment policy of the Royal Government of Cambodia is to preserve existing investments while also fostering new ones. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501479676/cambodias-investment-policy-preserves-existing-investments-while-fostering-new-ones-peace-and-stability-are-crucial-pm-says/
Press release: Cambodia joined Lao PDR and Viet Nam in encouraging Private-Public Partnership for sustainable future
On 12 October 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release regarding Cambodia joined Lao PDR and Viet Nam in encouraging Private-Public Partnership for sustainable future on their official website. According to the press, on the morning of 10 October ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will participate in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), the 24th ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council meeting and the 30th ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) meeting to be held via videoconference
On 02 October 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation participating in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), the 24th ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
