Vendors hit as price of Thai durian imports rise
The price of durian from Thailand has risen sharply this year, leading to shrinking profits for fruit vendors in Phnom Penh as demand from China for the spiky, pungent fruit grows more robust.
On Sihanouk Boulevard, fruit vendor Heng Sovanna said that since March, the price
Kang Sothear and George Styllis
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/business/vendors-hit-as-price-of-thai-durian-imports-rise-59964/
Instruction on measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to car owners and passengers by means of shared transportation carrying more than 10 passengers
On 05 April 2020, the Ministry of Health release an instruction on measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to car owners and travelers by means of shared transportation that accommodates more than 10 passengers. The measure includes: – open car window to allow air flow–
Ministry of health
For festival, any water will do
This year’s subdued Water Festival festivities in the capital, where traditional boat races were cancelled, has resulted in a bump in tourism in the provinces as Cambodians use the three-day holiday to visit their families, enjoy cultural activities and lounge on beaches.“It was unusually quiet
Cheng Sokhorng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/festival-any-water-will-do
Outcomes of the ASEAN Post Ministerial Conference Sessions with the United States of America, Australia, the Russian Federation and India, and the 11th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
On 05 August 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Outcomes of the ASEAN Post Ministerial Conference Sessions with the United States of America, Australia, the Russian Federation and India, and the 11th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Allowing workers to take one day off with pay on the day they are vaccinated
On 11 October 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on allowing workers to take one day off with pay on the day they are vaccinated. In order to participate in the campaign for the benefit of the owner or director
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
Signing of Record of Discussion on “The Project for Water and Sanitation Improvement Preventing Covid-19”
On 11 October 2021, the Japan International Cooperation Agency issued a press release on Signing of Record of Discussion on “The Project for Water and Sanitation Improvement Preventing Covid-19”.Siem Reap Water Supply Authority (SRWSA) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Cambodia Office would like to
Japan International Cooperation Agency
His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will participate in and deliver keynote remarks at the 6th Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA)
On 11 October 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, issued a press release on His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will participate in and deliver keynote remarks at the 6th Meeting of Foreign Ministers
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Permission to reopen public and private educational institutions for all secondary and high schools in Phnom Penh
On 09 September 2021, the Phnom Penh Capital Administration issued a notification on permission to reopen public and private educational institutions for all secondary and high schools in Phnom Penh from September 15, 2021 onwards.Phnom Penh Capital Administration has decided to reopen public and private
Phnom Penh Capital Administration
The first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccine (Sinovac) are given to children aged 6 and under 12 years old
On 16 September 2021, the Ministry of Health issued a press release on the first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccine (Sinovac) are given to children aged 6 and under 12 years old.The COVID-19 Vaccination Commission will provide the first and second doses of COVID-19
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Commerce and Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc signed Memorandum of Understanding on System Integration of Cambodia Trade Marketplace of the Ministry of Commerce and Payment System of Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc
On 30 August 2021, the Ministry of Commerce issued a press release on Ministry of Commerce and Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc signed Memorandum of Understanding on System Integration of Cambodia Trade Marketplace of the Ministry of Commerce and Payment System of Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc.The
Ministry of Commerce
Suspension the websites of indebted companies for 2013 and 2014
On 19 October 2021, the Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia issued a notification on suspension the websites of indebted companies for 2013 and 2014. Companies that are still indebted for the use of .kh website services for 2013 and 2014 have been informed that the Telecommunications
Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia
Preah Vihear journalist assaulted by military commander
A journalist in Preah Vihear province says he was beaten up by an army commander after he accidentally witnessed what he suspected to be the illegal transportation of timber.
Seoung Nimol and Try Thaney
https://cambojanews.com/preah-vihear-journalist-assaulted-by-military-commander/
Statement of the chair of the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, 27 October 2022, ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta
On 27 October 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a statement of the chair of the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, 27 October 2022, ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta.The meeting exchanged extensive views on how to further strengthen the implementation of the 5PC
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release on the outcome of the “X Global Baku Forum”
On 13 March 2023, the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia issued a press release on the results of participating in the “X Global Baku Forum” under the theme “The World Now: Challenges and Hopes” from 7 to 12 March 2023 in Baku, Republic
National Assembly
Nine Boeng Tamok residents placed under court supervision, face additional charges
Nine Boeng Tamok lake residents face charges of “intentional acts of violence and obstruction of public officials” and were placed under court supervision following a February 21 warrant issued by the Phnom Penh Municipal court.
Phon Sotthyroth and Runn Sreydeth
https://cambojanews.com/nine-boeng-tamok-residents-placed-under-court-supervision-face-additional-charges/
Kandal residents protest new land filling near airport development
Kandal village residents protested on Thursday against the filling in of land near their homes at the $1.5 billion airport development project, with a company official saying they were only filling the homes of three people who had agreed to leave the site.
Runn Sreydeth and Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/kandal-residents-protest-new-land-filling-near-airport-development/
Press release: The new Australian envoy vows to strengthen the bilateral ties
On 16 March 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release after the courtesy call between H.E. Mr. Justin Kevin Whyatt, the new Ambassador of Australia to Cambodia, and H.E. Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Police arrested 3 Bunong over land dispute in Mondulkiri province
Three Bunong indigenous family members were arrested by Mondulkiri provincial police on Sunday over a land dispute in Chamkar Te Village, Spean Thmor Commune.
Sovann Sreypich and Runn Sreydeth
https://cambojanews.com/police-arrested-3-bunong-over-land-dispute-in-mondulkiri-province/
MEF bullish on medium-term growth amid diversification
The Cambodian economy is demonstrating signs of a recovery in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024 and the following periods, according to new statistics released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s (MEF) General Department of Policy which have predicted the country’s
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520198/mef-bullish-on-medium-term-growth-amid-diversification/
Guidelines of the Royal Government of Cambodia on additional measures to further manage the impact on key economic sectors in the context of the crisis, rehabilitation, and promotion of Cambodia's economic growth during and after the COVID-19 crisis
On 28 June 2021, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued a press release on government’s guideline on additional measures to further manage the impacts on key economic sectors in the context of the crisis, rehabilitation, and promotion of Cambodia’s economic growth during and after the
Royal Government of Cambodia
