MRC releases 2022 report, identify ‘challenges’, outline achievements
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has released its annual report for 2022, which identifies the major transboundary challenges facing the Mekong River Basin while calling for continued cooperation for solutions. “The report documents our multiple achievements over the past year, as well as key challenges
Ry Sochan
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/mrc-releases-2022-report-identify-challenges-outline-achievements
UN agency warns of Cambodian threats to journalists
Journalists in Cambodia are facing increasing threats and being prevented from doing their jobs amid growing restrictions on press freedom and civic and political rights, the U.N human rights office there said this week. The U.N. agency’s report, issued August 3, describes press freedom in
Lisa Schlein
https://www.voacambodia.com/a/un-agency-warns-of-cambodian-threats-to-journalists-/6689900.html
Joint statement by the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC), Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA), and Cambodian Association of Finance and Technology (CAFT) on some crypto-related platforms
On 12 November 2022, the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC), Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA), and Cambodian Association of Finance and Technology (CAFT) issued a joint statement on some crypto-related platforms.All three associations and its members deny this advertisement and confirm no affiliation with PAYEER or
Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC)
Gov’t releases $1B pay-out to poor, vulnerable households
The Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (MOSVY) has released more than $1 billion in payouts to Cambodian poor and vulnerable households during Covid-19 in 13 rounds that are divided into 35 times as of Wednesday this week. The 13th round began its
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501297077/govt-releases-1b-pay-out-to-poor-vulnerable-households/
Stung Bot checkpoint 80% done
Construction of the Stung Bot border checkpoint in Banteay Meanchey province and a service road which will connect it to National Road 5 is now 80 per cent complete. Experts in the travel sector expect that when the new checkpoint begins operating, it will stimulate
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/stung-bot-checkpoint-80-done
Press release on Cambodia is ready to collaborate with other nations to address synthetic drug threats and promote international cooperation
On 07 July 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia is ready to collaborate with other nations to address synthetic drug threats and promote international cooperation.The meeting was about “Virtual ministerial meeting to address synthetic drug threats”
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Milled rice exports increase 3% in 2023
In 2023, Cambodia exported more than 656,000 tons of milled rice worth $466 million, marking a three percent growth in volume and 13 percent in value compared with 2022, according to Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF).
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/milled-rice-exports-increase-3-in-2023
Cambodia may face difficulties in reducing HIV infection rates
Senior Minister Ieng Mouly, Chair of the National AIDS Authority (NAA), said during a workshop held at the Phnom Penh Hotel on Thursday with media groups on the situation in responding to HIV and AIDS in Cambodia that Cambodia may have difficulties in reducing the
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501538637/cambodia-may-face-difficulties-in-reducing-hiv-infection-rates/
King appoints new member to Privy Council
The royal decree signed on Tuesday ordered the appointment of Pol Saroeun, Government Adviser and former Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces; Khieu Kanharith, Member of Parliament for Kampong Cham province and former Minister of Information; and Cham Prasidh, Member of Parliament for Kep
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501571572/king-appoints-new-member-to-privy-council/
CMAC defuse monster 340kg US bomb in Kampong Cham village
The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) successfully neutralised a large US air-dropped bomb in Kampong Cham province on February 27.
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-defuse-monster-340kg-us-bomb-in-kampong-cham-village
MoEYS takes part in World Week of Scientific Francophonie in France
A delegation from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) attended the opening ceremony of the 4th edition of the World Week of Scientific Francophonie in Toulouse, France.
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501575855/moeys-takes-part-in-world-week-of-scientific-francophonie-in-france/
Notification on the opening of mining concession areas for applying for mineral exploration licenses
On 19 November 2019, the Ministry of Mines and Energy issued a notification on the opening of mining concession areas for domestic and foreign mineral companies to apply for a mineral exploration license as indicated in the “map of location and coordinate system”. The four
Ministry of Mines and Energy
Strengthening the implementation of measures to prevent transmission of Covid-19 (including new Covid-19 virus variant)
On 28 June 2021, the Ministry of Health issued a press release on strengthening the implementation of measures to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 (including new Covid-19 virus variant), especially individuals needed to participate properly, consistently, and thoroughly.The Ministry of Health has detected several cases
Ministry of Health
Meeting of the Public Financial Management Reform Commission
On 23 August 2021, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a press release on the meeting of the Public Financial Management Reform Commission on monitoring the progress of the implementation of the third phase of the Public Financial Management Reform Program Plus 2 for
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Press release: Outcomes of the 3rd round of bilateral political consultations between Cambodia and Switzerland
On 3 February 2023, H.E. Dr. CHEM Widhya, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, co-chaired the Third Round of the Bilateral Political Consultations between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Swiss Confederation with H.E.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Doubt lingers despite Kratie dispute accord
About 160 villagers from Kratie province’s Meanchey village cancelled plans to block National Road 7 yesterday after provincial authorities and a Vietnamese rubber company agreed to their requests regarding an ongoing land dispute, but some expressed skepticism that the agreement would last.
Village representative Saren
CAMBODIA-NORTH KOREA UPDATE BILATERAL AGREEMENTS
Cambodia and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) have inked the agreements to expand bilateral trade, technologies, agriculture, industry, investment
and the health sector, and both sides also are trying to boost close ties for mutual benefits while both nations’ trading has been reported to be
ODA Projects Signed with Japan
Agreements for two Japanese official development assistance (ODA) projects for Cambodia were recently signed at two separate ceremonies
One ODA project amounts to US $53.3 million loan for the West Tonle Sap Irrigation and Drainage Rehabilitation and Improvement Project. The other project involves a US $700,000
Six missing after border shooting
Police and military officials were searching for six missing Cambodians yesterday who villagers believe were shot dead by Thai soldiers on Saturday night after entering the Khun Han district of Thailand’s Si Saket province in search of luxury timber.
Neth Hing, who lives in Oddar Meanchey’s
Cambodians form backbone of securities market
Local stock-exchange staff will be trained by foreign experts
Overseas experts will play an important role in the start-up of the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX), says Larry Ng of Cana Securities.
“Foreign investors will lead the CSX and securities market at the beginning because they have the
