Cambodia detects first Wuhan virus case on Chinese national
Health Minister Mam Bun Heng yesterday announced the Kingdom has detected its first Novel Coronavirus infection in Preah Sihanouk province. He said in a press conference yesterday evening the infection was detected by the Pasteur Institute of Cambodia yesterday on 60-year-old Chinese national Jia Jianhua,
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50684361/kingdom-detects-first-wuhan-virus-case-on-chinese-national
Growth forecast falls to 6.5% as gov’t eyes more exports to US
The government downgraded its economic growth forecast for this year to 6.1 per cent from its earlier 6.5 per cent projection, Ministry of Economy and Finance undersecretary of state Phan Phalla said on Thursday. Speaking at a public forum on Macroeconomic Management and Budget Law
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/growth-forecast-falls-65-govt-eyes-more-exports-us
Meng: FTA with China will help us forget EBA
The loss of trade preferences in Europe would be more than offset if Cambodia manages to enter a free trade agreement (FTA) with China, said Cambodian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) president Kith Meng. Meng on Tuesday said landing an FTA with the second-largest economy in the
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/meng-fta-china-will-help-us-forget-eba
Press Release: Temporary suspension of public and private institutions from kindergarten to higher education in Siem Reap city, Siem Reap province
On 07 March 2020, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has issued an announcement on its official Facebook page on the temporary suspension of public and private institutions starting from pre school until tertiary education in Siem Reap city, Siem Reap province. The suspension
Ministry of Education Youth and Sport
Announcement on the government's decision to temporarily suspend paddy rice and white rice exportation
On 30 March, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) made a decision during the conference held at the National Assembly to ensure food security as well as stability of rice’s price in the market. Upon the decision, the Ministry of Commerce has an honor to
Ministry of Commerce
Press release on the exchange of notes on the extension of Japanese grant aid to Cambodia
On 05 June, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the Exchange of Notes on the extension of Japanese Grant Aid to Cambodia. His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and His
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Forest watchdog warned against satellite imagery
Ministry of Environment officials have warned it will take legal action against Prey Lang Community Network (PLCN) and several other organisations if they continue to collect deforestation data in the area. The ministry’s warning comes after PLCN suggested a new programme that would use satellite imagery
Khorn Savi
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/forest-watchdog-warned-against-satellite-imagery
GMAC's appeal to garment, footwear and travel goods buyers sourcing from Cambodia
On 4 May 2020, Garment Manufacturer Association in Cambodia has posted an appeal to all garments buyers sourcing from Cambodia. GMAC’s has called for a fair paid for all manufacturer in Cambodia. The appeal also stated that payment should be discussed and is unacceptable to
Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia
Early issues crop up in voter registration test
The recent testing of a new electronic voter registration system has fallen significantly short of expectations, with only about 50 per cent of the hoped-for registrations completed, according to officials.The National Election Committee (NEC), which is tasked with organising new voter lists for the 2017
Taing Vida
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/early-issues-crop-voter-registration-test
Pi Pay goes cashless with app
Cash may be king in Cambodia, but Pi Pay Asia is banking on rising smartphone penetration and an arsenal of digital payment solutions to help dethrone it.The company’s soon-to-be-released mobile-phone application provides a one-stop platform for cashless transactions, digital money transfers and e-wallet solutions, while
Matthieu de Gaudemar
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/pi-pay-goes-cashless-app
Stock market rings in PPAP
Shares in Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) debuted on Cambodia’s sleepy stock exchange yesterday morning, ending the day at 5,140 riel ($1.28), down 1.15 per cent from the 5,200 riel opening price, after a lukewarm session of sideways trading that dashed some investors’ hopes for
Cam McGrath
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/stock-market-rings-ppap
Mondulkiri Bunong irked over land sales
Some 190 Bunong indigenous people in Mondulkiri province are expressing concern that land sales in the Tring and Pupe mountain areas could result in a loss of cultural sites and their ancestral identities. Chean Vanna, one of their representatives in Pou Lung village, told The Post
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mondulkiri-bunong-irked-over-land-sales
NBC head underscores value of women’s access to finance
Unlocking greater access to formal finance for Cambodian women will play a strategic role in the process of the Kingdom’s economic development, National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) director-general Chea Serey said on Monday. She said this at the Training on the Trainers (ToT) Programme on Financial
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/nbc-head-underscores-value-womens-access-finance
Press release on the publication of investigation and research report on the road to completely destruction of Phnom Ses community forest
On 12 April 2021, the Cambodian Youth Network Association issued a press release on the Publication of investigation and research report on the road to completely destruction of Phnom Ses community forest. The results of the survey and research obtained through community interviews, monitoring of
Cambodian Youth Network Association
Press release: Video conference between Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and His Excellency Dr. Phankham Viphavanh, Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic
On 12 April 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release: video conference between Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and His Excellency Dr. Phankham Viphavanh, Prime Minister of the Lao
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Joint statement: Suspension on loan repayments and interest accrual to help Cambodian borrowers
On 06 April 2021, Cambodian Youth Network and civil society groups issued a joint statement requesting the Royal Government to directly introduce measures to all microfinance institutions (MFI) and banks to suspend all loan repayments and interest accrual for at least three months in order
Cambodian Youth Network
Rapid COVID-19 antigen test for all leaders and officials of the Ministry of Justice
On 05 August 2021, the Ministry of Justice issued a notification on rapid COVID-19 antigen test for all leaders and officials of the Ministry of Justice.Pursuant to the general guidelines for the management and use of the COVID-19 antigen test and the Royal Government Circular
Ministry of Justice
Launch of the Digital Library D-Library App (first generation) of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications
On 28 September, 2021, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued a notification on the launch of the Digital Library D-Library App (first generation) of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications. The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has already developed the D-Library App (first generation)
Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications
Selection of consulting firm for formulation of commune land use plan in three communes
On 23 September 2021, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction issued a notification on the selection of consulting firm for formulation of commune land use plan in three communes. The third phase of the Land Allocation for Social and Economic Development project
Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction
The great Koh Kong land rush: Areas stripped of protection by Cambodian gov’t being bought up
In July, conservationists in Cambodia sounded the alarm over a regulation that saw eight protected areas in Koh Kong province collectively lose territory twice the size of Phnom Penh, the country’s capital. Officials said the move, affecting nearly 127,000 hectares (314,000 acres) under Sub-decree No.
Gerald Flynn
https://news.mongabay.com/2021/10/the-great-koh-kong-land-rush-areas-stripped-of-protection-by-cambodian-govt-being-bought-up/
