UN concerned about detainees’ presence at trials
The U.N.’s human rights office in Cambodia expressed concern Monday that 22 detained protesters may not be allowed to attend their trials on Friday, while the government insisted that the prisoners will be transported to the court. Two minors were arrested for intentional violence for their ...
Lauren Crothers
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/un-concerned-about-detainees-presence-at-trials-56914/
Lawyers Submit Bail Requests for Imprisoned Protesters
Ten lawyers representing 22 of the 23 striking workers, union officials and political activists imprisoned at a maximum-security prison in Kompong Cham province since their arrests at two protests in Phnom Penh earlier this month submitted bail requests for their clients Thursday, one of the ...
Mech Dara
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/lawyers-submit-bail-requests-for-imprisoned-protesters-50785/
First sentence given for facebook comments
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Thursday fined a 29-year-old hairstylist and make-up artist 2 million riel, or about $500, and ordered her to pay 5 million riel, or about $1,250, in compensation to a rival beauty parlor owner she defamed on Facebook. The sentence is ...
Eang Mengleng And Denise Hruby
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/first-sentence-given-for-facebook-comments-51649/
Cancer clinic still operating without license
A clinic claiming to cure cancer, diabetes and other serious illnesses through “detoxification” is operating without a license, five months after it opened illegally in Phnom Penh. The Immanuel Bicom True Healing Center in Chamkar Mon district came under scrutiny shortly after opening in early December ...
Sek Odom
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/cancer-clinic-still-operating-without-license-57875/
Beaten journo preps lawsuit
A journalist with Voice of Democracy (VOD) who was badly beaten by security forces at the site of a planned demonstration in the capital earlier this month left for Thailand yesterday for an operation, and plans to file suit against his attackers next week, he ...
Meas Sokchea
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/beaten-journo-preps-lawsuit
Appeal Court upholds controversial convictions
The Court of Appeal on Monday upheld the protest-related convictions handed down to 11 activists in November, but reduced the prison sentences of all but the most high-profile members of the group. Seven of the defendants were arrested in mid-November for blocking traffic during a ...
Mech Dara
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/appeal-court-upholds-controversial-convictions-76728/
Phnom Penh Mapping Meetup #16 is Happening!
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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 ...
IMF revises GDP projection for Cambodia upward to 7%
The International Monetary Fund has revised Cambodia’s economic growth projection to between 6.5 and 7 per cent, up from 6.2 per cent in April, saying the country could manage a sound macro-economy because of the growth in four main sectors: manufacturing, tourism, agriculture and construction. According to Ek ...
Are banteng making a comeback in Cambodia? Researchers find new population
Researchers have discovered a new population of banteng (Bos javanicus), a species of wild cattle, in northwestern Cambodia. The discovery was announced June 4, 2014 by Fauna and Flora International (FFI), and efforts are underway to implement conservation initiatives to protect the area and its newfound banteng, ...
Janaki Lenin
http://news.mongabay.com/2014/0623-gfrn-lenin-banteng.html
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
Announcement on the additional measures to further manage the impact on key sectors of the Cambodian economy, rehabilitate and stimulate growth during and after COVID-19 (Round 8)
On 25 March 2021, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued an announcement on the additional measures to further manage the impact on key sectors of the Cambodian economy, rehabilitate and stimulate growth during and after COVID-19 (Round 8). After deep observation of the socio-economic aspects, ...
Royal Government of Cambodia
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
Authorization for the hotel to receive care and treatment of mild COVID-19 patients
On 01 September 2021, the Ministry of Health issued a notification on the authorization for the hotel to receive care and treatment of mild COVID-19 patients. The Ministry of Health will allow a number of hotel located in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap to provide ...
Ministry of Health
Notification on retail price of fuel at stations
On 01 September 2021, the Ministry of Commerce issued a notification on the retail price of fuel at stations. To facilitate the livelihood of the people and with the contribution of fuel distributors in Cambodia, the Royal Government has reduced the retail price of fuel ...
Ministry of Commerce
Stung Prek Tnaot flood preparedness in Dangkor District
On October 25, 2021, Dangkor District Hall issued a notification on Stung Prek Tnaot flood preparedness in Dangkor District. The water level of Stung Prek Tnaot has risen continuously due to the upper flood, making the water level of Stung Prek Tnaot in Dangkor district ...
Dangkor District Hall
Allowing passengers who have had fully COVID-19 vaccine to enter Cambodia without quarantine
On 14 November 2021, the Ministry of Health issued a notification on allowing passengers who have had fully COVID-19 vaccine to enter Cambodia without quarantine. The Cambodian government has decided to allow passengers who have been fully vaccinated to enter the Kingdom of Cambodia without ...
Ministry of Health
Transfer of rapid test equipment distribution to Cambodia Post
On 07 December 2021, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications issued a notification on the transfer of rapid test equipment distribution to Cambodia Post. From 13 December 2021, the Ministry will transfer the distribution of rapid test equipment to the Cambodia Post to continue distribution ...
Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications
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)
Press conference on amending the Protected Area Law and Forest Law affecting indigenous communities
On 07 September 2022, Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance (CIPA) issued a notice on press conference on amending the Protected Area Law and Forest Law affecting indigenous communities.Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance (CIPA) will hold a press conference on the results of the amendment of the protected ...
Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance