Police will not ‘be as strict’
The roads surrounding Independence Monument will once again be blocked off as a planned three-day opposition rally kicks off this morning, but military police maintained yesterday that they will not be as tightly enforced as they were when frustration over delays erupted into violence last ...
Vong Sokheng and Stuart White
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/police-will-not-%E2%80%98be-strict%E2%80%99
Five Killed During Protest Confirmed as Garment Workers
The five people killed by AK-47 gunfire from military police at a protest along Pur Senchey district’s Veng Sreng Street on Friday were all striking garment factory workers, a union official confirmed Sunday. Military police officers opened fire on the factory-lined street on Friday morning during ...
Saing Soenthrith
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/five-killed-during-protest-confirmed-as-garment-workers-50141/
Cambodia’s Ruling, Opposition Parties Debate Prospects for Fresh Talks
Prime Minister Hun Sen’s Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and the opposition are debating prospects of new talks aimed at ending their political deadlock three months after disputed national elections thrust the country into a crisis. But chances of a fresh meeting between the two sides following ...
Radio Free Asia News Staff
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/talks-10282013174112.html
2014 Draft Budget Reaches Assembly, Still Under Wraps
The National Assembly’s 12-member permanent committee will take its first look at the country’s $3.54 billion draft budget for 2014 on Monday, though officials are still refusing to offer a breakdown of how the money will be spent. The draft, which allocates more than $400 million ...
Hul Reaksmey
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/2014-draft-budget-reaches-assembly-still-under-wraps-46514/
CNRP Denied Permission to March to UN, Embassies
The Phnom Penh Municipality on Friday said it would only allow 10,000 protesters to attend the opposition party’s planned mass-demonstration next week and that the demonstrators would not be allowed to leave Freedom Park. On Friday, the municipality officially rejected the CNRP request to hold a ...
Khuon Narim and Denise Hruby
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/elections/cnrp-denied-permission-to-march-to-un-embassies-45470/
Cambodia's floating villages face uncertain future
Cambodia’s floating villages have adapted to the ebb and flow of Southeast Asia’s largest lake for generations, but modernisation and a scarcity of fish are now threatening their traditional way of life. Houses, schools, hairdressers and even dentists — entire communities bob around on the Tonle ...
New Vision News Staff
http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/653084-cambodia-s-floating-villages-face-uncertain-future.html
GPS tracking system could be answer to city’s garbage problem
Keeping ahead of Phnom Penh’s mounting piles of garbage has proved tough for Cintri since it was awarded sole rights in 2002 to keep the city clean. But a new plan harnessing global satellite positioning and digital mapping is offering the company a high-tech helping ...
Khuon Narim and Simon Henderson
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/gps-tracking-system-could-be-answer-to-citys-garbage-problem-56286/
To stop leaks, exam papers to be given to only one teacher
Copies of grade 12 examination papers will only be provided to a single teacher for each subject this year in order to identify the source of leaks, said Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron during a speech on Saturday. Mr. Naron, speaking at the American University of ...
Ben Sokhean
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/to-stop-leaks-exam-papers-to-be-given-to-only-one-teacher-59555/
Ministries Discuss New Appeal Courts, Judicial Reform
The Ministry of Justice is moving ahead with plans to expand the Appeal Court system around the country as part of inter-ministerial talks that began on Monday on the subject of judicial reform. The talks, which are expected to wrap up today, focus on a long-awaited ...
Khuon Narim and Lauren Crothers
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/ministries-discuss-new-appeal-courts-judicial-reform-50940/
Video can’t be trusted: district gov
Video footage of Daun Penh district deputy governor Sok Penh Vuth bashing a defenceless man with a bullhorn on Monday has sparked outrage and demands for his ouster, but his boss told the Post yesterday that people shouldn’t be too hasty to judge, suggesting the footage may ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/video-can%E2%80%99t-be-trusted-district-gov
Government says 3.4 million land titles issued
The government has issued a total of 3.4 million land titles across the country, 500,000 of them since a renewed push personally orchestrated by Prime Minister Hun Sen, according to new figures released by the Land Management Ministry. In a notice posted to its website Friday, ...
Aun Pheap
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/government-says-3-4-million-land-titles-issued-58477/
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on the decision of the European Commission on tariffs preferences under the EBA regime
On 12 February 2020, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia issues a statement to respond to the decision of the European Commission on tariffs preferences under the EBA regime.The statement said, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) regrets the unjust decision ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation over the comments made by H.E Mr. W. Patrick Murphy, U.S Ambassador with regards to the on-going trial of Kem Sokha
On 13 March 2020, the ministry of Foreign Affair and Cooperation has posted a statement in response to the comment made by U.S Ambassador to Cambodia, H.E Mr. W. Patrick Murphy with regard to the on going trail of Kem Sokha. According to the statement, ...
Ministry of Foreign Affair
Happy Holidays!
Whatever you are celebrating in this festive month – whether Winter Solstice, Pancha Ganapati, Hanukkah, Christmas, Dongzhi Festival, New Year’s Eve, or quality time with loved ones – we hope you enjoy peace, gratitude and happiness. Happy holidays! From the management and staff of Open ...
Announcement of the Inter-Ministerial Committee to Combat COVID-19 on the revision of the health check rule on passengers who hold Cambodian passport
On 27 May 2020, the inter-ministerial committee to combat COVID-19 issued an announcement on the revision of the announcement No. 101 on the measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 for all travelers into Cambodia. The revision is as follows: (1) Exclude Health Certificate of COVID-19 ...
Inter-Ministerial Committee to Combat Covid-19
Open Development Cambodia publishes "Blogs" page
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) has published its “Blogs” page on site in both Khmer and English. This page will provide the users the information of ODC’s activities such as joining workshops, BarCamp, ICT events and especially the events conducted by ODC. => Click here to get ...
Going offline? The threat to Cambodia’s newfound internet freedoms
On World Information Society Day, LICADHO releases its report “Going offline? The threat to Cambodia’s newfound internet freedoms,” describing the vital importance of the internet for freedom of expression in Cambodia and the imminent threat that this last bastion for independent voices now faces. ...
LICADHO
Statement by Cambodian Ambassador and Permanent Representative at the 45th Session of the Human Rights Council
On 05 October 2020, Cambodian Ambassador and Permanent Representative Sokkhoeurn AN stated at the 45th session of the human right council, responding on 12 points of the report of the secretary general on role and achievements of the OHCHR in Cambodia such as the relation ...
Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the United Nations at Geneva
New implementation of health measures and quarantine for all travelers entering Cambodia, effective from 12 December 2020 onwards
On 04 December 2020, the Inter-Ministerial Committee to Combat COVID-19 issued a press release to inform the general public on the implementation of health measures and quarantine for all travelers entering Cambodia which will be effective from 12 December 2020 onwards.The implementation of Sponsorship Mechanism ...
Ministry of Health
Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kits
On 01 July 2021, the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication issued a press release on Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kits.To prevent the spread of COVID-19 in a timely manner, the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication will import the COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kits from ...
Ministry of Post and Telecommunication