NGOs slam proposed law on election speech
Cambodia’s leading human rights groups have condemned the ruling and opposition parties’ reported efforts to stymie their voices during election campaigns, arguing such restrictions would violate freedom of expression. The ruling Cambodian People’s Party and opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party have been negotiating changes to the ...
Meas Sokchea
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ngos-slam-proposed-law-election-speech
Cambodian, Thai defense officials agree to heighten cooperation along border
Cambodian and Thai defense officials on Wednesday vowed to further enhance cooperation along the border for mutual benefits, according to a joint statement released after a two-day meeting. The meeting was co-chaired by secretary of state of Cambodia’s defense ministry, Gen. Neang Phat, and Lt. Gen. ...
Xinhuanet News Staff
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2014-12/03/c_133830319.htm
Implementing phase one of electricity subscription at 610 Riels for factory workers renting houses or rooms in Phnom Penh
The Electricity of Cambodia (EdC) staff to visit residences of factory workers in Russei Keo, Mean Chey, and Dangkao districts in Phnom Penh to accept applications for electricity subscription from 04:30 p.m to 08:30 p.m form Monday to Saturday, and from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm for Sunday. ...
Electricity of Cambodia (EdC)
Struggle, suffering mark lives of nearly 2 billion women: survey
Nearly 2 billion of the world’s women are struggling or suffering in their daily lives, while 620 million describe themselves as thriving, according to a Gallup poll released on Wednesday. Bulgaria and Afghanistan topped that list, followed by Armenia, Greece, Ukraine, Cambodia, Hungary, Turkey, Egypt ...
Channel News Asia News Staff
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/lifestyle/struggle-suffering-mark/1695360.html
Laws could lead to ‘undemocratic’ elections, Human Rights Watch says
Criticism of two draft laws aimed at reforming Cambodia’s electoral system continues to grow. On Tuesday, Human Rights Watch issued a statement saying the draft laws “violate basic human rights and democratic norms and should be substantially revised before being presented to the National Assembly for ...
Heng Reaksmey
http://bit.ly/1O4ILXd
President’s special envoy visits Cambodia, Laos
Kazakhstan’s Special Envoy of the President and Deputy Foreign Minister Askar Mussinov visited Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries Cambodia and Laos Aug. 12-13 in the framework of promoting his country’s bid to secure a seat as a non-permanent member of the United Nations ...
Malika Orazgaliyeva
http://astanatimes.com/2015/08/presidents-special-envoy-visits-cambodia-laos/
Government wants developers to build more affordable homes
The government is urging more affordable housing development projects for lower and middle income people and the vulnerable because of rising demand from these groups. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50673780/government-wants-developers-to-build-more-affordable-homes
Japan to provide $106 million in aid to Mekong countries to boost co-operation in COVID-19 fight
Foreign ministers of Mekong countries and Japan discussed measures to boost co-operation in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic economic recovery. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50743556/japan-to-provide-106-million-in-aid-to-mekong-countries-to-boost-co-operation-in-covid-19-fight/
Kampot seeks smoother VN border
Kampot provincial officials are seeking a solution with Vietnamese authorities to enable smooth cross-border rice commerce and resolve lingering concerns over traffic congestion and customs procedures. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kampot-seeks-smoother-vn-border
Police officer jailed over 41-hectare land grab
Mondulkiri Provincial Court has charged and jailed a senior police officer for allegedly clearing and encroaching about 41 hectares of protected forestland in the province. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50770641/police-officer-jailed-over-41-hectare-land-grab/
GDI approves guidelines for residence registration
The Ministry of Interior’s General Department of Identification (GDI) has approved a guideline to pave the way for easier and faster residence registration and management. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50746697/gdi-approves-guidelines-for-residence-registration/
A total of 1,277,688 people in Cambodia vaccinated against COVID-19 vaccinated
As of April 20, 2021, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of National Defense have vaccinated 1,277,688 civil servants, citizens and the armed forces throughout the country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50842346/a-total-of-1277688-people-in-cambodia-vaccinated-against-covid-19-vaccinated/
Health Ministry urges local authorities to carry out measures to prevent COVID-19 transmission
Health Minister Mam Bun Heng has urged all municipal and provincial governors to strengthen COVID-19 preventive measures at ceremonies and wedding parties. ...
Kingdom’s free trade pact talks with South Korea concluded
Cambodia and South Korea have concluded their free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations and are now closer to the signing of a final pact later this year. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50810013/kingdoms-free-trade-pact-talks-with-south-korea-concluded/
Australia adds $8.7 mil bite to HIV fight
Australia is investing $8.7 million to increase the availability and uptake of HIV testing and prevention services amongst key populations in the Indo-Pacific. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50894822/australia-adds-8-7-mil-bite-to-hiv-fight/
Cambodian migrant children face added risk in Thailand
Of 97,060 migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar who were infected with Covid-19 between March last year and August this year, 4,202 of whom are under the age of 18 themselves. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50922414/cambodian-migrant-children-face-added-risk-in-thailand/
UN to support Cambodia as ASEAN chair in 2022
The United Nations and Cambodia discussed the UN support for Cambodia as the Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and further cooperation with the country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50970283/un-to-support-cambodia-as-asean-chair-in-2022/
Cambodia’s largest ports see growth in revenue last year despite pandemic
Cambodia’s two state-owned ports, Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) and Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP), had seen double-digit growth in revenue in 2021 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport said in a report on Thursday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501014808/cambodias-largest-ports-see-growth-in-revenue-last-year-despite-pandemic/
Japan, Cambodia agree to beef up defence cooperation
Japanese Minister of Defence Nobuo Kishi had a meeting in Tokyo on February 15 with Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army, during which they agreed to promote defence cooperation and exchanges. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501026726/japan-cambodia-agree-to-beef-up-defence-cooperation/
Cambodian mangoes air freighted to Chinese market
The export of Vietnamese dragon fruit and Cambodian mangos to the Chinese market has been difficult since the outbreak of Covid-19. Custom clearance procedures are often delayed and the overall export volume has declined. Exporters have tried every possible method of overland transport, but keep ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501050755/cambodian-mangoes-air-freighted-to-chinese-market/