Acknowledging U.S. role in bombing, ambassador prioritizes demining efforts
William A. Heidt, U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia, says he is “very aware” of the historical role the United States played in the conflict in Cambodia, which is why he is seeking to prioritize the clearance of unexploded ordinance left behind by years of bombing. ...
EU countries move to limit rice imports from Cambodia
Italy, along with six other European Union countries, has filed a fresh request to European Commission to limit the volume of rice imported from the Kingdom by activating a “safeguard clause” that allows EU member states to impose barriers to protect against trade imbalances. ...
Cheng Sokhorng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/eu-countries-move-limit-rice-imports-cambodia
Prime Minister sister nominated as under-secretary
Prime Minister Hun Sen’s younger sister, Hun Sinath, has been nominated to the position of Under-Secretary of State for the Ministry of National Assembly-Senate Relations and Inspection. She was nominated, at the age of 57, by King Norodom Sihamoni on December 9, 2013. .. ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://www.thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/detail/1?page=11&token=YWY5ODM4YzAxMjN
Forest cover 1973
![](https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fc1973-2014-kh_resize-150x150.jpg)
This dataset shows forest cover in Cambodia in 1973. Geographic data is encoded in the WGS 84, Zone 48 North coordinate reference system. Data were obtained in raster format from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website and reproduced here showing forest cover by ODC. ...
Forest cover 1989
![](https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fc1973-2014-kh_resize-150x150.jpg)
This dataset shows forest cover in Cambodia in 1989. Geographic data is encoded in the WGS 84, Zone 48 North coordinate reference system. Data were obtained in raster format from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website and reproduced here showing forest cover by ODC. ...
Forest cover 2000
![](https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fc1973-2014-kh_resize-150x150.jpg)
This dataset shows forest cover in Cambodia in 2000. Geographic data is encoded in the WGS 84, Zone 48 North coordinate reference system. Data were obtained in raster format from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website and reproduced here showing forest cover by ODC. ...
Forest cover 2004
![](https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fc1973-2014-kh_resize-150x150.jpg)
This dataset shows forest cover in Cambodia in 2004. Geographic data is encoded in the WGS 84, Zone 48 North coordinate reference system. Data were obtained in raster format from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website and reproduced here showing forest cover by ODC. ...
Forest cover 2009
![](https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fc1973-2014-kh_resize-150x150.jpg)
This dataset shows forest cover in Cambodia in 2009. Geographic data is encoded in the WGS 84, Zone 48 North coordinate reference system. Data were obtained in raster format from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website and reproduced here showing forest cover by ODC. ...
Hun Sen slaps freeze on new gov’t positions, departments
Prime Minister Hun Sen last week issued a directive ordering all government bodies to hold off on new hires for the rest of the year except to fill existing positions being vacated, in an apparent bid to keep spending in line with the current state ...
Hul Reaksmey
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/hun-sen-slaps-freeze-on-new-govt-positions-departments-79340/
China signs deal with Cambodia to boost tourism
Wang Weimin, Chairman of the state-owned China International Travel Service Corp (CITS), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on tourism strategic cooperation with Cambodian Tourism Minister Thong Khon. The deal was inked under the presence of Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Cabinet Minister Sok An. ...
Alvin Ybanez
http://en.yibada.com/news/china-signs-deal-with-cambodia-to-boost-tourism-8968
Hor Namhong to visit Kuwait to strengthen cooperation ties
Cambodia’s Foreign Minister Hor Namhong will lead a delegation to visit the State of Kuwait from 11-12 Feb. 2015 to further strengthen and expand bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a Statement on ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/hor-namhong-to-visit-kuwait-to-strengthen-cooperation-ties-8167
77 countries, 34 leaders to attend Asia-Africa conference commemoration
The Foreign Ministry says 34 heads of states and heads of governments, as well as representatives from 77 countries have confirmed their attendance at the 60th anniversary of the Asia Africa Conference, set to be held in Jakarta and Bandung from April 19 to April ...
The Jakarta Post News Staff
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/04/16/77-countries-34-leaders-attend-asia-africa-conference-commemoration.html
Gov’t slams edict pushback
Council of Ministers Secretary of State Tek Reth Samrach yesterday rebuked opposition lawmakers Ho Vann and Son Chhay over their criticism of a government directive forbidding ministry employees from dealing directly with lawmakers on corruption issues, calling both misinformed and accusing Chhay of “incitement and ...
Vong Sokheng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-slams-edict-pushback
Despite drought, crops will come – but at a cost
This year is no different from last year and many of the previous years for the residents of Krong Stung Sen in Kampong Thom province. Rain has been scarce, and rice growers must pay to pump water from the state-owned ditches into their rice paddies. ...
Pav Suy
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/13457/despite-drought--crops-will-come-----but-at-a-cost/
Cambodia to get five million more doses of COVID-19 vaccines by July
Cambodia expects to get 5 more million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in July this year, Dr. Yuok Sambath, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Health said. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50877652/cambodia-to-get-five-million-more-doses-of-covid-19-vaccines-by-july/
Sweden to continue its work within development cooperation with Cambodia
In a recent update, the Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh stated that Sweden will continue to be present in Cambodia after the closing of the Embassy later this year and will continue its work within development cooperation. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/928572/sweden-to-continue-its-work-within-development-cooperation-with-cambodia/
PM gifts Kampong Thom land to impoverished families
Prime Minister Hun Sen will divide state land in Kampong Thom province and award titles to more than 9,000 families who currently dwell on it during the Khmer New Year celebrations. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-gifts-kampong-thom-land-impoverished-families
U.S to continue maintaining positive relations with Cambodia
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken affirmed that the U.S. will maintain the positive relations with Cambodia based one the existing cooperation, especially on export market and other development assistance. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501126231/u-s-to-continue-maintaining-positive-relations-with-cambodia/
Brao, Kreung communities receive 4,000 hectares in Ratanakiri
Around 4,000 hectares of state forests have been transferred to collective ownership by indigenous groups in Ratanakiri, according to government decrees. ...
Mech Dara
https://vodenglish.news/brao-kreung-communities-receive-4000-hectares-in-ratanakiri/
Combating fake news is a global trend, says Cambodian information minister
The fight against fake news is a global trend that states around the world have been paying close attention to. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501313218/combating-fake-news-is-a-global-trend-says-cambodian-information-minister/