Kep province first to reach mine-free status
Cambodia has declared Kep the first mine-free province, with the capital and six other provinces – Prey Veng, Kandal, Kampong Cham, Preah Sihanouk, Ratanakkiri and Takeo – soon to follow. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kep-province-first-reach-mine-free-status
PM urges ministry to upgrade nat’l railways
Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged the transport ministry to find ways to upgrade the existing railway to a high-speed system in order to improve logistics infrastructure and facilitate Cambodia’s rapid socio-economic expansion. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/pm-urges-ministry-upgrade-natl-railways
Waste collection fee defaulters to be ‘shamed’
People not paying for solid waste management services face being publicly humiliated warned the Phnom Penh municipal government yesterday, adding that the new waste collection fee list was introduced in November 2021, but many residents and businesses have failed to implement it. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501095722/waste-collection-fee-defaulters-to-be-shamed/
NEC calls for heightened security at upcoming commune elections
The National Election Committee (NEC) instructed all electoral commissions and relevant authorities to strengThen security and maintain public order at polling and ballot counting stations during The upcoming commune council elections. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-calls-heightened-security-upcoming-commune-elections
An indigenous Punong human rights defender describes struggle and experience
After going through countless obstacles, an indigenous Punong, Mr. Kreung Tola, who loves to protect the environment, forest and land tenure, have become a human rights defender at the human rights organization in a district. ...
Hay Setha
https://khmer.cambojanews.com/an-indigenous-man-became-human-rights-defender/
UN calls Cambodian election “Distorted,” Hun Sen downplays international criticism
Cambodia’s electoral process was “distorted” due to the ban on the Candlelight Party and ruling elites harassing opponents, UN experts said in a statement released Wednesday. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/un-calls-cambodian-election-distorted-hun-sen-downplays-international-criticism/
Manet en route for UNGA 78
Prime Minister Hun Manet is leading a delegation to the 78th UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) in the US’ New York City, where he will highlight current affairs issues and local development. ...
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-en-route-unga-78
Cambodia, Singapore to expand cooperation in potential areas
Cambodian and Singaporean leaders have discussed ways to further strengthen and expand the existing cooperation in potential areas such as trade, investment, tourism, education, security, energy, health, digital, agriculture and defence between the two countries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501355554/cambodia-singapore-to-expand-cooperation-in-potential-areas/
Teacher’s association seeks permission for march with petitions
The Cambodian Independent Teacher’s Association (CITA) plans to celebrate this year’s Teachers’ Day on October 5 with a public display, with Phnom Penh authorities saying that permission may be granted depending on The circumstances. ...
Eng Reachny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/teachers-association-seeks-permission-march-petitions
China pledges funding for Cambodian railway upgrade
China has pledged to provide Yuan 300m ($US 44m) to Cambodia to support the project to upgrade the Phnom Penh – Poipet railway to a 160km/h standard-gauge electrified line. ...
Kevin Smith
https://www.railjournal.com/regions/asia/china-pledges-funding-for-cambodian-railway-upgrade/
Thailand works to spur exports to Cambodia, among four potential markets
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry is scheduled to organise about 450 activities to stimulate exports this year, focusing mainly on four potential markets namely the Middle East, South Asia, China, and the CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam), a senior official has said. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501239181/thailand-works-to-spur-exports-to-cambodia-among-four-potential-markets/
France’s AFD pledge $0.1B annually for project funds
Prime Minister Hun Sen has asked the French Development Agency (AFD) to continue to help Cambodia develop its human resources, water treatment and transport infrastructure. AFD has committed $100 million in funding for projects in the coming year. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/frances-afd-pledge-01b-annually-project-funds
NEC approves election observers from three parties
The National Election Committee approved election observers from three political parties for The council elections for three newly formed towns in Kandal and Kampong Speu and a district in Kratie. ...
Yuth Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-approves-election-observers-three-parties
Borey VIP, 373 families in mediation
The Preah Sihanouk provincial administration has scheduled March 3 as The next date for mediation between real estate developer Borey VIP, its creditors and more than 350 families who say They have paid for homes which have not been built. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/borey-vip-373-families-mediation
NEC warns against campaigns to discourage voting
The National Election Committee (NEC) has warned that it would take action against individuals campaigning through leaflets or social media posts calling on people to spoil Their ballots or not to go to The polls. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501304275/nec-warns-against-campaigns-to-discourage-voting/
Manet: Media acts as society’s mirror and democracy’s pillar
Hun Manet, a future prime ministerial candidate for the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) hails the media’s vital role in strengthening democracy and societal development. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-media-acts-societys-mirror-and-democracys-pillar
BRI-backed economic zone in Cambodia benefits local people’s lives, economy
Located in southwest Cambodia, the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ), a joint venture between Chinese and Cambodian companies, has not only positively impacted on local people’s lives, but also significantly contributed to the kingdom’s economic growth. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501396724/bri-backed-economic-zone-in-cambodia-benefits-local-peoples-lives-economy/
Innovative fishway addresses Siem Reap fishery challenges
In a significant move towards sustainable fisheries in Cambodia, the Sleng Fishway in Siem Reap’s Kralanh district, the country’s first fishway, was formally unveiled on November 1. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/innovative-fishway-addresses-siem-reap-fishery-challenges
Despite progress, UNDP report reveals disparities and inequality challenges
A UNDP report has praised Cambodia for its rapid development to the medium human category, increasing a staggering 56.9 percent in two decades, but raised grave concerns about how the poorest are being left behind. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/despite-progress-undp-report-reveals-disparities-and-inequality-challenges
Startups to power Cambodia’s Pentagonal Strategy
Cambodia’s future lies in startups was the broad message at the Startup Ecosystem Forum: Connect 2024 at Raintree Cambodia held in Phnom Penh on Friday. ...
Jigmee Palden Pazo
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501457944/startups-to-power-cambodias-pentagonal-strategy/