Prisons awash with inmates
More than two weeks since some 850 inmates were evacuated from Banteay Meanchey prison after floodwater caused a wall to collapse, the move is illuminating just how overcrowded their destinations are, an NGO worker has said. Sharon Critoph, a prison consultant for rights group Licadho, said ...
Amelia Woodside and Chhay Channyda
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/prisons-awash-inmates
PM’s pledge: ‘no pardon’ for Rainsy
Prime Minister Hun Sen has vowed to create a new law barring political party leaders from holding dual nationalities, an apparent move to further incapacitate beleaguered CNRP president Sam Rainsy.In his latest tirade against his long-time political rival, the premier also vowed to never again ...
Vong Sokheng, Meas Sokchea and Shaun Turton
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pms-pledge-no-pardon-rainsy
Press release on the bilateral meeting between NEC and Comfrel
On 20 December 2022, National Election Committee has posted a press release on the bilateral meeting between NEC and Comfrel on their official website. The meeting took place after Comfel requested the NEC to meet further to discuss the report on challenges and recommendations related ...
National Election Committee
Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “SMEs policy and regulation”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new topic page on “SMEs policy and regulation”. This bilingual topic page gives a quick overview of SMEs policy and regulation in Cambodia, together with the related contents such as law and policies on SMEs, support for SMEs, SME ...
Conflict-ridden land concession moved to new forest area
A decade-old rubber plantation project beset with disputes with local residents has had its 9,000 hectares relocated to an intact forest in Stung Treng. A sub-decree signed by the Council of Ministers in March said 9,787 hectares would be provided to Horizon Agriculture Development as “compensation” ...
Mech Dara
https://vodenglish.news/conflict-ridden-land-concession-moved-to-new-forest-area/
PM’s economic diplomacy brings dividends
In the one year of his rule, Prime Minister Hun Manet laid out policies for strengthening old friendships, launched new friendships and consolidated Cambodia’s position on the international stage, especially by streamlining its economic diplomacy. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501544121/pms-economic-diplomacy-brings-dividends/
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) published a new dataset on “Vulnerability to climate hazards (2014-2022)”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) published a new dataset on “Vulnerability to climate hazards (2014-2022)”. This dataset details the percentage and number of vulnerable provinces and communes, categorized according to their vulnerability index values. The indices include specific metrics for flood, storm, drought, and a composite ...
Press release: New report highlights joint action to protect children from environmental health risk in Cambodia
On 23 October 2024, UNICEF has issued a press release on new report highlights joint action to protect children from environmental health risk in Cambodia on their official website.According to the press, the Children Environmental Health (CEH) report is produced by Ministry of Health under ...
UNICEF
ICT tools to work and communicate from home
The world has been disrupted and traumatized by the Coronavirus crisis. Also known as COVID-19, this global pandemic has affected every industry which made them difficult to cop and conduct their work as normal. The COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia is also a part of the ongoing worldwide pandemic. ...
B.Grimm buys 30MW solar plant under development in Cambodia
Thai firm B. Grimm Power has extended its interest in PV in Southeast Asia by investing in a 30MW solar project to be set up in Cambodia. The ground-mount system is slated for development in Serie Saophoan, Banteay Meanchey Province. Company subsidiary B.Grimm Solar Power entered ...
Tom Kenning
https://www.pv-tech.org/news/b.grimm-buys-30mw-solar-plant-under-development-in-cambodia
Phnom Penh’s Bus Service Delayed
The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Tuesday announced it hoped to have a public bus system in place in Phnom Penh sometime in 2014, despite earlier assurances it would be up and running this year. The Japanese government’s international aid arm also presented options to ...
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/phnom-penhs-bus-service-delayed-38546/
Executive outlook for 2020
Despite internal and external challenges, the Cambodian economy reached even greater heights last year, with the government reporting economic growth of 7.1 per cent – the highest in the Asean region. However, China-US trade tensions and protectionist policies remain obstacles, with the government forecasting 6.5 ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/executive-outlook-2020
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 ...
Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “Disaster preparedness and emergency response policy and administration”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new topic page on “Disaster preparedness and emergency response policy and administration”. This bilingual new topic page gives a quick overview of disaster preparedness and emergency response policy and administration, together with the related contents such as laws, sub-decrees, ...
Open Development Cambodia published a topic page on “United Nations"
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new topic page on “United Nations”. This bilingual topic page gives a quick overview of the United Nations, together with related content such as United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC), United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials ...
MRC released the 2022 annual report on key achievements and impact stories
On 7 September 2023, the Mekong River Commission released its 2022 Annual Report that documents multiple achievements over the past year, and key challenges facing the basin that require particular attention. The MRC Annual Report 2022 chronicles the tangible improvements across the Mekong River Basin, achieved ...
Mekong River Commission (MRC)
Experts urge agriculture investments as farmers face low rice prices
Ruon Thol plans to harvest his rice crop early next month. The farmer spent more than 6 million riel (about $1,500) this wet season to cultivate his four hectares of farmland in Battambang province’s Banan district. ...
Sorn Sarath
https://cambojanews.com/experts-urge-agriculture-investments-as-farmers-face-low-rice-prices/
Daun Ov community in Dangkor district has submitted a petition to the city hall to resolve the land issue
Nearly 80 people representing 56 families in Daun Ov community, Sangkat Cheung Ek, Khan Dangkor, who are worried about eviction, have urged the Phnom Penh authorities to expedite the issuance of land titles. And on-site development. ...
Phon Sotthyroth and Runn Sreydeth
https://khmer.cambojanews.com/daun-ouv-community-in-dangkor-district-has-submitted-a-petition-to-the-city-hall-to-help-resolve-the-land-issue/
Trade pressures on Cambodia
Cambodia’s economic policies are relatively liberal for the region, and its investment and trade regimes remain attractive. However, being a small and open economy, Cambodia is susceptible to external changes and shocks. Global trade growth slowed in the second half of 2022 and further deceleration ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501307802/trade-pressures-on-cambodia/