Gov’t calls on public to help with wildlife, forestry conservation
Minister of Environment Say Sam Al urged the public to prevent land disputes and contribute to forest and wildlife conservation in the Phnom Tnout-Phnom Pok Wildlife Sanctuary. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-calls-public-help-wildlife-forestry-conservation
Cassava prices jump on lacklustre harvest
Cassava prices in the provinces bordering Thailand and Vietnam increased during the 2020-2021 harvest season as a result of lower crop yields, according to two top provincial commerce officials. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cassava-prices-jump-lacklustre-harvest
Press release on the proposed "Angkor Lake of Wonder" development project
On 23 March 2021, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a press release On the proposed “Angkor Lake of WOnder” development project that was raised by the Naga Group. This project was agreed by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts with the ...
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts
Surprise inspections on banned fish imports to start
The Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a plan to make surprise crackdowns on illegal imports of fish varieties recently listed in a temporary ban to protect the local fish industry. The categories include catfish, giant snakehead fish and other fish that can be farmed locally. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50806570/surprise-inspections-on-banned-fish-imports-to-start/
Announcement on the introduction of quality Cambodia products logo
On 05 February 2021, Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and InnovatiOn has posted an announcement On their social media site about the introductiOn of quality Cambodia products logo. The quality Cambodia product logo aims to enhance local product by improving the quality and standard to ...
Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation
Fines to be imposed on those who do not wear masks
In a message to the people broadcasted live on TV and Facebook on the morning of April 10, Prime Minister Hun Sen has sternly announced that in the future, those who do not wear masks will be fined. Wearing of mask is mandatory to prevent ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50836946/fines-to-be-imposed-on-those-who-do-not-wear-masks/
MOE ignores ‘twisted’ CYNA report on high forest crimes
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) yesterday rejected the report of the Cambodian Youth Network Association (CYNA) and Prey Lang Community Network that found high forest crimes in the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50896564/moe-ignores-twisted-cyna-report-on-high-forest-crimes/
Environmentalists skeptical ahead of Laos meeting on hydropower dam
The four-nation Mekong River Commission (MRC) this week holds public consultations on the development of a large hydropower dam in southern Laos. The project is one of a series of planned dams in the Mekong River Basin that environmentalists say could harm an ecosystem critical ...
Ron Corben
https://www.voanews.com/east-asia/environmentalists-skeptical-ahead-laos-meeting-hydropower-dam
Associations set to liaise on training, financial support to businesswomen
Three associations have entered into a partnership to boost financial inclusion and raise awareness about tools, products and services among women entrepreneurs. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/associations-set-liaise-training-financial-support-businesswomen
Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “Cassava”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new topic page on “Cassava”. This bilingual new topic page gives a quick overview of cassava production in Cambodia, together with the related contents as well as relevant reports, news and statistic. =>Please click here to go to “Cassava”. ...
Deminers warn public on post-flood explosives risks
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) instructed the capital and provincial mine action committees to take any measures necessary to prevent any danger to the public from unexploded ordnance (UXO) in areas where flooding has occurred following reports by authorities of loose ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/deminers-warn-public-post-flood-explosives-risks
Covid puts stress on Kingdom’s mental health
October 10 is World Mental Health Day and the Ministry of Health and World Health Organisation (WHO) have expressed concern for those whose mental health has suffered due to stress and anxiety caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/covid-puts-stress-kingdoms-mental-health
Eight-year dispute on stall owner status over
Thirty-two vendors from Samaki market in Kampot province and the owner of stalls there have agreed to accept a four-point solution to end a long-running dispute over the ownership of market stalls. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eight-year-dispute-stall-owner-status-over
Ministry issues updated guide on Kingdom’s sub-divisions
The Ministry of Interior has published an updated directory listing the names of Cambodia’s cities, provinces, districts, communes and villages. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-issues-updated-guide-kingdoms-sub-divisions
High risk of flooding in capital, 10 provinces on Sept 7-14: NCDM
Nearly 100 people died and more than 150 were injured in natural disasters in the first eight months of this year, with some provinces currently at risk of flooding, according to the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM). ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/high-risk-flooding-capital-10-provinces-sept-7-14-ncdm
Parking banned on Angkor Wat roads
The Apsara National Authority (ANA), a body tasked with managing the Angkor Archaeological Park, has requested that visitors refrain from parking their vehicles on the streets in the area because it obstructs traffic and lessens the beauty of the temples. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/parking-banned-angkor-wat-roads
Key Siem Reap tourism plan on Oct 20
A modest, gradual upshift in tourism metrics is expected for Siem Reap after the Ministry of Tourism announces the implementation of a crucial 15-year road map for the provincial industry, at a virtual ceremony planned for this week. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/key-siem-reap-tourism-plan-oct-20
Clean Energy Week arrives as China slams brakes on coal plants
EnergyLab Cambodia has launched its Clean Energy Week online campaign to showcase the opportunities clean energy can bring to Cambodia, running from October 21-28. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/clean-energy-week-arrives-china-slams-brakes-coal-plants
Frustration brews as petrol prices soar 10% on-month
Retail fuel prices have been gradually increasing in recent weeks, adding another burden for low-income households whose finances have been hit hard by Covid-19. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/frustration-brews-petrol-prices-soar-10-month
Sea forum focuses on sustainability
The Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) kicked off its two-day 7th East Asian Sea (EAS) Congress on December 1 with Cambodia hosting the event in the coastal province of Preah Sihanouk. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sea-forum-focuses-sustainability