China shares Mekong River data with the Kingdom
China made good this week on a promise that it would share its year-round hydrological data on the upper reaches of the Mekong River, via the launch of an online information-sharing platform that will keep the Kingdom aware of any future Mekong developments. The information ...
Jason Boken
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50789398/china-shares-mekong-river-data-with-the-kingdom/
Coal: A burning question
Cambodia and other Asean member states have discussed the future of the coal mining business for the power sector in the region, according to the Cambodia Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME). The Ministry said the discussion was made at the Asean Coal Business Roundtable ...
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50743466/coal-a-burning-question/
Grab offers innovative carbon offset option to support Cambodian forest protection
Passengers using the Grab ride-hailing app are offered the option to travel carbon neutral, said a press release of Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) issued this afternoon, adding that a voluntary contribution allows passengers’ rides to be offset via carbon credits from the Keo Seima Wildlife ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50900387/grab-offers-innovative-carbon-offset-option-to-support-cambodian-forest-protection/
His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, will participate in the ASEAN-United Nations Ministerial Meeting (AUMM), to be held via videoconference
On 06 October 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, will participate in the ASEAN-United Nations Ministerial Meeting (AUMM), ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Cambodia pledges cooperation in push for inclusive cyberspace
Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth said Cambodia is ready to join with ASEAN member states toward a safe and inclusive cyberspace. Vandeth made the remarks while attending the 6th ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity (AMCC) and Singapore International Cyber Week 2021 (SICW) held ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-pledges-cooperation-push-inclusive-cyberspace
Handover ceremony of the ASEAN Chairmanship to the Kingdom of Cambodia
On 28 October 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on handover ceremony of the ASEAN Chairmanship to the Kingdom of Cambodia, 28 October 2021, via videoconference. Samdech Techo Prime Minister announced Cambodia’s chairmanship theme for 2022 “ASEAN A.C.T.: ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release on the construction at Wat Phu Man Fah in Buri Ram province
On 26 September 2023, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a press release on construction at Wat Phu Man Fah in Buri Ram province.The ministry is committed to preventing any plagiarization of our national identity via diplomatic actions, technical consultations, inspections, and domestic ...
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts
Workshop: mobile data collection with Kobo Toolbox
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) is Delighted to organize the workshop “Mobile Data Collection with Kobo Toolbox”. The course will focus on: Principle and application of Kobo Toolbox which is a suite mobile data collection technology for building form questionnaire, data collection and management for higher quality.Hands-on ...
Open Development Cambodia
Rising Demand Boosts Organic Rice Industry
Production of Cambodian organic rice is rising rapidly as international demand for the product increases, experts said at a forum for growers and other industry members held Tuesday at the Phnom Penh headquarters of agricultural NGO Cedac. “In the first six months of this year we’ve ...
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/business/rising-demand-boosts-organic-rice-industry-34216/
CNRP Promotes Plans for Demonstrations
Opposition leaders Sam Rainsy and Kem Sokha on Monday visited supporters in Kandal province to encourage locals there to ensure that momentum behind opposition demonstrations over the contested national election result continues. Thousands of people turned out in Vihear Suor commune, Khsach Kandal’s district, where Mr. ...
Khuon Narim and Alex Willemyns
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/elections/cnrp-promotes-plans-for-demonstrations-41990/
Court Dismisses Rights Groups’ Complaints
The Ratanakkiri Provincial Court has dismissed two complaints submitted by two local human rights groups, Adhoc and the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR), against local officials who they alleged had defamed and intimidated their staff, court officials said Friday. Adhoc filed a complaint against Pheng ...
Kuch Naren
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/court-dismisses-rights-groups-complaints-45516/
Storm Kills One, Injures Two, Destroys Homes in Svay Rieng
A storm on Saturday night killed one, badly injured two others and destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes in Svay Rieng province’s Rumduol district, officials said Sunday. Ros Pharith, provincial administration director, said a rainstorm with strong winds hit the province about 8:30 p.m. [Svay Rieng ...
Ben Sokhean
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/storm-kills-one-injures-two-destroys-homes-in-svay-rieng-41560/
A ‘good neighbour’ policy
Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr chose Cambodia as his first official overseas trip since his March 2 appointment to the top foreign policy job. The Australian Labor Party politician, former journalist and longtime premier of New South Wales sat down on Monday evening with the ...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2012032855289/National-news/a-good-neighbour-policy.html
Asia Rice- Thai Exporters Seek Vietnamese, Cambodian Rice To Meet Deals
Demand for low-quality white rice from African buyers has forced Thai exporters to purchase additional stocks from Cambodia and Vietnam to meet orDers because domestic rice is in short supply due to government buying scheme, traDers said on Wednesday. The price of 25 per cent broken graDe Thai ...
CPP wants leash on watchdogs
The ruling party wants “biased” election watchdogs to be on a tight leash by the next election and wants the opposition to agree to it, senior Cambodian People’s Party lawmaker Cheam Yeap said yesterday ahead of the third meeting of a bipartisan election reform committee ...
Vong Sokheng and Kevin Ponniah
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cpp-wants-leash-watchdogs
Petrol firms told to open books
Cambodia’s petrol retailers have been ordered by the government to hand over import information and financial records in what looks to be the first steps toward installing fuel-price legislation. The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) announced publicly yesterday via state-owned media Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) ...
Eddie Morton
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/petrol-firms-told-open-books
Announcement on the temporary on suspension of all technical and vocational education and training institution across the country
On 20 March 2021, Ministry of Labour and vocational training has posted an announcement on the temporary on suspension of all technical and vocational education and training institution across the country. This suspension is to respond to the on going COVID-19 community outbreak. According to ...
Ministry of Labour and Vocational training
Japanese investments to diversify economy praised
The 22nd Cambodia-Japan Joint Committee met via video conference with more than 130 members of the private sector in attendance this week. Discussions focused on minimum wage, taxes, logistics, energy supply, automobile imports, human resource development and organising workshops to better understand supply chains, according ...
Husain Haider
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50927114/japanese-investments-to-diversify-economy-praised/
Draft investment law approved
The government has approved the draft investment law, following a plenary session of the Council of Ministers chaired by Prime Minister Hun Sen via a Zoom call on July 9. “The law is aimed at increasing Cambodia’s potential at attracting more domestic and foreign investors,” Hun ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/draft-investment-law-approved
Six missing after border shooting
Police and military officials were searching for six missing Cambodians yesterday who villagers believe were shot dead by Thai soldiers on Saturday night after entering the Khun Han district of Thailand’s Si Saket province in search of luxury timber. Neth Hing, who lives in Oddar Meanchey’s ...