Indigenous youths’ improvement on mobile report
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Being trained to use a smartphone to report reflects the view of indigenous youth.“This training is very significant for me since I could use it to empower my community and share with outsiders who we are and what we are living with.” Mr. Lao Bundinh is ...
ODC ISAC infographics shared via mobile app
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Open Development Cambodia (ODC) team designed budget infographics of Sangkat administrations in target municipalities of the Innovation for Social Accountability in Cambodia (ISAC) project, namely Ta Khmau, Kampot, Siem Reap, Kampong Chhnang, Battambang, Serie Saophoan and Poi Pet. In November 2021, ODC collaborated with one ...
Press release on Cambodia elected to two subsidiary bodies of the United Nations
On 12 May 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia elected to two subsidiary bodies of the United Nations.The Kingdom of Cambodia was elected to two important position as follows:Membership to the Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press Release: The Chinese Foreign Minister to pay an official visit to Cambodia
On 11 August 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced the upcoming official visit of the Chinese Foreign Minister to Cambodia on their social media channel. According to the announcement, His Excellency WANG Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Tycoon’s company receives 1,247 Hectares along Kep coastal waters for satellite city development
A company linked to tycoon Khun Sear, TP Moral Group, received 1,247 hectares of coastal waters in Kep province to develop a new satellite city and “special tourism zone” according to a March 6 sub-decree signed by former Prime Minister Hun Sen and publicized in ...
Phon Sothyroth
https://cambojanews.com/tycoons-company-receives-1267-hectares-along-kep-coastal-waters-for-satellite-city-development/
National plan to address trafficking launched
The National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT) has launched its National Plan of Action 2019-2023 to address new forms of human trafficking, including surrogacy and sex trafficking at nightclubs that have emerged through the permeation of the internet. ...
Khorn Savi
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/national-plan-address-trafficking-launched
Prime minister inaugurates olympic pool in Kompong Cham
Prime Minister Hun Sen inaugurated Cambodia’s newest Olympic-size swimming pool in Kompong Cham province on Wednesday, a $1.5 million facility named after himself and marked as a venue for the 2023 South East Asian (SEA) Games. ...
Kuch Naren
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/prime-minister-inaugurates-olympic-pool-in-kompong-cham-101837/
Cambodia-India trade reaches $37M in January
In January 2023, the bilateral trade between Cambodia and India amounted to $37 million, according to the General Department of Customs and Excise’s report. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501243610/cambodia-india-trade-reaches-37m-in-january/
ASEAN slated to start talks for bloc’s 2025 e-economy accord
As ASEAN continues to grapple with Covid-19 cases and an uncertain recovery, its economic ministers have committed to conducting a study on a region-wide digital economy pact by 2023. ...
Asia News Network
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/asean-slated-start-talks-blocs-2025-e-economy-accord
Over $300 million worth tyre plant planned in Sihanoukville SEZ
A Chinese firm plans to invest over US$300 million to construct a largest tyre plant at Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) in Preah Sihanouk province in 2023 ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501123315/over-300-million-worth-tyre-plant-planned-in-sihanoukville-sez/
Joint communique between the Republic of Maldives and the Kingdom of Cambodia
On 16 January 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a joint communique between the Republic of Maldives and the Kingdom of Cambodia.At the invitation of His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of Maldives, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
ASEAN initiate talks on digital economy framework agenda
ASEAN economic ministers have initiated talks on the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), a significant regionwide accord set to shape the world’s foremost tech-driven financial systems partnership. The launch occurred during the ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) gathering, held in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on September ...
Ry Sochan
https://phnompenhpost.com/business/asean-initiate-talks-digital-economy-framework-agenda
Data Literacy Training: training opportunity for local journalists working on social accountability
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) is pleased to announce a four-day Data Literacy Training on Social Accountability from 27-28 April and 11-12 May 2023. This training is supported by USAID Cambodia through FHI 360.Interested candidates may register at: https://bit.ly/3FTx3AwDeadline of application: 10 April 2023 ...
Open Development Cambodia
Press release on Cambodia’s efforts and progress in human rights accentuated at the Human Rights Council
On 16 July 2023, the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the UN Office at Geneva issued a press release on Cambodia’s efforts and progress in human rights accentuated at the Human Rights Council.The Human Rights Council (HRC) concluded its 53rd Session on ...
Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the UN Office at Geneva
New Indonesian Ambassador vows to further strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation
On 3 January 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release relating to the New Indonesian Ambassador vows to further strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation on their official website. His Excellency Sok Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Prak Sokhon, ASEAN Chair’s special envoy to visit Myanmar this month, dates fixed
ASEAN Chair’s special envoy, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhon is scheduled to pay his first visit to Myanmar on March 20-23. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501034976/prak-sokhon-asean-chairs-special-envoy-to-visit-myanmar-this-month-dates-fixed/
Human rights watch: Cambodian government’s claims of democracy do not reflect reality
Cambodia’s 2023 election year was marked by attacks against government critics and independent media, according to a 2024 global Human Rights Watch (HRW) report published Thursday. ...
Khuon Narim and Leila Goldstein
https://cambojanews.com/human-rights-watch-cambodian-governments-claims-of-democracy-do-not-reflect-reality/
Cambodia, Indonesia to expedite MoU on rice trading soon
With the trade volume between Cambodia and Indonesia exceeding $1 billion in 2023, the two countries on Thursday agreed to expedite the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on rice trade. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501546079/cambodia-indonesia-to-expedite-mou-on-rice-trading-soon/
Press release on the outcome of the National Minimum Wage Council meeting
On 11 September 2023, the National Minimum Wage Council issued a press release on the outcome of the deliberations on minimum wage for textiles, garments, footwear, and travel products and bags for 2024. As of today, there are 15 negotiation meetings on minimum wage, including ...
National Minimum Wage Council
Announcement on the 2nd social security pension payment in August 2023 for veterans, civil servants, and dependents
On August 28, 2023, the National Social Assistance Fund (NCSF) issued an announcement on the 2nd Social Security pension payment in August 2023.The payment will be provided on Tuesday, the 13th Srapor, the year of rabbit, BE 2567, which is on August 29, 2023, at ...
National Social Assistance Fund