Interior Ministry releases dossier of evidence outlining alleged KNLF bombing 'plot'
The Ministry of Interior released a 14-page dossier of purported evidence against self-exiled political dissident Sam Serey on Wednesday, and government mouthpiece Fresh News leaked audio recordings of alleged associates seeking to buttress Prime Minister Hun Sen’s accusation that Serey was plotting a Khmer New ...
Ben Sokhean and Andrew Nachemson
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/interior-ministry-releases-dossier-evidence-outlining-alleged-knlf-bombing-plot
Protecting Harmony: Govt to crack down on religious, political extremism
In a bid to protect national harmony, the government has declared war on any form of extremism which could lead to social unrest. ...
Draft over infrastructure linking Lancang-Mekong countries
Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) this week opened discussions for the draft on 2020-2030 cooperation plan Lancang-Mekong countries. ...
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50721420/draft-over-infrastructure-linking-lancang-mekong-countries/
Wage talk goes no where
Union leaders asked garment workers to go on strike and demand the $100/month wage because the factory owners were not budging from their $75 stance. Rong Chhun, President of the Cambodian Confederation of Unions, said “This was the last meeting and we couldn’t ...
http://www.thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/detail/1?page=13&token=ZWQzNDYwNTM4YmY
Unions threaten nationwide strike if 21 prisoners not released
Sixteen unions threatened Monday to organize a nationwide strike if the 21 activists and protesters jailed following garment industry protests on January 2 and 3 are not released on bail Tuesday. the unions also called for charges against the 21 prisoners, 16 of whom began a ...
Mech Dara and Alice Cuddy
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/unions-threaten-nationwide-strike-if-21-prisoners-not-released-51864/
Plastic waste to be put to good use
A Japanese firm, Gomi Recycle 110, plans to invest in a factory in Svay Rieng province to recycle plastic waste into finished products for local markets. Yusuke Okumura, director of Gomi, met with Cambodia’s Minister of Environment Say Samal on Tuesday seeking support from the government ...
May Kunmakara
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/27468/plastic-waste-to-be-put-to-good-use/
Cambodia steps up fight against human trafficking
Authorities have to-date recorded 707 reports of human trafficking in all forms into a central log, which involved the detention of 120 suspects, Minister of Interior Sar Kheng told a January 20 meeting on foreigner employment. ...
Sem Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-steps-fight-against-human-trafficking
Cambodia strengthens trade ties with Pakistan, Bangladesh
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) yesterday inked an agreement with Pakistan to establish a joint committee aimed at elevating trade cooperation. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501496424/cambodia-strengthens-trade-ties-with-pakistan-bangladesh/
2,500 Business Operators join Cambodia international trade fair 2024
“Cambodia International Trade Fair 2024” has gathered over 2,500 international business operators from 16 countries to explore investment opportunities in the Kingdom. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501486627/2500-business-operators-join-cambodia-international-trade-fair-2024/
Cambodia to host Asia-Europe business forum in November
The Ministry of Commerce will host its first Asia-Europe Business and Economic Forum in November via virtual video conference, said Minister Pan Sorasak. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50927110/cambodia-to-host-asia-europe-business-forum-in-november/
Phase two of online business registration to be launched
The Business Registration System on Information Technology Platform (OBR) Phase 2 will be launched on Sept 1 and will expand its services to many sectors. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50923155/phase-two-of-online-business-registration-to-be-launched/
Cambodia, Timor-Leste discuss tourism cooperation promotion
Cambodia and Timor-Leste have discussed potential opportunities for collaboration in promoting tourism and facilitating travel for tourists between the two countries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501351620/cambodia-timor-leste-discuss-tourism-cooperation-promotion/
Minister to address beatings
Minister of Information Khieu Kanharith has pledged to meet with Daun Penh District Governor Sok Sambath to discuss the targeting of journalists by hired district security guards, said UNESCO country representative Anne Lemaistre, who met with the minister on Friday. the minister is also keen on ...
Kevin Ponniah and Mom Kunthear
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-address-beatings
Decentralisation showing excellent results, say interior ministry
The transfer of funds from national to sub-national level administrations has increased almost tenfold, from $ 416 million in 2018 to $3,676 million in 2022. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/decentralisation-showing-excellent-results-say-interior-ministry
Ministry of Post and Telecommunications signs strategic cooperation agreement with Viettel Cambodia
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has signed an agreement with Viettel Cambodia (Metfone) to develop Cambodia’s telecommunications industry, develop data centers and promote oTher digital activities. ...
Kiripost staff writers
https://kiripost.com/stories/mptc-signs-cooperation-agreement-with-viettel
India-Cambodia Joint Business Council launched
In a significant move aimed at bolstering economic ties between India and Cambodia, the India-Cambodia Joint Business Council (ICJBC) was officially launched on Friday. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501445965/india-cambodia-joint-business-council-launched-2/
Cambodia Urges China Visa Restrictions
Cambodia says it has asked China to restrict the number of visas it issues to single Cambodian women, to prevent the brokering of marriages to Chinese men. the appeal comes as an increasing number of Cambodian women are finding their way into Chinese marriages and becoming ...
Thida Win
http://www.voanews.com/content/cambodia-urges-china-visa-restrictions/1971535.html
Cambodia’s bicycle export down 43 pct in Q1
Cambodia’s bicycle export fell 43 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2024, said a General Department of Customs and Excise’s report on Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501473617/cambodias-bicycle-export-down-43-pct-in-q1/
UNICEF says air pollution responsible for 1 in 5 deaths among U-5 Cambodian children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issued a statement on Saturday, saying air pollution is responsible for nearly one in every five deaths among children under five in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501349596/unicef-says-air-pollution-responsible-for-1-in-5-deaths-among-u-5-cambodian-children/
Fake social media post promises $1,000 for free
A social media post appeared recently promising all Cambodian citizens a cash donation from the government. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501424905/fake-social-media-post-promises-1000-for-free/