Australian Ambassador to Cambodia expresses high interest in the Civil Service Ministry’s mission
Hun Many, Minister of Civil Service, received a courtesy call from Justin Kevin Whyatt, Ambassador of Australia to Cambodia, on Monday, September 18, 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501362322/australian-ambassador-to-cambodia-expresses-high-interest-in-the-civil-service-ministrys-mission/
Schools, communities to have water purifiers
The Ministry of Environment will set up water purifiers for communities and schools as part of the efforts to limit the use of plastic and improve the environment. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366321/schools-communities-to-have-water-purifiers/
Minister of interior urges continued crackdown on crime in Sihanoukville
The Minister of Interior said the government has plowed billions of dollars into transforming Sihanoukville into an attractive tourism destination while attracting foreign investment as authorities continue to carry out raids for suspected kidnapping and trafficking. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/minister-of-interior-urges-continued-crackdown-on-crime-in-sihanoukville
Joint Statement: End impunity for crimes against journalists in Cambodia
On 02 November 2022, the Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) and 31 other civil society members released a Joint Statement on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists to call on Cambodian authorities to prosecute crimes committed against journalists and to stop committing ...
Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA)
Ministry ‘sceptical’ of latest rule of law rankings
Senior Cambodian officials have deplored a report by the World Justice Project (WJP), which ranked Cambodia as the lowest in East Asia and the Pacific on respect for the rule of law. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-sceptical-latest-rule-law-rankings
Cambodia’s e-commerce market value sees fast growth during COVID-19 pandemic
Cambodia’s market value of e-commerce had increased to $970 million in last year, up 19 percent from 813 million dollars in 2020, according to the Ministry of Commerce’s iTrade Bulletin released recently. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501106820/cambodias-e-commerce-market-value-sees-fast-growth-during-covid-19-pandemic/
E-commerce market value rises 19% to $970 million
The market value of e-commerce in Cambodia surged 19 percent to $970 million in 2021 compared to a year earlier, according to the iTrade Bulletin of the Ministry of Commerce. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501105754/e-commerce-market-value-rises-19-to-970-million/
Statement on key positions and inputs of the budget working group of national and international civil society organizations on the development of Macroeconomic Policy Framework and Public Financial Policy for the preparation of Draft Laws on Finance for Management 2023
On 26 July 2022, the Budget Working Group of 20 national and international civil society organizations issued a statement on key positions and inputs of the budget working group of national and international civil society organizations on the development of Macroeconomic Policy Framework and Public ...
Budget Working Group of National and International Civil Society Organizations
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia strengthen defence cooperation
Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang attended the annual meeting among the defence ministers of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia in Vientiane on September 14 to strengthen the countries’ defence ties. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501151234/vietnam-laos-cambodia-strengthen-defence-cooperation/
Expedition of procedure of money laundering cases
On 29 June 2022, the Ministry of Justice issued a press release on expedition of procedure of money laundering cases on 28 June 2022. This meeting aimed at disseminating and expediting the implementation in accordance with the spirit of the Letter No. 0768 KY.RB/22 dated ...
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Commerce urges implementation of consumer protection laws
The Ministry of Commerce urged businesses to implement laws on consumer protection, competition and anti-fraud to prevent trade fraud, ensure quality and safety. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501111823/ministry-of-commerce-urges-implementation-of-consumer-protection-laws/
Can Tho fosters tourism cooperation with Cambodia
Officials from the Mekong Delta city Of Can Tho and Cambodia’s Ministry Of Tourism discussed ways to further promote bilateral cooperation in fields where both sides have strengths, especially in tourism, at a working session in Can Tho on July 19. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501116185/can-tho-fosters-tourism-cooperation-with-cambodia/
Cambodia has 17.8 million internet subscribers: minister
Cambodia has some 17.8 million internet subscribers, exceeding the country’s total population of 16 million because many people have subscribed to more than one internet service, Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth said on Thursday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501126224/cambodia-has-17-8-million-internet-subscribers-minister/
Interior minister expresses regret about year of human trafficking
After months of authorities’ denials, Interior Minister Sar Kheng acknowledged foreign nationals had been trafficked into Cambodia, passed around gambling and other syndicates, faced violence and threats, and were calling out for help and rescue for more than a year. ...
Mech Dara
https://vodenglish.news/interior-minister-expresses-regret-about-year-of-human-trafficking/
Ahead of 2023 elections, press freedom continues to lag, CCHR says
Cambodia’s levels of freedom of expression, press and access to information remain low, and the work environment for journalists and human rights defenders is “increasingly dangerous,” the Cambodian Center for Human Rights said in a report released Thursday. ...
Phon Sotthyroth
https://cambojanews.com/ahead-of-2023-elections-press-freedom-continues-to-lag-cchr-says/
Grave concerns raised over VOD closure
International embassies and other organisations in Cambodia have raised grave concerns about the government’s snap decision to shutter independent media Voice of Democracy (VOD) after revoking its license. ...
Marissa Carruthers, Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-grave-concerns-raised-over-vod-closure
Senior tourism official says Cambodia expects 4 million tourists this year
Chea Se, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Tourism, said that Cambodia expects about 4 million tourists in 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501267838/senior-tourism-official-says-cambodia-expects-4-million-tourists-this-year/
Ministry mulls Alibaba deal to boost int’l sales
The government is exploring the idea of entering into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group to shore up international online sales of Cambodian products.Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak on February 14 chaired a first key meeting of an ad-hoc working ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ministry-mulls-alibaba-deal-boost-intl-sales
Lao delegation on Kingdom visit to discuss mine action
A delegation from Laos visited Cambodia and exchanged experiences on mine action and relevant work experiences on management, information gathering, planning and prioritising mine action in the Kingdom. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/lao-delegation-kingdom-visit-discuss-mine-action
Government urged to promote freedom of the press
Cambodia marked the 30th Press Freedom Day with the participation of civil society organizations, diplomats, journalists and Ministry of Information representatives. ...
Yatt Malai and Sim Chansamnang
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-government-urged-to-promote-freedom-of-the-press