Phnom Penh Post sold to Malaysian investor
Saturday’s announcement by Post Media CEO Bill Clough identified the buyer of the English-language Phnom Penh Post as Sivakumar G., who was described as having an experienced journalist’s background and representing a strong investment group from Malaysia. No price was given. ...
Associated Press
https://www.voacambodia.com/a/phnom-penh-post-sold-malaysian-investor/4382678.html
Health ministry warns of a spike in dengue
Health Ministry officials are warning that this year will see an increased rate of dengue fever across the country, as the cyclical virus has already shown higher than usual rates of infection, with Mondolkiri province seeing an acute spike in cases. ...
Ouch Sony
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/health-ministry-warns-of-a-spike-in-dengue-114967/
Combating fake news is a global trend, says Cambodian information minister
The fight against fake news is a global trend that states around The world have been paying close attention to. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501313218/combating-fake-news-is-a-global-trend-says-cambodian-information-minister/
Cambodia blocks 17 media websites before vote
The government blocked access to independent media websites just hours before polling in The country’s controversial national election begins. ...
Erin Handley
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/7/28/cambodia-blocks-17-media-websites-before-vote
Press release on the outcome of the participation of H.E. Bundit Sapheacha Dr Sok Siphana, Senior Advisor to the Royal Government of Cambodia, at the Summit-level Meeting of the NAM Contact Group in response to COVID-19 on post-pandemic global recovery
On 04 March 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on the outcome of the participation of H.E. Bundit Sapheacha Dr Sok Siphana, Senior Advisor to the Royal Government of Cambodia, at the Summit-level Meeting of the NAM Contact ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Ministry, NBC respond to tragic boat accident with safety measures, life jackets
Even though no one has been brought to justice, authorities have provided life jackets to four boat operators and are studying the construction of a bridge across the Stung Sen River at the site where a boat sank, killing one of 15 students on board, ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-nbc-respond-to-tragic-boat-accident-with-safety-measures-life-jackets
National TV director general not allowed to resign
Information Minister Khieu Kanharith didn’t allow director general of National Television of Kampuchea (KTV) to resign from his post and asked him to fulfill his duty as usual. Kim Kunwath wrote a resignation letter immediately after the KTV failed to broadcast live the Royal Ploughing ceremony ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/detail/1?page=15&token=YzNiYzRhNWMyM2M
National Police arrests three over COVID-19 social media hoaxes
The National Police yesterday said it will strengThen its campaign to clamp down on individuals spreading fake news about The COVID-19 outbreak on social media. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50700785/national-police-arrests-three-over-covid-19-social-media-hoaxes
Green light for $161M Kandal brewery
The Council for The Development of Cambodia (CDC) last week approved a $160.6 million brewery in Chhak Chhoeu Neang commune’s Trapaing Veng village in Kandal province’s Ang Snuol district. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/green-light-161m-kandal-brewery
Supporters of 21 to march to embassies
Activists may find themselves in a showdown with police this morning during a planned vigil on Phnom Penh’s riverside and a march to several embassies. National Military Police spokesman Kheng Tito said yesterday that people supporting the release of 21 people detained during a garment strike ...
Mom Kunthear and Sean Teehan
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/supporters-21-march-embassies
Cambodia's tax revenue totals $683 million
The Cambodian government collected $683 million in taxes over The first 11 months of this year, according to data from The General Department of Taxation released last week. An economist said The increase in domestic tax revenue emphasised that Cambodia still has room for improvement in ...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2012121160203/Business/tax-revenue-totals-683-million.html
UN gives $1 million for migrant-worker support programme
The United Nations is providing $1 million for a joint programme with The government to provide support to returning migrant workers in three provinces. Interior Minister Sar Kheng said yesterday The six-month programme will be carried out in Banteay Meanchey, Battambang and Siem Reap provinces. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50744697/un-gives-1-million-for-migrant-worker-support-programme/
Ministry works on digital agriculture challenge
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) togeTher with The Techo Startup Centre and relevant stakeholders yesterday launched an inception workshop to disseminate information about a rural challenge and to discuss expectations of its intended digital platform under The Sustainable Assets for Agriculture Markets, Business ...
Sok Chan and Jason Boken
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50744903/ministry-works-on-digital-agriculture-challenge/
Ministry to employers: Paid holiday for Pchum Ben
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has told factories and companies to give paid holiday for workers and staff on October 5-7 for Pchum Ben, and that those who voluntarily work during The three days are entitled to additional pay, as per The labour ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-employers-paid-holiday-pchum-ben
Nat’l Reading Day book fair begins on March 9
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport has announced a three-day book fair from March 9-11 to celebrate The 9th National Reading Day to promote reading and writing in The country. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501450499/natl-reading-day-book-fair-begins-on-march-9/
MPTC gathers input for ASEAN secretariat on GenAI governance and ethics
A consultative workshop on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) governance and ethics was held by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) to gather input from relevant stakeholders and prepare a draft for the ASEAN Secretariat. “In governing GenAI, we must prioritise public interests,” said MPTC secretary ...
Kiripost staff writers
https://kiripost.com/stories/mptc-gathers-input-for-asean-secretariat-on-genai-governance-and-ethics
Drainage upgrades to come amid rains: city
Cambodia will this year experience heavier rainfall than in previous years during an extended rainy season that is expected to last well into December in the coastal and central lowland areas, according to an announcement made by the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology last ...
Jovina Chua and Khouth Sophak Chakrya
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/drainage-upgrades-come-amid-rains-city
Soft-skills training for suspended workers underway
The Ministry of Labour on Friday rolled out its soft-skills training for suspended workers amid The pandemic. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50721651/soft-skills-training-for-suspended-workers-underway/
Clean water coverage in Cambodia reaches 80 percent
Cambodia has now achieved 80 percent of clean water supply and the country has set to reach the full coverage by 2025. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501358498/clean-water-coverage-in-cambodia-reaches-80-percent/
IOM appreciates Cambodia’s promotion of migrants’ rights
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) appreciates Cambodia’s Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training for promoting and protecting The rights of migrant workers. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501413752/iom-appreciates-cambodias-promotion-of-migrants-rights/