CCHR: Cambodia needs to respect women’s rights to self-determination, expression and bodily integrity
On 19 February 2020, Cambodian advocates of women’s human rights issued an open letter to Prime Minister Hun Sen after hearing the criticism of women wearing sexy outfit.During the Cambodian National Council for Women (CNCW) annual meeting on 17 February 2020, PM Hun Sen spoke ...
Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
Press release on the US government's grant aid for economic rehabilitation to Cambodia following COVID-19 economic impact
On 21 May 2020, the Ministry of Economy and Finance conducted a press release on the US government’s grant aid for economic rehabilitation after the impact of COVID-19 on Cambodia’s economy. During the event, H.E. Patrick Murphy informed that the US government will provide $7.5 ...
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Press release on the implementation of QR Code technology “Prevent Covid-19”
On 20 February 2021, the Ministry of Health issued a press release on the implementation of QR Code technology “Prevent Covid-19”. To increase the effectiveness in the prevention of Covid-19 from spreading, the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication has prepared QR Code requiring people to ...
Ministry of Health
Obligation of employers to promote the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose to workers
On 12 January 2022, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the obligation of employers to promote the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose to workers.All factory owners or directors must promote and educate workers about the need for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses ...
Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training
National consultation workshop on policy and direction of Cambodia's financial technology
On 27 April 2022, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a press release on national consultation workshop on policy and direction of Cambodia’s financial technology. The Royal Government of Cambodia has been paying close attention to maximizing the benefits of digital technology in building ...
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Press release of the General Department of Taxation on the taxation on capital gains
On 26 September 2023, the General Department of Taxation issued a press release on the collection of tax on capital gains.According to the press release, the tax on capital gains is not new and has been put in place since 1994. The government is working ...
General Department of Taxation
Joint statement: On International Women’s Day 2020, CSOs call upon the Royal Government of Cambodia to prioritize women’s human rights
On 8 March 2020 – the occasion of International Women’s Day 2020, the undersigned civil society organizations, urge the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) to prioritize women’s human rights by taking immediate and concrete steps to implement the recommendations they accepted during Cambodia’s third Universal ...
Voices for Gender Equality
Strengthening the implementation of measures to prevent transmission of Covid-19 (including new Covid-19 virus variant)
On 28 June 2021, the Ministry of Health issued a press release on strengthening the implementation of measures to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 (including new Covid-19 virus variant), especially individuals needed to participate properly, consistently, and thoroughly.The Ministry of Health has detected several cases ...
Ministry of Health
The outcomes of the visit of Anti-Corruption Unit to Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK Indonesia)
On 16 March 2023, the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) issued a press release on the outcome of the visit from 8 to 9 March 2023 to Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK Indonesia) as the follows:Mutual enhancement and exchange of cooperation between KPK Indonesia and ACU Cambodia ...
Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU)
Press release on the signing ceremony of the MoU on cooperation between the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications and the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts
On 26 October 2023, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC) and the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts (MCFA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation for verify.gov.kh, set up the infrastructure, and established an internet connection”. Based on the content of the ...
Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC)
U.N concern over Cambodia law on the management of the nation during state of emergency
On 9 April, UN experts sent a communication expressing concerns over Cambodia’s draft law on the management of the nation during state of emergency. According to the independent experts, if adopted as is, the law may restrict the right to freedom of expression, right to ...
Special Rapporteur Cambodia
Announcement on the outcome of the first round meeting of the Committee for Policy Action for the Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises
On 14 July 2020, Ministry of Economy and Finance has posted an announcement on its social media site about the outcome of the first round meeting of the Committee for Policy Action for the Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises. The meeting discussed and agreed ...
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Press release: Ministry of Justice calls on protesters requesting the ministry to drop the charge against Rong Chhun to stop action immediately before authorities take legal action
On 03 August 2020, the Ministry of Justice issued a press release informing the public and the international community about the implementation of legal measures against Rong Chhun in connection with incitement to cause serious social unrest. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice called ...
Ministry of Justice
Press release: Cambodia, Sweden and UNICEF Unite to protect the education of children whose schools have become quarantine centers
On 24 February 2021, Cambodia’s Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) and UNICEF are working together to urgently respond to the learning needs of students whose schools are currently being used as COVID-19 quarantine centres, including 13 primary schools, 18 lower secondary schools and ...
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
Press Release: Japan provided US$745,321 for developing 4-years university of physical education course and for supporting contract farming of organic Cashew through agricultural operatives
On 12 February 2021, the Embassy of Japan in Cambodia has posted a press release regarding the financial assistance of the Japanese governments to Cambodia. The Total aid is US$ 754,321. These funds will usេ to implement project on developing 4-yeas University of Physical education ...
Embassy of Japan in Cambodia
Press release: Updates on Apsara oil field development and restructuring exercise
On 31 March 2021, the KrisEnergy company issued a press release on the updates on Apsara oil field development and restructuring exercise aims to provide all stakeholders regarding the development and production performance of the KrisEnergy on Apsara oil field in Block A, offshore Cambodia, ...
KrisEnergy company
Outcome of the workshop on "Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership: Consequences, Challenges and Future Economic Growth for East Asia and ASEAN"
On 21 March 2022, the Ministry of Commerce issued a press release on the outcome of the workshop on “Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership: Consequences, Challenges and Future Economic Growth for East Asia and ASEAN”.The workshop consisted of three presentations and a panel discussion by national ...
Ministry of Commerce
The official dissemination and launch of “Master Plan for Mondulkiri Tourism Development 2021-2035”
On 11 April 2022, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a press release on the official dissemination and launch of “Master Plan for Mondulkiri Tourism Development 2021-2035”. Despite the changes caused by the COVID-19 crisis on the regional and global tourism structure, the Royal ...
Ministry of Economy and Finance