Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “Law making process”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new topic page on “Law making process”. This bilingual new topic page gives a quick overview of law making process, together with the related contents such as laws, sub-decrees, strategic plans, agreements, and as well as relevant publications.=>Please click here
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated a dataset on "Public Education Statistic (2015-2022)"
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated a dataset on “Public Education Statistic (2015-2022)” by added new map layers of Public Education Statistic (2021-2022) and Public Education Statistic (2019-2020). This dataset contains the statistics of public education in each province of Cambodia, where the numbers of student
Open Development Cambodia publishes a new dataset on "Global Surface Water Data in Cambodia”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) has published a new dataset on “Global Surface Water Data in Cambodia”. The dataset illustrates a complete history of water detections over the 37-year period from 1984 to 2020 produced under the Copernicus Programme and free of charge. The dataset in
Thailand boosting rubber exports a concern
Rubber growers and exporters have expressed concern that prices will continue to fall as Thailand seeks to boost its natural rubber exports, industry insider Men Sopheak said. In March, the International Tripartite Rubber Council (ITRC), which comprises Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, agreed to reduce rubber
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/thailand-boosting-rubber-exports-concern
A year after letter to Hun Sen, U.S. Senator says little sign of progress in Cambodia
The senators say they wrote as friends of Cambodia, who wish to see a strong relationship between the two countries but who are troubled by the increased social and political turmoil in Cambodia.
UN cannot find 1:100,000 scale map, but to agree to loan a found-map instead
The UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said UN was unable to find the 1:100,000 scale maps produced between 1933 and 1953 by the Indochina Geographical Service, but indentified the maps that may be of interest to Cambodia.
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/un-cannot-found-1:100000-scale-map-but-to-agree-to-loan-a-found-map-instead-8802
Gasoline prices down by over a third
According to a data graphic from the Ministry of Commerce released on Thursday, regular petrol went from 3,550 riel ($0.88) to 2,250 riel ($0.56) per litre, representing a 36.6 percent decrease.
Chhut Bunthoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50714010/gasoline-prices-down-by-over-a-third/
Newborn care still a concern
Although infant mortality rates have dropped dramatically over the past 15 years, a new report in the journal Healthcare has identified significant shortcomings in newborn care in Cambodia.
Cristina Maza
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/newborn-care-still-concern
Female fishery activists play a key role
In the Khmer folktale “Phnom Chiso Temple,” a Hindu priest gives blessings to a Khmer prince, saying: “May you be as strong as an ant, as mighty as a ghost and as decisive as a woman.” Following this as an example, after fishery communities were
Moeun Chhean Nariddh
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784633/female-fishery-activists-play-a-key-role/
High oil tax ‘a burden’ on development
The high-rate of special tax of 10-25 percent on oil for production is one of the burdens facing the advancement of manufacturing industries in Cambodia that have a target to increase added-value by using machinery in the production chain, according to the Japanese Business Association
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50764153/high-oil-tax-a-burden-on-development/
Gov’t Covid policy a boon for hog farmers
The Covid-19 crisis prompted the government to develop new policies that would reinforce agriculture practices and animal husbandry to ensure adequate food supplies for the Kingdom.
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/govt-covid-policy-boon-hog-farmers
Multilateralism for humanity – from a Cambodian perspective
This article aims to discuss what multilateralism should or should not be, and on the importance of multilateralism for humanity.
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/opinion/multilateralism-humanity-cambodian-perspective
Kingdom’s vulture number a ‘positive’ sign
In Cambodia’s four sanctuaries with vulture populations, there are 140 vultures currently present – a number considered small but encouraging among relevant ministries and partner organisations involved in the protection and preservation of the species.
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdoms-vulture-number-positive-sign
China to help Cambodia build a vaccine filling factory
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday said that the country will continue to provide vaccine assistance according to Cambodia’s needs and help Cambodia build a vaccine filling factory.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50983142/china-to-help-cambodia-build-a-vaccine-filling-factory/
Japanese company eyes a slice of silk pie
A Japanese company plans to invest in silk production, breeding silk worms in Battambang province to process into consumer products and exports, to boost economic growth and create more local jobs.
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/japanese-company-eyes-slice-silk-pie
Crackdowns on illegal fishing a ‘success’
Relentless crackdowns on illegal fishing in Tonle Sap by provincial authorities have paid off.
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501085556/crackdowns-on-illegal-fishing-a-success/
Climate change a threat to development: NCDM
Officials have called for climate change-related issues to be taken into account in all future development planning, noting that Cambodia remains vulnerable to an increase in natural disasters caused by climate change.
Long Kimmarita
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/climate-change-threat-development-ncdm
Phnom Krala Pors declared a Protected Area
The Ministry of Environment is declaring Krala Pors mountain, a protected area in recognition of its biodiversity. Krala Pors is a natural home to many endangered species as well as untouched forests.
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501238889/phnom-krala-pors-declared-a-protected-area/
Nearly 1,000 people in Koh Kong province submit a petition to the commune authorities to find a land solution
About 500 people representing nearly 1,000 people from 5 communes gathered to submit a petition to the commune authorities in Sre Ambel district, find a suitable land solution for them.
Sorn Chanratha
https://www.rfa.org/khmer/news/land/nearly-1-land-disputes-in-koh-kong-petition-commune-authorities-for-resolution-09202022052203.html
Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “Foreign investors”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new topic page on “Foreign investors”. This bilingual topic page gives a quick overview of foreign investors in Cambodia, together with related content such as things to know about Cambodia before investing, law on investment of the Kingdom of
