Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “Legal aid policy and regulation”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new topic page on “Legal aid policy and regulation”. This bilingual new topic page give the overviews of the legal aid policy and regulations in Cambodia, together with the related contents such as law and regulations, daily news and
Open Development Cambodia publishes a new profile page on "Administrative services provided by one window service office"
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new page on “Administrative services provided by one window service office” under Access to public services. The spreadsheet contains information both in Khmer and English including service type, eligible customers, service standard, required document and references.=> Please click here to get
Open Development Cambodia publishes a new dataset on “Global building footprints in Cambodia”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new dataset on “Global building footprints in Cambodia”. This bilingual new dataset of 3,874,425 building footprints in Cambodia is publicly available for download.=> Please click here to go to “Global building footprints in Cambodia”.
Open Development Cambodia publishes a new dataset on "Commune/Sangkat budget in 2022"
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new dataset on “Commune/Sangkat budget in 2022”. This dataset shows the expenditures and revenues in 2022 of each commune in the targeted Communes/Sangkat under the Innovation for Social Accountability in Cambodia (ISAC).=> Please click here to go to “Commune/Sangkat
Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “Science and technology education and promotion”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new topic page on “Science and technology education and promotion”. This bilingual topic page gives a quick overview of Science and technology education and promotion in Cambodia, together with related content such as Primary and Secondary Level, New Generation
Open Development Cambodia published a new map layer on “Clean water supply coverage in Phnom Penh”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) published a new online resource detailing on clean water supply coverage in Phnom Penh in two languages, Khmer and English. With this new resource, the map illustrates the coverage of clean water supplied by Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) in Phnom Penh
Press release on a letter to inform about the discovery of chemical remnants in Cambodia and to seek OPCW’s assistance in this issue
On 01 November 2017, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on a letter of H.E. Senior Minister Prak Sokhonn wrote on 16 October 2017 to H.E. Mr. Ahmet Üzümcü, Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
US stance a ‘positive move in building trust and confidence’
Comments made by US Ambassador to Cambodia, Patrick Murphy, that his country is not pursuing regime change in the Kingdom is an “important message” for efforts to restore relationships between the two nations.
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50698241/us-stance-a-positive-move-in-building-trust-and-confidence
Each laid-off worker to get $70 a month
Prime Minister Hun Sen said the government has decided to provide $70 a month for each worker once their factories temporarily suspended their operations due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50710752/each-laid-off-worker-to-get-70-a-month/
A serious concern: Cambodians’ $8 billion microfinance debt
Impending COVID-19 health measures and high levels of micro debt pose a serious concern for the approximately 2.4 million Cambodians with a combined outstanding debt of $8 billion, according to a World Bank report released this week.
Harrison White
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50708402/a-serious-concern-cambodians-8-billion-microfinance-debt/
Prek Kampong Smach a potential for ecotourism in Preah Sihanouk
Preah Sihanouk provincial governor Kuoch Chamroeun held a meeting on Wednesday with the Prek Kampong Smach fisheries management team and advised officials to create a working group to study economic data from the area and promote ecotourism.
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/prek-kampong-smach-potential-ecotourism-preah-sihanouk
Silk could be a slick way forward post-COVID-19
A senior official of the Royal University of Phnom Penh has appealed to the local community, private sector and relevant stakeholders to join a silk project development in Cambodia.
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50715091/silk-could-be-a-slick-way-forward-post-covid-19/
Angkor Wat records a 99.5 percent drop in monthly revenue
Revenue at Cambodia’s Angkor Archaeological Park has seen a staggering decline in revenue from April ticket sales, as extreme travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic decimated the Kingdom’s most famous attraction.
Chhut Bunthoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50719371/angkor-wat-records-a-99-5-percent-drop-in-monthly-revenue/
PM orders Cabinet to designate a five-day ‘replacement holiday’
Prime Minister Hun Sen, in a recent message, said employees will be granted a five-day holiday in lieu of the postponed Khmer New Year holidays in April, although a date is yet to be determined. The decision was confirmed yesterday by a government spokesman.
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50742852/pm-orders-cabinet-to-designate-a-five-day-replacement-holiday/
Governor commits to seeing a greener and cleaner capital
Phnom Penh municipal governor Khuong Sreng yesterday committed to solving the ongoing problems of the capital as the rainy season arrives, including floods and poor garbage collection.
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50734634/governor-commits-to-seeing-a-greener-and-cleaner-capital/
Rice exports hindered by a number of factors, says an insider
In 2015, the government set a target for 1 million tonnes of rice exports by 2020. It will miss it this year with an expected 800,000 tonnes and has reset it for next year.
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50779265/rice-exports-hindered-by-a-number-of-factors-says-an-insider/
2021 draft budget sees a half billion reduction
The Royal Government of Cambodia, through the Council of Ministers, has approved a draft annual budget of approximately $7.62 billion for the year 2021. The approval was made during a cabinet meeting held last Friday, chaired by Prime Minister Hun Sen.
Harrison White
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50776654/2021-draft-budget-sees-a-half-billion-reduction/
A $ 2.3 million cardboard factory project brings January 2021 investments to $24.5 million
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved a $2.3 million cardboard factory project to be built in Khan Kambol of Phnom Penh. The CDC shared the update in a press release yesterday, adding that the project will create 214 jobs for the
Phal Sophanith/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50806645/a-2-3-million-cardboard-factory-project-brings-january-2021-investments-to-24-5-million/
Jab card check for students a one-off
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport instructed municipal and provincial education departments across the country to inform school administrators that the vaccination card check for students should be done just once on the first day they attend classes.
Post staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/jab-card-check-students-one
Hiding Covid infection a crime
Phnom Penh municipal governor Khuong Sreng has warned that people who test positive for Covid-19 must inform the authorities and not try to hide their condition, or they will face legal action.
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hiding-covid-infection-crime
