Publisher tells court his posts sought attention and ‘Likes’, not chaos
A news publisher who was imprisoned over criticisms of Prime Minister Hun Sen in several social media posts pleaded guilty at his trial on Tuesday but said he was just trying to arouse interest and more “likes.” ...
Ouch Sony
https://vodenglish.news/publisher-tells-court-his-posts-sought-attention-and-likes-not-chaos/
Gov’t bans broadcast of Tamil Tigers movie
Minister of Information Khieu Kanharith have told the owners of television stations to ban the broadcast of the movie Methagu at the request of the Sri Lankan government, saying the movie reflects the life of the former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-bans-broadcast-tamil-tigers-movie
International tourists to Cambodia through the three airports decreased by 92%
The number of foreign tourists visiting Cambodia through the three international airports in the first seven months of 2021 was about 50,000, down more than 92 percentage compared to the same period in 2020. According to data from the Ministry of Tourism. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.postkhmer.com/business/2021-09-06-1435-223076.html
Ministry hands out eco-awards
The Ministry of Environment has introduced many programmes that promote environmentally friendly activities to ensure that Cambodia maintains a clean and green environment that evolves with the times, according to minister Say Samal. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-hands-out-eco-awards
Ministry aiming for 2023 promulgation of Freedom of Information Act
The Ministry of Information, in response to a number of civil society organisations, said it has been working to accelerate the drafting of the Freedom of Information Act. The ministry said it is optimistic that the law will be promulgated in 2023. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-aiming-2023-promulgation-freedom-information-act
A Pheu Thai-led government could revive talks with Cambodia on gas exploration
A good relationship with the Cambodian government would be a prerequisite for the resumption of negotiations on overlapping claims to natural gas resources in the Gulf of Thailand, experts said, but warned of a return to a cold conflict if there were mutual reservations. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342000/a-pheu-thai-led-government-could-revive-talks-with-cambodia-on-gas-exploration/
Prices must be displayed on all goods, services
On the recommendation of Prime Minister Hun Sen, the Ministry of Commerce has notified all departments of commerce in the capital and provinces that prices must be affixed to all goods throughout the Kingdom. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/prices-must-be-displayed-all-goods-services
Deal inked for $19m biodiverse landscapes fund
The British Embassy Phnom Penh and the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Environment on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing cooperation on the UK’s Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF) in Cambodia. ...
Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-deal-inked-for-19m-biodiverse-landscapes-fund
Ministry of Inspection to leave no stone unturned
The Ministry of Inspection is dedicated to carefully examining all sectors, both national and sub-national, to prevent and adopt various actions to combat corruption, said Minister Huot Hak. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501418149/ministry-of-inspection-to-leave-no-stone-unturned/
Online registration option to be rolled out to SMEs
The Ministry of Industry and Handicraft will introduce an online registration platform for Cambodia’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) this year, a ministry official confirmed yesterday. Heng Sok Kong, secretary of state at the ministry, said the new software for web registration was built in partnership ...
Annie Lee
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/online-registration-option-be-rolled-out-smes
Students to learn financial literacy
Cambodian students from grade 1 to 12 will begin studying basic financial skills starting in the 2019 academic year as the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) is now finalising the curriculum. NBC director-general Chea Serey said Thursday that the new curriculum would help boost the ...
Hor Kimsay
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/students-learn-financial-literacy
New marine protected area designated off Kep
A new marine protected area has been established off the coast of Kep province to protect biodiversity and prevent illegal fishing, officials said on Sunday. A directive by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries officially established the marine fisheries management area, which spans more ...
Yesenia Amaro
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-marine-protected-area-designated-kep
Draft of New Public Land Policy Is Released
The government on Friday released a draft of a new public policy guide on the county’s contentious land sector, a move that was welcomed by NGOs, who also called for the government to hold further consultations on the draft. Local rights groups have singled out ...
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/draft-of-new-public-land-policy-is-released-20672/
New study on Phnom Penh-Bavet expressway
The China Railway Corporation is conducting a feasibility study on the construction of an expressway linking the capital with Bavet, in the border with Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The study will take eight months to complete, Minister of Public ...
Chea Vannak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50672615/new-study-on-phnom-penh-bavet-expressway
Single rice brand stirs the pot
The Agriculture Ministry and the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) are at odds over the branding of Cambodia’s premium jasmine rice that would help differentiate it from similar varieties sold by Thailand.The CRF is working on a new brand name that it hopes will help distinguish ...
Cheng Sokhorng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/single-rice-brand-stirs-pot
135,000 Cambodian migrants flee Thailand as junta targets illegal foreign workers
An estimated 135,000 Cambodian migrant workers have been deported from or fled Thailand since early this month after the Thailand’s new military government rounded up illegal migrant laborers, a senior official said Sunday. ...
Xinhuanet News Staff
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2014-06/15/c_133409329.htm
Ethnic group petitions UN to halt Areng dam
The Areng Chorng ethnic minority group yesterday submitted five petitions – addressed to the UN office in Cambodia and four government institutions – seeking a halt to the Sinohydro dam project in Koh Kong province. After blocking Sinohydro from entering the dam site in the Areng ...
Phak Seangly
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ethnic-group-petitions-un-halt-areng-dam
Cambodian garment unions threaten strike after wage demand is voted down
Cambodian unions have warned of possible strikes after a tripartite working group voted down their demand for a U.S. $40 increase in the monthly minimum wage for garment factory workers. Twenty-seven representatives of unions, factory owners and the government decided in a secret vote in Phnom ...
Roseanne Gerin
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/garment-workers-wages-10302014185252.html
Cambodian cabinet approves 3 draft laws to strengthen judicial system
The Council of Ministers of Cambodia on Friday passed three draft laws, designed to strengthen the country’s longtime-criticized judicial system, according to a government media statement. The green light was given during a weekly cabinet meeting, which was chaired by Prime Minister Hun Sen. ...
Authint Mail News Staff
https://www.authintmail.com/article/asia/cambodian-cabinet-approves-3-draft-laws-strengthen-judicial-system
News release on the implementation of the Incentive Policy of Angkor Archaeological Park Pass
On 25 February 2020, Angkor enterprise has issued a news release on the incentive policy of Angkor park pass in order to the support the tourism sector amidst of COVID-19. The new incentive policy will be implemented for four months started from 25 February 2020 ...
Angkor Enterprise