Nearly one quarter of ruling CPP’s 125 candidates are related
Out of the ruling CPP’s 125 candidates for the national elections, at least 28 people — 22.4% — are related to someone else on the ballot, a review of the candidate list reveals. ...
Phon Sothyroth
https://cambojanews.com/nearly-one-quarter-of-ruling-cpps-125-candidates-are-related/
333 foreign observers, dignitaries to observe Cambodia’s general election
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Thursday that some 333 foreign observers and dignitaries from 65 countries and international institutions will visit the country to observe the seventh general election, to be held on Sunday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501328030/333-foreign-observers-dignitaries-to-observe-cambodias-general-election/
21 opposition activists overseas fined, banned from running for office for 20 years
Twenty-one opposition members and activists were banned from holding elected office for at least 20 years after being convicted in absentia of inciting voters to spoil their national election ballots by the Phnom Penh Municipal Election Committee (PEC) on Tuesday. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/21-opposition-activists-overseas-fined-banned-from-running-for-office-for-20-years/
King agrees to appoint Hun Manet as new prime minister in August
Hun Manet will become Cambodia’s new prime minister and key senior government ministers will step down from their positions after the national assembly convenes in August, Hun Sen stated on Wednesday. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/king-agrees-to-appoint-hun-manet-as-new-prime-minister/
Cambodia celebrates success in first-time hosting of SEA Games
Cambodia on Friday celebrated its success in hosting Southeast Asian (SEA) Games for the first time, saying that the biennial multi-sport event has given a boost to the country’s sports, tourism and economy. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501394357/cambodia-celebrates-success-in-first-time-hosting-of-sea-games/
Cambodia unveils new Fintech Policy to drive innovation and inclusion
The Cambodian government recently unveiled the Cambodia Financial Technology Development Policy 2023-2028, a comprehensive strategy aimed at promoting financial innovation, ensuring financial stability, and enhancing financial inclusion in the country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501387042/cambodia-unveils-new-fintech-policy-to-drive-innovation-and-inclusion/
Firm says gold deposit discovered in Mondolkiri
Renaissance Minerals announced Friday it has discovered a high-grade gold deposit in an area in Mondolkiri province that lies within the Australian firm’s Cambodian Gold Project. The new find is located about 500 meters to the northeast of the company’s Okvau exploration zone. The announcement comes ...
No Investigation of OZ Minerals Deal, Police Say
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have decided not to investigate the Australian mining company OZ Minerals, saying information that the firm paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to family members of officials in the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (Mime) when buying out its ...
Kep to become smart, luxury tourism destination
A master plan was officially launched to transform Kep province into a smart and luxury tourism destination to host the upcoming 10th Sea Festival and other international events in the future, a press release of the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) said. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340230/kep-to-become-smart-luxury-tourism-destination/
Cambodia’s incoming gov’t members unveiled
Cambodia’s outgoing Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday afternoon unveiled the incoming government members led by his eldest son Hun Manet. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341080/cambodias-incoming-govt-members-unveiled/
Cambodian new government to uphold “One China Policy”
The new Royal Government of Cambodia will maintain the country’s irreversible stance to support the “One China Policy” and non-interference in China’s internal affairs. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501342008/cambodian-new-government-to-uphold-one-china-policy/
Social programme aims to prevent workers from seeking illegal employment abroad
The government is aiming to prevent workers from seeking illegal employment abroad. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501363894/social-programme-aims-to-prevent-workers-from-seeking-illegal-employment-abroad/
Fantastic plastic: NGO’s inaugural recycling competition held in Kandal
The Wonders of the Mekong project, an NGO working to ensure a healthy Mekong River, on May 4 organised their first “Plastic Recycling Competition 2023” competition to celebrate Earth Day this year. Groups of high school students from Kandal province took part as contestants in the ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fantastic-plastic-ngos-inaugural-recycling-competition-held-kandal
EU parliament urges end to political persecution, calls for free and fair elections
The European Parliament called on Cambodian authorities to release former opposition leader Kem Sokha and reinstate the court-dissolved CNRP for participation in the 2023 elections in a resolution on Thursday. ...
Sorn Sarath and Phon Sotthyroth
https://cambojanews.com/eu-parliament-urges-end-to-political-persecution-calls-for-free-and-fair-elections/
UK Ambassador meets NEC to discuss National Election
The UK Ambassador to Cambodia Dominic Williams hopes that Cambodia’s National Election would be held in a peaceful, free, and fair environment, with space for differing political views to be expressed. ...
So Cheata
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501237094/uk-ambassador-meets-nec-to-discuss-national-election/
National police: political activism led to candlelight party member’s arrest in Thailand
The arrest of a Candlelight Party member in Bangkok last Friday was related to his activism against the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), a National Police spokesperson said. ...
Phon Sothyroth and Leila Goldstein
https://cambojanews.com/national-police-political-activism-led-to-candlelight-party-members-arrest-in-thailand/
Cambodia appreciates OIF for sending observers for upcoming National Election 2023
Cambodia has appreciated the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) for sending its observers for the country’s 7th general election to take place on Jul. 23. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501328054/cambodia-appreciates-oif-for-sending-observers-for-upcoming-national-election-2023/
Cambodia’s election body says PM’s party wins 82.3 percent of the popular votes in election
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) of Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen won a landslide victory in Sunday’s general election, said the National Election Committee (NEC)’s preliminary results released on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501332138/cambodias-election-body-says-pms-party-wins-82-3-percent-of-the-popular-votes-in-election/
Kingdom dedicated to fighting climate issues
A senior Ministry of Environment official has explained that although Cambodia is a low emitter of greenhouse gases, it is committed to contributing to climate change action. ...
Kim Sarom
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-dedicated-to-fighting-climate-issues
Police reopen OZ, Cochlear bribery cases
THE Australian Federal Police will reopen corruption inquiries into major Australian companies OZ Minerals and Cochlear, after searing criticism that it was lax in its investigations. OZ Minerals will be targeted following discussions with the OECD about the AFP’s previous investigation of alleged foreign ...
http://www.smh.com.au/business/police-reopen-oz-cochlear-bribery-cases-20130112-2cmrt.html