WWF: High-risk trade in wildlife threatens ecosystems and risks exposure to zoonotic diseases
On 10 July 2020, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has warned that snaring of animals has become a crisis that poses a serious risk to wildlife in Southeast Asia and could spawn the transmission of zoonotic diseases to humans. An estimated 12.3 million snares threaten ...
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
New financing will support Cambodia in improving higher education for industrial development
On 26 April 2018, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$90 million in financing to support Cambodia’s efforts in improving the quality of higher education and research in the country and broadening access to higher education for disadvantaged students. Over the next six years, ...
The World Bank
Statement: Joint response to open letter on microfinance reports
On 16 July 2020, the Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO), Sahmakum Teang Tnaut (STT), Cambodian Alliance of Trade Unions (CATU), and Center for Alliance of Labor and Human Rights (CENTRAL) issued a joint response declining request from the Cambodia ...
Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO)
Second national orchid forum
On 03 May 2022, the Ministry of Environment issued an announcement on the second national orchid forum.the Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Youth Federation of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, will organize the “Second national orchid forum” on 11 May 2022. ...
Ministry of Environment
Press release: Samdech Techo Prime Minister Holds Bilateral Meeting with Philippine President
On 10 November 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has posted a press release on the bilateral meeting between Samdech Techo Prime Minister and the Philippine President on their official website. the meeting between the two prime ministers, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release: Cambodia, Japan to strengthen and broaden relationship
On 19 January 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has posted a press release Cambodia, Japan to strengthen and broaden relationship on their official website. According to the press, His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release on Mekong River dolphin deaths in Kandal province
On 9 August 2023, the Fisheries Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries issued a press release to inform the public after finding a 1.01-meter-long female Irrawaddy dolphin weighing 14.4 kg, about two months old, dead of trapping in nets in Peam village, ...
Fisheries Administration
Preparing a monthly E-Bulletin Project
On 13 September 2021, the Ministry of Commerce issued a press release on preparing a monthly E-Bulletin Project.Trade Training and Research Institution of Ministry of Commerce is preparing the E-Bulletin Project in order to collect, compile, and publish on a monthly basis of all major ...
Ministry of Commerce
Thankful letter from CCC to H.E. Cheang Vun
The Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC) would like to thank H.E. Cheang Vun, The head of The 5th Commission of The National Assembly for giving a permission to its representatives to join The consultation on The draft Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations taking place ...
Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC)
Press release: Changes to Sweden’s presence in Cambodia
On 26 November 2020, the Embassy of Sweden in Phnom Penh issued a press release on its government’s decision to close its office in Phnom Penh by the end of 2021. In this press release, the embassy also noted that the activities of the Ministry ...
Trail date set for Mother Nature Cambodia activists
On 23 January 2018, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) has released an alert on trail date set for two Mother Nature Cambodia activists, Hun Vannak and Doem Kundy, have received a date for their trial after spending over four months in pre-trial detention ...
Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
GMAC: Appeal to all stakeholders
On 19 April 2021, the Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) issued an appeal to all stakeholders on the temporary closure of garments, footwear, and travel products manufacturing which are not considered essential sectors to be operated during the lockdown. This was made in response ...
Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC)
COVID-19 Omicron Update
On 09 December 2021, the Ministry of Health issued a joint statement between the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) in Cambodia on the update of the new COVID-19 virus, Omicron.In Cambodia, the implementation of the three preventive measures and the three ...
Ministry of Health
Free online Chinese language training
On 06 January 2022, the Ministry of Tourism issued a notice on free online Chinese language trainingTo help improve the quality of tourism services and promote the skill development and human resources in the tourism sector, the Ministry of Tourism will open an online tourism ...
Ministry of Tourism
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)
Announcement on taking photos or videos at temples in Angkor resort
On 26 September 2023, APSARA Authority issued an announcement on taking photos or videos of temples in the Angkor resort.In principle, the APSARA Authority does not prohibit the taking of photographs or videos for the purpose of compiling personal memorabilia or tourism in order to ...
APSARA Authority
Press release: Japan provides US$179,308 for rehabilitating irrigation and strengthening agricultural cooperatives
The Government of Japan has agreed to provide US$179,308 in total for two recipient organisations under The framework, The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (“KUSANONE” Grant). The Grant Contracts were signed today between H.E. Mr. MIKAMI Masahiro, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan ...
Embassy of Japan in Cambodia
Statement on preventing forest fires in natural protected areas and biodiversity conservation corridors
On 21 January 2019, the Ministry of Environment issued a statement on preventing forest fires in natural protected areas and biodiversity conservation corridors in accordance to the circulation issued on 17 January 2019 on preservation of water while the Kingdom was hit by El Nino which ...
Ministry of Environment
Stung Prek Tnaot flood preparedness in Dangkor District
On October 25, 2021, Dangkor District Hall issued a notification on Stung Prek Tnaot flood preparedness in Dangkor District. The water level of Stung Prek Tnaot has risen continuously due to The upper flood, making The water level of Stung Prek Tnaot in Dangkor district ...
Dangkor District Hall
Press release: Cambodia, UK hopeful relationship will be further enhanced
On 12 January 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has posted a press release Cambodia, UK hopeful relationship will be further enhanced on their official website. His Excellency Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and H.E. Dominic ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation