Announcement on the result of the new mandate meeting of the Permanent Council of Ministers dated on 31 March 2020
On MOnday, March 31, 2020, at the Peace Palace of the Council of Ministers, a new mandate meeting of the Permanent Council of Ministers was presided over by Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia to review ...
Office of the Council of Ministers
Declaring a state of emergency is unlikely, PM says
Prime Minister Hun Sen said today that declaring a state of emergency will be unlikely as COVID-19 is under control. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50710601/declaring-a-state-of-emergency-is-unlikely-pm-says/
Government rejects NGO report on “war on drugs”
The government criticised a report released by Amnesty International on their website yesterday. The report speaks about human rights violations committed over the government’s “war on drug” campaign. It has resulted in tens of thousands of people being arrested since it started in 2017. ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50722895/government-rejects-ngo-report-on-war-on-drugs/
State of Emergency draft signed into law
Acting Head of State Say Chhum yesterday signed the draft law on “State of Emergency” into legislation after the Constitutional Council of Cambodia unanimously approved it earlier this week, a decree obtained yesterday evening revealed. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50718535/state-of-emergency-draft-signed-into-law/
NGOs want access law to be adopted sooner
To mark the International Day for Universal Access to Information yesterday, 20 NGOs insisted the access to information law should be adopted soon, as the draft law is reportedly expected to be submitted to the Council of Ministers shortly. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50767472/ngos-want-access-law-to-be-adopted-sooner/
National Assembly passes draft law to better manage state assets
The National Assembly yesterday passed the draft law on state property management to generate more revenue. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50770570/national-assembly-passes-draft-law-to-better-manage-state-assets/
Draft law on access to information finalised
The Law on Access to information is being finalised and will soon be sent to the Council of Ministers for approval. ...
Dina Huon
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50757349/draft-law-on-access-to-information-finalised/
Cambodian PM to participate in the “Leader-level virtual Climate Ambition Summit” this weekend
Prime Minister Hun Sen will take part in the “Leader-level virtual Climate Ambition Summit” to be held on Dec. 12, 2020, at the invitation from world leaders. ...
Access to information law set to be approved this year, ministry pledges
The Ministry of Information has pledged to conclude consultations with the Ministry of Justice on the draft law on access to information soon. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/access-information-law-set-be-approved-year-ministry-pledges
Info access draft law all set for final review
Minister of Information Khieu Kanharith said access to knowledge is indispensable in a democratic society and expressed hope that people will soon be able to have more confidence when choosing their leaders once the new draft law on information access is passed. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/info-access-draft-law-all-set-final-review
EuroCham congratulates the Royal Government of Cambodia on approval of the Draft Law on Investment
On 09 July 2021, the EuroCham Cambodia posted a press release On its official Facebook page to cOngrats the Royal Government of Cambodia for having approved the Draft Law On Investment during a Council of Minister’s Meeting virtually.EuroCham applauded this exciting development, which will significantly ...
EuroCham Cambodia
Foreign companies welcome planned investment law
Groups representing US and European businesses in Cambodia have welcomed the Draft Law on Investment, which was approved by the National Assembly last week. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50934034/foreign-companies-welcome-planned-investment-law/
Information access draft law in final stage and to be expedited
The process of preparing a draft law defining access to information is in its final stage with the working group trying to expedite its completion as soon as possible. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50965262/information-access-draft-law-in-final-stage-and-to-be-expedited/
Minister of Labour promotes implementation of National Policy on Work and Employment
The Minister of Labour and Vocational Training urged the implementation of a national policy on better work and employment to reduce labour disputes. The statement was made by Minister of Labour Ith Samheng on the afternoon of January 25, while leading a delegation to visit ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501014387/minister-of-labour-promotes-implementation-of-national-policy-on-work-and-employment/
ASEAN envoy: Myanmar aid delivery forges ahead
Foreign minister and ASEAN Special Envoy on Myanmar Prak Sokhonn has said that progress is being made on work to deliver humanitarian assistance to Myanmar, but conceded that “many obstacles” remain. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-envoy-myanmar-aid-delivery-forges-ahead
Announcement on security, safety, and public order during the Chinese and Vietnamese new year
On 11 January 2023, the Phnom Penh Capital AdministratiOn has posted an announcement On security, safety, and public order during the Chinese and Vietnamese New Year On their official Facebook site. The announcement has banned the use of all firecrackers, fireworks, and other explosives during the ...
Phnom Penh Capital Administration
PM: Info access law maybe by 2024-25 as ‘all inputs’ needed
The draft Law on Access to Information could possibly be passed in 2024 or 2025, according to Prime Minister Hun Sen. The drafting of the law has been underway for several years, with inputs from different stakeholders including NGOs and UNESCO who have been pushing for ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-info-access-law-maybe-2024-25-all-inputs-needed
Parties eye ‘common ground’ in wage talks
In the latest meeting of the National Council on Minimum Wage (NCMW) regarding 2024 wage determination for the textile, garment, bag, footwear and travel goods sectors, both parties have reached an agreement to conclude negotiations by September 28. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/parties-eye-common-ground-wage-talks
Minimum wage set at $204, after Sep 28 vote
The minimum wage for factory workers in the garment, footwear and travel goods industries for 2024 has been decided at $204 per month, with the government contributing $2. ...
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minimum-wage-set-204-after-sep-28-vote
Next minimum wage talks set for Sep 11
The National Council on Minimum Wage (NCMW) has set September 11 as the date for its next gathering to discuss setting the 2024 minimum income for workers in the textile, garment, footwear, travel goods and bag sectors. ...
Van Socheata
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/next-minimum-wage-talks-set-sep-11
