Announcements
Announcement on Cintri Workers' Strike
On 12 October 2020, Phnom Penh municipal administration has posted an announcement regarding the strike of Cintri Workers. The announcement said that, Cintri workers have not come back to work as promised and Phnom Penh municipal administration call for the return to work. ...
Phnom Penh Municipal Administration
Statement by Cambodian Ambassador and Permanent Representative at the 45th Session of the Human Rights Council
On 05 October 2020, Cambodian Ambassador and Permanent Representative Sokkhoeurn AN stated at the 45th session of the human right council, responding on 12 points of the report of the secretary general on role and achievements of the OHCHR in Cambodia such as the relation ...
Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the United Nations at Geneva
Press release: Economic and social impact assessment of COVID-19 in Cambodia
On 08 October 2020, the UNDP Cambodia issued a press release of a policy brief that assesses the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 in Cambodia. It was launched yesterday by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) through careful consultation with the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) ...
UN Development Programme Cambodia
Announcement to all relevant stakeholders on 2020 voter list check and voter registration
On 03 October 2020, the National Election Committee (NEC) issued an announcement to all stakeholders on 2020 voter list check and registration. In this announcement, the National Election Committee (NEC) has set out the do’s and don’ts for all stakeholders during the 2020 voter list ...
National Election Committee
Press release: the Royal Government of Cambodia's additional measures to continue manage the impacts on key sectors of the economy in the context of the COVID-19 crisis (Round 6)
On 30 September 2020, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a press release announcing the sixth round of the Royal Government of Cambodia’s measures to restore and stimulate economic growth during COVID-19. The measures will further ensure that poor and vulnerable families will continue ...
Ministry of Economy and Finance
News release: $29 million ADB loan to help improve public service delivery in Cambodia
On 23 September 2020, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) issued a news release over the approval of $29 million in financing to help the Government of Cambodia improve service delivery through key reforms in public financial management and decentralization, especially in rural areas, where most ...
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Press Statement of the Council for the Development of Cambodia on the United States Department of the Treasury’s decision to impose sanctions on Union Development Group Co., Ltd (UDG)
On 20 September 2020, Council for the Development of Cambodia has issued a press statement in respond to the imposed sanction on Union Development Group (UDG) by the United States Department of the Treasury. The paper has responded to various allegations made by the United ...
Council for the development of Cambodia
Joint press announcement: The Royal Government of Cambodia and the United States Government signed an agreement adding US $6.25 million to the development objective agreement grants between the two countries
On 08 September 2020, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) issued a joint press announcement on the signing of a US $ 6.25 million adding on the agreement of the Development Objective Agreement Grants between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Government ...
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Press Release on minimum wage determination for workers in textile, garment and footwear sector for 2021
On 10 September 2020, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a press release on a monthly minimum wage for 2021. Prime Minister Hun Sen has decided to add $2 on top of $190 bringing the total to $192 per month for the minimum ...
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training
Announcement on the establishment of complaints system through the website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
On 04 September 2020, the ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has posted an announcement about the establishment of complaints system through the website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries ...
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Press realease: Consultative meeting of the National Tourism Development Committee (NTDC) to discuss the draft of Siem Reap Tourism Development Master Plan 2020-2035
On 07 September 2020, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a press release on the result of the consultative meeting of the National Tourism Development Committee (NTDC) discussing the draft of Siem Reap Tourism Development Master Plan 2020-2035. ...
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Joint statement: Release imprisoned activists and end crackdown against young Cambodians
On 09 September 2020, the undersigned civil society groups issued a joint statement condemning the arrests of seven young activists over the past few days, and calling for all charges against those imprisoned to be dropped immediately. The society groups urged the government to end ...
Civil society groups
Press statement of the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the UN office at Geneva in response to Professor Rhona Smith, Special Rapporteur
On 08 September 2020, the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia issued a press statement to the UN Office at Geneva in response to Professor Rhona Smith, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, as to the nature of the kingdom’s ...
Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Announcement on the measures on Nutrilatt milk brand products with B/N 487, 488, 536, 537, 538 and 539
On 03 September 2020, Ministry of Commerce has posted an announcement regarding the measures for Nutrilatt milk brand products with B/N 487, 488, 536, 537, 538 and 539. The decision is followed by the recent finding of the lack of nutritious in the mentioned milk ...
Ministry of Commerce
USAID One window for citizen project launches civic tech tools connecting citizens to information on one window services
Today, USAID launched telephone and social media tools that will provide Cambodian citizens clear, transparent information on public services available to them through the Royal Cambodian Government’s One Window Service Offices (OWSO). The tools were developed by the USAID funded One Window for Citizens (OW4C) ...
USAID
Press Release by the National Co-Prosecutor on the passing of the convicted person Kaing Guek Eav alias Duch
On 02 September 2020, the National Co-Prosecutor issued a press release wishing to inform the public that the Convicted Person Kaing Guek Eav alias Duch, Cambodian, passed away in the Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital on 2 September 2020 at 00:51. ...
Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
Announcement of National Election Committee on the establishment of the first online voter registration system
On 27 August 2020, the National Election Committee has post an announcement on the establishment of the online voter registration system. ...
National Election Committee
Joint press release on call for acceleration and opportunity for civil society organizations (CSOs) to continue joining in the process of amendment to the law on associations and non-governmental organizations (LANGO)
On 26 August 2020, COMFREL has post a joint press release on the call for acceleration and opportunity for civil society organizations (CSOs) to continue joining in the process of amendment to the law on associations and non-governmental organizations (LANGO). According to the Press, Civil ...
COMFREL
Press release on organizing the working group of the Royal Government's meeting to facilitate solutions and response to requests of civil society organizations
On 25 August 2020, Ministry of Interior has post a press release on the organizing the working group of the Royal Government’s meeting to facilitate solutions and response to requests of civil society organizations. The meeting aims to seek understanding and discuss with civil society ...
Ministry of Interior
Press Release on research topic for the Research Creativity and Innovation Fund (RCI Fund) 2020
On 24 August 2020, with the support of Ministry of Information, Ministry of Education has established The Research Creativity and Innovation Fund (RCI Fund). This fund aims to contribute to fostering a culture of research, inspiring innovation and promoting innovation for the benefit of education, ...
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
Press release: Outcome of the official visit of His Excellency MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan to the Kingdom of Cambodia on 21-22 August 2020
On 22 August 2020, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release regarding the outcome of the official visit of His Excellency MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan to the Kingdom of Cambodia on 21-22 August 2020. ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Joint statement: Civil society organizations call for the draft Law on Public Order to be immediately discarded
On 13 August 2020, the undersigned national and international organizations and communities issued a joint statement calling on the Royal Government of Cambodia (“RGC”) to immediately discard the repressive draft Law on Public Order and uphold its obligations under international human rights law. The draft law contains ...
Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
Guidance for members and buyers on partial withdrawal of EBA for exports to the European Union
On 12 August 2020, the Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) issued guidance for its members and buyers following the partial withdrawal of EBA for exports to the European Union that will take effect from 12 August 2020. GMAC has prepared this guidance for the ...
Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC)
Press release: Cambodia loses duty-free access to the EU market over human rights concerns
On 12 August 2020, the European Commission issued a press release over its decision on the partial withdrawal of Everything But Arms (EBA) from Cambodia. Some of Cambodia’s typical export products such as garments, footwear and travel goods are subject to the European Union’s customs ...
European Commission
