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Minister of Health Mam Bun Heng raised the shortage of skilled midwives in Cambodia, which currently has more than 6,000 midwives, and urged stakeholders to consider the development of human resources in this sector in response to population growth. ...

The inter-ministerial commission for the prevention and suppression of fishing crimes in the Tonle Sap Lake has continued to intensify patrols, inspections and searches as it cracks down on fishing crimes throughout the flooded forest areas around the lake. ...

Cambodia and Croatia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the establishment of bilateral consultations to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries. ...

A senior health ministry official reiterated that getting a combination of different Covid-19 vaccines approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for emergency use is harmless. ...

The likely prime ministerial successor Hun Manet has downplayed worsening restrictions on press freedoms, as civil society groups continue to warn of a deteriorating space for civil rights. ...

On 05 May 2022, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction issued a press release on the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a logistics center and multi-purpose port of Kampot Logistics and Port Co., Ltd.Kampot Logistics and Port Co., Ltd. has received ...

Cambodia’s next generation of experts on diseases that cross from animals to humans have received a boost thanks to a partnership between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). ...

Bun Rany Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Red Cross, has lauded midwives’ contribution to Cambodia’s mother and child health achievements. ...

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved six new investment projects with a total investment of more than $150 million. ...

A delegation of Japan-based FORVAL Corporation is eying more trade and business potential in Cambodia. ...

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. ...

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new page on “Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) information toolkit”. On the new bilingual page, the public can access​ some important information including new definition, importance, available benefits, challenges and responses, related resources, registration process using old and new ...

RationalIn 2018, the total number of registered Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) was 155,745. More than 90 percent of registered firms in Cambodia are SMEs. However, despite being vital to the socio-economy, 95 percent are not registered yet. By 2025, 80% and 95% of small and ...

Provincial authorities continue to work to suppress forest crimes – in line with the order of Prime Minister Hun Sen – to protect the country’s natural resources and forests. ...

Despite the implementation of provisions to defend abused women and girls in 2021, the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia (BAKC) noted some challenges due to the lack of cooperation by relevant specialised state institutions. ...

The EU handed over a patrol boat to help boost fisheries crimes suppression, as the authorities continue to crackdown on the illegal activities. ...

Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand are set to organise three important leaders’ meetings in the Southeast Asia region later this year. ...

As of late April 2022, 90.95% of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway construction project has been completed, and it is expected to be open for public use in July. Prime Minister Hun Sen will attend and preside over its official opening ceremony. ...

Cambodia’s exports to the member countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) totaled $1.956 billion in the first three months of this year, up 11 percent over the same period last year, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce. ...

Cambodia and the Republic of Korea have discussed trade potential between both countries, mainly the import of Cambodian mangoes. ...

The significance of investment governance for inclusive, sustainable development is often overlooked, including by stakeholders who work on natural resource governance and social and environmental issues. And yet, investment governance plays a major part in shaping the outcomes of their efforts. ...

On ​04 May 2022, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a press release on the intervention of company’s payroll in accordance with the Labor Law.Professional officers of the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training verified the payment of severance pay with the company ...

On 4 May 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a joint press release of the foreign ministries of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of Indonesia and the Kingdom of Thailand. Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand are privileged to host three important leaders’ ...

On 03 May 2022, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training issued a notification on the organization of the 5th National Technical and Vocational and Education Training Day 2022 under the theme “TVET increases productivity and high competitiveness”.The Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training organizes ...