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Human rights watch: Cambodian government’s claims of democracy do not reflect reality
Cambodia’s 2023 election year was marked by attacks against government critics and independent media, according to a 2024 global Human Rights Watch (HRW) report published Thursday. ...
Khuon Narim and Leila Goldstein
https://cambojanews.com/human-rights-watch-cambodian-governments-claims-of-democracy-do-not-reflect-reality/
South Korean investors eye automotive expansion
South Korean investors have shown a strong interest in expanding their investment in the automotive sector, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/south-korean-investors-eye-automotive-expansion
Ministry cracking down on illegal Tbong Khmum gold mines, citing risks to public
The Ministry of Mines and Energy is conducting a campaign to shut down illegal gold mining operations in Tbong Khmum province’s Memot district. ...
Vong Daravady
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-cracking-down-on-illegal-tbong-khmum-gold-mines-citing-risks-to-public
Health exam committee targets fake certificates
Cambodia’s national examination committee is set to crack down on applicants using fake high school certificates for health sector degree exams. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/health-exam-committee-targets-fake-certificates
New restrictions on alcohol ads to help curb health, societal damage
The Ministry of Information has introduced new restrictions on alcohol advertising, while the Ministry of Health warned people to limit their intake of alcohol, noting that excess drinking takes a serious toll on public health and the economy, as well as society as a whole. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-restrictions-on-alcohol-ads-to-help-curb-health-societal-damage
Ministry cracking down on illegal Tbong Khmum gold mines, citing risks to public
The Ministry of Mines and Energy is conducting a campaign to shut down illegal gold mining operations in Tbong Khmum province’s Memot district. ...
Vong Daravady
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-cracking-down-on-illegal-tbong-khmum-gold-mines-citing-risks-to-public
Climate Champion: Minister reveals govt’s ‘big’ ambition to help save planet
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has revealed the government’s enormous ambition to contribute to mitigating climate change by expanding the carbon credit supply chain through key sectors in addition to forestry. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501421175/climate-champion-minister-reveals-govts-big-ambition-to-help-save-planet/
Cambodia’s trade declines 1.9% to $46.82 billion in 2023
Cambodia’s international trade stood at $46.82 billion in 2023, recording a decline of 1.9 percent compared to 2022. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501421111/cambodias-trade-declines-1-9-to-46-82-billion-in-2023/
Ministries urged to address gender gaps in digital sector
Prime Minister Hun Manet urged the Ministry of Women’s Affairs to work with relevant ministries and institutions to address the gender gap in the digital sector, especially to increase the participation of women and girls in the use of digital technology, and Science, Technology, Engineering, ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501421856/ministries-urged-to-address-gender-gaps-in-digital-sector/
NCDD okays $1.8 billion for sub-national administrations
The National Committee for Sub-National Democratic Development (NCDD) has approved nearly $1.8 billion to develop sub-national administrations across the country. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501421870/ncdd-okays-1-8-billion-for-sub-national-administrations/
Higher education institutions instructed to enhance quality of doctoral training
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport has observed a steady increase in the number of students pursuing PhD degrees and is taking steps to enhance the quality control of doctoral training. ...
Former Cambodian premier asks Japan to continue supporting Cambodia’s demining efforts
Former Prime Minister of Cambodian, Hun Sen continued to call on Japan to further support the demining activities in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501422038/former-cambodian-premier-asks-japan-to-continue-supporting-cambodias-demining-efforts/
Cambodia-China trade continues to grow despite global demand slowdown
Cambodia-China trade continued to rise in 2023 despite a slowdown in global demand, thanks to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement and the Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), a commerce official and experts said on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501422036/cambodia-china-trade-continues-to-grow-despite-global-demand-slowdown/
Social media content creators must respect the laws and cultural value
All social media content creators must respect the laws and the cultural value, said Prime Minister Hun Manet at the closing ceremony of the annual meeting of the Ministry of Women’s Affairs here yesterday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501422039/social-media-content-creators-must-respect-the-laws-and-cultural-value/
Air quality cautions issued for dry season
The Ministry of Environment calls on capital and provincial governors to implement government directives for reducing air pollution, noting a decline in air quality during the dry season from December to April. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/air-quality-cautions-issued-for-dry-season
Kingdom, Cuba laud bilateral relations, medical cooperation
Cambodia and Cuba have reiterated the value they place on their longstanding cooperation, with Cuba reaffirming its commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s development, through the provision of scholarships and medical training. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-cuba-laud-bilateral-relations-medical-cooperation
Swiss commit to hospitality training plans
Cambodia and Switzerland have discussed increasing the provision of vocational training for the tourism industry. Through the wider implementation of the Skills Development Programme Phase II 2024-2028, they aim to bring the quality of services in line with national and ASEAN standards, ensuring that the ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/swiss-commit-to-hospitality-training-plans
Justice Ministry rolls out campaigns to expedite court hearings, review irregularities
The Justice Ministry has rolled out two campaigns to speed up court hearings and resolve alleged irregularities in the justice system in order to enhance transparency and quality. The campaigns, including the set up of out-of-court settlements, have been lauded by civil society groups. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/justice-ministry-rolls-out-campaigns-to-expedite-court-hearings-review-irregularities/
USAID helps improve Cambodian cashew value chain
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is partnering with the Cambodia Cashew Federation to improve Cambodian cashew value chain through the Cashew Export Development Programme. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501420730/usaid-helps-improve-cambodian-cashew-value-chain/
Cambodia, Germany to boost parliamentary cooperation
Cambodia and the Federal Republic of Germany have vowed to boost bilateral cooperation between the two countries’ parliaments. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501420761/cambodia-germany-to-boost-parliamentary-cooperation/
Cambodia exports over 100 tonnes of Kampot pepper
Cambodia exported 103 tonnes of the renowned Kampot pepper, registered as a Geographical Indication in the European Union, last year, recording a decrease of 11 percent compared to 2022, a report of the Kampot Pepper Promotion Association showed yesterday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501420426/cambodia-exports-over-100-tonnes-of-kampot-pepper/
Kampong Leng farmers get permission to grow dry season rice
The Council of Ministers and the Kampong Chhnang Provincial government have granted temporary permission to people living in Zone 3 protected area near Tonle Sap Lake in Kampong Leng district, Kampong Chhnang province to cultivate dry season rice for one season. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501421159/kampong-leng-farmers-get-permission-to-grow-dry-season-rice/
Cambodia’s trade declines 1.9% to $46.82 billion in 2023
Cambodia’s international trade stood at $46.82 billion in 2023, recording a decline of 1.9 percent compared to 2022. While exports were marginally up by 1.8 percent, the imports showed a decline of five percent, according to the trade data released by the General Department of ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501421111/cambodias-trade-declines-1-9-to-46-82-billion-in-2023/
Thailand and Cambodia to start talks on the energy-rich area in the Gulf of Thailand on February 7
Thailand and Cambodia are set to hold talks on 7 February regarding a disputed energy-rich area in the Gulf of Thailand. The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister of Thailand, ParnpreeBahiddhaNukara, announced that discussions on the overlapping claim area (OCA) will be on the ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501421398/thailand-and-cambodia-to-start-talks-on-the-energy-rich-area-in-the-gulf-of-thailand-on-february-7/
