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A collective force of prominent Cambodian companies joined hands on June 21 at the Garden in the Air (GIA) Tower to address the critical need for blood donors in the country.
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Disgraced former Oknha Srey Sina has been charged with murder and illegal gun possession. He faces between 10-15 years in jail if found guilty.
Oxfam has released a research report urging an overhaul of standards for garment subcontractors, to ensure decent employment and social safeguards for women workers.
Oxfam urges overhaul of garment subcontractor standards to ensure decent employment for women workers
Authorities are hunting for the alleged mastermind behind serious forestry crimes in Pursat province. Koh Sophy, also known as Ta Hoy, has been ordered to appear at the provincial court for questioning.
Pursat forest crime ‘mastermind’ identified, on run
Broadway Academy Phnom Penh to host theatrical summer camp following its successful summer showcase
Broadway Academy Phnom Penh to host theatrical summer camp following its successful summer showcase
Koh Kong Zhejiang SEZ aims to attract 100 additional companies by year-end
Koh Kong Zhejiang SEZ aims to attract 100 additional companies by year-end
The Ministry of Interior’s Anti Cybercrime Department has issued a warning to the public about the dangers of romantic scams, which often involve individuals unwittingly using their personal bank accounts to facilitate the transfer of money obtained through online fraud.
Authorities warn citizens against online fraud as criminals deploy new tactics
All employees with salaries processed through Wing Bank’s payroll package can now benefit from free insurance coverage of up to $1,000 per employee.
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The Ministry of Commerce’s Consumer Protection Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General (CCF) has issued warnings over the safety of some durians being sold in Cambodian markets.
Fishy business in durian markets
The agriculture ministry has alerted farmers of the rapid spread of armyworms across 10 provinces and issued recommendations for controlling their spread to mitigate crop damage.
Armyworm infestation wreaks havoc on Cambodian farms
Prime Minister Hun Manet has reaffirmed his commitment to the fight against drugs, with the goal of transforming Cambodia into a country where drugs are no longer an obstacle to the Kingdom’s development.
Manet: ‘Fight against drugs a priority’
A total of 9,999 luxury trees will be planted on 30 hectares of land during the July 9 Arbor Day celebrations at the Banteay Angkor Forest Rehabilitation Station in Takeo province’s Tram Kak.
Widespread tree-plantings planned for July
From street vendors managing their stalls to innovative businesswomen steering burgeoning enterprises, these resilient women are challenging gender roles and becoming pillars of their communities, transforming challenges into opportunities and leading innovative ventures.
Nurturing economic growth: Women entrepreneurs driving progress
The WHO has announced its readiness to share technical expertise and cooperation with the government of Cambodia to improve the Kingdom’s health sector, particularly in the prevention of communicable diseases.
WHO pledge close cooperation across heath sector
“And finally, if we are forced to, we will gather workers to hold large-scale protests in front of CENTRAL’s office and the interior ministry to request that the office is permanently closed,”
Large-scale protests threatened over NGO union report
Apart from the charge of premeditated murder, which carries a sentence of life imprisonment, Srey Sina is facing charges of possession and illegal use of a weapon as well.
Former Oknha faces charges of premeditated murder and illegal possession and use of weapon
Rith Chanthyda, a fourth-year student from the Institute of Technology of Cambodia, is one of just 30 of more than 600 applicants who were offered a place on the course.
‘Techpreneurs’ begin full-stack bootcamp
Prime Minister Hun Manet recalled how Cambodia aided Vietnam’s liberation, which led to national cohesion and growth, and how Vietnam also helped Cambodia in liberating itself from the Khmer Rouge regime and fostering the country’s development.
Manet recalls Cambodia-Vietnam mutual assistance in liberating the country
Cambodia and Thailand have the fewest infrastructure projects on the Mekong or its tributaries among the four member countries of the Mekong River Commission (MRC).
MRC members see 61 projects along the Mekong River and its tributaries
Cambodian International Film Festival to showcase over 153 free films
Cambodian International Film Festival to showcase over 153 free films
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Mbanq spearheads ASEAN banking technology and BaaS expansion together with IG Tech Cambodia
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The Mekong River Commission (MRC) is set to launch a mobile application called ‘One Mekong App’ later this year to provide real-time updates on Mekong River conditions.
MRC to release new real-time Mekong monitoring app
Oknha and two accomplices sent to court over fatal shooting of young couple
Oknha and two accomplices sent to court over fatal shooting of young couple
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have jointly announced the launch of the Financial Transparency Corridor (FTC) initiative.
Kingdom, Singapore launch financial data initiative
Thuch: Angkor mine action summit more than a ‘procedural gathering’
Thuch: Angkor mine action summit more than a ‘procedural gathering’
The Minister of Interior’s General Department of Identification (GDI) began trialling a streamlined online passport application service in five locations across the Kingdom
Online passport applications fast track process
“The meeting is aimed at strengthening and expanding cooperation between the armies of both countries,”
Kingdom signs defence MoU with Russia
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In Opinion:
Regional influence shift? The implications of Putin’s visit to North Korea and Vietnam
Regional influence shift? The implications of Putin’s visit to North Korea and Vietnam
A June 17 workshop highlighted the remarkable progress of the Kingdom’s industrial waste management capabilities, noting how the 2023/24 Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) has strengthened the capacities of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as large factories.
South Korean support sees industrial waste management progress
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The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) successfully neutralised a large US air-dropped bomb in Kampong Cham province on February 27. For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cmac-defuse-monster-340kg-us-bomb-in-kampong-cham-village To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
Cambodia currently ranks 10th among the world’s largest rice producers, both for domestic consumption and export, according to the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF). For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-remains-tenth-largest-rice-producing-nation To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
The US emerged as the leading buyer of Cambodian exports in the first month of 2024, with purchases nearing $630 million, approximately a third of the country’s total exports to the global market, as reported by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://phnompenhpost.com/business/us-lead-purchaser-of-cambodian-goods-in-january To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
Working groups from the Phnom Penh Municipal Administration and the Ministry of Health have sprayed mosquito insecticide in 105 communes across the capital as part of the aedes aegypti eradication campaign to eliminate dengue fever. For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://phnompenhpost.com/national/mosquito-campaign-underway-in-capital To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged Kampot and Kep provincial authorities to diligently manage and preserve salt marshes to sustain and enhance salt production. For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-enhances-salt-marsh-management-in-kampot-kep To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
Over the course of four separate days between February 9-18, more than 4,700 multinational tourists and nearly 3,000 crew members arrived in Sihanoukville aboard five different cruise ships, according to the Preah Sihanouk provincial Department of Tourism. For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://phnompenhpost.com/national/cruise-ship-arrivals-in-thousands-in-kingdom To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
Prime Minister Hun Manet presided over the groundbreaking of the Chak Angre Krom-Prek Pra Bridge in Phnom Penh this morning, with Chinese ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian in attendance. For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/building-to-begin-on-60m-chak-angre-prek-pra-bridge To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
Nearly 100,000 people flocked to the Boeung Trapeang Kram Lake, in Tbong Khmum province’s Memot district on February 17 to catch fish in a traditional celebration. For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://phnompenhpost.com/national/traditional-fishing-event-sees-98k-devotees-attend To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
A powerful mural by French artist Chifumi Krohom, currently based in Cambodia, adorns a prominent corner of Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospital in Siem Reap province, known as Jayavarman VII Hospital. For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://phnompenhpost.com/post-in-depth/artist-blends-past-present-at-children-s-hospital To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina lauded the success of the agriculture ministry’s Valentine’s Day special sales promotion of high-quality local produce. For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-s-event-promotes-love-through-local-produce- To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
One of the traditions which most evokes the slow pace of traditional rural Cambodian life is the sight of a cart drawn by sure-footed buffalo. For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://phnompenhpost.com/national/back-through-time-in-siem-reap-buffalo-community To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
Cambodian billiards legend Sruong Pheavy has brought more fame for Cambodia with another victory in her favoured two-cushion carom event, this time at the February 11 round of the 2024 Ladies Professional Billiards Association Championship, held in South Korea. For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://phnompenhpost.com/sport/pheavy-earns-famous-carom-come-back-victoryTo receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
At 23, Tepolak Seth embodies inspiration, blending her Cambodian heritage with Silicon Valley innovations at Tesla. A Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) graduate with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in civil engineering, her journey reflects resilience, determination and an unwavering pursuit of excellence. For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-in-depth/cambodian-trailblazer-driving-into-cutting-edge-future-career-with-tesla To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
Trade between Cambodia and the 14 other countries in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) reached nearly $30 billion in 2023, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
The Phnom Penh municipal police and various provincial authorities have urged people to exercise caution in the event of fires, implementing a ban on the use of all types of fireworks and prohibiting the import of such items during the Lunar New Year, which falls on February 10. For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://phnompenhpost.com/national/fireworks-banned-during-lunar-new-year To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
In the southwest corner of the Bayon Temple, over 400 stones out of nearly 2,000 have been identified, with known original locations, while the rest await thorough identification of their origins, according to an official from the APSARA National Authority (ANA). For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://phnompenhpost.com/national/stone-identification-key-to-bayon-temple-restoration To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
Soriyaram pagoda, nestled in the remote rural area of Battambang province’s Moung Russey district, attracts hundreds of mentally ill people from across the country each month. For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://phnompenhpost.com/post-in-depth/soriyaram-pagoda-source-of-serene-minds To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
Cambodia generated $5.5 million from ticket sales to foreign tourists at Angkor Archaeological Park in January, marking a considerable increase of over 50% compared to the same period in 2023, as reported by Angkor Enterprise (AE). For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://phnompenhpost.com/business/ae-show-50-foreign-tourist-growth-at-angkor-park-in-jan To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
The government has announced the establishment of a working group tasked with restarting stalled projects in coastal Preah Sihanouk province and attracting new investment. For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: https://phnompenhpost.com/national/p-sihanouk-working-group-look-to-stimulate-economy To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
Originally inaugurated in 1964 and designed by renowned Cambodian architect Vann Molyvann, the National Olympic Stadium is undergoing a remarkable transformation. With new seats adorning the entire compound, the stadium will soon exude a captivating modern Khmer style. For further comprehension, please refer to our provided link: hhttps://phnompenhpost.com/sport/molyvann-s-olympic-stadium-receiving-500-000-renovation To receive our e-paper, kindly subscribe by clicking on the link provided below. https://epaper.phnompenhpost.com/
