Ministry to spend $500M on 5-year vocational master plan

Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training will spend nearly $500 million to accomplish a five-year master plan in improving Technical and Vocational Education and Training (2021-2025) by focusing on four strategies

No reason to oppose humanitarian acts or willing donations

Amid the success of Prime Minister Hun Sen's initiative over the public donations to purchase the COVID-19 vaccine, the political divide among former opposition leaders is becoming more apparent with disagreement between Kem Sokha and Sam Rainsy.

No reason to oppose humanitarian acts or willing donations

Amid the success of Prime Minister Hun Sen's initiative over the public donations to purchase the COVID-19 vaccine, the political divide among former opposition leaders is becoming more apparent with disagreement between Kem Sokha and Sam Rainsy.

Land grabs spike in northern Cambodia

Forest and wildlife conservationists claim that land grabs and encroachment in the Phnom Tnout-Phnom Pok Wildlife Sanctuary, which spans two districts of Preah Vihear province and one district of Siem Reap province, have increased significantly as of late.

LDP to submit petitions to embassies over voter registration irregularities

The League for Democracy Party (LDP), which is unhappy with the alleged lack of transparency in the governance system in the election registration process, will submit a petition to the effect with western embassies in Cambodia.

Apsara Authority quashes the ‘monkey rumour’

The Apsara Authority has been slammed with harsh criticism by the public on social media of criminal cruelty after its officials captured ferocious monkeys at the Bayon temple, a claim which has been denied yesterday by the Authority.

Activist on trial testifies he was ordered to organise protest

The trial of 15 opposition activists accused of incitement began yesterday in Phnom Penh Municipal Court by hearing the testimony of Chhour Pheng, one of the organisers.

Subsidies for garment, textile and tourism sectors

The government will continue to offer subsidies to the garment and textile industry as it is a powerhouse for the Cambodian economy with the Kingdom being one of the top exporters of clothing in the world.

Prime Minister to retire in 10 years

While the government celebrated the 22nd anniversary of the end of the Cambodian Civil War yesterday, Prime Minister Hun Sen reaffirmed his intention to retire from his premiership at the age 78.

Government Cuts, Swaps Nearly 300 Hectares of Boeng Tamok for Private Owners

The government cut another 295 hectares of Boeng Tamok to private individuals, with some exchanged for city center land, raising the total area sliced from the natural lake to at least 880 hectares.

Prime Minister to retire in 10 years

While the government celebrated the 22nd anniversary of the end of the Cambodian Civil War yesterday, Prime Minister Hun Sen reaffirmed his intention to retire from his premiership at the age 78.

Researchers and fishermen share concern over plastic waste in rivers

Local researchers and fishermen along the Tonle Sap and Bassac Rivers have shared their concern over plastic waste in the Kingdom's rivers.

PM: Nov 28 event concluded

Prime Minister Hun Sen officially declared that the 'November 28 community incident' ' a reference to the first confirmed case of Covid-19 local transmission ' was now over as the situation had been brought under control.

Rainsy, colleagues on trial for attempting to overthrow gov’t

Court begins hearing of Rainsy, activists on incitement charges

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court began hearing the case of Sam Rainsy, former president of the Supreme Court-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), and 21 alleged accomplices on charges of treason, incitement to cause social chaos and incitement of the military to engage in rebellion.

PM declares end to the ‘November 28 community incident’

Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday officially ended the 'November 28 community incident' with the assurance that the relevant authorities had done their best to track down COVID-19 victims' contacts.

Lake filling in capital draws CSOs concern

Civil society organisations (CSOs) working on the environment and human rights have expressed concern about filling parts of Boeung Tamok Lake to create new parcels of land on the outskirts of Phnom Penh.

Private schools reopen after end of ‘Nov 28 event’

Private educational institutions have been allowed to reopen from December 29 while the 2020-2021 academic year for public schools will resume on January 11, according to a notice from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.

Rainsy charged for insulting the King

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court today charged former opposition leader Sam Rainsy for insulting King Norodom Sihamoni over a Facebook post.

PM to address nation on Covid progress

Prime Minister Hun Sen is set to address the nation regarding the 'November 28 community event' ' a reference to last month's outbreak and community transmission of Covid-19.