TI report suggests most Cambodians believe gov’t corruption down but exists

Transparency International yesterday released a report 'Global Corruption Barometer ' Asia' which found that most Cambodians believe corruption still exists but has declined in the country.

Trial set for ex-CNRP leaders, supporters

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court will hear the cases of 150 people including former leaders and supporters of the Supreme Court-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) on November 25-26 on charges of 'attack', 'plotting', and 'incitement'.

More than 540 deported in first nine months

The Ministry of Interior's General Department of Immigration (GDI) deported 542 foreigners in the first nine months of this year for various offences.

Capital governor claims politics behind trash strike

Phnom Penh municipal governor Khuong Sreng has alleged that the recently ended strikes by rubbish collectors in the capital were politically motivated.

Cambodia Daily Reporters’ Trial Set for Tuesday

The trial of former Cambodia Daily journalists Aun Pheap and Zsombor Peter, charged three years ago as the newspaper shut down amid a government crackdown, has been scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the Ratanakiri Provincial Court.

China offers a helping hand to Sihanoukville sustainability

The government of China has provided Sihanoukville with clean energy equipment to help the coastal city reduce its carbon footprint and become more sustainable.

CSOs want more inputs in budget law

Eleven national and international civil society organisations (CSOs) have sent a letter of thanks to the National Assembly (NA) and the Ministry of Economy and Finance for accepting their opinions on a draft law on financial management.

Government Grants Land in Preah Sihanouk to Hun Sen’s Children

A sub-decree signed by Prime Minister Hun Sen grants forest land in Preah Sihanouk province to his children Hun Mana and Hun Maly as well as the mother-in-law of his eldest son Hun Manet.

More than 2,000 voter registration observers approved by NEC

More than 2,000 national observers have been approved by the National Election Committee (NEC) to observe the 2020 voter list and voter registration process.

Unjustified request: Ministry rejects US-based NGO’s call to repeal law on incitement

Over 110 garment factories close

A government official said on November 22 that at least 110 garment factories had closed in the first nine months of the year and left more than 55,000 workers without jobs ' but union leaders worry those numbers could be much higher.

Koh Kong confronts encroachment on protected state land

Authorities in Koh Kong province are searching for the individuals who set up border posts on nearly 200ha of protected forest, with officials and activists claiming that powerful tycoons had hired local people to encroach on the land.

Tonle Sap lake plastic waste tackled

The Ministry of Environment has called on communities on the Tonle Sap Lake to join a weeklong clean-up campaign to reduce the plastic waste and pollution that is destroying the ecology and biodiversity of one of the world's most productive freshwater fisheries.

Hun Sen’s Land Intervention Cleared Path for Naga’s Angkor Resort

The path for casino operator NagaCorp's newly announced theme park near Angkor temple grounds was cleared five years ago when Prime Minister Hun Sen personally intervened to resolve a land dispute involving about 1,000 families, local authorities say.

Ceremony for 10th anniversary of Koh Pich bridge stampede

Chamkar Mon district authorities yesterday held a ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the stampede incident at the memorial stupa near the Koh Pich bridge with a small gathering of families.

King enacts gambling law, betting on tighter control

King Norodom Sihamoni has promulgated a long-awaited gambling law that aims to create jobs, boost the economy and bolster tourism as well as establish safeguards against money laundering and corruption.

Siem Reap authorities threaten legal action unless illegal constructions are removed

Siem Reap provincial authorities have threatened legal action against those who fail to dismantle constructions that are encroaching on land where drainage systems need to be installed.

Outrage over eight US lawmakers’ bid for sanctions against Cambodia

The government and National Assembly have strongly hit back at eight United States legislators who are lobbying their government to impose sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act against senior leaders of the ruling Cambodian People's Party over alleged 'deterioration' of human rights and democracy in the Kingdom.

US Lawmakers Call for More Sanctions Against Cambodia

Citing an 'alarming deterioration' in Cambodia's democratic rule, a group of U.S. politicians appealed to their government to ramp up sanctions against Phnom Penh, as analysts said pressure from the U.S. was likely to rise with the coming change in administration.

NA reviews seven draft laws

The National Assembly's (NA) Permanent Standing Committee on November 19 reviewed seven draft laws related to the economy, trade and air transport. Among them was a draft law on the national budget for 2021, in which some analysts expect to see a larger share for the agriculture and health sectors.