PM: Improve lives of disabled
Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged the relevant institutions to improve the living standards of disabled persons in line with the national economy. In a message to commemorate the 21st Day of Cambodian Persons with Disabilities and the 37th International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-improve-lives-disabled
Trade union bill changes passed
The Council of Ministers approved draft amendments to 10 articles of the Law on Trade Unions without modification on Friday, leaving some unions disappointed and claiming that the majority of their suggestions had not been included. Articles 3, 17, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 54, ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/trade-union-bill-changes-passed
National Assembly ratifies two border agreements with Vietnam
The National Assembly today ratified the 1985 supplementary treaty and 2005 agreement on border demarcation between Cambodia and Vietnam to foster good relations and maintain peace along borders of the two nations. ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50656984/national-assembly-ratifies-two-border-agreements-with-vietnam/
Experts from Asean gather to discuss upcoming Competition Law
The Competition Law, a piece of legislation deemed crucial in the digital economy, will be completed early next year, Commerce Minister Pan Sorasak said yesterday. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50659995/experts-from-asean-gather-to-discuss-upcoming-competition-law/
UN, US urged to aid De-mining center
Foreign Minister Hor Namhong asked the United Nations, United States and other countries to give technical support to the Asean Regional Mine Action Center. ...
Ven Rathavong
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/16357/un--us-urged-to-aid-de-mining-center/
Tela will double fuel storage, expand port
Kampuchea Tela Co Ltd, one of the Kingdom’s largest fuel importers and distributors, has announced that it will double its petrol storage facilities, increasing their capacity to 200 million litres, a local media outlet reported yesterday. ...
Post Staff
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tela-will-double-fuel-storage-expand-port
Prison denies radio access to inmates
Inmates at Prey Sar prison in Phnom Penh will no longer be able to listen to the radio, according to a social media post by a jailed opposition member, which is an apparent violation of the law. ...
May Titthara
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/35818/prison-denies-radio-access-to-inmates/
Ministry warns Lango delinquents to comply
The Ministry of Interior has issued a first warning to associations and NGOs that failed to submit the requisite reports to the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Finance before the deadline on September 30. According to a press release issued on Monday, only 648 ...
Soth Koemsoeun
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-warns-lango-delinquents-comply
Opposition to boycott meeting
Members of the opposition CNRP have decided to boycott the National Assembly’s (NA) plenary session today, saying amendments to the law on political parties which are being debated today will lead to national disunity and run contrary to democratic principles. ...
May Titthara
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/35625/opposition-to-boycott-meeting/
Field of dreams: Marijuana crop destroyed in Takeo
Over 12,000 marijuana plants were destroyed in 47 different locations by authorities in Takeo province on Monday after villagers stumbled upon the illegal crop in the mountains and along a lake. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/field-dreams-marijuana-crop-destroyed-takeo
Inter-ministry committee clears draft access to information bill
The inter-ministry committee finalised its review of the draft bill on access to information on Friday and plans to submit it to the Council of Ministers in January before it is sent to the National Assembly. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/inter-ministry-committee-clears-draft-access-information-bill
Declaring a state of emergency is unlikely, PM says
Prime Minister Hun Sen said today that declaring a state of emergency will be unlikely as COVID-19 is under control. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50710601/declaring-a-state-of-emergency-is-unlikely-pm-says/
Government rejects NGO report on “war on drugs”
The government criticised a report released by Amnesty International on their website yesterday. The report speaks about human rights violations committed over the government’s “war on drug” campaign. It has resulted in tens of thousands of people being arrested since it started in 2017. ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50722895/government-rejects-ngo-report-on-war-on-drugs/
State of Emergency draft signed into law
Acting Head of State Say Chhum yesterday signed the draft law on “State of Emergency” into legislation after the Constitutional Council of Cambodia unanimously approved it earlier this week, a decree obtained yesterday evening revealed. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50718535/state-of-emergency-draft-signed-into-law/
National Assembly passes draft law to better manage state assets
The National Assembly yesterday passed the draft law on state property management to generate more revenue. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50770570/national-assembly-passes-draft-law-to-better-manage-state-assets/
Cambodian PM to participate in the “Leader-level virtual Climate Ambition Summit” this weekend
Prime Minister Hun Sen will take part in the “Leader-level virtual Climate Ambition Summit” to be held on Dec. 12, 2020, at the invitation from world leaders. ...
Access to information law set to be approved this year, ministry pledges
The Ministry of Information has pledged to conclude consultations with the Ministry of Justice on the draft law on access to information soon. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/access-information-law-set-be-approved-year-ministry-pledges
Foreign companies welcome planned investment law
Groups representing US and European businesses in Cambodia have welcomed the Draft Law on Investment, which was approved by the National Assembly last week. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50934034/foreign-companies-welcome-planned-investment-law/
Information access draft law in final stage and to be expedited
The process of preparing a draft law defining access to information is in its final stage with the working group trying to expedite its completion as soon as possible. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50965262/information-access-draft-law-in-final-stage-and-to-be-expedited/
Minister of Labour promotes implementation of National Policy on Work and Employment
The Minister of Labour and Vocational Training urged the implementation of a national policy on better work and employment to reduce labour disputes. The statement was made by Minister of Labour Ith Samheng on the afternoon of January 25, while leading a delegation to visit ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501014387/minister-of-labour-promotes-implementation-of-national-policy-on-work-and-employment/