According to a senior official, excessive speed remains the leading cause of traffic accidents in Cambodia. Although the road toll has declined, Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has described stricter enforcement of speed limits as the “antidote” to the issue of speeding drivers. In the first quarter of 2025, the authorities recorded 543 traffic accidents, a decrease of 238 cases or 30% compared to the same period in 2024, which saw 781 cases. The number of deaths fell to 348 deaths, a decrease of 39 people or 10%. The number of injuries also dropped by 367 people, or 34%, according…
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An official who was allegedly drunk behind the wheel of a vehicle with state license plates has been formally charged after a late-night accident left two women dead. Thorn Vannara, 55, deputy head of the Sen Sok District Land Office in Phnom Penh, has been formally charged of driving under the influence of alcohol, causing a fatal accident and fleeing the scene. A spokesperson for the Phnom Penh Municipal Court’s prosecution office said Vannara was apprehended shortly after attempting to flee following the June 8 accident. The charges fall under Article 85 of the Road Traffic Law. The case has…
I recently worked on a case study with Harvard Business School, called “Techint: Strategic Choices for Community Impact”. Students will appreciate how business profits can be used to lift some sections of society. But being capital-rich does not automatically guarantee success, for this would require careful navigation through the competing interests of various stakeholders. In any economy, nuances are everywhere. If economics is in the business of making predictions, more moderation is required because predictions rarely come true. First off, once an economy has reached its balanced growth path, it would have to slow down. But economies that still actively…
The Ministry of Rural Development has officially launched a major construction and rehabilitation project which focuses on clean water supply and rural sanitation. The initiative, which targets nine provinces, has a total budget of more than $95 million. The June 10 inauguration ceremony was presided over by rural development minister Chhay Rithisen, at Veal Den Secondary School in Veal Den village, Anlong Chrey commune, in Stung Treng province’s Thala Barivat district. Ministry spokesman Pit Karuna noted on June 11 that the groundbreaking in Stung Treng was held simultaneously with eight other provinces. The project is scheduled for completion in 2026,…
International Domestic Workers Day on June 16 will mark fourteen years since the adoption of the landmark ILO Convention No. 189 on Domestic Workers, a global commitment to uphold the rights and dignity of those who perform paid work in private homes. It affirmed what should be obvious: domestic workers are workers, and they deserve the same protections, wages and respect afforded to any other occupation. Yet, even today, this simple truth is too often ignored. Across Asiathe pressures of our time are mounting. We are living through a period of overlapping crises: rising geopolitical tensions, record-breaking extreme weather events,…
The Phnom Penh Players are returning to the scene of December’s much-loved A View from the Bridge production with a not-so-modern classic: An abridged take on William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Fans of the bard – or anyone longing for an escape from pub quizzes and karaoke – are in for a treat. The producers are promising a night of love, laughter, mischief and magic! Directed by Nicole Rudden, the much-loved Blue Chilli will resonate for the first time with the sights and sounds of star-crossed lovers, mischievous fairies and bumbling actors, from Thursday to Saturday only. With theatre…
The Ministry of Labour is continuing to urge the relevant authorities and the Ministry of Public Works and transport to conduct regular inspections of the large vehicles which are used to transport factory workers, as well as their drivers, in order to reduce traffic accidents and keep workers safe. Traffic accidents involving heavy transport vehicles remain a major concern for the ministry, with labour minister Heng Sour previously announcing measures that would ensure factory worker transportation is safe and comfortable. Sun Mesa, ministry spokesperson, said on June 10 that the ministry has focused on improving worker transport vehicles by transitioning…
The Ministry of Environment has issued a warning about the health and environmental impacts of increasing plastic waste, especially the burning of plastic bags, which produces toxic smoke that can cause respiratory diseases, and even cancer. During the June 5 celebrations of National and World Environment Day in Tbong Khmum province, held under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”, ministry spokesperson Khvay Atitya, said this year’s theme reflects the global reality and increasing concerns about plastic pollution. He continued that without sustainable measures, the amount of plastic waste entering ecosystems, especially water systems, is expected to triple by 2040, reaching around…
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training shared that over 120,000 applications have been received for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes in the past 500 days, indicating the contribution the programme will make to enhancing the national workforce. During a June 10 press conference on preparations for this year’s National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Day, labour ministry spokesperson Sun Mesa noted that the TVET programme, implemented in late 2023, has been running for 500 days. The programme is aimed at youth from poor and vulnerable families. He noted that during this period, the ministry received…
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