A joint Cambodian-Australian workshop, titled “Cambodia’s Diversification Pathways – Insights from International Experience” was held today, February 20, with the goal of exploring growth strategies for diversifying the Cambodian economy. Professor Ricardo Hausmann, director of Harvard University’s Growth Lab, led the discussions, which centred on the principle that diversifying into new and more complex products is a key driver of economic growth. The event was presided over by Sun Chanthol, first vice-chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Vongsey Vissoth, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, and Derek Yip,…
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Following a late-night altercation with a senior official from the Royal Academy of Cambodia at an alcohol breathtesting checkpoint in Phnom Penh, two senior police officers have been relieved of patrol duties until further notice. The two officers were disciplined for violating the code of conduct of the Cambodian National Police after being involved in a confrontation with Sok Touch, president of the academy, during an attempted breath test in the capital’s Sen Sok district. According to a February 18 order issued by Deputy National Police Chief and Phnom Penh Police Chief General Chuon Narin, which was made public today,…
A mango processing factory in Kampong Speu province has been issued with fines and ordered to restore a water source after being caught discharging polluted wastewater into a nearby stream. The KRR Processing Food Co., Ltd, factory, in Phnom Sruoch district’s Yay Mao Pech Nil commune, was inspected by a team from the Ministry of Environment, as well as the provincial environment department, on February 19. They determined that the factory has been releasing untreated wastewater into the Stung Sen Chey, a public water source which connects to the Sre Khlong stream. On February 20, environment secretary of state Khvay…
Based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Environment, the Cambodian government has announced that it will implement EURO 5 fuel standards to help improve air quality and reduce climate change. A January 31 statement from the Office of the Council of Ministers, made public today, revealed that the government has agreed to implement the EURO 5 standards, or fuel with a sulfur content of less than 10 parts per million (<10ppm), starting this year. The new standards took effect for diesel fuel from January, while the current EURO 4 standard gasoline will be gradually phased out over a 6-month…
The first “Peace Mangrove Festival” will be held over a three-day period in Koh Kong province, with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of mangrove forests and promote future collaboration for their conservation in Cambodia. The festival is scheduled to take place from February 28 to March 2, in Koh Sralau village, of Koh Kong district’s Koh Kapi commune. The unique event is being organised by the Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Koh Kong Provincial Administration and the Meta Nature Organisation. The ministry announced that the festival aims to “raise awareness about the importance of mangrove…
To protect children and youth from traffic accidents, Cambodia has committed to creating safe zones at all schools across the Kingdom by 2027. The goal was announced by Minister of Public Works and Transport Peng Ponea, as he addressed the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakesh, Morocco. Ponea, who also serves as vice-president of the National Road Safety Committee, is leading a Cambodian delegation to the February 18 to 20 conference, which is being attended by 2,500 participants from 193 countries, the transport ministry announced. In addition, the minister also shared Cambodia’s plans to implement the core…
Four heads of environmental departments – each in provinces which are notably rich in natural resources – were recently replaced. The officials who were appointed in their places have been advised to enhance their cooperation with relevant parties to improve the effectiveness of their work in the environmental sector. The heads of the Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear and Kratie departments – which cover the more than 430,000 hectares of the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary – were all replaced, along with the leader of the Mondulkiri department, which oversees over one million hectares of conservation land. Ministry of Environment spokesperson Khvay…
Last week, a fire destroyed approximately 15 hectares of the Phnom Tamao forest protected area, which houses the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre and zoo. Conservationists expressed the belief that the fire was set deliberately, possibly by a cooking fire burning out of control, or individuals attempting to smoke bees out so honey could be collected. They have called for greater efforts to prevent fires burning out of control, especially now that fallen leaves make it easier for fires to spread, starting from February. According to Try Sitheng, an official with the Wildlife Alliance, explained that while the 15 hectares…
The Indian embassy in Cambodia has announced the implementation of a “Quick Impact Project” which will establish a new Science Library in Battambang province’s Ratanak Mondul district. The embassy signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation on February 17. According to the embassy, the project seeks to establish a science library which will feature a diverse collection of science books, scientific instruments and engaging design elements. “The library is intended to inspire children to develop a passion for reading, exploration and hands-on scientific experimentation. Through promotional campaigns and outreach efforts, the initiative…
The Indian Navy Ship (INS) Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Veera successfully concluded their February 14 to 17 port call at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, announced the Indian embassy in Cambodia. During the port call, an Indian Navy delegation engaged in several high-level meetings, including courtesy calls on the Commander of the Royal Cambodian Navy, the Commander of the Ream Naval Base and the Deputy Governor of Preah Sihanouk Province. Officers from both the Indian and Cambodian navies also participated in various interactive activities. INS Sujata is a large offshore patrol vessel. Equipped with a light helicopter, it is…