Author: Raksmey Hong
Prime Minister Hun Manet hailed the revival of Cambodia’s quarrying industry as his administration’s first major accomplishment, achieved within a month of his assuming the role of premier. Speaking at the conclusion of the Ministry of Mines and Energy’s annual meeting, he highlighted the sector’s remarkable turnaround. “The quarrying sector was the first of the solutions offered during my term as prime minister that bore fruit,” he noted. “This year, the momentum has completely shifted, with the sector growing fourfold from September 2023 to September 2024,” he added. He said that in September 2023, during an exhibition in Nanning, China,…
The highly anticipated Bonn Phum on the Move festival is set to captivate visitors from November 22-24 in Cambodia’s picturesque northeast province of Mondulkiri. The annual event blends cultural celebrations, art performances and a focus on ecotourism to showcase the country’s rich traditions and the natural beauty of its lesser-explored regions. This year, the festival highlights the province’s ecotourism, celebrating its expansive grasslands, majestic elephants and the vibrant traditions of the indigenous Punong people. Elephants, long revered in the country’s history, play a central role in the festival’s narrative. “The Bonn Phum on the Move festival aims to showcase the…
Cambodia’s social protection system now covers more than seven million citizens, doubling its reach since 2017. The number is expected to reach 9 million in the near future, according to the National Social Protection Council (NSPC). This milestone was highlighted during the NSPC national conference on November 19, which showcased the achievements of the “National Social Protection Policy Framework 2016-2025”. “The government has spent over 17.5 trillion riel [approximately $4.3 billion] on social protection initiatives, marking a threefold increase in funding over the past six years,” said Aun Pornmoniroth, Minister of Economy and Finance and chairman of NSPC. He said…
The Apsara National Authority (ANA) has successfully completed the restoration of the head of a Makara sculpture, part of an ancient drainage system, located at the dam in Siem Reap province’s Teuk Likh village, in Svay Leu district’s Boeng Mealea commune. The project, which began in mid-May, was part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to preserve the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage. The Makara, a mythical Hindu water creature with a dragon-like serpentine appearance, is an integral part of Cambodia’s ancient water management system. Over centuries, natural erosion and a lack of maintenance had caused significant damage to the structure, rendering…
The government has officially recognised four Digital Government Products (DGPs) developed by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, while highlighting their diverse functionalities and benefits. The four DGPs underwent rigorous technical assessments and compliance checks with cyber-security regulations before earning official approval as digital tools and computer programmes for government use. “A dedicated technical team has been assigned to regularly monitor, evaluate and ensure the security, safety, quality and sustainability of these products, fostering trust and preventing potential cyber-security threats,” explained the telecommunications ministry, in a November 19 statement. The first of the new DGP’s is an official Government PoT…