Author: Raksmey Hong
The arrest of Cambodian journalist Mech Dara in late September has raised concerns about press freedom, but the Ministry of Information has defended the move, stating that the charges against him are legal and unrelated to his journalism. Dara, an investigative journalist known for exposing human trafficking and corruption, was charged with incitement to cause social unrest following a series of social media posts deemed inflammatory by Phnom Penh Municipal Court. Dara, as confirmed by his attorney Rem Bora, has been officially charged by the court and is currently being detained at Kandal Provincial Prison awaiting trial. “The [proceedings] are…
The Ministry of Tourism reported a significant rise in international tourist arrivals for August, reflecting a continued recovery in the sector. “Cambodia received 548,828 international visitors during the month, marking an 18.1% increase compared to August 2023,” according to the ministry’s report released today, September 27. The growth follows a general trend of recovery for the country’s tourism industry, which was severely impacted by the global pandemic. The latest report noted that from January to August, the total number of international arrivals reached 4.29 million, a 22.5% rise from the same period in 2023. The August 2024 statistics show a…
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office held a pre-departure orientation on September 26 for a group of Cambodian government officials and private sector professionals selected to participate in a specialised training course on intellectual property (IP) and patent recognition. The course, titled “Capacity Building for IP and Patent Recognition Programme (PRP) Systems in Cambodia (2023-2025)”, will run from October 6-17 in South Korea. The training initiative is part of KOICA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Cambodia’s economic foundation by developing the expertise of officials from the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, as well as intellectual property agents…