Prime Minister Hun Manet called for national unity and cautioned against divisions stemming from differing opinions regarding the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA), urging people to avoid illegal actions. He also requested that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation inquire with Japan regarding the use of Japanese territory by certain individuals to incite the overthrow of the Cambodian government. Speaking at a gathering of approximately 1,000 achar (laypeople who play a key role in organising religious events) from across the country on Thursday morning, August 15, Manet observed three trends regarding the CLV-DTA: staunch supporters, staunch opponents and…
Author: Niem Chheng
Negotiations for the 2025 minimum wage in the garment, footwear and travel goods sectors began today, August 14, though specific figures have yet to be proposed. The negotiations, which affect nearly one million workers, are a tripartite process involving the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, representatives of factories or employers and union representatives. During today’s meeting, key social and economic indicators were presented for the parties to use as a basis for their negotiations. Each party agreed to use the provided statistics and information for internal discussions before taking their positions at the next meeting. The three parties will…
The Ministry of Justice issued a stern warning that efforts to incite opposition to the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA) cooperation are part of a broader scheme to instigate a colour revolution aimed at overthrowing the government. It said those involved in such activities will face prosecution for “plotting”, a crime that carries a prison sentence of five to 10 years. In a statement dated August 13, the ministry’s spokesperson unit explained that any attempt to overthrow the government through means other than elections – which are fundamental to a multi-party liberal democracy – constitutes a severe crime. It said…
The country is set to launch the “Cambodia e-Arrival” mobile app on September 1, replacing the traditional paper-based immigration form. The app will also allow tourists to apply for a visa upon arrival, streamlining the entry process. The app was piloted from January 1 to June 30 at Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH), Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI) and Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS). It allows users to complete immigration forms, health declarations and customs reports electronically, according to the General Department of Immigration (GDI), the institution behind the app’s development. The app supports eight languages: Khmer, English, Chinese, Japanese, Thai,…
Opposition to the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA) project continues to grow abroad, with protests by Khmer citizens in South Korea and Australia on Sunday, August 11. The protesters are demanding that the government withdraw from the CLV-DTA initiative, while agitators have called for actions similar to those in Bangladesh, where mass protests led to the downfall of the country’s leaders, resulting in hundreds of deaths. The government has repeatedly reassured concerned citizens that participation in the cooperative effort will not result in Cambodia losing territory to Vietnam or allowing free movement of Vietnamese citizens into Cambodia. Today, August 12,…
Preah Vihear deputy prosecutor Kim Samleng was dismissed from his position for misconduct and unprincipled behaviour, violating the professional code of ethics. His dismissal was formalised by royal decree on August 9. Chea Leang, Supreme Court prosecutor and chair of the Disciplinary Council of the Supreme Council of the Magistracy, told The Post that Samleng had engaged in conduct that was deemed unethical according to the prosecutor’s statute. She stated that his documented actions included disrupting both public and government officials within the judiciary and other civil services, as well as causing disturbances among local traders. She highlighted specific instances…
China will support Cambodia in pursuing its own development path and will work to expand the market for Cambodian goods, thereby boosting exports to the Chinese market, according to Chinese ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin. Speaking at the “New Journey of China Reform, New Opportunities for Cambodia-China Cooperation” workshop held at the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) on August 9, Wang emphasised the strong relationship between the two nations, referring to the countries as “ironclad friends” who are committed to a high-quality, high-standard and high-level community of shared future. “We will open up the market to the Cambodian side to…
Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul addressed concerns surrounding the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA), which has led to fears among some that it could result in the loss of Cambodian territory. In an interview with TVK today, August 9, Nimul clarified that the CLV-DTA does not involve the sharing or exchanging of territory. She emphasised that each country remains independent and self-sufficient in its development efforts. Moreover, she noted that all regional developments occur individually, with Cambodia utilising its national development budget, including the commune development budget. “You might wonder: If you are developing your own village or commune using…
Cambodia will host the “Hun Manet Traditional Khmer Martial Arts Award” competition to promote traditional Khmer martial arts such as L’bokator and Kun Khmer, as well as other martial arts forms that have been forgotten in communities, with the aim of keeping them from extinction. Senior Minister in charge of Special Missions Thong Khon said at a press conference today, August 8, that in order to preserve all ancient Khmer martial arts, there needs to be more competition and clear technical regulations to reach the mixed martial arts level internationally. L’bokator, Kun Khmer and Yut Kram Kham events, along with…
UNDP Cambodia launched the “Big Data and AI for Mapping Vulnerability in Cambodia” tool today, revealing that the most disadvantaged people in the Kingdom are in the rural north and northeast regions. The mapping highlights levels of vulnerability, with “Red” indicating a high probability of deprivation and “Green” signifying a low probability across all aspects of education, health, living standards and monetary status, as well as categories within each area. According to the report, the tool combines traditional and big data sources to analyse socio-economic vulnerabilities from a multidimensional perspective, using AI, machine learning and deep learning. The project kicked…