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Cambodian union leaders arrested in casino labor dispute
Cambodian police on Tuesday arrested three labor union leaders wanted on charges of leading workers’ protests at a casino and hotel in the capital Phnom Penh.
Chhim Sithar, leader of the union at the NagaWorld casino, was taken into…
Cambodia: 757 tax-exempted vehicles registered as state owned
The government has exempted 757 vehicles that bear police license plates from import taxes and the value-added tax (VAT) because payment of such fees on state-owned vehicles would fall under the responsibility of the state.
The spokesman…
Environmental project to collect garbage from trees left by floods
Mr. Sear Sophal, Co-founder and Director at BambooShoot Foundation, began a project to collect garbage from trees with the help of monks, students, and fishermen, after witnessing the pollution created by rubbish during flood season, in…
WHO representative calls Cambodian not to panic over Omicron variant
The arrival of the newly emerging Omicron variant in Cambodia does not mean we need to “panic.”
Rather, Cambodians need to remember and implement the usual effective COVID-19 precautions while the New Year is ushered in.
Dr. Li Ailan,…
Cambodian PM’s plan to visit Myanmar remains unchanged
According to Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Koy Kuong, Prime Minister Hun Sen’s plan to visit Myanmar will still go through, as Cambodia prepares to hold diplomatic talks with the country.
Spokesman Kuong told local news,…
Fuel and gas depot caught on fire causing panic in Cambodia
A fire broke out at a fuel and gas depot early in the morning causing panic among the residents of the area.
The fire broke out at around 8 a.m. on December 29. The depot was located at Prey Pouch Village, Chrey Bak District, Kampong…
Lao Ambassador expresses gratitude for Cambodia’s support for Laos
Outgoing Lao Ambassador to Cambodia, Amphay Kindavong, thanked Cambodia for its support towards Laos and the Lao people, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The remark was made by Ambassador Kindavong during his farewell meeting…
Authorities call for safe festivities for upcoming New Year
Authorities have asked tourists to stay alert, be careful and strictly follow the health measures for the upcoming international New Year celebrations to avoid any incidents.
Siem Reap provincial deputy-governor Ly Samrith said yesterday…
High school exams start in Cambodia
The two-day-long high school exams kicked off this morning in 204 exam centers in all capitals and provinces of Cambodia.
A total of 114,180 candidates are participating in this year’s exams taking place on December 27 to December 28.…
PM: Despite Omicron, Cambodia to continue socio-economic reopening
Despite the outbreak of Omicron, a new COVID-19 variant of concern, Cambodia will continue to fully resume its socio-economic activities which began since Nov. 1, 2021.
The commitment was underlined by Prime Minister Hun Sen at the…