Cambodia

PM expressed optimism that Cambodia will achieve its vision in accordance with the National Strategic Plan for Mine Action 2018-2025 and the goal of a mine-free state by 2025

To enhance the living conditions and welfare of disabled people in Cambodia, providing subsidies and housing through the National Social Security Fund, is one of the focus efforts of the gevernment

The 400 square kilometres of protected area of Angkor Wat are home to 120.000 people, with tourism 'responsible' for the boom; now the government has decided that 10.000 families will be evicted from the area

Mine clearance experts from the Mine-Free Cambodia 2025 Foundation are preparing to carry out operations in various provinces after plans were approved by the national authorities to use Cambodian-trained mine-sniffing dogs

The Cambodian People's Party concluded its two-day extraordinary congress, setting out the party's priority goals for the 2023-2028 period, with more than 3.000 members from across the country in attendance

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has urged the population to use water sparingly, especially in remote rural areas far from water sources, due to the decrease in rainfall expected this year

Rescue teams recovered and brought to local Buddhist temple more bodies from the charred casino-hotel where a fire killed at least 27 people last week and injured over 60; around 20 people are still missing

The government has established three new towns - Sampov Poun, Arey Ksat and Oudong Me Chey - following requests from the Ministry of the Interior

The country has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea to improve road safety near schools, aiming to reduce deaths and serious injuries in road accidents and raise public awareness

Since the establishment of Cambodian Humanitarian Mine Action Programme in 1992, more than 8.000 Cambodians, including 580 women, have participated in mine clearance activities with missions in 11 countries

The $70 million Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium in Siem Reap was officially opened on 1 November to attract more tourists to the province and contribute to the conservation of natural resources