PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth said the ministry has taken another step towards implementing a campaign to reduce the use of plastic bags in factories and manufacturing enterprises, with unions voicing their support for its efforts to address the issue.
PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): The government has approved the draft law on the re-establishment of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) to modernise civil aviation technology and enable rapid development of the industry including the management structure, in order to meet the additional requirements as a member of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Senior officials from the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts are currently preparing documents to apply for krama – a versatile traditional scarf, or garment – as well as Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, to the Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage and World Heritage Lists.
PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): The Ministry of Health is discussing opportunities for cooperation to promote and support the development of Cambodia’s health sector with a Singaporean medical company that has nearly 40 years of experience in the field.
PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Prime Minister Hun Manet has asked the Ministry of Mines and Energy to lower electricity tariffs in the manufacturing sector in order to boost production amidst a slowdown in the global and regional economy.