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The Star
03-07-2025
- The Star
‘NoDrug app' delivers nearly 300 tip-offs to Cambodian police in June
Following a complaint through the NoDrug mobile app, these young people were taken into custody for a range of drug-related offences. - NACD via PPP/ANN PHNOM PENH: Members of the public reported 289 drug-related cases in June via the NoDrug mobile application. Authorities are encouraging the public to stop complaining about drug issues on social media and instead report them through the official app. Khorn Darasambath, deputy secretary-general of the National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD) and head of the 24/7 sub-committee that manages the app, explained that reports from concerned citizens are received every single day. On July 2, he revealed that in the month of June alone, the sub-committee received 289 reports, of which 209 had been resolved. The remaining cases are under investigation, with some of them repeat reports that have already been addressed. From the app's launch on April 23, 2024, to July 2, he added — a period of 436 days — the task force received a total of 1,764 reports, resulting in 1,310 interventions or crackdowns. He explained that once a report is received, the 24/7 command team promptly relays the information to the relevant local authorities for further investigation and action. 'The NoDrug app has become a popular and effective tool for reporting local drug crimes to authorities, in line with the Cambodian government's policy of removing drugs from communities,' the NACD stated, noting that the app is also an efficient and confidential platform for users. Deputy Prime Minister Neth Savoeun, chairman of the NACD, has consistently encouraged the public — especially youth — to use the NoDrug app as the 'eyes, nose and ears' of law enforcement by reporting drug problems from their communities. He also noted the app serves as a channel for widespread drug education. He remarked that in the past, some people would raise concerns about drugs in their neighbourhoods on social media. He urged citizens to shift from complaining online to actively reporting drug cases via the NoDrug app, helping to eradicate the issue from the grassroots level. Since the app was launched, almost 50,000 users have downloaded it. Concerned citizens have reported around 1,400 drug-related cases through the app, leading to 1,200 interventions by authorities. In a related matter, authorities in Kampong Cham province, in collaboration with the NACD, incinerated 433 kilogrammes of drugs on June 30, 2025. The destruction event was held to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, under the theme: 'Together, Prevent, Suppress and Eradicate the Root Causes of Drug Problems in Cambodia'. These destroyed narcotics were seized during transit through Kampong Cham as well as in local crackdowns. - The Phnom Penh Post/ANN
Forbes
29-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Why Are More CHRO's In Board Rooms Today? People, Risk, And More
Recent studies and board programs illustrate the increasing prominence and participation of chief ... More human resource officers (CHROs) on company boards of directors. Recent studies and board programs illustrate the increasing prominence and participation of chief human resource officers (CHROs) on company boards of directors. As intangible assets represent a larger portion of company valuations, board skill requirements expand in a changing world and people play a larger role in driving material levels of performance and risk, effective boards incorporate human capital measurement into governance processes and engage those with HR expertise to guide them. NACD's 2024 Inside the Public Company Boardroom report suggested a growing need for non-traditional skills on boards. These include technology, human capital, cybersecurity and digital skills. Leadership skills also are on the rise, according to the study. Another NACD piece suggested innovation skills are critical to board success over time. All these skills are highly people-focused and dependent. The closing session of a new Corporate Governance for Chief Human Resource Officers course offered by the UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business Leadership Development Institute and the UCLA Anderson School of Business Human Resources Roundtable (HARRT) focused on global board trends for 2025 and beyond. The central theme was people governance in a constantly changing business environment. Topics included people and risk implications of geopolitical factors, AI, cyber, quantum computing and talent shortages. Matteo Tonello from The Conference Board recently posted an article in Corporate Governance Law at on how CHRO-board engagement is evolving at publicly traded companies in the U.S. and Europe. Nearly 70% of companies surveyed reported increased CHRO engagement with the board over the past three years. Additionally, the share of directors with human capital expertise at publicly traded companies in the U.S. is rising (38% of S&P 500 and 25.5% of Russell 3000 companies in 2024). Recent research from a collaboration between WTW and Directors and Boards explored the evolution of effective stewardship among boards. According to the study, the top five topics by business materiality that board members currently spend the most time discussing are: • Financial performance monitoring and reporting • Purpose and strategy development • Human capital and culture • Innovation and transformation • Enterprise risk management WTW's 2025 Global Directors and Officers Survey Report listed health and safety as the top risk for board members for the second year in a row, followed by data loss and cyber attacks. All three of these factors are directly connected to human capital governance (for example, there are strong links between employee wellbeing and data and cyber breaches). According to the Directors and Boards study, directors are observing a shift in the topics that boards consider material to the business and their fiduciary duties. While financial performance monitoring and reporting remain the top priority, board members also find it important to spend more time in three areas material to the business: leadership succession and development; purpose and strategy development; and innovation and transformation. This combination of material issues further requires directors to focus on human capital factors. Effective boards use a variety of dashboards and trackers to monitor organization performance against key people indices (e.g. productivity, engagement, skill gaps, wellbeing, safety, pay and benefits competitiveness). The Conference Board study reports that the CHRO's role is expanding to encompass greater responsibility for corporate governance as boards and senior management increasingly emphasize human capital strategies and as investors', regulators' and customers' expectations change. The study also suggests that boards and CEOs expect CHROs to act as enterprise leaders who align human capital strategy with financial, operational, and risk priorities and drive workforce strategy, succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, and business transformation in collaboration with the wider C-suite. According to the study, key expectations for CHROs interacting with boards include: • Business and financial strategy • Workforce and labor market strategy • Operational efficiency and leveraging analytics • CEO and leadership succession planning • Support for mergers and acquisitions and growth strategy The top workforce-related topics cited as gaining prominence in CHRO-board interactions in the next three years are: • Addressing generational shifts in the workplace (61%) • AI and automation impact on the workforce (49%) • Employee engagement and retention (33%) • Mental health and employee wellbeing (33%) • Reskilling and upskilling for future workforce needs (31%) According to the study, effective CHROs take several actions when interacting with boards: • Build professional credibility and trust with the board • Demonstrate business acumen and financial expertise • Foster informal and ongoing engagement with board members • Steer board discussions on human capital • Cultivate strategic alignment with the CEO before engaging the board Effective directors and CEOs take the following actions when addressing human capital governance topics: • Establish a direct board-CHRO relationship • Enhance the depth and quality of board discussions on human capital strategy • Support the CHRO in executive compensation and succession planning discussions • Champion the people strategy to the board • Build trust through open and honest dialogue • Empower the CHRO as a peer in the C-suite The Directors and Boards study also reports that effective directors and CEOs foster relationships with their CHROs outside the boardroom. This includes forging partnerships with other functional leaders such as legal, finance and risk as part of the CHRO's development plan so that together they build more business-oriented and multidisciplinary narratives about human capital risks and opportunities. They reduce board committee silos to find a common voice about human capital risks and opportunities across board committees. Effective boards understand the relevance and value of human capital governance, engaging CHROs and board members with human capital experience to implement effective governance practices. These boards integrate human capital governance into their practices, achieving sustainable growth and navigating the complexities of today's markets.
Business Journals
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
NACD Three Rivers hosts Director of the Year Awards, Tickets for Kids anniversary and Rosedale Tech events (Around Town)
Expand From left to right: Bill Flanagan, Bill Pietragallo, Hoddy Hanna III, Zach Brecheisen & Diana Defino. Hoddy Hanna was the 2025 Leadership in Private Company Governance Award honoree. NACD
The Star
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Cambodia, Indonesia strengthen joint efforts to fight transnational crime
A 40-member Indonesian law enforcement delegation is currently visiting Cambodia, as part of its senior training programme. - Supplied PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and Indonesia have reaffirmed their shared commitment to intensify cooperation in combating transnational crime, following a series of high-level meetings between an Indonesian law enforcement delegation and key Cambodian institutions on May 20. 'The 40-member Indonesian delegation, currently in Cambodia as part of a senior training programme, aims to gain international insights into crime prevention, modern policing and safeguarding Indonesian nationals overseas,' said a statement from the Indonesian embassy in Cambodia. The programme is part of a broader initiative to equip the future leadership of Indonesian law enforcement agencies with a global outlook. 'During their visit, the delegation held separate discussions with the Cambodian National Police (CNP), the National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT) and the National Authority on Combating Drugs (NACD),' said the embassy. The dialogues focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation to address a range of transnational crimes, including cyber scams, tech-related offenses, human trafficking, drug trafficking and money laundering. Human trafficking was a focal point of the meeting with the NCCT. Chu Bun Eng, secretary of state at the Ministry of Interior and permanent vice-chair of the NCCT, offered a candid overview of Cambodia's current challenges, particularly the exploitation of digital platforms for trafficking purposes. 'Cambodia recognises that human trafficking has occurred within its borders, but the Kingdom has never turned a blind eye,' she reiterated. 'We are committed to rescuing victims and enforcing the law whenever we receive credible information. Stronger cooperation with Indonesia is essential to curb illegal border crossings and cross-border crimes that endanger our citizens and others in the region,' she added. Both sides acknowledged the rising complexity of transnational crime and emphasised the need for robust international cooperation, knowledge exchange and capacity-building initiatives to effectively combat these threats. Bun Eng welcomed Indonesia's interest in learning from Cambodia's experience and reaffirmed her country's willingness to collaborate closely in efforts to suppress human trafficking and ensure regional security. The NACD meeting further underscored the need for a united front in fighting drug-related crimes. Delegates discussed integrated strategies such as coordinated law enforcement operations, public education campaigns, addiction rehabilitation programs and transnational cooperation on drug eradication. Indonesian ambassador Santo Darmosumarto, representing the Indonesian delegation, highlighted the urgency of implementing the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on combating transnational crime signed by both countries in 2023. 'With more Indonesians living and working in Cambodia, the risk of them becoming involved in crime, or falling victim to human trafficking and drug abuse, has grown significantly,' he cautioned. According to Cambodia's Ministry of Labour, more than 131,000 Indonesians were employed in the country as of 2024, with approximately one-third residing in Preah Sihanouk province — home to the Kingdom's largest Indonesian community. The Indonesian delegation is scheduled to continue its visit with a trip to Sihanoukville tomorrow, where they will meet with local law enforcement and government officials to further explore cooperation on security and citizen protection. - The Phnom Penh Post/ANN
The Star
16-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Cambodia, Thailand strengthen anti-drug cooperation
Meas Vyrith (left), secretary-general of the National Authority for Combating Drugs, led the Cambodian delegation, while his Thai counterpart Phanurat Lakboon (right) hosted the meeting. - NACD PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and Thailand have stepped up their collaborative efforts in the fight against drugs, with a new agreement to implement five key action areas aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of their joint drug control efforts. The agreement was made during the 15th Bilateral Meeting on Drug Control Cooperation, held on Wednesday (May 14), in Krabi province, Thailand. After exchanging experiences and holding discussions, the two sides agreed to collaborate on five main tasks. They include the inspection of drugs, precursor chemicals, and other chemical substances, drug analysis and identification documentation, education and prevention of drug abuse, treatment and rehabilitation and cooperation on capacity building for drug suppression efforts. The Cambodian delegation was led by Meas Vyrith, secretary-general of the National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD), while the Thai side was led by Phanurat Lakboon, secretary-general of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) of Thailand. Lakboon emphasised the importance of joint suppression efforts to improve the effectiveness of addressing drug-related problems. He also expressed his appreciation to the Cambodian side for their continuous and constructive collaboration, which has helped implement the outcomes of the bilateral meeting and brought peace, security and development to the peoples of both nations. Vyrith thanked Thailand for its consistent support for joint efforts to suppress cross-border drug issues. He also highlighted ongoing cooperation in prevention, treatment for drug users and the control of chemical precursors that could be diverted to narcotics production. This included the use of bilateral mechanisms focusing on capacity building for officials, research activities and information sharing, he explained. Both sides regarded the spirit of this meeting as one rooted in friendship, mutual understanding and deep, comprehensive dialogue, which resulted in fruitful outcomes and laid the foundation for further strengthening and expanding bilateral cooperation. The discussions also contributed to more effective regional mechanisms for combating drugs. - The Phnom Penh Post/ANN
