Outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease decrease, but are still painful for Cambodian farmers
The number of cases of foot-and-mouth disease dropped significantly in first six months of 2012 compared with the three previous years, according to new report by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). However, the report’s authors say the disease is still a problem for Cambodian farmers, especially owners of small farms, and can severely ...
Trat businesses prepare for boon as Cambodian industrial estate opens
Businesses in Trat province have been told by officials to shape up and prepare for massive new opportunities when Cambodia opens the Koh Kong Industrial Estate later this month. The industrial estate, close to the Trat border, will be inaugurated by Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen ...
Cambodia's economy to grow by 7.2 pct in 2013, stronger in 2014: ADB
Cambodia’s economic growth is forecast at 7.2 percent in 2013, picking up to 7.5 percent next year as recovery in Europe and the United States takes hold, according to the Asian Development Bank’s annual economic outlook released on Tuesday. The United States and Europe are the ...
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/business/2013-04/09/c_132295116.htm
Anti-trafficking laws under-enforced: NGO
Rem Vannak remains in poor health after enduring about two years of 21-hour days working for no pay on a fishing boat in Fiji, where he was beaten when he complained. Lin Yu Shin, who owns Giant Ocean – the company Vannak worked for that allegedly ...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/2013070466659/National/anti-trafficking-laws-under-enforced-ngo.html
Construction of port terminal set for early ’14
Construction on a new multi-purpose terminal at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port is expected to begin in early 2014 to support Cambodia’s rising exports, port officials said yesterday. The new terminal, linking sea to shore, will occupy three hectares and is expected to be finished by late 2016. ...
Chan Muy Hong
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/construction-port-terminal-set-early-%E2%80%9914
Borey River Town developer eyes second, $100 million property investment
Following the success of Borey River Town, the investor behind it has announced plans to inject $100 million into developing a new project. General manager Teng Rith says that construction of Borey River Town is now 50 per cent complete, with some 80 per cent of ...
Secretariat of Civil Aviation to ‘swap’ headquarters
The State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has swapped its headquarters on Norodom Boulevard and will move to a location adjacent to Phnom Penh International Airport by next year, civil aviation officials confirmed Tuesday. Sinn Chanserey Vutha, deputy director-general of the SSCA, said construction on the ...
Khy Sovuthy and Joshua Wilwohl
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/secretariat-of-civil-aviation-to-swap-headquarters-57076/
ID card grace period nearing end
The Ministry of Interior yesterday reminded Cambodians of their obligation to obtain new or replacement national ID cards, a common piece of documentation required for people over 15 years of age and the validity of which had previously been extended to accommodate last year’s national ...
Meas Sokchea
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/id-card-grace-period-nearing-end
Thailand shuts 6 checkpoints in Banteay Meanchey
Six border checkpoints in Banteay Meanchey province were on Saturday closed unilaterally and without warning by Thailand, local officials and border police said. Lieutenant Colonel So Channry, chief of the 911 border battalion in O’Chrov district, said that Thai authorities had closed the checkpoints, one of ...
Ben Sokhean
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/thailand-shuts-6-checkpoints-in-banteay-meanchey-53537/
Logging baron claims tree-felling days over
Preah Vihear province Try Pheap wants to turn over a new leaf.In an exclusive interview with the Post at the opening ceremony of his vast plantation in Preah Vihear province on Sunday, the media-shy tycoon spoke of a desire to cultivate a new image – ...
May Titthara and Daniel Pye
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/logging-baron-claims-tree-felling-days-over
SE Asian startups poised for growth
Golden Gate Ventures recently closed a new $60 million fund for Southeast Asia’s rapidly-growing startup ecosystem. ...
Don’t fear climate change, farmers told
Farmers are being encouraged to embrace new techniques in the face of the damaging effects of climate change. ...
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/37887/don---t-fear-climate-change--farmers-told/
LG Brand Shop to open Saturday
South Korea’s LG Electronics said the grand opening of its new outlet on Monivong Boulevard would take place on Saturday. ...
Sam Rainsy hopes culture of dialogue to continue
Opposition leader Sam Rainsy on Thursday expressed hope that culture of dialogues will continue when new election laws are adopted. ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/sam-rainsy-hopes-culture-of-dialogue-to-continue-8324
Industrial ambitions face thirsty future
Cambodia’s new industrial development policy calls for more factories and special economic zones, but accomplishing this will be difficult. ...
Igor Kossov
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/15199/industrial-ambitions-face-thirsty-future/
No HIV outbreak in Kandal, health officials say
Health officials say they now doubt there is a new outbreak of HIV in Kandal province, following an investigation. ...
Hean Socheata
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/no-hiv-outbreak-in-kandal-health-officials-say/3219656.html
Project to stop violence against women launched
A new project aimed at reducing violence against women in the Kingdom was launched yesterday at the Hotel Cambodiana. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/26174/project-to-stop-violence-against-women-launched/
Bank South Pacific expands into Asia
The Papua New Guinea-based Bank South Pacific has announced its expansion into Asia with its first Cambodian branch. ...
May Kunmakara
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/38839/bank-south-pacific-expands-into-asia/
About 500 prisoners to be released, to have their term reduced
Cambodia will pardon the prisoners or reduce the punishment for to mark annual Khmer New Year celebration from 14-16 April. ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/detail/1?page=15&token=NDA1ZDI5ZjI4MzM
Food safety law being drafted by government
The government is drafting a new food safety law in an effort to better protect consumers, a Health Ministry spokesman Friday. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/food-safety-law-being-drafted-by-government-80503/