Koica planning to lend support in mine clearing
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (Koica) said on Wednesday it has embarked on a feasibility study – Project of Mine Action for Human Development Programme in Cambodia – to advance community development in villages that have been deemed mine-free.
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koica-planning-lend-support-mine-clearing
Cambodia and S.Korea closer to signing FTA
The agreement to conduct the study was signed between South Korea’s Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee and Cambodian Commerce Minister Pan Sorasak in the Korean city of Busan, where a two-day Asean summit is being held.
Chhut Bunthoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50663999/cambodia-and-s-korea-closer-to-signing-fta/
FTA with EAEU bloc may diversify export market
As the government moves to a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), garment and rice industry insiders expect the new trade corridor to diversify the Kingdom’s export market.
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fta-eaeu-bloc-may-diversify-export-market
EU ambassador praises Kingdom’s growth
Eang Sophalleth, Prime Minister Hun Sen’s assistant, yesterday said European Union Ambassador Carmen Moreno praised the government’s achievements in sustainably developing the economy during a meeting with Mr Hun Sen at the Peace Palace.
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50666352/eu-ambassador-praises-kingdoms-growth/
Millions of lobsters released into Cambodian waters
In an attempt to replenish the nation’s shellfish stocks, the Fisheries Administration has released seven million young lobsters into Cambodian rivers and the Tonle Sap Lake this year, officials said.
Cambodia harvests about 100 tons of wild lobsters annually, although the market demand is for about
Xayaburi dam project proceeds as protest grows
In Laos, the construction of controversial hydroelectric dam in Xayaburi province is under way, despite disagreement from its neighbors, Cambodia and Vietnam.
The Xayaburi dam project started when the Laotian government and Thailand’s giant construction company, Ch Karnchang Pcl, signed a Memorandum of Understanding in
Water sector in need of investment
Despite the establishment of the Cambodian Clean Water Supplier Association last week, the clean water sector still lacks sufficient investment to connect rural Cambodia.
There is very little clean water in Cambodia and accelerating its supply requires the government, private sector and other development partners
Japan to Give $840,000 To Demining Projects
Japan signed an agreement Thursday with the Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) to provide $839,363 to deining projects in Battambang province, which will benefit about 5,500 residents.
Together with the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC), which will receive almost half of the donations from Japan, JMAS
Exset Advances Cambodian STB Services with Hyundai Digital Technology
Exset has selected Hyundai Digital Technology (HDT) as its STB strategic partner, where HDT is presently providing MPEG4 Set-Top-Box service (STBs) for One TV, the first nationwide digital terrestrial TV platform service in Cambodia. Cambodian televisions are expected to switch to Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial
Metro looks to Laos, Cambodia for heavy equipment sales
Metro Machinery, the biggest dealer of heavy construction equipment in Thailand, is looking over the borders to Laos and Cambodia, which are exploiting their abundant natural resources and racing to develop infrastructure.
The company will on October 9 ink two deals worth Bt1.5 billion each –
F&N fits into ThaiBev's long-term global plan, says CEO
Thai Beverage’s stake in Fraser & Neave (F&N) is another piece of the strategic jigsaw as ThaiBev moves to become an international giant, benefiting from the Singapore-based beverage firm’s regional distribution network and management know-how
Not only has its beverage business expanded regionally and globally, the
Mam Sonando's 'Secession' Trial Focuses on Absent Suspect
The trial of independent radio owner Mam Sonando continued for a second day at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday, though most of the testimony centered around the fellow alleged secession leader Bun Ratha, who remains at large.
Along with eight others, Mr. Sonando and Mr. Ratha stand
Southeast Asia smartphone growth: 78% in 12 months
Southeast Asia is a growth market for the mobile industry, with Indonesia and the Philippines being key markets for growth, particularly in smartphones, reports GfK Asia.
The Southeast Asian mobile phone market is on the rise, having grown by 24% in volume in the past 12
http://e27.sg/2012/09/17/southeast-asia-smartphone-growth-78-percent-12-months/
Flash Floods, Heavy Rains Expected in 14 Provinces This Week
The government warned residents of 14 provinces yesterday to take precautions against possible flash floods caused by heavy rain, while the homes of almost 1,000 families have already been flooded in Banteay Meanchey province.
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology issued a statement yesterday calling
U.S. to aid Cambodia in agriculture, food security, environment
The United States will sign up to provide 18.5 million U.S. dollars to Cambodia to support the country’s priorities in agriculture, food security, and climate change adaptation and mitigation, according to a media release from the U.S. Embassy here on Thursday.
The agreement will be signed
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2012-09/20/c_131863234.htm
Talks under way to source maids from Cambodia
TALKS are under way to bring in Cambodian maids to help offset the shortfall in domestic workers from Indonesia.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is looking to make Cambodia an approved source country for domestic workers in Singapore and will make a decision soon.
Association of Employment
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/9/23/asia/12069202&sec=
Cambodia: Kampot Port Development Hits Hurdle
A local investor revealed yesterday that the construction of the US$100 million Kampot sea port had been further delayed by rain.
Vinh Huor, president of the Kampot Special Economic Zone, (KSEZ) said: “We are preparing to be better, and that may take some time. I am
Dredging Today Staff
http://www.dredgingtoday.com/2012/09/25/cambodia-kampot-port-development-hits-hurdle/
Trade barriers hinder growth of Cambodia's export industry
Cambodia could reap even greater benefits from trade facilitation measures in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) by removing high logistics costs, delays and other barriers that hamper the country’s connectivity and competitiveness, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) book released here on Thursday.
“Cambodia’s
Hun Sen Slams Use of Wife's, Red Cross' Name to Grab Land
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Saturday accused unnamed individuals of attempting to grab land in Kompong Thom province by invoking his wife’s name and ordered one of his sons to investigate and give back any misappropriated land.
According to Mr. Hun Sen, unscrupulous individuals were
EU Ambassador Says Listen to Envoy's Advice
The European Union’s ambassador to Cambodia yesterday urged the government to heed the advice of the U.N.’s visiting human rights envoy, who has come under increasing rebuke from officials for his unflattering reports.
Addressing a crowd of about 3,000, mostly garment factory workers, at Phnom Penh’s
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/eu-ambassador-says-listen-to-envoys-advice-6582/
