Deadly Battambang crash claims 4 lives
A traffic accident in Battambang’s Sampov Loun district involving a Lexus and a Hyundai truck on Wednesday evening left four people dead, including two children, and seven injured, as police continue to search for the truck’s driver, who fled the scene. ...
Mom Kunthear
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/deadly-battambang-crash-claims-4-lives
Grassroots democracy party elects old faces
The Grassroots Democracy Party, a brainchild of “Khmer for Khmer” advocacy group leader Kem Ley, held its inaugural congress in Phnom Penh on Sunday, electing—unopposed—Mr. Ley’s close colleague Yeng Virak as temporary leader despite vows of a new style of politics. ...
Mech Dara
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/grassroots-democracy-party-elects-old-faces-90420/
Businesses foresee challenge from EU-VN trade deal
Industry insiders say that the looming Vietnam-EU free trade agreement, which gives Cambodia’s neighbour duty-free exports to the European market, may not have and immediate impact, but will potentially eat into similar advantages the Kingdom enjoys in the longer-term. ...
Ananth Baliga and Ayanna Runcie
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/businesses-foresee-challenge-eu-vn-trade-deal
Interior minister approves registration for two new political parties
Deputy Prime Minister and minister of interior Sar Kheng approved for two new political parties—the Grassroots Democracy Party (GDP) and Khmer Solidarity Party (KSP) to contest in the upcoming 2017 commune/Sangkat council and the 2018 National Election. ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/interior-minister-approves-registration-for-two-new-political-parties-8803
Loan growth risks up for debate
Bank deposits and loans during the first half of this year grew significantly as compared with the same period in 2014, with loans alone increasing over 30 per cent, drawing mixed reactions from industry insiders on the risks of this rapid credit growth. ...
Ananth Baliga
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/loan-growth-risks-debate
Man charged for assaulting, insulting traffic police officer
The Siem Reap Provincial Court on Saturday charged the son-in-law of the provincial prison director with intentional violence and “public insult” for allegedly punching a traffic police officer last week and then threatening to run her over with his car, officials said Sunday. ...
Huot Chanpav
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/man-charged-for-assaulting-insulting-traffic-police-officer-91242/
Ministry breaks ground on new tech institute
The Ministry of Education on Monday broke ground on a new Institute of Technology campus in Kompong Speu province’s Thpong district that officials said is being built with funds from the Thai royal family on land partially donated by agribusiness magnate Ly Yong Phat. ...
Sek Odom
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/ministry-breaks-ground-on-new-tech-institute-91900/
Factory worker gets life for fatal acid attack
A 40-year-old garment worker was sentenced to life in prison by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Monday for killing a 20-year-old woman by dousing her with acid after she learned her husband had been having an affair with the victim. ...
Ouch Sony
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/factory-worker-gets-life-for-fatal-acid-attack-92371/
Hun Sen rebukes Sam Rainsy over French media interview
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday rebuked opposition leader Sam Rainsy for telling a French newspaper that a high-profile dinner between their families last month was an example of how the premier has turned over a new leaf in a life of tyranny. ...
Kuch Naren
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/hun-sen-rebukes-sam-rainsy-over-french-media-interview-92650/
FDI on the rise, but figures questioned
Official figures released last week showing a surge in foreign direct investment during the first half of this year may not be the most reliable indicators of actual investment, as they reflect proposed investments rather than actual foreign direct investment (FDI), experts and executives say. ...
Igor Kossov
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/15158/fdi-on-the-rise--but-figures-questioned/
Thai company proposes parking lot plan
After Phnom Penh City Hall announced last month that bus stations must be moved outside the city by next year, a Thai company put forward a proposal on Tuesday to invest in bus parking lots on the city’s outskirts, according to the municipality. ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/business/thai-company-proposes-parking-lot-plan-93275/
Tech company looks to expand reach beyond Cambodia
Comprehensive startup models are still small in Cambodia, even though there is growing interest circulating among young entrepreneurs. But one tech startup, Codingate, is ready to make a move to bring Cambodia’s IT service to the next level. ...
Ten Soksreinith
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/tech-company-looks-to-expand-reach-beyond-cambodia/2947073.html
Thai media targets Kingdom
RSiam, the country-music business unit of RS Public Company Limited, a Thai entertainment company, is seeking partners in Cambodia and Laos, said RS executive vice president Soopachai Nillawan. RS owns a record label, produces programming for television, makes films, publishes magazines and promotes concerts. ...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2012072357548/Business/thai-media-targets-kingdom.html
Cambodia, Laos discuss education cooperation
The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic have discussed their cooperation in the field of education. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50778958/cambodia-laos-discuss-education-cooperation/
At least 17 people arrested for grabbing state land
At least 17 people have been arrested for encroaching on state land in Preah Vihear province’s Kulen district. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50865370/at-least-17-people-arrested-for-grabbing-state-land/
Kampot curfew and alcohol ban announced
Kampot Provincial Administration has announced that a curfew is now in place, starting from today, June 2nd. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50866679/kampot-curfew-and-alcohol-ban-announced/
Gov’t has spent $350 million for cash assistance subsidies
The government has so far spent $350 million in cash assistance subsidy programmes for more than 600,000 families poor and vulnerable families which suffered from Covid-19. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50881711/govt-has-spent-350-million-for-cash-assistance-subsidies/
Tourism chief holds talks with Japan on boost to agri-tourism
Cambodia and Japan have been meeting to discuss ways of promoting agri-tourism projects in the Kingdom. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50916487/tourism-chief-holds-talks-with-japan-on-boost-to-agri-tourism/
Three days of Pchum Ben holiday nets more than 664,000 tourists
More than 664,000 tourists flocked to various tourism spots in the country during three days Pchum Ben holiday, which began on Tuesday, October 5 and ended yesterday, October 7. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50948066/three-days-of-pchum-ben-holiday-nets-more-than-664000-tourists/