More kids in care than thought: study
Almost one in every 100 children in Cambodia is living in a residential care institution, a number far higher than previous estimates, according to a new report in the British Medical Journal. ...
Cristina Maza
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/more-kids-care-thought-study
Government passes waste disposal plans to local authorities
Responsibility for cleaning garbage from neighborhoods will be put in the hands of district officials under new guidelines released on Tuesday as part of the government’s plan to decentralize waste disposal. ...
Talks settle on wages figures
Employers, unions and government officials have settled on three figures to propose as the new minimum wage for garment, textile and footwear workers in a final day of negotiations on the issue. ...
Mom Kunthear
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5084546/talks-settle-wages-figures/
No protest after Thai border policy changed
A local Poipet union has called off a protest against what they characterised as overly expensive border passes used by day labourers entering Thailand after provincial officials introduced a new, cheaper permit. ...
Kuoch Masy
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/no-protest-after-thai-border-policy-changed
UN-backed sustainable fellowship announced
Co-working space Impact Hub, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched a new Sustainable Development Goal Fellowship intended to assist entrepreneurs in cultivating innovative and sustainable projects. ...
Post Staff
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/un-backed-sustainable-fellowship-announced
135,000 Cambodian migrants flee Thailand as junta targets illegal foreign workers
An estimated 135,000 Cambodian migrant workers have been deported from or fled Thailand since early this month after the Thailand’s new military government rounded up illegal migrant laborers, a senior official said Sunday. ...
Xinhuanet News Staff
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2014-06/15/c_133409329.htm
Judicial reshuffle: Top judiciary posts filled by Sihamoni
King Norodom Sihamoni yesterday shook up the composition of the Supreme Council of the Magistracy, officially instituting seven new members to the body overseeing the nation’s judiciary, while also disbarring one former prosecutor. ...
Chhay Channyda
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/judicial-reshuffle-top-judiciary-posts-filled-sihamoni
Murder plot suspect back before judge
Recently extradited murder suspect Lay Huong – the former common-law wife of tycoon Khaou Phallaboth – was in court again yesterday to face questioning over a new set of charges levelled by her ex-husband. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/murder-plot-suspect-back-judge
NEC’s communication breakdown: 4 groups
The National Election Committee has created a pair of new commissions, with one aimed at keeping relevant stakeholders informed of the reformed body’s activities and another coordinating electoral activities with Provincial Election Committees. ...
Taing Vida
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/necs-communication-breakdown-4-groups
Transparency watchdog deals discounts to fight corruption
Transparency International Cambodia has launched a new campaign to encourage citizens to fight corruption, issuing a card that provides discounts with more than 100 companies to people who vow to work against the practice. ...
Sok Khemara
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/transparency-watchdog-deals-discounts-to-fight-corruption/2858632.html
CNRP still raising funds for TV station
The Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) has been trying to raise money in every way possible to support its new, CNRP-friendly TV station, which may begin broadcasting before the end of this year. ...
Ros Chanveasna
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/13245/cnrp-still-raising-funds-for-tv-station/
Boutique hotel rises in Daun Penh
A new boutique hotel – which could cost as much as $6 million – is rising in Daun Penh, aiming to attract international business tourists who want to be close to the heart of the city. ...
Igor Kossov
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/13368/boutique-hotel-rises-in-daun-penh/
Thailand asks cambodia to repatriate prisoners
A spokesman for the Justice Ministry said Tuesday that the government was considering a request made by the new Thai ambassador to repatriate seven of the country’s nationals serving prison sentences in Cambodia. ...
Mech Dara
https://cambodia.opendevelopmentmekong.net/wp-admin/post-new.php
Office properties show tepid growth
Commercial occupancy rates stayed almost flat in the first half of this year, with vacancy rates seeing only a marginal decline, according to a new semi-annual report from property consultancy firm Knight Frank. ...
Igor Kossov
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/15288/office-properties-show-tepid-growth/
Almost $14 million investment projects approved by CDC, creating close to 3,000 jobs
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved four new investment projects with a total capital of $13.9 million. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1073833/almost-14-million-investment-projects-approved-by-cdc-creating-close-to-3000-jobs/
Sonando Continues to Seek TV License, Radio Relay Station
Though the Ministry of Information has repeatedly rejected independent radio station owner Mam Sonando’s requests to obtain a television station license and a radio relay station, saying that there was “no space” for him, the government has approved at least three new TV licenses and ...
Kuch Naren
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/sonando-continues-to-seek-tv-license-radio-relay-station-51335/
Relations with China to continue growing
A high-ranking Chinese official has vowed to boost ties with Cambodia to a new high, noting that the Kingdom has steady economic development during a meeting with Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday. ...
Taing Vida
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50545338/relations-with-china-to-continue-growing/
General Department of Taxation postpones property taxes deadline again
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) Cambodia has once again announced the second postponement of 2015 tax payment for real estate by setting a new deadline to the end of November this year. ...
Breakaway party becomes country’s 10th in past year
A breakaway faction from the Cambodian National Justice Party—itself a recent breakaway from the Beehive Social Democratic Party—has formed a new political party, its founder announced on Friday. ...
Kuch Naren
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/breakaway-party-becomes-countrys-10th-in-past-year-107666/
Crystal expands sustainability with Cambodia jeans plant
Hong Kong based garment manufacturing giant Crystal Group is hoping to replicate the success of its “Chinese role model sustainable denim jeans factory” with its new facility in Cambodia. ...
Just-Style News Staff
http://www.just-style.com/news/crystal-expands-sustainability-with-cambodia-jeans-plant_id126235.aspx