Cambodia’s rice exports fall sharply
Cambodia’s milled rice exports only grew by a dismal 0.7 percent last year compared with 2015 and this was the lowest since 2014, according to government figures released yesterday. “Last year Cambodia only exported 542,144 tons of milled rice and the lowest exports were in the
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/33963/cambodia---s-rice-exports-fall-sharply/
Village politician changes sides
After six years with the opposition, deputy commune chief Yoeun Yong has decided to jump ship and join the ruling CPP for the upcoming commune elections.Mr. Yong’s name was the seventh to appear on the CNRP ballot paper for the Koh Anlong Chin commune in
Ven Rathavong And Ros Chanveasna
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/37522/village-politician-changes-sides/
Environmentalist to be honoured in New York
The Goldman Environmental Prize winner Ouch Leng, president of the Cambodian Human Rights Task Force, has been awarded the Asia Game Changer Award for 2017 from the Asia Society. Mr Leng will go to collect the award in New York on November 1 with eight
Mom Sophon
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5088344/environmentalist-honoured-new-york/
Kem Sokha’s Human Rights Party decides to close
The Human Rights Party closed yesterday of its own accord, officially removing itself from any conversation about potential challengers to the ruling party in the absence of the CNRP. The move was met with mixed responses yesterday – with some lamenting the loss of a “back-up”
Mech Dara and Erin Handley
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/kem-sokhas-human-rights-party-decides-close
Businesses in Sihanoukville told to clean up
Preah Sihanouk provincial authorities and relevant departments have asked businesses and tour operators in Sihanoukville to enhance the city’s beauty and prevent sewage from flowing into the sea, while warning of administrative measures for those failing to comply. A notice concerning order at Ochheuteal Beach was
Pech Sotheary
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50110699/businesses-sihanoukville-told-clean/
Kem Sokha’s pre-trial detention extended by six months
Jailed opposition leader Kem Sokha may not face trial until after the July elections, after a Phnom Penh Municipal Court decision on Monday to extend his pre-trial detention up to another six months. Meng Sopheary, Sokha’s lawyer, confirmed that Investigating Judge Ky Rithy extended the
Niem Chheng and Ananth Baliga
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kem-sokhas-pre-trial-detention-extended-six-months
Cambodia joins Vietnamese programme for agri cooperation
Cambodia has sent representatives to attend a Vietnamese programme that seeks to strengthen the relationship between them and the agricultural sectors of Vietnam and Laos, Vietnamese media reported.
Jose Rodriguez T. Senase
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50665907/cambodia-joins-vietnamese-programme-for-agri-cooperation/
Microfinance: an insider's view
The story of Cambodia’s microfinance sector has been one of successful evolution, evidenced by the growing number of lenders and their continual development. Many microfinance institutions (MFIs) started as NGO-like entities, but the industry has come a long way. Today, there are 32 MFIs licensed
Cambodia inaugurates China-funded road in eastern part
Cambodia on Thursday inaugurated a 133-km China-funded national road No. 8 in Prey Veng province, hoping that the road will contribute to promoting social and economic development in the country’s eastern part.
The road, which connects from Prek Tamak Mekong River Bridge to Vietnam border, cost
Concern Over Tonle Sap Catch
Fish production in Cambodia’s great Tonle Sap Lake is on track to reach last year’s level, an official said Wednesday, despite concern from fishermen that yields are dwindling due to environmental problems.
Nao Thouk, director of the Fisheries Administration under the Ministry of Agriculture, said that
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/tonle-sap-11282012191709.html
National Assembly Lawmakers Reject SRP Budget Suggestions
Lawmakers at the National Assembly yesterday debated the government’s plan for public spending next year, with the opposition challenging the government’s plans to rack up more foreign debt.
Since the draft of the 2013 budget was released last month, the opposition has come forward with detailed
Fresh arrests on Laos border
Cambodian authorities announced yesterday they would release six Laos who were arrested in Cambodia last Thursday on suspicion of illegal logging, provided that Laos cooperates with broader border negotiations in Stung Treng province’s Siam Pang district, where the men were arrested.
Svay Nhoun, a Stung Treng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/2012121760313/National/fresh-arrests-on-laos-border.html
Japan to strengthen local SME’s capacities
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced yesterday that it will provide technical support for Cambodian small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs), strengthening their capacities through the establishment of a national policy, officials said.
Meng Saktheara, director-general of the General Department of Industry at the Ministry of
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/2013030561745/Business/japan-to-strengthen-local-sme-s-capacities.html
Witness duo no-show amid safety concerns
Two witnesses to the Bavet town factory shooting in February failed to show up at Svay Rieng Provincial Court yesterday despite being summoned by an investigating judge, with one citing fears for his safety.
Sok Vuthy, a 28 year-old worker, told the Post yesterday that he
Cambodia records 1.51 bln trade deficit in 7 months
Cambodia reported a trade deficit of 34 percent in equivalent to 1.51 billion U.S. dollars in the first seven of this year, the report of the Commerce Ministry showed on Thursday.
During January-July period this year, the country’s total import and export value was 7.45 billion
http://www.nzweek.com/world/cambodia-records-1-51-bln-trade-deficit-in-7-months-7684/
Belarus plans to open tractor factory in Cambodia
visiting Prima Vitlay, vice minister of industry of Belarus today met with deputy prime minister and finance minister of Cambodia, Keat Chhon, here to expand cooperation and trade ties between two countries.
Prima told finance minister: “his country schedules to open a tractor factory in Cambodia
Cambodia’s Jasmine Rice Awarded World Best Rice for 2012
Cambodia’s aromatic variety of jasmine rice was awarded top prize at the Rice Trader World Rice Conference in Bali, Indonesia, last month
Cambodia is now seeking to expand its exports of its jasmine rice and other varieties.
Ung Chhengsear, a representative of Cambodian rice export company Lor
Toll Royal Railways Yet to Spend Pledged Funds
Toll Royal Railways, the company holding the 30-year concession to operate Cambodia’s rail network, has so far only spent a tiny fraction of the millions of dollars of investment it promised upon winning the deal, documents of the firm’s expenditure show.
The operation of the railways
Bicycle tours take people off the beaten path around Cambodia
Cycling is becoming increasingly popular in Cambodia, and bicycle tours are being seen as an active and exciting way for tourists to see the less noticed parts of the kingdom, said Adam Platt-Hepworth, the regional manager of Grasshopper Adventures, a bike tour company.
Grasshopper Adventures, at
S'ville Port Likely to Miss Bourse Registration Date
An official at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port yesterday said the state-owned firm would miss its target of registering with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia (SECC) next month, a key step before listing on the country’s nascent bourse.
Ho Hongsik, director of SBI Royal
