World Bank raises growth forecast for Cambodia in 2014
The World Bank upwardly revised Monday its GDP growth forecast for Cambodia this year to 7.2 percent, up from its October projection of 7.0 percent.
In explaining the higher forecast, the bank’s East Asia and Pacific Economic Update pointed to “the expectation of renewed confidence and
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/detail/1?page=13&token=YjY5Zjc3MTUwZDg
Rainsy leaves for Netherlands as Sokha tours US
Opposition leader Sam Rainsy was scheduled to depart for the Netherlands last night to attend a Liberal International conference in Rotterdam with other leaders of liberal parties from around the world.
CNRP Vice-President Kem Sokha is also out of the country touring Cambodian communities in the
Colin Meyn
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/rainsy-leaves-for-netherlands-as-sokha-tours-us-56533/
Out of jail, garment worker sees uncertain future
When Pang Vunny walks around his rented room just off of Veng Sreng Boulevard, he waves his hand from side to side in front of him, like a man feeling his way in the dark.
Ever since he was arrested and badly beaten on January 2
May Titthara
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/out-jail-garment-worker-sees-uncertain-future
Nutrition projects ‘need funds’
Despite sustained levels of high economic growth, most people in Cambodia are still eating rice at every meal, with little meat, fish or vegetables, meaning undernutrition will remain high and stunting common among children if the government does not scale up targeted health programs, a
Kevin Ponniah
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nutrition-projects-%E2%80%98need-funds%E2%80%99
ILO says shaming factories leading to improved standards
Naming and shaming factories that fail to ensure a basic standard of conditions for their workers is starting to improve standards in the crucial garment sector, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO), but persistent offenders remain.
Nine factories are included in the “lowest compliance” category
Holly Robertson and Sun Heng
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Concerns Cambodia's fight against HIV/AIDS undermined by funding cuts, government policy
Experts fear Cambodia’s well-earned reputation as a leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS could be undermined by government policy targeting the country’s high-risk groups.
Over the past 15 years, government action and large amounts of money from donors have seen the infection rate drop from 2
Robert Carmichael
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-24/cambodia-hiv-efforts-could-be-undermined-by-government-misst/5621218
Gov’t bans alcohol ads to reduce traffic deaths
Television and radio stations will be barred from broadcasting advertisements for alcohol during the primetime 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. slot beginning next month, as part of the government’s effort to reduce the number of fatalities resulting from drunk driving, officials at the Ministry of
Opening new flight paths between Seychelles and Asia - air service agreement signed with Cambodia
Plans to establish air links between Seychelles and the Asian nation of Cambodia are being finalised following the signing of a memorandum of understanding and air service agreement between the two sides.
The signing by the Secretary of State of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation of Cambodia, Mao Havannall, and
Cambodia factories snub workers arrested in January strikes
While the smoke has long cleared on January’s violent garment strikes, for many of the 23 workers and unionists arrested and tried on charges widely considered to be baseless, the ordeal is far from over.
Nine months after security forces used deadly violence to end strikes
Alice Cuddy, Chhay Channyda & Mom Kunthear
http://www.ucanews.com/news/cambodia-factories-snub-workers-arrested-in-january-strikes/72213
Phnom Penh port expansion seeks funding solution
With construction on the second phase of a new cargo terminal at the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) set to begin in 2016, officials are now looking for ways to finance the project.
Hei Bavy, director general for PPAP, said the $20 million expansion will see
Chan Muyhong
http://phnompenhpost.com/business/phnom-penh-port-expansion-seeks-funding-solution
Commission calls for review of land concessions in Koh Kong
Three parliamentarians from the National Assembly’s human rights commission, led by CNRP lawmaker Eng Chhay Eang, returned Tuesday from a two-day visit to four communities in Koh Kong province locked in land disputes with companies holding private land concessions.
Following the trip, the lawmakers said
Khuon Narim and Hul Reaksmey
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/commission-calls-for-review-of-land-concessions-in-koh-kong-73100/
UNESCO's General Conference president hails Cambodia for efforts to safeguard cultural heritage sites
The president of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday hailed Cambodia for its efforts to preserve and develop world heritage sites, a Cambodian spokesman said.
Hao is visiting Cambodia to attend the official launching of the
Xinhuanet News Staff
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/culture/2014-12/01/c_133825742.htm
Thais ‘admit’ to burn deaths
Thai soldiers admitted to burning alive two men last week who may have been undocumented Cambodians, Battambang military officials said yesterday.
Cambodian officers said their Thai counterparts informed them that on the night of January 7, four Cambodians illegally crossed the border with intentions of evading
Taing Vida
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/thais-admit-burn-deaths
Refugee helper missing
A Cambodian national who was allegedly arrested on Thursday alongside dozens of Montagnard asylum seekers remained missing yesterday, while those sent back to Vietnam were reportedly abused by authorities for their attempted escape.
Forty-two-year-old Dy Heun, an ethnic Jarai from Ratanakkiri province, was officially reported missing
Phak Seangly and Alice Cuddy
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/refugee-helper-missing
Youth meth use on the rise
Cambodia’s young adults are using methamphetamines at one of the highest rates in the world, according to a recent report by the UN’s drug watchdog, while demand for more upscale drugs like ecstasy is growing among the affluent.
In an annual report released Tuesday by the
Sarah Taguiam
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/youth-meth-use-rise
Cambodia's anti-graft chief rebukes report on weak credibility system
Om Yintieng, Chairman of Cambodia’s Anti-Corruption Unit, on Tuesday afternoon vehemently rejected an NGO report claiming that the country’s integrity system is weak and requires significant improvement.
The official’s remarks came after the TI Cambodia, a branch of the Berlin-based TI, released its 233-page assessment
Xinhuanet News Staff
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2014-09/09/c_133631066.htm
Gov’t stands firm on Montagnards
A UN delegation met with Ratanakkiri province’s deputy police chief yesterday afternoon to discuss the fate of 13 Montagnard asylum seekers who have been hiding in the province in recent weeks. The provincial administration, however, has continued to call for the group’s deportation.
Deputy police chief
Phak Seangly and Alice Cuddy
http://phnompenhpost.com/national/gov%E2%80%99t-stands-firm-montagnards
Seeking to cultivate young Cambodian leaders
US Ambassador William Todd created the Ambassador’s Youth Council in Cambodia in 2012, one of 80 such groups of youth around the world.
The goal is to create better relations between Cambodia and the US and to cultivate young leaders for Cambodia, he said. “Those
Socheata Hean
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/seeking-to-cultivate-young-cambodian-leaders/2564238.html
UN investigating possible refugee deaths
After 11 more Montagnard asylum seekers from Vietnam reportedly arrived in Ratanakkiri province late on Sunday evening, the United Nations yesterday said it was looking into unconfirmed reports from local villagers that eight others had been found dead in the province.
While it was impossible
Phak Seangly and Alice Cuddy
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/un-investigating-possible-refugee-deaths
Sangkran set to break records in tourism and line-dancing
Preparations for this year’s Angkor Sangkran, Siem Reap’s largest cultural event, are almost complete, with half a million tourists expected to join in the celebration during Khmer New Year, according to provincial officials.
Of the anticipated 500,000 visitors this year, the majority are expected to be
Chan Muyhong
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sangkran-set-break-records-tourism-and-line-dancing
