Adhoc sees ongoing illegal migration
A rights group has noticed ongoing illegal migration into Thailand through unofficial border gates in Banteay Meanchey province, citing the lack of market for agricultural products and demand for labour inside the country. ...
Pav Suy
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50303628/adhoc-sees-ongoing-illegal-migration/
More than 100 villagers return home after methanol poisoning
More than half of the villagers who fell ill after drinking contaminated water or methanol-laced rice wine in Kratie province’s Chetr Borei district last week have returned home after receiving treatment. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50487671/more-than-100-villagers-return-home-after-methanol-poisoning/
Endangered birds spotted in sanctuaries
Nests of five critically endangered bird species were found in the Siem Pang and Siem Pang Kang Lech wildlife sanctuaries last year, according to an annual report issued yesterday by Birdlife International Cambodia. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50564942/endangered-birds-spotted-in-sanctuaries/
Gov’t officials, Chinese charged with forestry crimes
The Mondulkiri Provincial Court on Monday ordered the detention of three government officials and three Chinese nationals on different charges after they were arrested on Friday and Saturday in connection with forestry offences. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-officials-chinese-charged-forestry-crimes
Group finds judiciary wracked with corruption
The human rights wing of the International Bar Association has found Cambodia’s judiciary is riddled with problems that corrode citizens’ rights to a fair trial, including widespread graft. ...
Pav Suy and James Reddick
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/15863/group-finds-judiciary-wracked-with-corruption/
Fire destroys factory; workers unharmed
A fire tore through a garment factory in Phnom Penh’s Sen Sok district on Monday evening, destroying more than half of the building and its inventory but injuring no workers, an official said Tuesday. ...
Buth Kimsay
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/fire-destroys-factory-workers-unharmed-97760/
With Cambodia visit, Russia looks Southeast
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has wrapped up a three-day state visit to Cambodia, which was part of the Kremlin’s push for a stronger role in Southeast Asia. ...
Abby Seiff
http://www.dw.com/en/with-cambodia-visit-russia-looks-southeast/a-18870632
One arrested after protesting with bloody effigy
A protest leader was arrested during a demonstration on Monday morning outside Banteay Meanchey provincial police headquarters in Poipet City because authorities said the group of about 40 people did not have permission to protest. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/one-arrested-after-protesting-with%E2%80%88bloody-effigy-103041/
Solar financing on the way
A program to provide credit to people to buy home solar panels is set to launch this month after three microfinance organizations agreed to sign on, said Arjen Luxwolda, managing director of solar provider Kamworks. ...
Igor Kossov
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/15590/solar-financing-on-the-way/
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
Gov’t asks Laos to keep studying pending dam
Foreign Affairs Minister Hor Namhong asked Laos’ deputy prime minister for further study of the Don Sahong hydropower dam before construction begins during a meeting with the envoy in Phnom Penh on Tuesday. ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/govt-asks-laos-to-keep-studying-pending-mekong-dam-96673/
Education association hits back at Sam Rainsy
The Cambodian Higher Education Association released a statement on Saturday defending its members against claims made last week by CNRP President Sam Rainsy, who criticized the quality of Cambodia’s postsecondary education system. ...
Mech Dara
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/education-association-hits-back-at-sam-rainsy-97147/
Fisherman killed by electrified rat trap
Police in Kandal province on Tuesday arrested the owner of an electrified rat trap that killed a fisherman in a flooded rice field behind the suspect’s home on Monday night, an official said. ...
Buth Kimsay
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/fisherman-killed-by-electrified-rat-trap-103174/
Lawmakers hit road over land disputes
A bipartisan commission of National Assembly lawmakers arrived in Battambang province yesterday to investigate three unresolved land disputes before going on to Banteay Meanchey to investigate six more over the next two days. ...
Pech Sotheary
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/lawmakers-hit-road-over-land-disputes
Minister wants malaria eliminated by 2025
In recognition of this year’s World Malaria Day on Monday this week, the Health Minister reconfirmed Cambodia’s commitment to eliminate the disease by 2025 during a speech in Pailin on Monday. ...
Pav Suy
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/24322/minister-wants-malaria-eliminated-by-2025/
Banking service deemed poor
While Cambodia’s crowded banking sector has enjoyed strong growth, the majority of consumers surveyed have cited dissatisfaction with banking services as a main impediment for the sector’s confidence and future growth. ...
Kali Kotoski
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/banking-service-deemed-poor
Bavet city SEZs close amid violent protests
Two economic zones in Svay Rieng province’s Bavet City closed down on Thursday, sending some 30,000 workers home over what local officials said were violent protests by groups of workers demanding higher wages. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/bavet-city-sezs-close-amid-violent-protests-103351/
Backup M’kiri bridge ready after Monday collapse
Authorities in Mondolkiri province on Wednesday finished installing an emergency bridge over the O’Phly river near the site of the existing bridge, which was damaged by an overloaded truck on Monday night. ...
Buth Kimsay
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/backup-mkiri-bridge-ready-after-monday-collapse-103759/
Sino plaza marks first step abroad for CCSCE
China State Construction Engineering’s plan to spend $240 million to construct a four-building project called Sino Plaza as part of its strategy to move into rapidly growing Southeast Asia, realtors said. ...
Sum Mane
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/19592/sino-plaza-marks-first-step-abroad-for-ccsce/
Bavet workers see pay diminished after strikes
Workers at factories affected by recent garment worker strikes in the Svay Rieng province town of Bavet were paid their salaries on Saturday, suffering wage cuts that have sparked concerns about renewed protests. ...
Mech Dara and Charles Rollet
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/bavet-workers-see-pay-diminished-after-strikes