ACMECS countries reiterate commitment to supporting ASEAN community building
Leaders of Ayeyawaddy-Chao Phraya Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) incorporating Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam reiterated their commitment Tuesday to supporting the ASEAN Community building in 2015 and beyond. ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://bit.ly/1BC5Ehy
Tycoon resigns after beating
Property tycoon Sok Bun has resigned as director of joint ventures between his company and Singaporean partner TEHO International, amid ongoing controversy over footage showing him viciously attacking a female TV host earlier this month. ...
Charles Parkinson
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/tycoon-resigns-after-beating
Amid drought, farmers scuffle over water
Dozens of drought-hit farmers from two districts in Banteay Meanchey province scuffled on Saturday night after one group blocked a canal leading from a shared reservoir, preventing water from flowing to the other community. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/amid-drought-farmers-scuffle-over-water-89476/
2015: 11 China-Funded achievements inaugurated
There are 11 China-funded road and bridge construction projects in 2015, of which 8 have been broken ground and put into official use, according to the state news agency (AKP). ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/2015:-11-china-funded-achievements-inaugurated-8790
Surge seen in crimes against children
The Child Protection Unit (CPU) has seen a surge in cases of serious crimes against children in recent weeks, though the NGO says that partly reflects their expanded presence in Cambodia and improved reporting practices. ...
Charles Parkinson
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/surge-seen-crimes-against-children
Drug slum back in business; police pledge weekly raids
As police prepared to send more than 100 suspected drug dealers and users to court Monday, the notorious Phnom Penh slum where they were arrested in two separate raids last week remained a hive of illicit activity. ...
Khy Sovuthy and Matt Blomberg
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/drug-slum-back-in-business-police-pledge-weekly-raids-92388/
More than 2,000 forest crimes observed: group
The Prey Lang Community Network yesterday reported uncovering more than 2,000 cases of forestry crime so far this year in Prey Lang forest, where they say corrupt elites are decimating protected reserves with impunity. ...
Pech Sotheary
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/more-2000-forest-crimes-observed-group
Cambodia arrests 2 for destroying Vietnam boundary marker
Police in the Cambodian province of Tbong Khmum have arrested two men for allegedly damaging a pillar that marks the border between the country and Vietnam, Vietnam Plus reported on Wednesday. ...
Thanh Nien News Staff
http://www.thanhniennews.com/politics/cambodia-arrests-2-for-destroying-vietnam-boundary-marker-50957.html
Koh Kong authorities defend crackdown on protesters
The provincial government in Koh Kong says authorities were within their rights to detain more than a dozen people and break up a demonstration over the arrest of three environmental activists. ...
Hul Reaksmey
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/koh-kong-authorities-defend-crackdown-on-protesters/2947030.html
Cambodia may gain from Vietnam investing in better infrastructure
A plan to improve transport infrastructure in Vietnam’s Long An province may help the country achieve its stated goal of increasing trade with Cambodia. ...
Michael Firn
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50898290/cambodia-may-gain-from-vietnam-investing-in-better-infrastructure/
Senate passes single nationality draft amendment unanimously
The Senate yesterday unanimously approved the draft constitutional amendment on single citizenship, citing that it is to ensure the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cambodia. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50963684/senate-passes-single-nationality-draft-amendment-unanimously/
UN translates human rights’ info for indigenous peoples
The United Nations has translated a key human rights’ document into the Tumpoun indigenous peoples’ language so they can understand their right to participate in the development of their community. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50999924/un-translates-human-rights-info-for-indigenous-peoples/
First Lady applauds midwives’ dedication
Bun Rany Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Red Cross, has lauded midwives’ contribution to Cambodia’s mother and child health achievements. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501070399/first-lady-applauds-midwives-dedication/
Study finds 8% rise in 2022 budget expenditure plan
A study carried out by a group of non-governmental organisations has found that there is an eight percent rise in total expenditure plan as compared to the previous year. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501101492/study-finds-8-rise-in-2022-budget-expenditure-plan/
Over 10 Phnom Penh condos, hotels raided over trafficking, online ‘services’
Hundreds of foreign nationals have been removed from Phnom Penh compounds as police acknowledged detention, torture, extortion and human trafficking in several arrests. ...
Mech Dara
https://vodenglish.news/over-10-phnom-penh-condos-hotels-raided-over-trafficking-online-services/
Veterinary officials in Siem Reap call on farmers to vaccinate cattle
A Senior veterinary official said that Siem Reap is conducting a campaign to vaccinate cattle and have called for the participation of farmers in vaccinating their animals. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501116228/veterinary-officials-in-siem-reap-call-on-farmers-to-vaccinate-cattle/
Anti-Corruption Unit closes probe into ex-governor’s flooded forest grab
The Anti-Corruption Unit closed its investigation into a Kampong Chhnang ex-governor whose vast tracts of protected flooded-forest land were confiscated amid a crackdown on illegal encroachment. ...
Mech Dara
https://vodenglish.news/anti-corruption-unit-closes-flooded-forest-case-against-ex-governor/
‘Zero Snaring Phase Two’ targets six new provinces
The second phase of “Zero Snaring in Protected Areas Campaign” is getting underway this spring. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501248591/zero-snaring-phase-two-targets-six-new-provinces/
United States committed to encouraging more tourists to Cambodia
The United States of America is committed to attracting more tourists from the country to visit Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501397373/united-states-committed-to-encouraging-more-tourists-to-cambodia/
Hun Sen Mute After Initial Election Remarks
Over the past three weeks, a standoff between the long-ruling CPP and newly strengthened opposition CNRP has made for an increasingly tense political environment. But almost entirely missing from the equation has been Prime Minister Hun Sen, whose last public appearance was 18 days ago when ...
Colin Meyn and Phorn Bopha
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/elections/hun-sen-mute-after-initial%E2%80%88election-remarks-40372/