Illegal building at Angkor site must go, says Unesco
The Unesco representative in Cambodia has expressed support for the Apsara Authority’s actions to prevent the spread of illegal constructions in the Angkor Archaeological Park. ...
Pech Sotheary
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/39692/illegal-building-at-angkor-site-must-go--says-unesco/
One dead, seven hurt after lightning strikes
A fisherman and his brother were struck by lightning on Sunday – one of them fatally – while six others were injured in storms, local police said yesterday. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/one-dead-seven-hurt-after-lightning-strikes
New airport to be constructed next year
Royal Government of Cambodia’s plan to construct an international airport in Siem Reap province will be carried out next year, according to local media report. ...
Phal Sophanith
http://www.akp.gov.kh/?p=107909
New governors told to keep up fight against drugs
The Interior Minister yesterday urged two new provincial governors to continue the battle against drug trafficking, on the heels of its “successful” national anti-drugs campaign. ...
Khy Sovuthy
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/39765/new-governors-told-to-keep-up-fight-against-drugs/
Authorities ‘ignore’ Sesan villagers
The last families refusing to relocate from their homes near the Lower Sesan II dam have accused local authorities of being unwilling to settle their case. ...
May Titthara
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5089323/authorities-ignore-sesan-villagers/
Sihanoukville governor slams construction gate
Preah Sihanouk town authorities on Wednesday ordered the dismantling of a construction site gate that was encroaching upon public land and a canal in Boun commune. ...
Pav Suy
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50106111/sihanoukville-governor-slams-construction-gate/
Three who sold land for veterans arrested
Authorities in Banteay Meanchey province on Sunday arrested three people accused of inciting villagers to occupy state land slated for use by retired armed forces members. ...
Pav Suy
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50109478/three-sold-land-veterans-arrested/
Border road damaged in riverbank collapse
A vital road linking Kandal province to the Vietnamese border has been seriously damaged after the banks of the Mekong river collapsed in Lerk Dek district. ...
Ven Rathavong
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/37607/border-road-damaged-in-riverbank-collapse/
India-Cambodia rubber venture
India plans to produce latex concentrate for the manufacture of specialised products with high tensile strength and resilience from fresh latex collected in Cambodian rubber plantations. ...
Sok Chan
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/39783/india-cambodia-rubber-venture/
Reeling From Detention, Adhoc 5 Stay Defiant
After 427 days behind bars, the Adhoc 5 have been enjoying their first weekend of liberty after being released from prison on bail on Thursday night. ...
Van Roeun
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/reeling-from-detention-adhoc-5-stay-defiant-132052/
Polling station, police directives handed down
All logos, numbers or signs emblematic of party affiliation are forbidden at polling stations on Election Day, according to a directive released yesterday by The National Election Committee. ...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/polling-station-police-directives-handed-down
Thai-Cambodian railway soon to be constructed
Thai representatives have joined in a foundation stone laying ceremony held in Cambodia, setting the wheels in motion for the construction of railway linking the two countries together. ...
Pattaya Mail
http://www.pattayamail.com/news/thai-cambodian-railway-soon-to-be-constructed-39907
CCHR calls for transgender rights
Marking the sixth annual International Transgender Day of Visibility yesterday, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR) called on the government to protect transgender people and end discrimination. ...
Rebecca Moss
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cchr-calls-transgender-rights
VN President to visit Cambodia
President Truong Tan Sang will pay a State visit to Cambodia on December 23-24 at the invitation of Cambodian King Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni. ...
Vietnam Net News Staff
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/government/119157/vn-president-to-visit-cambodia.html
Cambodia, Thailand vow to enhance security, peace along border
Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Banh and his visiting Thai counterpart Prawit Wongsuwan on Wednesday pledged to enhance security and maintain peace along the border of the two countries. ...
Xinhuanet News Staff
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2014-12/24/c_133876021.htm
Phnom Penh municipality plans city expansion
Authorities are planning to further enlarge Phnom Penh by incorporating another chunk of Kandal province’s Lvea Em district into the municipality, a City Hall spokesman said Friday. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/phnom-penh-municipality-plans-city-expansion-80500/
Cambodia supports Australia refugee deal on 'humanitarian grounds'
A spokesman for the Cambodian Secretary of State says Cambodia supported the Abbott government’s $40 million refugee resettlement agreement on “humanitarian” grounds and to strengthen ties with Australia. ...
Sylvia Varnham O'Regan
http://bit.ly/1CbXf1o
Cambodia supports Australia refugee deal on 'humanitarian grounds'
A spokesman for the Cambodian Secretary of State says Cambodia supported the Abbott government’s $40 million refugee resettlement agreement on “humanitarian” grounds and to strengthen ties with Australia. ...
Sylvia Varnham O'Regan
http://bit.ly/1CbXf1o
PPWSA to almost double dividend
Phnom Penh’s state-owned water utilities firm – one of the only two companies listed on Cambodia’s fledgling stock exchange – will boost its annual dividend almost twofold. ...
May Kunmakara
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/ppwsa-almost-double-dividend
Garment workers again target $177 minimum wage
Cambodia’s garment workers will renew their campaign for a monthly wage of $177 next month, when talks start for a new minimum wage, labor leaders said yesterday. ...
Va Sonyka
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/12352/garment-workers-again-target--177-minimum-wage/
