Youth leader sees opportunity for ‘change-makers’ in next election
Cambodia desperately needs more youth leadership, if it is to achieve its goals in the coming future, a youth leader says. Ou Ritthy, co-founder of Politikoffee, a politically oriented youth group, told “Hello VOA” on Monday that political parties in particular will have to engage the ...
National Audit Authority moves after land swap
The National Audit Authority (NAA), located on prime real estate on Phnom Penh’s Street 240, is in the midst of moving to a new location in Sen Sok district after a property swap with a company owned by a military general, according to officials at ...
Aun Pheap
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/national-audit-authority-moves-after-land-swap-67586/
Drivers told to work or take a hike
About forty public bus drivers who protested over wages at the weekend were told yesterday to work or resign. The bus drivers claim Phnom Penh City Hall promised them salaries of between $300 and $350 per month beginning in September, but were still paying them only ...
Sen David
http://phnompenhpost.com/national/drivers-told-work-or-take-hike
Palm sugar exports see 138pct rise
Kampong Speu palm sugar exports with geographical indication (GI) status have increased in the past year, as international buyers begin to appreciate the Cambodia-specific product. Export volumes of the sugar reached 50 tonnes in 2014, according to Kampong Speu Palm Sugar Promotion Association’s (KSPSPA) president, Sam ...
Chan Muyhong
http://phnompenhpost.com/business/palm-sugar-exports-see-138pct-rise
Profits up in third quarter for PPWSA
The Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) saw a dramatic increase in profits during the third quarter of this year, according to the state-run firm’s latest filing to the Cambodian Stock Exchange (CSX). PPWSA profits after tax topped $4.5 million during the three-month period ending September ...
Eddie Morton
http://phnompenhpost.com/business/profits-third-quarter-ppwsa
Korea, Cambodia team up to tackle deforestation
The Korea Forest Service on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with Cambodia to prevent deforestation and degradation in the Southeast Asian country, government officials said Thursday. Under the MOU, the two countries will cooperate on United Nations-led REDD+ programs ― standing for Reducing Emissions from ...
Suk Gee-hyun
http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20141211000956
National Assembly not doing job: report
Election watchdog Comfrel said yesterday that the National Assembly was not doing enough to solve Cambodians’ problems despite the opposition party having joined in August. The group said that numerous land disputes, the use of lethal force on protesters by authorities in January last year ...
Meas Sokchea
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/national-assembly-not-doing-job-report
China-funded road work begins in northwest Cambodia
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday broke ground for the construction of a 174-kilometer national road No. 58 under Chinese financial support. Road No. 58 stretches from Banteay Meanchey province, which shares an international border with Thailand, to neighboring Uddor Meanchey province to the ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/china-funded-road-work-begins-in-northwest-cambodia-8317
Work picking up at Don Sahong dam site
Despite protests from its neighbours and the international community, construction is ramping up at the proposed Don Sahong dam site in southern Laos, according to Cambodians living near the border. Vanna, 34, said activity spiked last Thursday at the site, less than 2 kilometres north ...
Phak Seangly
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/work-picking-don-sahong-dam-site
U.S. ambassador to Cambodia: Who is William Heidt?
William A. Heidt, a career member of the Foreign Service, was nominated on April 7, 2015, to be the next U.S. ambassador to Cambodia. If he’s confirmed, it will be his first ambassadorial posting. Since 2012, Heidt has been executive assistant to the Under Secretary ...
Steve Straehley
http://www.allgov.com/news/appointments-and-resignations/us-ambassador-to-cambodia-who-is-william-heidt-150808?news=857153
New Phnom Penh Airport cost estimated at $1.5 billion
Cambodia Airports and the Overseas Investment Corp (OCIC) have shown progress in discussions on the development of a new Phnom Penh International Airport which is expected to be finished next year. ...
Chea Vannak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50687604/new-international-travel-hub-seeks-development-cooperation
France to provide $100 million for water pumping station project
The French government through the Agence Francaise de Development is providing more than $100 million in additional loans for the construction of a water pumping station at the Bakheng Clean Water Treatment Plant. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50675521/france-to-provide-100-million-for-water-pumping-station-project
KrisEnergy to sell Vietnam oil block and focus on diversion to Cambodia field
Singaporean oil and gas company KrisEnergy has decided to give up one of its oil exploration blocks in Vietnam to focus on its operations in Cambodia. ...
Jose Rodriguez T. Senase
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50692143/krisenergy-to-sell-vietnam-oil-block-and-focus-on-diversion-to-cambodia-field
GMAC, other textile associations mount pressure on brands to pay suppliers
Nine business associations in the STAR (Sustainable Textile of Asian Region) Network are calling on buyers to honour their contracts with their suppliers. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50713331/gmac-other-textile-associations-mount-pressure-on-brands-to-pay-suppliers/
Japan, Cambodia boost bilateral ties
Foreign Affairs Ministry undersecretary of state Chea Kimtha and Japanese director-general for Southeast Asian Affairs Hiroshi Ishikawa held a meeting yesterday to bolster cooperation between the two countries. ...
Sun Mesa
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50702465/japan-cambodia-boost-bilateral-ties/
Beer gardens ordered to be shuttered to stem COVID-19
The Tourism Ministry yesterday issued a directive for the indefinite closure of beer gardens across the Kingdom in a bid to quell rising COVID-19 figures. ...
Som Kanika & Srey Kumneth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50706074/beer-gardens-ordered-to-be-shuttered-to-stem-covid-19/
Angkor marks 65 percent drop in foreign visitors in five months
Cambodia’s Angkor Archeological Park received 386,093 foreign tourists during the first five months of 2020 down by 64 percent over the same period last year. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50729110/angkor-marks-65-percent-drop-in-foreign-visitors-in-five-months/
Move to make smallholder markets bigger, better
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and local private company K.C.C.V Plantation Co Ltd have announced cooperation to develop a safety agricultural production chain and value in order to accelerate markets for smallholders. ...
Sorn Sarath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50727797/move-to-make-smallholder-markets-bigger-better/
Gasoline prices to fall
Petrol and diesel prices will continue to decrease this year in Cambodia due to global tensions, Ministry of Commerce spokesman Seang Thay said. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/gasoline-prices-fall
Maid’s living conditions just fine, boss says
An “annoyed” Malaysian employer fought back yesterday against allegations made last week by the mother of her maid, who had claimed her daughter had been forced to take drugs and work without enough food. After reading those allegations, the employer, Cynthia Lim, yesterday told Malaysian ...