Construction firms move into Kingdom
Two large European companies working in the construction sector have announced plans to expand their distribution networks in Cambodia, according to a joint agreement signed last week. Together with the Thai subsidiary of French building-materials giant Saint-Gobain, the France-based electrical installation multinational Schneider Electric signed a ...
Charles Rollet
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/construction-firms-move-kingdom
China, Cambodia vow to enhance cooperation on law enforcement, security
China and Cambodia have vowed to further enhance bilateral cooperation on law enforcement and security. During a meeting with Prime Minister Hun Sen on Saturday, Guo Shengkun, Chinese state councilor and public security minister, said the China-Cambodia comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation has been deepening. ...
Xinhuanet News Staff
http://bit.ly/1EifNRO
Sand exploitation threatens Mekong
Policymakers and experts gathered at Can Tho city on Friday to discuss and propose an inter-provincial policy for the sustainable management of sediment in the Mekong Delta region. About 126 companies currently have the licence to extract sand in the region, he said. ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/sand-exploitation-threatens-mekong-8727
Without new skills, Cambodian workers face challenges in ASEAN
With Asean integration growing closer, Cambodia’s workers will need new skills if they are to compete in an open region, labor experts say. Cambodia’s industry brings in billions of dollars for the economy and employs more than 600,000 workers, but it will not be able ...
Sok Khemara
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/without-new-skills-cambodian-workers-face-challenges-in-asean/2847736.html
Condominium developers begin shift towards local market
It is no secret that Cambodia’s condominium market has largely focused on attracting international developers and investors looking to jump into a growing market by offering expensive upscale units, but, as the standard of living in Cambodia is on the rise, many projects are shifting ...
Siv Meng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/real-estate/condominium-developers-begin-shift-towards-local-market
Construction tragedy
A construction worker died and two others were injured yesterday after part of a Phnom Penh supermarket development collapsed, the latest incident highlighting the dangers plaguing Cambodia’s booming construction sector.The dead man was identified as Va Sok, 52, while his injured companions are siblings Un ...
Mom Kunthear
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/construction-tragedy
Cambodia makes progress curbing bear trade
Cambodia’s wild bears are under unprecedented pressure. Their native forests are being cut down at record rates, and China’s huge demand for traditional medicine has made them targets. But experts say Cambodia’s conservation efforts are setting an example that has put it well ahead of ...
Robert Carmichael
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/cambodia-makes-progress-curbing-bear-trade/2900786.html
Bloggers forced to tread lightly
Cambodia’s young internet users are thinking twice before discussing politics online, say prominent bloggers, after the third case of government punitive action sparked by Facebook comments within a month.On Saturday, student Kong Raiya, 25, was charged over a Facebook post linked to him for comments ...
Shaun Turton and Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/bloggers-forced-tread-lightly
Bangladesh eyes opening diplomatic mission in Phnom Penh
Bangladesh is seriously contemplating opening a diplomatic mission in Phnom Penh instead of covering Cambodia from its diplomatic base in Bangkok. ...
Raquel R Bacay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50672735/bangladesh-eyes-opening-diplomatic-mission-in-phnom-penh
Cabinet reshuffle list sent to National Assembly for approval
The government has sent a list of names for a proposed Cabinet reshuffle for the National Assembly to approve during a special plenary session next week. ...
Sun Mesa
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50698713/cabinet-reshuffle-list-sent-to-national-assembly-for-approval
Ministry urges journalists to respect patient privacy
The Health Ministry yesterday urged journalists not to name or show pictures of COVID-19 patients because it violates their right to privacy. ...
Sun Mesa
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50700792/ministry-urges-journalists-to-respect-patient-privacy
PM donates seven month’s salary to fight COVID-19
Prime Minister Hun Sen today announced he will donate seven months’ of his salary to the National Committee for Combating COVID-19. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50708368/pm-donates-seven-months-salary-to-fight-covid-19/
Over 100 construction workers stage protest over missing wages
More than 100 workers at a construction site in Preah Sihanouk province’s Sihanoukville protested and demanded four month’s worth of missing wages. ...
Senate posed to sign off on 1,000 mW power project
The Senate will convene today for an extraordinary session to discuss the approval of three new power plants which will cumulatively generate nearly 1,000 mW. ...
Chea Vannak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50708399/senate-posed-to-sign-off-on-1000-mw-power-project/
Work starts to restore collapsed Kampong Cham river bank
Kampong Cham provincial authorities have started work on a project to restore nearly 200 metres of river bank which collapsed in Kampong Cham city last June. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50705311/work-starts-to-restore-collapsed-kampong-cham-river-bank/
Traffic law enforcement and fines to go on
The National Police rebutted news posted on social media saying it is postponing the fining of motorcyclists and drivers without licences. ...
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50721646/traffic-law-enforcement-and-fines-to-go-on/
Rangers attacked in Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary
On Wednesday night, a group of unidentified persons opened fire on the government’s rangers who were on patrol in Siem Pang Wildlife Sanctuary. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50733296/rangers-attacked-in-siem-pang-wildlife-sanctuary/
Two people killed, another injured in mine explosions
Two people were killed while another sustained serious injuries in two separate explosions of landmine and unexploded ordnance in Battambang and Kratie provinces. ...
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50732617/two-people-killed-another-injured-in-mine-explosions/
Timber baron branches into fuel
Timber baron Try Pheap, who has previously been accused of running large-scale illegal timber operations in protected forest areas and making millions off the Kingdom’s natural resources, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday to launch a new business venture, PAPA Petroleum Co Ltd. ...
Kali Kotoski
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/timber-baron-branches-fuel
Real estate firm ready for CSX listing
Bonna Realty Group will prepare to list on the Cambodia Securities Exchange, the company’s president said this week. The real estate firm joins a small but growing group of private companies that say they are gearing up for initial public offerings on the new exchange. ...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2012070657246/Business/real-estate-ready-for-csx.html