More talk, fewer strikes: study
In a new study of Cambodia’s garment and footwear industry, the independent conflict resolution Arbitration Council has found that labour strikes are often triggered by factors that could be avoided through better communication between workers and management. Data from the study – which will be published ...
Sean Teehan
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/more-talk-fewer-strikes-study
Mekong Skatepark tests the waters for Phnom Penh’s public spaces
An ongoing trend towards urbanization may increase property value near the few public spaces in Phnom Penh significantly. The dusty strip of land behind the Hotel Cambodiana parking lot doesn’t look like the most inspiring place to spend a Sunday afternoon. However this is soon due ...
Eve Watling
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/real-estate/mekong-skatepark-tests-waters-phnom-penhs-public-spaces
Reforms making an impact
Cambodia was ranked higher than other CLMV countries (Cambodia, Lao, Myanmar, Vietnam) for the readiness of private and state-owned organisations to deal with external economic changes, according to the Change 2015 Readiness Index released by KPMG. The international auditing firm’s report shows that Cambodia was the ...
Chan Muyhong
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/reforms-making-impact
New laws in Cambodia to help ruling party in 2018 election
Cambodia’s ruling party suffered a dramatic drop in support during the country’s last election two years ago, and critics say lawmakers are now pushing through a spate of laws to ensure that does not happen again. In the past year, parliament has passed new regulations ...
Robert Carmichael
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/new-laws-in-cambodia-to-help-ruling-party-in-2018-election/2874638.html
Group slams maid program
A pilot scheme to send Cambodian domestic workers to Singapore has been described as a “failure” by a worker welfare group due to concerns over poor working conditions.Speaking at a conference in Singapore over the weekend, John Gee, spokesman for Singapore-based Transient Workers Count Too ...
Phak Seangly
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/group-slams-maid-program
Hun Sen takes one last shot at Todd
Boasting of his more than 30 years’ ruling Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Saturday that he could teach a thing or two to the West about running a country while managing demands for change.The premier, who is Southeast Asia’s longest-serving current leader, recalled ...
Meas Sokchea
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-takes-one-last-shot-todd
Workers faint in Svay Rieng shoe factory: Officials
Dozens of workers at the Kingmaker Footwear factory in Svay Rieng province fainted yesterday evening, and the authorities are baffled at what caused it, said government and union officials. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50673467/workers-faint-in-svay-rieng-shoe-factory-officials
$800K dam deal inked to provide clean water
The Chinese-owned Sinohydro Kamchay Hydroelectric Project Co will start construction of an $800,000 overflow dam in Prek Kampong Bai, Kampot province. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50700257/800k-dam-deal-inked-to-provide-clean-water
Government grants approvals in principle for copper exploration
The Ministry of Mines and Energy on Sunday announced that two companies have been granted initial approval to carry out copper exploration in the Kingdom. ...
Thou Vireak
http://phnompenhpost.com/business/government-grants-approvals-principle-copper-exploration
Ban on trucks lifted amid materials shortage
City Hall is temporarily allowing trucks to transport goods during daytime in the capital to facilitate the much-needed flow of raw materials from Sihanoukville to garment factories in Phnom Penh, according to GMAC. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50700791/ban-on-trucks-lifted-amid-materials-shortage
Civil servants to benefit from allowance and New Year bonus
The government has issued two sub-decrees – raising the allowance for civil servants and providing a bonus of 50,000 riel ($12.50) for Khmer New Year. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/civil-servants-benefit-allowance-and-new-year-bonus
Zuckerberg, Gates to help Kingdom in Covid-19 fight
Mark Zuckerberg’s Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) and the Bill Gates Foundation (BGF) are helping a group of small research institutions in Cambodia to fight against Covid-19, Business Insider report. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/zuckerberg-gates-help-kingdom-covid-19-fight
Cashew nut growers feel the pinch as their price plunge
A representative of a cashew growing association has said that market prices for the fruit have dramatically decreased in the last fortnight, blaming border restrictions and a reduction in demand. ...
Chhut Bunthoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50707164/cashew-nut-growers-feel-the-pinch-as-their-price-plunge/
Japan-Cambodia National Road 5 renovation project locked in
The Japanese and Cambodian governments have inked a financial cooperation agreement for the renovation of National Road 5 spanning 366 kilometres from Kandal province’s Prek Kdam area to Banteay Meanchey province’s Poipet city. ...
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50705611/japan-cambodia-national-road-5-renovation-project-locked-in/
Families propose lake restoration in Kratie province
More than 30 families in two villages in Kratie province have proposed the restoration of a 10ha natural lake named Boeung Ron to store water and irrigate the surrounding lakes. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/families-propose-lake-restoration-kratie-province
ADB-supported solar project on the horizon
A 60-megawatt solar station, supported by a $7.64 million loan from Asia Development Bank (ADB) is scheduled to be built later this year in Kampong Chhnang province, north of Phnom Penh. ...
Chea Vannak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50714008/adb-supported-solar-project-on-the-horizon/
Landmine fatalities drop
Twenty-six people were killed and injured by landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the first four months of this year, the Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA) said in a report on Monday. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/landmine-fatalities-drop
Korean agencies donate protective kits to public hospitals
Two public hospitals in Phnom Penh have received donations from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Cambodia-Korea Alumni Association to use for combating the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Va Sonyka
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50721412/korean-agencies-donate-protective-kits-to-public-hospitals/
UK, US pledge ASEAN support
The United States has expressed its commitment to the success of next week’s 19th ASEAN Regional Forum, which will be held in Phnom Penh, while British Foreign office Minister Jeremy Browne said on the same day that the United Kingdom plans to strengthen its relationship ...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2012070557222/Business/uk-us-pledge-asean-support.html
Dam collapse in Cambodia leaves four workers missing
Four workers have gone missing after the collapse of an in-progress hydropower dam in Western Cambodia, apparently due to a leak in the structure. The Associated Press reports that the Saturday collapse occurred at the Stung Atay Hydroelectric Project, a $255-million dollar dam on the Atay ...