Appeal court extends Pedophile’s sentence
Philippe Broaly, the former French judge and child-protection NGO director who was convicted in May for sexually assaulting boys in his care, had his sentence extended to three years by the Appeal Court on Friday, according to anti-pedophile NGO Action Pour Les Enfants (APLE). ...
Peter Ford
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/appeal-court-extends-pedophiles-sentence-97103/
Grow Asia eyes Cambodian farms
Grow Asia, a multi-stakeholder partnership focused on sustainable and inclusive agriculture in the ASEAN region, is seeking to expand to Cambodia by 2016 to help small-scale farming develop into commercial agriculture and to strengthen the agriculture sector, a senior executive from Grow Asia said. ...
Sok Chan
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/18303/grow-asia-eyes-cambodian-farms/
Consulting Facebook, PM changes traffic law
Despite starting with a bang just a week ago, the Land Traffic Law has already been subject to two amendments from Prime Minister Hun Sen in direct response to a public outcry on Facebook, a stark contrast to the premier’s usual attitude toward online criticism. ...
Kuch Naren and Taylor O'Connell
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/consulting-facebook-pm-changes-traffic-law-104778/
Vietnam border sealed against loggers
Cambodia’s military police said yesterday that they have sealed the Vietnam border against wood transport following a major crackdown on two tycoons’ logging warehouses on Sunday. Local observers and experts, however, suggested the actions were little more than a hiccup for a long-tolerated illicit trade. ...
Mech Dara, Igor Kossov and Phak Seangly
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/vietnam-border-sealed-against-loggers
Thailand planning more border SEZs
A Thai study being carried out on special economic zones (SEZ) in 15 provinces along the country’s borders has been welcomed by Cambodian and foreign businessmen, who say both countries can benefit, but some uncertainty remains over exactly where and when the zones will be ...
May Kunmakara
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/22680/thailand-planning-more-border-sezs/
Expert says tiger reintroduction plan sure to fail
A leading Indian conservationist and tiger expert is warning that a multimillion-dollar scheme to reintroduce the big cat to Cambodia will be a “tragic failure” that could cost lives, and that its advocates will come to rue the attempt. ...
Zsombor Peter
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/expert-says-tiger-reintroduction-plan-sure-to-fail-111330/
Panel calls for strong measures against Cambodian government
Politicians and civil society members in New York called on the United Nations to take harsh measures to restore democracy in Cambodia during a panel on Tuesday, even recommending leaving Cambodia’s seat at the UN empty and putting senior ruling party officials on a blacklist. ...
Leonie Kijewski
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/panel-calls-strong-measures-against-cambodian-government
Dam’s consultation process concludes
The consultation process for The controversial proposed Pak Beng dam in Laos concluded on Monday, allowing construction to begin even as local and international civil society groups continued to urge a delay until a forthcoming Mekong River Commission (MRC) environmental assessment is released later this ...
Andrew Nachemson
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/dams-consultation-process-concludes
Gov’t meets with landlords to discuss new electricity scheme
Less than a week after Prime Minister Hun Sen announced plans to reduce the price that migrant workers in Phnom Penh pay for electricity, the municipality hosted 12 public forums Monday to discuss a new payment scheme to be overseen by state operator Electricite du ...
Poor electricity and labor force hurting economy, report says
The World Bank and Asian Development Bank issued a report on Tuesday, urging Cambodia to improve its electricity supply and workforce in order to be competitive. Intermittent electricity, informal payments and a low-skill labor force are all major constraints to doing business in Cambodia, The ...
Heng Reaksmey
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/poor-electricity-and-labor-force-hurting-economy-report-says/2499227.html
Mine found buried near S’ville road
Officials are requesting the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) to destroy an anti-tank mine unearthed last week next to a Sihanoukville town street. According to village chief Heng Bunly, Commune 4 is rife with UXO because it was a former military base during the Lon ...
Phak Seangly
http://phnompenhpost.com/national/mine-found-buried-near-s%E2%80%99ville-road
Communities unite against companies, court
More than 1,500 villagers on Tuesday marched from seven districts in Preah Vihear province to the provincial capital to call for action against companies involved in various land disputes, but a clampdown by police meant that only about 120 made it to the protest site, ...
Aun Pheap
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/communities-unite-against-companies-court-84891/
Indian Navy warships dock at Sihanoukville port
Two Indian Navy warships docked at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on Tuesday to begin a five-day goodwill visit that will include joint training exercises with the Royal Cambodian Navy, while a pop-up medical camp will provide healthcare to local communities, Indian Ambassador Dinesh Patnaik said ...
Simon Henderson
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/indian-navy-warships-dock-at-sihanoukville-port-86480/
After turbulent term, US envoy bids farewell
Outgoing U.S. Ambassador William Todd met with Foreign Minister Hor Namhong on Thursday in his final official meeting, bringing an end to a tenure that saw visits from the U.S. president and first lady, as well as the disputed 2013 national election and violence that ...
Khuon Narim and Simon Henderson
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/after-turbulent-term-us-envoy-bids-farewell-91655/
Kingdom has high hopes over UK trade privilege retention
Cambodia’s government is hoping to retain its preferential trade status with the UK after it left the European Union. ...
Chhut Bunthoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50686838/kingdom-has-high-hopes-over-uk-trade-privilege-retention
Cambodia supports 170,000 workers in garment, tourism sectors
Prime Minister Hun Sen has said that the government has transferred $40 per month to approximately 170,000 workers in the garment and tourism sectors, who suffered work suspension due to COVID-19. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50744788/cambodia-supports-170000-workers-in-garment-tourism-sectors/
PM to deliver opening speech at interfaith anti-trafficking forum
On August 20, Prime Minister Hun Sen will deliver the opening speech at the 2021 National Interfaith Forum on Combating Human Trafficking. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-deliver-opening-speech-interfaith-anti-trafficking-forum
NEC to close initial voter list
The National Election Committee (NEC) closed The initial voter list with 9,205,675 names recorded. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50998754/nec-to-close-initial-voter-list/
South Korea to help build bridge linking Phnom Penh and Areyksat
South Korea is helping Cambodia build a bridge crossing the Mekong River that will connect Phnom Penh to the Areyksat area. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50999929/south-korea-to-help-build-bridge-linking-phnom-penh-and-areyksat/
Hun Sen visit seen as boosting hopes for Myanmar consensus
Though resolving Myanmar’s crisis immediately is not easy, a visit to the country by Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen may pave the way to advance a consensus ASEAN member states have reached, experts say. ...
Yang Han
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501006130/hun-sen-visit-seen-as-boosting-hopes-for-myanmar-consensus/