Ukraine eyes Cambodia
Ukraine aims to promote more bilateral cooperation and boost trade with Cambodia. At the same time, Kiev is urging Ukrainian businesses to consider investing in the Kingdom’s high performing sectors. ...
Sum Manet
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/28247/ukraine-eyes-cambodia/
Union leaders request meeting with lawmakers
As the National Assembly prepares to debate a contentious draft law to regulate unions, labor leaders say they want to meet with lawmakers and express their concerns. ...
Hul Reaksmey
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/union-leaders-request-meeting-with-lawmakers/3086122.html
400 troops head off on peace mission to South Sudan
Cambodia is sending 429 peacekeepers to participate in the United Nations’ joint activities in Mali and South Sudan today as 309 officers in the region are due to return on Friday. ...
Mom Sophon
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/37730/400-troops-head-off-on-peace-mission-to-south-sudan/
Kingdom’s biggest SEZ to get even bigger
he Kingdom’s biggest industrial park is moving beyond its initial development stage and looking to attract nearly 200 new tenants in the next five years as it doubles its footprint. ...
Cam McGrath
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdoms-biggest-sez-get-even-bigger
U.S. Helps $50 Million Finance For Lower Mekong Countries
The U.S. has declared today that it would help with $50 million US dollars for lower Mekong countries to speed up the integration and connectivity in the region this year. ...
The Southeast Asia Weekly, P. 3
http://thesoutheastasiaweekly.com/
CPP lawmaker wants CNRP colleague to keep quiet on graft
National Assembly spokesman Chheang Vun on Wednesday called on CNRP President Sam Rainsy to gag a senior opposition lawmaker who has repeatedly agitated for an investigation into gross misspending and nepotism within parliament. ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/cpp-lawmaker-wants-cnrp-colleague-to-keep-quiet-on-graft-80099/
Cambodia village reports mass HIV/AIDS infection, likely by contaminated needles
Cambodian health authorities on Tuesday said more than 80 people – including children and the elderly – who tested positive for HIV/AIDS in a single remote village may have been infected by contaminated needles. ...
The Straits Times News Staff
http://www.straitstimes.com/news/asia/south-east-asia/story/cambodia-village-reports-mass-hivaids-infection-likely-contaminated-
Thai princess to visit Cambodia next year
Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will pay her visit to Cambodia in February, next year to boost more cooperation on health and education for 5 year ahead. ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://bit.ly/1JLW6lq
Cambodia seeks role as mediator between ASEAN, China
Cambodia will continue to seek to be a mediator in South China Sea disputes between China and Asean nations, Cambodian Foreign Affairs Minister Hor Namhong said Wednesday. ...
Hul Reaksmey
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/cambodia-seeks-role-as-mediator-between-asean-china/2873352.html
Italy urged to lower tariffs on Cambodian rice exports
Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Prak Sokhon has urged Italy to reconsider raising tariffs on rice imports. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501064736/italy-urged-to-lower-tariffs-on-cambodian-rice-exports/
Authority lays down law on unpermited Angkor buildings
The Apsara Authority has renewed its warning that it will remove unauthorised constructions and take legal action against anyone fraudulently taking money in return for permission to build on the Angkor site. ...
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50506823/authority-lays-down-law-on-unpermited-angkor-buildings/
Authorities block observers as Svay Rieng factory protests continue
Observers and trade union representatives said they were blocked from monitoring protests in Svay Rieng province, where striking workers clashed with security forces once again on Tuesday morning. ...
Neou Vannarin
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/authorities-block-observers-as-svay-rieng-factory-protests-continue/3113652.html
New year fires cause nearly $1 million in damage
Twelve man-made fires flared up over the Khmer New Year holiday, burning down 63 houses and causing nearly $900,000 in damage, according to a Fire Department report released on Monday. ...
Pav Suy
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/23930/new-year-fires-cause-nearly--1-million-in-damage/
Cambodian Premier reconfirms the next election dates
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen reconfirmed here yesterday afternoon the dates for the next commune/Sangkat council election and national election, the State News Agency-AKP report. ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/cambodian-premier-reconfirms-the-next-election-dates-9071
US, Cambodia navies launch joint military exercise
On November 16, the United States and Cambodia launched an annual military exercise with an opening ceremony held at the Royal Cambodian Ream Navy Base in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. ...
Prashanth Parameswaran
http://thediplomat.com/2015/11/us-cambodia-navies-launch-joint-military-exercise/
Clean water delivered to drought-stricken provinces
The Kampot provincial authority started distributing clean water yesterday to drought-stricken villagers in several districts who do not have enough water for drinking and their basic daily needs such as cooking. ...
Mom Kunthear
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/24033/clean-water-delivered-to-drought-stricken-provinces/
China gives $2.5 million in military equipment
China on has handed over medical equipment worth $2.5 million to Cambodia’s Preah Ket Melea military hospital, underpinning China’s growing role as the country’s major military donor and defense partner. ...
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/18906/china-gives--2-5-million-in-military-equipment/
Hun Manet defends his father's record
Lieutenant General Hun Manet has defended his father Prime Minister Hun Sen’s record, saying people should remember the role Hun Sen played in bringing peace and national reconciliation to the country. ...
Men Kimseng
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/hun-manet-defends-his-father-record/3293680.html
Waters rising in Sesan dam villages as holdouts sit tight
Rescuers armed with speed boats and emergency supplies have been deployed to two Stung Treng province villages where residents remain despite expected flooding as the country’s largest hydropower dam undergoes testing. ...
Aun Pheap
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/waters-rising-in-sesan-dam-villages-as-holdouts-sit-tight-132614/
PM invites opposition members to join CPP
Prime Minister Hun Sen has promised CNRP commune officials they can keep their positions once their party is dissolved, so long as they disavow their former party and join the ruling CPP. ...
Khuon Narim
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5087199/pm-invites-opposition-members-join-cpp/