SRP leader slams Sam Rainsy over senator’s mandate
Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) leader Kong Korm has rebuked the party’s former leader and namesake Sam Rainsy for annulling a decision to replace Senator Thak Lany midway through her term. ...
Kuch Naren
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/srp-leader-slams-sam-rainsy-over-senators-mandate-80675/
Ten years for trafficker duo
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday sentenced a woman and a man to 10 years in prison each on drug-trafficking charges after their arrest in Sen Sok district last year. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ten-years-trafficker-duo
Vietnam, Cambodia sign defence cooperation plan for 2016
Both sides agreed to focus on all-level delegation exchanges – especially among young officers, deputy ministerial-level defence policy dialogue, personnel training, and joint sea patrols. ...
Vietnamnet News Staff
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/government/148691/vietnam--cambodia-sign-defence-cooperation-plan-for-2016.html
New factory to hog the pig leather market
Cambodia’s first factory to process leather from pig skin will open this year and will supply products to the European market, but local pig skin will not be used. ...
Sum Manet
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/23062/new-factory-to-hog-the-pig-leather-market/
Prisons granted more funds to develop libraries
Cambodian’s prison libraries are set to receive an extra $600,000 in funding from the French Agency for Development and literacy NGO Sipar, according to a statement released yesterday. ...
Ven Rathavong
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/24670/prisons-granted-more-funds-to-develop-libraries/
Pipe systems cleaned
Phnom Penh Municipality plans to create a new water pumping station in Meanchey district next year in order to reduce city flooding in Sen Sok, Meanchey and Por Senchey districts. ...
Sen David
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5084747/pipe-systems-cleaned/
Malaysia's internet faster than Cambodia’s
The government today dismissed as inaccurate information in a report released by global broadband speed test operator Ookla that the Internet speed in the country was worse than in Cambodia and Vietnam. ...
Malaysiakini News Staff
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/303683
Industry fairs to showcase tech
The Cambodia International Machinery Industry Fair is to be held in conjunction with the Cambodia International Textile and Garment Industry Fair at Koh Pich from the August 21 to 24. ...
Hang Sokunthea
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-weekend/industry-fairs-showcase-tech
City Hall urges police to allow health workers free passage during lockdown
Phnom Penh City Hall has requested that police at each lockdown station grant travel permission to health officials, doctors and food delivery service workers. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50840743/city-hall-urges-police-to-allow-health-workers-free-passage-during-lockdown/
Australia, Cambodia to strengthen public administration reform cooperation
Australia and Cambodia will further promote bilateral cooperation on public administration reform. ...
Tourism operators in Cambodia urged to use renewables in business
A Cambodian official and conservationists on Wednesday called on tourism operators to use renewable energy sources like the rooftop solar in their business operations. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501151220/tourism-operators-in-cambodia-urged-to-use-renewables-in-business/
NEC recruiting 700 officials for election work
The National Election Committee announced on Friday that Phnom Penh and all provincial election committees would recruit 702 short-term contract officials to work for the upcoming national election in July. ...
Mom Sophon
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50298198/nec-recruiting-700-officials-for-election-work/
NEC: CPP expected to win polls
The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) received a landslide victory in elections to elect capital, provincial, town and district councillors on Sunday, National Election Commission (NEC) secretary-general Tep Nytha said. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/nec-cpp-expected-win-polls
HAGL pact hailed as a ‘good step’
A landmark agreement between Vietnamese plantation firm Hoanh Anh Gia Lai and three indigenous communities in Ratanakkiri was reached yesterday, prompting hope for an amicable conclusion to the years-long dispute. ...
Daniel Pye
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hagl-pact-hailed-good-step
New condo aimed at local investors
Star5 Development and the Skyland Company have formed a joint venture, with approximately $20 million in investment capital, to develop an affordable condominium named Skyland Condo aimed at local investors. ...
Sum Manet
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/28095/new-condo-aimed-at-local-investors/
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/
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/