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/
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/
Plans for floating market in the works
The local entrepreneur who brought the capital its first container night market is seeking government support to realise his vision for the country’s first custom-built floating market and entertainment complex. ...
Cheng Sokhorng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/plans-floating-market-works
Affordable Amazonian paradise for the masses
The resort and housing complex, which has only recently started construction, is located in Dangkao district’s Kong Noy commune, making it an 18-kilometre journey from Wat Phnom in Phnom Penh. ...
Vandy Muong
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-property/affordable-amazonian-paradise-masses
Sea dispute won’t affect diplomacy, official says
Cambodia’s close ties to China will not compromise its relationship with other regional powers, an official said after a meeting between Foreign Minister Hor Namhong and a top Chinese diplomat yesterday. ...
Taing Vida
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sea-dispute-wont-affect-diplomacy-official-says
Poipet reopens crossing to travellers
Cambodia and Thailand reopened its Poipet- Aranyaprathet border crossing to travellers yesterday after a two-year closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Yin Soeum
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501067323/poipet-reopen-crossing-to-travellers/
CNRP pushes gov’t for unity against Vietnam
Built from the vestiges of the Vietnamese-backed People’s Republic of Kampuchea of the 1980s, the CPP of Prime Minister Hun Sen has long been accused by the opposition of subservience to its old master. ...
Alex Willemyns and Kuch Naren
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/cnrp-pushes-govt-for-unity-against-vietnam-87092/
PM wants more Japanese investment in Cambodia
Prime Minister Hun Sen, speaking at the Mekong- Japan Business Forum in Tokyo on October 9, invited Japanese firms to visit Cambodia and convince themselves that it a worthy country for their investments. ...
Ven Rathavong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50540098/pm-wants-more-japanese-investment-in-cambodia/
Cambodia PM hopes Trump meeting can bring peace to Korean peninsula
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Monday said he hoped that the forthcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would bring peace to the region. ...
Neou Vannarin
https://www.voacambodia.com/a/cambodia-pm-hopes-trump-meeting-can-bring-peace-to-korean-peninsula/4394820.html