Plan for airport faces resistance
Talks between officials in Preah Vihear province and local villagers whose land is in the way of a proposed domestic airport hit some turbulence on Tuesday, as homeowners bristled over the various forms of compensation being offered. ...
Sen David
http://phnompenhpost.com/national/plan-airport-faces-resistance
School director transferred after $30k scandal
Ly Sothea, the director of the National Institute of Business (NIB) at the center of a scandal involving more than $30,000 that was withheld from teachers, was transferred from his position Monday to a new job at the Labor Ministry, though an Education Ministry official ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/school-director-transferred-after-30k-scandal-98383/
UN, GGGI and Government of Cambodia announce support to green bond issuers
In March, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), and the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), in collaboration with the Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF) and GuarantCo, part of the ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501314877/un-gggi-and-government-of-cambodia-announce-support-to-green-bond-issuers/
Financial firm consolidation will boost industry resilience, says NBC governor
Witnessing the merger between PRASAC Minority Depository Institution (MDI) and Kookmin Bank Cambodia, the Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Chea Serey expressed hope to see more consolation happening in the industry to boost its resilience and efficiency. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501446574/financial-firm-consolidation-will-boost-industry-resilience-says-nbc-governor/
Cambodian, U.S. senior officials meet to promote bilateral ties
Cambodian and U.S. senior officials met here on Monday to further promote bilateral ties and cooperation. The meeting was made between Ouch Borith, secretary of state at the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Scot Marciel, visiting principal deputy assistant to the United states Secretary of ...
Xinhuanet News Staff
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-11/04/c_132858319.htm
US Senator Ted Cruz warns Hun Sen of bans over Sokha arrest
United States Senator Ted Cruz issued an ultimatum to Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday, pledging to work to ban top officials from travelling to the US unless jailed opposition leader Kem Sokha is released. ...
Daphne Chen
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/us-senator-ted-cruz-warns-hun-sen-bans-over-sokha-arrest
Cambodia, Laos, VN officials meet
The technical commissions of the National Assemblies of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos met on Tuesday in Phnom Penh to discuss strengthening the development of information exchange and finding solutions to cross-border crime and security issues. ...
Mech Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-laos-vn-officials-meet
Med students accuse uni of graft, gouging
The University of Health Sciences (UHS) rejected allegations from staff and students yesterday that their management is embezzling funds from the national medical exit examinations. On Tuesday, UHS staff and students accused the University of pocketing funds from the $125 exams that were held between February ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya and Sarah Taguiam
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/med-students-accuse-uni-graft-gouging
Statement from U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh on the Kem Sokha verdict
On 3 March 2023, the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh issued a statement on the Kem Sokha verdict. The United states is deeply troubled by the conviction of respected Cambodian political leader Kem Sokha. The multi-year process to silence Kem Sokha, based on a fabricated conspiracy, is ...
U.S. Embassy in Cambodia
Notification to all local microfinance institutions
On 24 July 2017, the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA) issued an announcement to inform all microfinance institutions and the public that:Cambodian Microfinance Association promotes the implementation of their Code of Conduct.All MFIs cannot accept identification cards, family books or residential books as collateral for loans.All ...
Cambodian Microfinance Association
Kingdom, US vow stronger ties
At an academic forum on Saturday to celebrate 70 years of Cambodia-US diplomatic ties, Cambodian researchers and officials expressed hope of encouraging US investments and for that country to deepen and improve its bilateral relations. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/kingdom-us-vow-stronger-ties
Controversial Facebook internet service launched in Cambodia
A controversial Facebook platform that offers users free Internet —but a limited choice of websites and apps—was launched in Phnom Penh on Thursday in cooperation with mobile operator Smart Axiata, its CEO said on Friday. ...
George Wright
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/controversial-facebook-internet-service-launched-in-cambodia-97093/
ASEAN, U.S. laud their strategic partnership
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the U.S. have highly valued the progress and achievements of their strategic partnership. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50959967/asean-u-s-laud-their-strategic-partnership/
Homing in on the IPO price
From June 22 to 28, the price of Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) stock slowly approached its Initial Public Offering (IPO) price while trading volumes stayed within the range of 10,000 to 22,000 shares. The price dropped from KHR 6,6so (US$1.63) to KHR 6,3so (US$LS6) from June 22 to 28. ...
http://www.etmcambodia.com/search.php?s=The+Week+at+the+CSX&submit=Search
Henan in lead for airport expressway
In a letter to Prime Minister Hun Sen, government ministers have recommended a Chinese-owned company take the reins of the multi-million dollar Phnom Penh airport expressway, amid ongoing frustrations from residents who may be impacted by the development. ...
Pech Sotheary
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/henan-lead-airport-expressway
ERIA to boost cooperation with Cambodia
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) has pledged to continue strengthening and expanding its cooperation with the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501516460/eria-to-boost-cooperation-with-cambodia/
ERIA to boost cooperation with Cambodia
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) has pledged to continue strengthening and expanding its cooperation with the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC). ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501516460/eria-to-boost-cooperation-with-cambodia/
Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia look to enhance audit cooperation
The 10th Tripartite Meeting between the Supreme Audit Institutions of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam with the theme of “Follow up on audit recommendations” was held in central city of Da Nang on August 29. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501351613/vietnam-laos-cambodia-look-to-enhance-audit-cooperation/
United States aid
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The United States of America (the US) is one of the biggest donors to Cambodia.1 2 The history of cooperation and relations between the two countries can be traced back to the early 1950s after Cambodia received full independence from France. In 1955, the first ...
PM: Do not overload clinics trying to get rabies vaccine
Prime Minister Hun Sen advised people on Monday not to be irrationally afraid of rabies to the extent of flocking to get vaccinated against the disease, and rendering institutions unable to provide timely services. The prime minister’s call came during the 7th National Clean City ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-do-not-overload-clinics-trying-get-rabies-vaccine