Revenue from Post office and Telecommunication
Income from post office activity increased to 3.77 million US dollars in 2011 from 2.164 million in 2010 and that money is small in size but it showed that Cambodian people still need the post ways for sending their goods and other materials. At the same time, revenue from mobile phone companies and desk ...
Guards tell vendors it’s time to go
More than 100 vendors from Phe Leu market in Kratie town protested yesterday after they arrived at work to find security guards refusing to let them sell at their usual spots, vendors said. More than 20 unarmed guards blocked the protesters, forcing them to set up ...
Sen David
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/guards-tell-vendors-it%E2%80%99s-time-go
Proposed Iran loan under fire
Opposition lawmakers-elect yesterday lambasted reports that Cambodia has asked Iran for a $54.45 million loan. Following an official visit to Tehran last week by a delegation from the National Assembly led by First Vice Chairman Nguon Nhel, Cambodia’s official news agency, Agence Kampuchea Press, reported that ...
Alice Cuddy
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/proposed-iran-loan-under-fire
Court questions tycoon in dispute with his brother
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Wednesday questioned an elderly tycoon who was jailed earlier this month in a real estate dispute with his broTher, also a prominent businessman. Huot Seng Long, 76, who also uses The name Thai Seng Long, was questioned in a closed-door ...
Eang Mengleng
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/court-questions-tycoon-in-dispute-with-his-brother-61829/
In Cambodia, funding cuts put eye surgery program in peril
Some 100,000 prospective patients could lose opportunity for eye care due to Australia scaling back its foreign aid budget. But as Fred Hollows and other Australian NGOs brace themselves for the cuts, the Australian government is forging ahead with a $40 million scheme to relocate ...
UCA News Staff
http://bit.ly/1yR7nif
KrisEnergy preparing to apply for licence
Singaporean-listed oil and gas firm KrisEnergy is edging closer to finalising its deal with the Cambodian government that will pave the way for extraction from offshore oil field Block A.According to KrisEnergy’s half-yearly financial statement, posted on its website yesterday, terms have been agreed and ...
Ananth Baliga
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/krisenergy-preparing-apply-licence
Tourism hit in coronavirus fight
According to the Tourism Ministry, tourism declined 52 percent earlier this year.the government in February responded by offering promotional Angkor Archaeological Park fare tickets. ...
Marie Lamy and Va Sonyka
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50707708/tourism-hit-in-coronavirus-fight/
Cambodia-U.S trade volume up by 33 percent to US$585 million in January
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and the U.S. were valued at US$585 million in January 2020, up 33 percent compared to the same period last year. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50708596/cambodia-u-s-trade-volume-up-by-33-percent-to-us585-million-in-january/
Japanese grant $32 million for Takhmao water supply system
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Cambodia signed a $32 million grant agreement with The government on Monday to expand Takhmao town’s water supply system. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/japanese-grant-32-million-takhmao-water-supply-system
Gov’t disburses $50 million through Agricultural and Rural Development Bank
The government has disbursed $50 million through The Rural Development and Agriculture Bank (RDAB) to provide low-interest loan to small farmers and small and medium enterprises. ...
Srey Kumneth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50716279/govt-disburses-50-million-through-agricultural-and-rural-development-bank/
New independant human rights centre to be launched in Kingdom
Cambodian Human Rights Committee spokesman, Chin Malin, said the government is set to launch a new national independent human rights centre following recommendations from the UN. ...
Va Sonyka
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50736343/new-independant-human-rights-centre-to-be-launched-in-kingdom/
UN gives $1 million for migrant-worker support programme
The United Nations is providing $1 million for a joint programme with The government to provide support to returning migrant workers in three provinces. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/744697/un-gives-1-million-for-migrant-worker-support-programme/
Voter’s registration to open from October 1 to 19
The National Election Committee will hold voter registration from October 1 to 19 in preparation for The 2022 commune and 2023 national elections. ...
Va Sonyka
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50745456/voters-registration-to-open-from-october-1-to-19/
$100 million credit for rural roads
The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit from The International Development Association (IDA) to improve access to basic services and economic opportunities in Cambodia. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50746299/100-million-credit-for-rural-roads/
Ministry dismisses NGO report on fundamental freedoms
The government yesterday dismissed as being inccurate a joint report by three NGOs claiming that fundamental freedoms in The Kingdom continue to be restricted. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50750444/ministry-dismisses-ngo-report-on-fundamental-freedoms/
Floods claim 18 lives throughout Cambodia
The National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) this morning reported that The ongoing flash floods have so far killed 18 people, including 8 children. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50774057/floods-claim-18-lives-throughout-cambodia/
Kade lake to be designated a protected area
The Tboung Khmum Provincial Administration will designate “Kade lake” in Krouch Chhmar district as a protected area soon following consultations with The relevant ministries and a detailed study. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50904512/kade-lake-to-be-designated-a-protected-area/
Phnom Penh Governor appeals for more Japanese investments in Cambodia
Phnom Penh Governor Khuong Sreng requested Japanese investors, through the Japan-Cambodia Association (JCA), to consider investing in the agriculture sector and other sectors. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501019076/phnom-penh-governor-appeals-for-more-japanese-investments-in-cambodia/
Siem Reap’s new roads to improve connectivity and tourism
A top official in Siem Reap has said the newly built roads in the province will improve connectivity with remote areas and help boost tourism. ...
Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501080679/siem-reaps-new-roads-to-improve-connectivity-and-tourism/
Cambodia, Azerbaijan ink deal on diplomat visa waiver
Cambodia and Azerbaijan have signed a visa exemption agreement for diplomatic passport holders, paving the way for further enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two countries. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/cambodia-azerbaijan-ink-deal-diplomat-visa-waiver
