Japanese mull $1m Kirirom pig farm
Japan-based Kakegawa Yeat Pig Farm plans to invest $1 million to develop a large pig farm in Cambodia, according to local media reports. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/japanese-mull-1m-kirirom-pig-farm/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Sum Manet
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5080361/japanese-mull-1m-kirirom-pig-farm/
Cambodia to send 20 to China for youth training course
Cambodia will send 20 youths to China for a month-long aSEaN Young Leaders training course in China’s Guangxi province. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-to-send-20-to-china-for-youth-training-course/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Global Post News Staff
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/141013/cambodia-send-20-china-youth-training-course
Anti-corruption card debuts
On Wednesday, Transparency International Cambodia officially launched its anti-Corruption Card, a tool it plans to use to raise awareness in the fight against corruption nationwide. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/anti-corruption-card-debuts/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Tin Sokhavuth
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/12604/anti-corruption-card-debuts/
CNRP activists arrested over Siem Reap protest
Two opposition activists in Siem Reap’s Bakong district were arrested yesterday on accusations of inciting villagers to protest a new committee to support boating tourism. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cnrp-activists-arrested-over-siem-reap-protest/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Sen David
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cnrp-activists-arrested-over-siem-reap-protest
New US ambassador confirmed by senate
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed William Heidt, a career diplomat, as the country’s next ambassador to Cambodia, the U.S. Embassy said Thursday. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/new-us-ambassador-confirmed-by-senate/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Colin Meyn
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/new-us-ambassador-confirmed-by-senate-91114/
Police Refuse Boeng Kak Petition, Residents Say
Phnom Penh municipal police officers refused to accept a petition yesterday presented to them by Boeng Kak lake residents who say they are concerned about their security. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/police-refuse-boeng-kak-petition-residents-say/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Gov’t warns fly-by-night mechanics
The Ministry of Interior on Friday threatened legal action against lawbreaking auto shops that work without a licence or illegally assemble vehicles from scrap parts. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/govt-warns-fly-by-night-mechanics/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Lay Samean and Igor Kossov
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-warns-fly-night-mechanics
Peacekeeper injured in S. Sudan
A United NAtions peAcekeeper from CAmbodiA wAs injured in gunfire on SundAy in JubA, South SudAn, According to the CAmbodiAn NAtionAl Center of PeAcekeeping Forces. <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/peAcekeeper-injured-in-s-sudAn/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/27219/peacekeeper-injured-in-s--sudan/
NEC reveals shortlist of hopefuls for top job
Three applicants have been shortlisted for the top spot on the reformed National Election Committee, with a final decision to be made on January 15. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/nec-reveals-shortlist-of-hopefuls-for-top-job/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Lay Samean
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-reveals-shortlist-hopefuls-top-job
Mondulkiri to try new land scheme
The World Wildlife Fund, in cooperation with Mondulkiri government officials, announced a new land-management initiative yesterday aimed at balancing environmental protection with economic development. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/mondulkiri-to-try-new-land-scheme/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Andrew Nachemson
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mondulkiri-try-new-land-scheme
Gov’t to continue drug crackdown with nearly $1m budget
Prime Minister Hun Sen has authorized a six-month extension of the government’s anti-drug campaign, an anti-drug authority official said on Thursday. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/govt-to-continue-drug-crackdown-with-nearly-1m-budget/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Phan Soumy and Matt Surrusco
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/govt-to-continue-drug-crackdown-with-nearly-1m-budget-132497/
PPSEZ to issue 14 million new shares
CSX-listed Phnom Penh SEZ Plc has announced it will issue 14 million new shares after securing shareholder approval on Friday during a general meeting. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ppsez-to-issue-14-million-new-shares/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Sok Chan
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5098013/ppsez-issue-14-million-new-shares/
CNRP Meach Sovannara’s accident
Meach Sovannara, the CNRP lawmaker who was let out of jail on bail in May, was involved in a car accident on National Road 5 on Thursday. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cnrp-meach-sovannaras-accident/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Tin Sokhavuth
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/12221/cnrp-meach-sovannara---s-accident/
18 map sections delivered to Cambodian mission in New York
UN officials have delivered 18 sections of map to Cambodia, which is in the midst of a border row with Vietnam. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/18-map-sections-delivered-to-cambodian-mission-in-new-york/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Sok Khemara
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/eighteen-map-sections-delivered-to-cambodian-mission-in-new-york/2877062.html
Before Obama visit, Cambodians clear streets -- or take to them
As BArAck ObAmA prepAres for the first visit by A United StAtes president to CAmbodiA this month, the country is reportedly prepAring for him too &mdAsh; by hiding street children from sight in Phnom Penh While the government hAs tidied its streets, protesters hAve begun cAmping <A href='https://opendevelopmentcAmbodiA.net/news/before-obAmA-visit-cAmbodiAns-cleAr-streets-or-tAke-to-them/ ' clAss='cAmbodiA-color'>...A>
Third COVID-19 detected on British national
The Health Ministry yesterday announced the Kingdom’s third COVID-19 case detected in Cambodia. Minister Mam Bun Heng during a press conference last night said a 65-year-old British woman is now under quarantine at the Kampong Cham Provincial Referral Hospital. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/third-covid-19-detected-on-british-national/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Khuon Narim
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50700374/third-covid-19-detected-on-british-national
Ministry recognises Khmer Conservative Party
Interior Minister Sar Kheng on Wednesday issued a proclamation letter recognising the new Khmer Conservative Party with former opposition party lawmaker Real Camerin at the helm. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/ministry-recognises-khmer-conservative-party/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Taing Vida
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50645044/ministry-recognises-khmer-conservative-party/
Cambodia-US militaries to strengthen maritime security
The United States promised to work with Cambodia on maritime security at a high-level meeting in Phnom Penh yesterday between senior officials from both countries. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-us-militaries-to-strengthen-maritime-security/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Ban Sokrith
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/24095/cambodia-us-militaries-to-strengthen-maritime-security/
Cambodia earns $2 bn from its casino annually
Cambodia’s casino industry has generated a revenue of approximately $2 billion per annum, the country’s central bank chief said here on Wednesday. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/cambodia-earns-2-bn-from-its-casino-annually/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Business Standard News Staff
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/cambodia-earns-2-bn-from-its-casinos-annually-115093000332_1.html
Bad coffee spoils local ceremony
Dozens of people are expected to recover after getting sick from instant coffee at a pagoda ceremony in Siem Reap’s Chi Kraeng district on Saturday. <a href='https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/bad-coffee-spoils-local-ceremony/ ' class='cambodia-color'>...a>
Pech Sotheary
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/bad-coffee-spoils-local-ceremony