Sweden names new envoy to Cambodia
The Swedish Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that Their current ambassador to Cambodia, Anna Maj Hultgard, will be moving on in September. ...
Jack Davies
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sweden-names-new-envoy-cambodia
Casino in Poipet shut; reasons unknown
A Poipet venue offering online gambling and affiliated with nearby Crown Casino was closed by authorities over the weekend, according to a company security official. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/casino-poipet-shut-reasons-unknown
Nearly 300 explosives found in Battambang
Villagers tilling land for pepper farming in Battambang province’s Samlot district discovered nearly 300 unexploded bombs on Sunday left over from the civil war. ...
Mom Kunthear
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/39690/nearly-300-explosives-found-in-battambang/
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. ...
Andrew Nachemson
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mondulkiri-try-new-land-scheme
Vietnam urges curb on illegal goods
The Vietnamese government has urged local authorities to combat trade fraud, smuggling and counterfeit goods in provinces bordering Cambodia to boost trade with its neighbor. ...
May Kunmakara
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/34240/vietnam-urges-curb-on-illegal-goods/
Malaysia to establish a US$250 million Islamic trade centre in Cambodia
Malaysia is investing some US$250 million to establish a Cambodia Islamic Trade Centre (CITC) seen as positive contribution to the country’s economic development. ...
Lim Nary
http://www.akp.gov.kh/?p=106992
CPP official called up as witness in Kem Sokha case
Cambodian People’s Party spokesman Chhim Phal Virun has been called as a witness in the controversial “treason” case against jailed opposition leader Kem Sokha. ...
Mech Dara
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/cpp-official-called-witness-kem-sokha-case
Cambodian illegal loggers repatriated
Three Cambodian illegal loggers arrested more than a year ago in Thailand were released by the Thai authorities yesterday, and returned to their home country, officials said. ...
Mom Kunthear
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-illegal-loggers-repatriated
IMF forecasts higher growth for Cambodia in 2014
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday forecast Cambodia’s economy will grow by 7.2 per cent this year, 0.2 percentage point higher than last year. ...
Bernama News Staff
http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v7/wn/newsworld.php?id=1034270
Thailand deports monks across border
Thai authorities deported 20 Cambodian monks through the Poipet International Checkpoint on Saturday after they illegally crossed into Thailand to seek alms, an immigration official said Monday. ...
Hul Reaksmey
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/thailand-deports-monks-across-border-79346/
Toll Group divests Cambodian railway stake
Australian logistics group Toll has divested its 55% stake in the Toll Royal Railway joint venture to its local partner Royal Group with effect from December 19. ...
Railway Gazette International News Staff
http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/toll-group-divests-cambodian-railway-stake.html
Workers return from holiday to closed factory
More than 100 workers at a Phnom Penh garment printing factory protested yesterday after they returned from the Khmer New Year holiday to find their workplace shuttered. ...
Chhay Channyda
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/workers-return-holiday-closed-factory
Reporters vow to defy order to cease gathering
Journalists in Ratanakkiri province said Wednesday they would defy a “request” from the provincial government to cease gathering in public places and taking photographs during their reporting. ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/reporters-vow-to-defy-order-to-cease-gathering-84492/
Disaster Management Law passes Assembly
A new Law on Disaster Management sailed through the National Assembly yesterday, with Prime Minister Hun Sen promising a more rapid and coordinated response across government agencies. ...
Taing Vida
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/disaster-management-law-passes-assembly
Cambodia-Vietnam border spat reveals shifting alliances
As tension rises along an undemarcated border section with Vietnam in Ratanakkiri province, analysts say the government’s newfound toughness against Hanoi reflects rising Chinese influence here. ...
Va Sonyka and Donald Lee
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/12349/cambodia-vietnam-border-spat-reveals-shifting-alliances/
Germany's finance firm lends 15 mln USD to Cambodian rice miller
The German Investment and Development Corporation (DEG) signed to lend 15 million U.S. dollars to Cambodian rice milling company Angkor Kasekam Roongroeung (AKR) here on Wednesday. ...
Xinhua team
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/12367/germany-s-finance-firm-lends-15-mln-usd-to-cambodian-rice-miller/
Prey Speu faces MP’s probe over ‘violations’
The Por Sen Chey Social Affairs Centre, better known as Prey Speu, is facing a probe over alleged human rights violations, an opposition party lawmaker said yesterday. ...
Sen David
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/prey-speu-faces-mps-probe-over-violations
Japan foundation office to open in Cambodia
The Japan Foundation, Japan’s cultural exchange institution, will open an office in Cambodia, according to Kao Kim Hourn, a minister attached to Prime Minister Hun Sen. ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/japan-foundation-office-to-open-in-cambodia-87451/
Cambodian fishermen hope for crackdown on illegal Thai fishing
Thailand’s fishing industry has received a “yellow card” warning from the European Union for failing to address illegal fishing operations. ...
Phorn Bopha
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/cambodian-fishermen-hope-for-crackdown-on-illegal-thai-fishing/2850813.html
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