Innovative fishway addresses Siem Reap fishery challenges
In a significant move towards sustainable fisheries in Cambodia, the Sleng Fishway in Siem Reap’s Kralanh district, the country’s first fishway, was formally unveiled on November 1.
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/innovative-fishway-addresses-siem-reap-fishery-challenges
Construction on Siem Reap terminal pushed back
Construction of the new Siem Reap International Airport (SRIA) passenger terminal has been delayed a third time due to a hold-up of design and layout approval, officials say.
Post Staff
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/construction-siem-reap-terminal-pushed-back
Kia enters market with high hopes
Kia Motors opened its first showroom in Cambodia on Friday and the local authorised dealer, A&A Auto Group, says the time is right for the Korean carmaker to join the ranks of those looking to tap the country’s growing middle class.
Sin Soveoung, sales manager for
Chan Muyhong
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kia-enters-market-high-hopes
Cambodia benefits from Japanese tech
Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth has encouraged the Japanese-owned Kirirom Institute of Technology to seek more Japanese technology companies to aid the establishment of the Eco-Technology Park at the Kirirom resort in Kampong Speu province.
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-benefits-japanese-tech
KrisEnergy starts 3D seismic survey
Singapore-based firm KrisEnergy Ltd, which operates Cambodia’s Block A offshore oil development project, has started a 3D seismic survey in the area, a company press release said on Tuesday. It announced the commencement of a 1,200sqkm survey in the offshore Cambodia Block A concession, where
Sorn Sarath
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/krisenergy-starts-3d-seismic-survey
KrisEnergy signs letter of award for Cambodia oil mini-platform
KrisEnergy (Apsara) Co Ltd signed a conditional letter of award with PT Profab for the supply of a minimum facilities wellhead “mini-platform” for the Apsara oilfield – Cambodia’s maiden oil development – its Singapore-based parent company KrisEnergy Ltd said on Wednesday. The move is a
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/krisenergy-signs-letter-award-cambodia-oil-mini-platform
KrisEnergy all set to sign petroleum extraction agreement
The government and KrisEnergy, a Singapore-listed oil and gas firm, are set to sign a petroleum agreement this month to pave the way for the company to start the groundwork for the extraction of oil from Bloc A, which is expected to start in 2019,
May Kunmakara
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5077640/krisenergy-set-sign-petroleum-extraction-agreement/
US announces new Ambassador to Cambodia
The United States has announced nomination of new Ambassador to Cambodia to replace William E. Todd who has been serving the position since 2012, according to the White House.
According to the statement, William A. Heidt currently serves as Executive Assistant to the Under Secretary
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/us-announces-new-ambassador-to-cambodia-8404
Illegal fishing gear ultimatum ends
The Kampong Thom Provincial Administration say that immediately after the June 5 commune council elections, measures will be put in place to make sure that none of the fishing communities throughout the province uses illegal fishing equipment.
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/illegal-fishing-gear-ultimatum-ends
EU hands over seven maritime patrol vessels
Under the CAPFISH-Capture programme, the EU in Cambodia provided seven maritime patrol vessels to the Fisheries Administration (FiA) cantonments in the Kingdom’s four coastal provinces to meet their operational needs in the suppression and prosecution of fisheries crimes.
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eu-hands-over-seven-maritime-patrol-vessels
First ‘pra’ fish export for China in process
Hun Ty Co Ltd, the sole company awarded the right to process iridescent shark catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) for export to China, is currently processing the first batch of 40 tonnes scheduled for Cambodia’s maiden trial shipment to Chinese shores next month, according to a senior
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/first-pra-fish-export-china-process
Fisheries crime down in 2022, say officials
In 2022, the Fisheries Administration (FiA) referred more than 120 cases to court and worked with authorities to crack down on nearly 3,000 cases of offenses across the country, issuing a total of over 310 million riel ($75,000) in fines.
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fisheries-crime-down-2022-say-officials
Capacity building program launched to enhance fisheries conservation in Cambodia
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has partnered with the European Union (EU) to implement a capacity building program aimed at enhancing the management of fisheries in Cambodia.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501397394/capacity-building-program-launched-to-enhance-fisheries-conservation-in-cambodia/
Press release on the discovery of Indo-Pacific humpbacked dolphin in Cambodia's sea at the intersection of Kampong Som and Koh Rong road
On 23 June 2024, Fisheries Administration issued a press release on the discovery of Indo-Pacific humpbacked dolphin in Cambodia’s sea at the intersection of Kampong Som and Koh Rong road on their official social media site. According to the press, after seeing the publication of
Fisheries Administration
Fisheries urged to hook international market access
Businesses and producers seeking to export their fisheries products internationally are encouraged to submit an application with the FiA for registration and approval to sell their goods globally.
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/fisheries-urged-to-hook-international-market-access
KrisEnergy set to review bids for drilling services
Singapore-based firm KrisEnergy, which operates Cambodia’s offshore Block A, is now reviewing bids submitted by contractors for integrated drilling services and a facilities platform. They were submitted during the second quarter.
Hor Kimsay
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/krisenergy-set-review-bids-drilling-services
Oil firm ready to ink production-sharing agreement
Executives at Singapore-listed energy firm KrisEnergy Ltd say they have settled terms with the Cambodian government and are ready to sign a long-awaited production-sharing agreement that would pave the way for the first-ever extraction of petroleum from Cambodian territorial waters.
Kali Kotoski
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/oil-firm-ready-ink-production-sharing-agreement
Ministry plans to create an eco-tourism corridor in Tboung Khmum
The Ministry of Environment plans to turn the former Banteay Chak Sdech Korn into a historical eco-tourism area in Tboung Khmum province after Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth explored the potential of attracting tourists to boost the province’s economy.
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501358684/ministry-plans-to-create-an-eco-tourism-corridor-in-tboung-khmum/
MAFF to hold first Cambodian Aquaculture Expo in Nov
The Fisheries Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will organize the first Cambodian Aquaculture Exhibition in November to promote aquaculture or local breeding products.
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501549609/maff-to-hold-first-cambodian-aquaculture-expo-in-nov/
New Siem Reap airport’s progress slow but on track
A senior government official said a new Siem Reap International Airport (NSRIA) being developed with $1 billion of investment by two Korean companies is still on track.
NSRIA is wholly owned by two Korean companies, Camco Airport Co and Lees A&A, which held 50 per cent each
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/2013010360604/Business/airport-s-progress-slow-but-on-track.html
