New Thai regulations for migrants hit by delay
New Thai regulations imposing stiff punishments on undocumented migrants, their brokers and their employers set to come into force on January 1 will likely be delayed by three to six months, according to Cambodian Minister of Labour Ith Sam Heng. ...
Yon Sineat
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-thai-regulations-migrants-hit-delay
A new military aid boost for China-Cambodia defense ties?
On January 28, Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Banh reportedly confirmed that China would provide Cambodia with a new round of military aid. The report comes as the two countries are looking to boost their defense ties in 2018 as they commemorate 60 years of their ...
Prashanth Parameswaran
https://thediplomat.com/2018/02/a-new-military-aid-boost-for-china-cambodia-defense-ties/
Kith Meng firm’s wood seized near border
Authorities in Tbong Khmum province seized two trucks that were about to break the government’s ban on timber exports to Vietnam by carting wood across the border for a company owned by business mogul Kith Meng. ...
Aun Pheap
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/kith-meng-firms-wood-seized-near-border-127418/
Samrin’s hometown technically in Vietnam
National Assembly President Heng Samrin’s native village is, as map lines go, technically inside of Vietnam, the head of Cambodia’s Royal Academy said at a recent press conference. ...
Meas Sokchea
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/samrins-hometown-technically-vietnam
Students lectured on ‘revolution’
Ruling party lawmaker Pen Panha gave a lecture yesterday at the Royal School of Administration to students on the opposition’s alleged attempt at “colour revolution” – an allegation used to dissolve the Cambodia National Rescue Party in November, with virtually no evidence presented to the ...
Mech Dara
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/students-lectured-revolution
China paying for majority of joint military exercise
The Chinese government is picking up the majority of the tab for the joint military exercise between China and Cambodia from March 17 to 30 in Kampong Speu province’s Samroang Tong district. ...
Khy Sovuthy
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50113687/china-paying-for-majority-of-joint-military-exercise/
Peace marchers dispersed by city security personnel
About 50 Cambodian youths were prevented by city security personnel from performing a peace march in the capital on Tuesday. The youth, from the Working Group for Peace, had hoped to hold a non-violent march near Wat Phnom, a city landmark, to the Royal Palace, ...
Suy Heimkhemra
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/peace-marchers-dispersed-by-city-security-personnel-/1913616.html
Obama Signs Off on Aid Cuts to Government
A Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) officer and his son-in-law were arrested separately on Thursday and Friday in Battambang and Banteay Meanchey province for producing tens of thousands of dollars of counterfeit U.S. banknotes, officials said Sunday. Police arrested Tang Thearith, 35, in Poipet City on ...
Alex Willemyns
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/obama-signs-off-on-aid-cuts-to-government-50886/
ANZ hit by controversy in Cambodia
ANZ is facing calls for compensation over its funding of a Cambodian sugar mill linked to child labour, forced evictions and land grabs. Media reports on Monday said hundreds of Cambodian farmers had called on the bank to provide compensation for the land they lost due ...
Georgia Wilkins
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/world/10358069/ANZ-hit-by-controversy-in-Cambodia
Thai airforce chief visits Cambodia to strengthen ties
Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Treetod Sonjance, paid a two-day visit to Cambodia on Monday in a bid to promote ties and cooperation between the two neighbours. ...
Global Post News Staff
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/150209/thai-airforce-chief-visits-cambodia-strengthen-ties
Cambodia rides out recession smoothly
Cambodia was the only country in the Greater Mekong subregion to have increased its rate of exports following the 2008 global financial crisis, thanks largely to garments accounting for the majority of its manufacturing exports, a new report has found. The Greater Mekong 5 – Cambodia, ...
Ananth Baliga
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/cambodia-rides-out-recession-smoothly
Tensions escalate as Royal Group accelerates island development
Residents of Koh Rong Island, off the coast of Sihanoukville, have this week called on government officials, including Prime Minister Hun Sen, to review what they are labelling “abusive activities” by the Royal Group (RG) conglomerate. ...
Jack Laurenson
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/14333/tensions-escalate-as-royal-group-accelerates-island-development/
Military seeks new recruits
More than 600 cadets will be recruited to become military officers, the Ministry of Defence announced yesterday.Recruits for the 2015-2016 class will be selected from candidates of both sexes, aged 18-25, in good health and with clean criminal records. ...
May Titthara
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/military-seeks-new-recruits
Announcement on the results of the Council of Ministers plenary meeting on 07 February 2020
On 08 February 2020, the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy released a announcement on the results of the Council of Ministers plenary meeting on 07 February 2020 at the Council of Ministers, presided over by Prime Minister Hun Sen. At the meeting, the Royal ...
Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy
Ministry: 5G essential for Cambodia’s digitalisation
Minister of Post and Telecommunications Tram Iv Tek on Thursday lauded leading mobile operator CamGSM Co Ltd for its progress in rolling out a 5G network in Cambodia. Speaking at an event organised by CamGSM to showcase its 5G capabilities, he said the technology is essential ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ministry-5g-essential-cambodias-digitalisation
Kingdom aims to leapfrog technical skills
The president of the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) met leaders of Japanese artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics firm Qibi Tech Co Ltd to study the possibility of enhancing cooperation in the Kingdom. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50742459/kingdom-aims-to-leapfrog-technical-skills/
Royal Railway and Cambodian government talks still on track
Negotiations are still under way between Royal Railway Cambodia and the Cambodian Government on implementing a new concession agreement designed to improve Cambodia’s railway systems as well as keeping the infrastructure running in an orderly manner. ...
Jason Boken
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50779061/royal-railway-and-cambodian-government-talks-still-on-track/
Think tank forum held to enhance China-Cambodia ties
The second Cambodia-China Think Tank High-Level Forum was held Wednesday in Beijing, with the theme of “Towards New Development Phase of Cambodia-China Bilateral Relations.” ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50904414/think-tank-forum-held-to-enhance-china-cambodia-ties/
Kingdom hosts 13th ASEM Covid-19 style
Prime Minister Hun Sen is set to lead the 13th Asia-Europe summit (ASEM13), which Cambodia will host via video conference due to the pandemic on November 25-26. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-hosts-13th-asem-covid-19-style
RAC breeding buffalo at Preah Vihear park
The Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC) is continuing its efforts at buffalo conservation in the Kingdom with a total of 120 buffaloes having now been donated to the academy to be raised at its Techo Sen Russey Treb Park in Preah Vihear province’s Chheb district. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rac-breeding-buffalo-preah-vihear-park