Chinese company plans to invest USD 200 millions in Cambodia
A Chinese company, Chong Chi Khong Group, is planning to invest USD 200 millions in several projects in Cambodia during the first five years, said its CEO. Chang Chi Yong said his company is willing to invest in several projects such as dry port, special ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://www.thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/detail/1?page=13&token=NGFiMGI1NDc0ZmU
Illegal Ratanakkiri gem mine raided
District and military police in Ratanakkiri raided an illegal gem mine inside a Chinese company’s land concession on Saturday but failed to make any arrests, according to a rights group representative. Chhay Thy, provincial coordinator for Adhoc, said about 200 illegal gem miners had settled on ...
Phak Seangly
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/illegal-ratanakkiri-gem-mine-raided
Cambodian, Indonesian FM discuss bilateral, ASEAN issues
Cambodian and Indonesian foreign ministers discussed ways to further enhance ties and cooperation between the two countries on Wednesday. Both sides also agreed to boost bilateral trade volume, which was still relatively small — around 500,000 U.S. dollars last year, he said. ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://bit.ly/1F1Cy6W
Cambodia's garment industry seen approaching crossroads
Cambodia’s $5.5 billion garment industry is nearing a crossroads amid uncertain prospects for outsourcing, an industry source says, citing participants at a recent trade show in Phnom Penh. “Many industry suppliers believe that while Cambodia remains a growing market for their textile and garment products, there ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://www.thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/detail/1?page=13&token=NjY3NTFlNmIzMTU
CNRP lawmaker says he’ll show up in court
Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday agreed to postpone a meeting with the opposition party’s information department chief, Meach Sovannara, who missed a scheduled meeting in which he was to answer questions regarding his alleged role in a violent protest in July, his lawyer said. ...
Meas Sokchea
http://phnompenhpost.com/national/cnrp-lawmaker-says-he%E2%80%99ll-show-court
ADB chief pledges continued support to Cambodia for socio-economic development
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao on Tuesday pledged to provide continued support to Cambodia for socio-economic development, a Cambodian spokesman said. He said the nation’s poverty rate had fallen from 53 percent in 2004 to 18 percent in 2014. ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://bit.ly/1BvKheC
Students knuckle down to prepare for cheating-free exam
Hean Chanthorn, 20, a grade 12 student from Chea Sim Santhor Mok High School in Phnom Penh, says he wakes at 4 a.m. every morning to revise. He heads to school at 6 a.m. and stays there until 7:30 in the evening. After dinner, Chanthorn ...
Leng Sreynich
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/students-knuckle-down-to-prepare-for-cheating-free-exam/2862364.html
COVID-19, no new cases in Cambodia for three days straight, amid optimism, caution urged
Optimism continued to climb in Cambodia in its fight against COVID-19 as no new cases were reported for the third consecutive day. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50710246/covid-19-no-new-cases-in-cambodia-for-three-days-straight-amid-optimism-caution-urged/
Three new subways planned in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh authority is constructing three more subways shortly to facilitate commuters in the capital as well as to reduce traffic congestion. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50727081/three-new-subways-planned-in-phnom-penh/
More than 72,000 motorists issued fines since May 1
Traffic police have fined more than 72,000 offenders since the new Road Traffic Law was strictly enforced from May 1 up to Monday. ...
Sok Srey Lux
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50737293/more-than-72000-motorists-issued-fines-since-may-1/
Rice lobby refutes rights abuse claim
The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) on Monday voiced deep regret over claims linking milled-rice exports to Australia with human rights abuses. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rice-lobby-refutes-rights-abuse-claim
Japan provides $200 million loan for C-19 relief
Japan has provided more than $200 million as a loan to support Cambodia with social and economic recovery amid the COVID-19 crisis. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784584/japan-provides-200-million-loan-for-c-19-relief/
Sweet news for palm sugar suppliers, users
Kampong Speu palm sugar production is promising while demand is rising and farmers are happy with the current price, according to Kampong Speu Palm Sugar Promotion Association (KSPSPA). ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50760225/sweet-news-for-palm-sugar-suppliers-users/
Aid for Sihanoukville ‘smart city’ strategy
The Australian Ambassador to Cambodia Pablo Kang, and Preah Sihanouk Provincial Governor Kuoch Chamroeun, launched Australia’s support for a “smart city” strategy for Sihanoukville. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50753209/aid-for-sihanoukville-smart-city-strategy/
Thousands still suffering from floods
A National Committee for Disaster Management report released yesterday said that severe flooding continues to impact some 193,268 people across the Kingdom. ...
Som Kanika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50773724/thousands-still-suffering-from-floods/
Clean Energy Week arrives as China slams brakes on coal plants
EnergyLab Cambodia has launched its Clean Energy Week online campaign to showcase the opportunities clean energy can bring to Cambodia, running from October 21-28. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/clean-energy-week-arrives-china-slams-brakes-coal-plants
SOPs issued for weddings and traditional ceremonies
The Culture and Fine Arts Ministry yesterday issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain health and safety from Covid-19 at weddings and oTher traditional ceremonies. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50967734/sops-issued-for-weddings-and-traditional-ceremonies/
Cambodia-China trade volume reaches $11.2 billion in 2021
According to Cambodia’s Commerce Minister Pan Sorasak, the trade volume between Cambodia and China reached nearly $11.2 billion in 2021. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501032773/cambodia-china-trade-volume-reaches-11-2-billion-in-2021-2/
Authorities clamp down on illegal fishing on Tonle Sap lake
Authorities in provinces surrounding the Tonle Sap lake have stepped up clamping down on illegal fishing believed to have gone unchecked a day after Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered them to do so. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501047101/authorities-clamp-down-on-illegal-fishing-on-tonle-sap-lake/
Cambodian PM concludes visit to Japan and returns home
Prime Minister Hun Sen had wrapped up his visit in Kumamoto city, Japan where he attended the 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit Sunday morning. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501063075/cambodian-pm-concludes-visit-to-japan-and-returns-home/