ILO attacks trade union law
An International Labour Organization official yesterday called the draft of a Ministry of Labour trade union law “a step backwards” during the opening of a two-day workshop meant to hear concerns of both labour unions and employers. In a speech to worker representatives, members of the ...
Mom Kunthear and Sean Teehan
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ilo-attacks-trade-union-law
Ongoing woes for Cambodian workers in Thailand
Thailand’s political crisis could create ongoing problems for Cambodian migrant workers, especially night time curfew, a development expert says. Ya Navuth, executive director of Caram Cambodia, said undocumented Cambodian workers in Thailand may not know about the curfew and could be arrested when they travel. ...
Men Kimseng
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/ongoing-woes-for-cambodian-workers-in-thailand/1928562.html
Gender course to be piloted at Royal University
Gender studies will be incorporated into the curriculum at Cambodia’s largest university in an effort to shape the country’s top students’ views on the role of women in society, educators and experts said on Wednesday at a workshop on the course. A pilot program will begin ...
Holly Robertson and Sun Heng
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/gender-course-to-be-piloted-at-royal-university-63740/
Local silk production nearly extinct
Cambodia’s natural silk industry is on the verge of extinction due to the widespread use of pesticides that have severely damaged the health of silkworms, leading producers to rely on imported synthetic fibers to meet demand, experts say. Men Sinoeun, executive director of the Artisan’s Association ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/business/local-silk-production-nearly-extinct-74350/
Rice export goals quietly fall
Cambodia’s ambitious goal of exporting one million tons of rice this year has been quietly dropped. A follow-up export goal of 600,000 tons also is falling by the wayside. Undermining these goals is the reality of the rice paddies: labor emigration to Thailand, high costs for ...
T. Mohan and Muny Sithyna
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/12698/rice-export-goals-quietly-fall/
RCEP is key to post-pandemic recovery here
As a member of the world’s largest trade deal, Cambodia’s post-pandemic economic reality is likely to be forged by the 15-nation deal that will encompass about 30 percent of global gross domestic product, according to experts. ...
Husain Haider
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50918763/rcep-is-key-to-post-pandemic-recovery-here/
Tourism, airport to lift Koh Kong realty
A return of international tourism and technical soft launch of Dara Sakor International Airport in Koh Kong planned later this year could drive recovery in the real estate market of the province and nearby areas, industry experts have said. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-airport-lift-koh-kong-realty
China set to open gates for Cambodian ‘pra’ fish exports
China will import “pra” fish from Cambodia in the near future, once technical experts study and assess sanitary and other associated risks in virtual inspections and give the all-clear, Chinese ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian affirmed on December 6. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/china-set-open-gates-cambodian-pra-fish-exports
UN calls Cambodian election “Distorted,” Hun Sen downplays international criticism
Cambodia’s electoral process was “distorted” due to the ban on the Candlelight Party and ruling elites harassing opponents, UN experts said in a statement released Wednesday. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/un-calls-cambodian-election-distorted-hun-sen-downplays-international-criticism/
BRI enhances the economic potential of Cambodia
Ten years on, China’s Belt and Road Initiative has injected vigorous impetus into building a community with a shared future for mankind, significantly contributing to global and regional development and stability, a Cambodian expert said. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371709/bri-enhances-the-economic-potential-of-cambodia/
Ministry of Interior finalising draft law on cybercrime
The draft law on cybercrime is in its final stages and in the process of being discussed with all stakeholders involved, including experts from US, said Minister of Interior Sar Kheng, on Tuesday. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501175483/ministry-of-interior-finalising-draft-law-on-cybercrime/
Run Ta Ek families get agricultural training
Agricultural experts are providing technical support in raising animals and growing crops as the first step for the 153 households who have agreed to relocate to the Run Ta Ek eco-village from the Angkor Archaeological Park. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/run-ta-ek-families-get-agricultural-training
China ‘open’ to potential military talks with US in Cambodia
There could be an opportunity for China and the United States to conduct high-level military talks during the upcoming ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus, with China signaling an open and positive attitude toward the subject, experts said. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501188465/china-open-to-potential-military-talks-with-us-in-cambodia/
Cruise ship visit ‘positive sign’ of tourism recovery
Tourism experts call the return to Sihanoukville of the Bahamas-flagged cruise ship the Seabourn Encore on January 28 a positive sign for the recovery of the Kingdom’s tourism sector. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cruise-ship-visit-positive-sign-tourism-recovery
Balancing Cambodia’s power grid
Strengthening and modernizing Cambodia’s power grid is key to supporting the nation’s energy transition, while providing a sustainable and stable electricity supply, experts stated during a Clean Energy Week session. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/balancing-cambodias-power-grid
International forum explores new tech to combat online child crimes in Cambodia
Cambodia is hosting an International Judicial Police Forum, which brings together judicial police officers, the Royal Gendarmerie of Cambodia, and international experts, to address the issue of online crimes against children, with the help of advanced technology. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/international-forum-explores-new-tech-to-combat-online-child-crimes-in-cambodia
PM’s Australia visit expected to stimulate trade
Prime Minister Hun Manet will make his first visit to the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit next month, with experts expecting the trip to boost trade between the two nations, as well as Australian investment in Cambodia. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/pms-australia-visit-expected-to-stimulate-trade
Floods show Laos needs early warning
Heavy flooding during the rainy season, affecting 10 out of 17 provinces in Laos, has underlined the need for stronger disaster-management efforts, experts say. Tropical storm Haima struck central and northern parts of the country on June 24, with Nock-10 hitting central and southern areas on ...
Digital content key to growth for Kingdom's telecom firms
CAMBODIAN telecoms must produce digital content to remain competitive in the country’s crowded sector, experts said yesterday. However, others claimed the consumer market for that content was still too small. A lack of domestically produced TV programs, websites and other digital offerings has Cambodia’s estimated 755,000 internet ...
Demand for office space making a comeback
After a slow year in 2010, demand for office space in Phnom Penh is beginning to rebound as occupancy levels in new and existing units increase, real estate experts said yesterday. However, it is still unclear whether or not there is enough demand to fill ...