More than 200 montagnards now in Phnom Penh, UN says
The number of Montagnard asylum seekers in Phnom Penh has doubled over the past two months with the U.N. saying Thursday that there are now more than 200 in the capital, but the government’s refugee department again denied knowledge of the group. ...
Chris Mueller and Aun Pheap
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/more-than-200-montagnards-now-in-phnom-penh-un-says-91645/
Police seize over two tons of Marijuana in Phnom Penh
Police seized more than 2 tons of marijuana in Phnom Penh on Friday evening and later arrested four suspected drug dealers, police said Sunday. ...
Ouch Sony
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/police-seize-over-two-tons-of-marijuana-in-phnom-penh-92352/
In northeast, one company controls nearly all illegal logging: Report
A new report on illegal logging in Cambodia’s northeastern forests portrays a single company with essentially a monopoly on the illicit trade. Tek Vannara, executive director of NGO Forum, said the report could be a tool to find a solution to combat deforestation. “We ...
Hul Reaksmey
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/in-northeast-one-company-controls-nearly-all-illegal-logging-report/2934773.html
Two arrested for trying to seize evidence in Kompong Thom
Police in Kompong Thom province arrested two people on Saturday night when a group of about 30 villagers attempted to free their vehicles from Forestry Administration officials who had confiscated them, police said Sunday. ...
Saing Soenthrith
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/two-arrested-for-trying-to-seize-evidence-in-kompong-thom-92916/
Drought affects 185,451 hectares of paddy fields in Cambodia
Persisting dry conditions have affected rice seedling in about 185,451 hectares of paddy rice in Cambodia, Khmer Times quoted a report by the Agriculture Minister. ...
Oryza News Staff
http://oryza.com/23629/drought-affects-185451-hectares-paddy-fields-cambodia
Cambodian Start-up Competes With India in Natural Hair Market
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — For an Internet start-up, Arjuni faces more challenges than usual. The e-commerce site that sells hair extensions operates out of a five-story building here that lacks elevators and, sometimes, power. Employees typically have to travel to remote villages by motorbike or foot ...
http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/05/28/in-cambodia-a-start-up-uses-the-internet-to-sell-hair/
Cambodia's weekend elections will be the 'least fair' in history
Thousands of government and opposition supporters have hit the streets in Cambodia to drum up last minute support ahead of this Sunday’s election. Election monitors are fanning out across the country to ensure a free and fair vote. Koul Panha, Director of Comfrel Cambodia’s Committee for Free ...
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-26/an-cambodia-free-and-fair/4845154
ADB admits mistakes over controversial railway project in Cambodia
In a rare admission, the Asian Development Bank has surprisingly acknowledged its own shortcomings following a controversial railway rehabilitation project in Cambodia that sparked complaints from thousands of displaced local residents affected by forced resettlements, insufficient compensations and neglect of their human rights. The concerns were confirmed by the Compliance ...
Lean Alfred Santos
https://www.devex.com/en/news/adb-admits-mistakes-over-failed-railway-project-in/82809
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Industrial development: empowering women in Cambodia
“I want to tell other women, be confident in yourself, believe in what you do, persevere and speak up, speak up and speak up. Not only men but also women, like my case, are able to influence the process and redirect the orientation of the ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50945337/industrial-development-empowering-women-in-cambodia/
Traditional Khmer costumes showcased in Bangkok
The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Thailand last weekend joined the 11th Celebration of Thai Silk Road to the World in Bangkok, with the showcase of Khmer traditional clothing style of Longvek period in the 16th century. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501085134/traditional-khmer-costumes-showcased-in-bangkok/
Cambodia tourism roadshow held in Philippines
With a more lenient COVID-19 safety and healthy protocols, Sok Sangvar, Under Secretary of State and Representative of Dr. Thong Khon, Minister of Tourism, underscored Cambodia’s recovery platform program as the country opens its door to international tourists for leisure or even for business. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501073255/cambodia-tourism-roadshow-held-in-philippines/
Dengue fever cases surge in 2022
In the first five months of this year, Cambodia detected more than 1,100 cases of dengue fever, an increase of over 600 cases compared to the same period last year, including two deaths. ...
Nang Veasna
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501089983/dengue-fever-cases-surge-in-2022/
Cambodians report scams in online shopping experiences
In Cambodia, online shopping – typically on smartphones and tablets – is becoming increasingly popular due to its convenience. However, this presents significant issues for less technologically savvy buyers, who may be more vulnerable to scams, especially when shopping on social media. ...
Try Thaney
https://cambojanews.com/cambodians-report-scams-in-online-shopping-experiences/