Campaigners dismiss Facebook as a solution to land problems
Activists have cast doubt on whether Prime Minister Hun Sen’s new initiative for the country’s problems to be solved through social media can tackle the country’s most pervasive problem—land disputes.
Hean Socheata
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/campaigner-dismiss-facebook-as-a-solution-to-land-problems/3212705.html
Cash influx a band-aid for failing rice sector
As the government scrambles to buoy a rice sector suffering from crashing paddy prices and fierce international competition, Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday lauded the government officials and “generous businesspeople” who heeded calls for emergency funds.
Janelle Retka and Kuch Naren
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/cash-influx-band-aid-failing-rice-sector-118340/
More cooperation a priority for new ambassador to US
Cambodia is seeking more trade with the US, as well as other means for bilateral partnerships, the Phnom Penh’s new ambassador to the US says.
Men Kimseng
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/more-cooperation-a-priority-for-new-ambassador-to-us/2963045.html
Emerald takes a new direction with Cambodia gold JV
ASX-listed Emerald on Wednesday announced that it had signed a farm-in and joint venture (JV) agreement with fellow-listed Renaissance Minerals to earn a majority interest in a Cambodian gold project.
Esmarie Swanepoel
http://www.miningweekly.com/article/emerald-takes-a-new-direction-with-cambodia-gold-jv-2016-03-30
Hun Sen sees the signs of a strong economy
Cambodia’s economy will grow 7.1 per cent in 2016 while per capita income will reach $1,301 this year, Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday.
Post Staff
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/hun-sen-sees-signs-strong-economy
Local car hire app gets a jump on Uber
With ride-hailing giants Uber and Grab yet to enter the Cambodian market, a pair of local entrepreneurs have seized the initiative and developed the first private-hire car service and smartphone application for Phnom Penh’s frenetic city streets.
Matthieu de Gaudemar
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/local-car-hire-app-gets-jump-uber
Sexist traditions a hurdle for region’s female leaders
Government ministries bound by sexist traditions and a lack of support are keeping women officials across Asia from implementing their ideas, female leaders gathered for a four-day seminar in Phnom Penh said yesterday.
Igor Kossov
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sexist-traditions-hurdle-regions-female-leaders
Tired of political battles, a ruling party member resigns
Chea Chamroeun, who became a member of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party in 1993, submitted a resignation this week, claiming who would rather focus on communities than remain in a climate of political conflict.
Sok Khemara
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/tired-of-political-battles-a-ruling-party-member-resigns/3065396.html
Patrols resume in forest a month after ranger slayings
Patrols have resumed in the area of Preah Vihear protected forests where two forest rangers were fatally shot on November 7th, as police continue their investigation into the murders. The beefed-up patrols are taking new security precautions, and unarmed patrols have not resumed yet because
Jonathan Cox
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/18337/patrols-resume-in-forest-a-month-after-ranger-slayings/
Rice harvest estimates taken with a grain of salt
New government estimates on this year’s rice production and forecasts for next year’s crop may be overly optimistic, industry experts say, factoring in the impact of a drought that damaged crops and is expected to carry over into the next dry season harvest.The Ministry of
Ananth Baliga
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rice-harvest-estimates-taken-grain-salt
Cambodia’s young generations a demographic boon, for now
Economists say Cambodia is not facing the risk of an aging population, as is happening in richer countries around the region, but it must still plan for a future when its younger generations grow old.
Hul Reaksmey
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/cambodia-young-generations-a-demographic-boon-for-now/3095179.html
Outside Siem Reap town, poverty remains a daily reality
Each year, millions of dollars flow into the tourism hub of Siem Reap, the gateway city to Angkor Wat. Yet just outside of town, the effects of that economy are hardly felt at all. Out here, people struggle to make a living, and grinding poverty
Hul Reaksmey
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/outside-siem-reap-town-poverty-remains-a-daily-reality/3145767.html
Sihanoukville beach businesses given a month to move out
All bars, restaurants and guesthouses along O’Tres Beach near Sihanoukville, and some on neighboring O’Chheuteal Beach, must close up shop within a month or face forced eviction, local officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Sek Odom and George Wright
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/sihanoukville-beach-businesses-given-a-month-to-move-out-108604/
Mangoes exported to Europe in a first for kingdom
Mong Reththy, known as the king of agriculture in Cambodia for his role running the large Mong Reththy Group, aims to expand the Kingdom’s mango market to Europe.
Sum Manet
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/23468/mangoes-exported-to-europe-in-a-first-for-kingdom/
$200 mil a year veggie imports to be slashed
The government has designated eight provinces to start boosting vegetable production from this year in a move to curb the capital flow of an estimated $200 million per year on imports from neighboring countries, mainly Vietnam.Vongsey Vissoth, secretary of state for the Ministry of Economy
May Kunmakara
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/34744/-200-mil-a-year-veggie-imports-to-be-slashed/
Amid strife, the CNRP is a party on pause
When Cambodia National Rescue Party President Kem Sokha stood arm-in-arm with three newly minted deputies earlier this year, the quartet seemed eager and ready to address the party’s next challenge at hand: critical commune elections that could greatly bolster grassroots support.
Mech Dara and Ananth Baliga
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/amid-strife-cnrp-party-pause
No need for a labour court, Hun Sen says
Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday that the country does not need a labour court to solve disputes because the current trilateral mechanism in place is sufficient. Speaking to garment factory workers in Phnom Penh, Mr Hun Sen explained that the current mechanism, which brings employer
Sen David
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50107112/no-need-labour-court-hun-sen-says/
Hun Sen makes a plea for more child welfare
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday called on everyone whose work related to children to be conscientious and passionate about their job. He spoke at the opening ceremony of the Asia-Pacific Regional Early Childhood Development Conference, which is being held over three days in Siem Reap City.
Mom Kunthear
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/36025/hun-sen-makes-a-plea-for-more-child-welfare/
Four killed, three hurt as a result of storms
Four were killed by lightning strikes and three were seriously injured when the roof of their house collapsed as storms battered five provinces – Svay Rieng, Kampong Chhnang, Kandal, Battambang and Oddar Meanchey – on Tuesday.
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/four-killed-three-hurt-result-storms
More tigers means a lot more tourists, say NGOs
A project to increase the number of wild tigers in the northeastern part of Cambodia was put forward to the Cambodian government by a group of NGOs yesterday.
Khmer Times
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5079471/tigers-means-lot-tourists-say-ngos/
