RCAF helicopter crashes, killing 5
A ROYAL Cambodian Armed Forces helicopter, one of a group of Z-9 helicopters received from China in 2013, has crashed during a training exercise in Phnom Penh’s Dangkor district, killing five people with one seriously injured. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Cheang Sokha
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rcaf-helicopter-crashes-killing-5
Manhattan workers on strike again
More than 1,000 workers at the Manhattan (Cambodia) Co Ltd garment factory in Kampong Cham province are striking in the wake of factory management’s reaction to their last strike action. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Mom Kunthear
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manhattan-workers-strike-again
US military aid to Cambodia to continue, diplomat says
A US diplomat SayS military aid to Cambodia iS neceSSary to improve the profeSSionaliSm of the country&rSquo;S Security forceS. The US haS been criticized for itS military aid to Cambodia, following violent crackdownS on demonStrationS thiS year. SS='cambodia-color'>...
Khoun Theara
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/us-military-aid-to-cambodia-to-continue-diplomat-says/1934634.html
Walkway, bag plans in works
Phnom Penh City Hall yesterday announced plans to build a promenade down the city’s waterfront, picking up where the current riverfront walkway ends around the Chaktomuk theatre and extending some four kilometres south to the Monivong bridge. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Chhay Channyda
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/walkway-bag-plans-works
Calls flow for dam to be canned
Ahead of a national consultation meeting about Laos’s Don sahong hydropower dam later this week, communities that will be affected by the project have made their opinion clear: suspend the dam. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Phak Seangly and Laignee Barron
http://phnompenhpost.com/national/calls-flow-dam-be-canned
Ruling party begins conference with an eye toward reform
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party began a three-day conference on Friday, to discuss party policies and restructuring. The party is expected to adopt a new five-year plan at the end of the three-day congress. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Kong Sothanarith and Sok Khemara
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/ruling-party-begins-conference-with-an-eye-toward-reform/2620638.html
Convicted dissident gets green light to register party
The Interior Ministry has given Cambodian dissident sourn serey Ratha permission to proceed with the registration of a political party despite the self-exiled government critic’s recent conviction in absentia for plotting an attack on the state. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Hul Reaksmey
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/convicted-dissident-gets-green-light-to-register-party-79308/
Second Nauru trip yields no refugees to resettle
Cambodia’s second trip to the south Pacific island nation of Nauru to find refugees Australia is holding there who are willing to resettle in Cambodia has been unsuccessful, Interior Ministry immigration department chief sok Phal said Monday. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Zsombor Peter
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/second-nauru-trip-yields-no-refugees-to-resettle-81092/
Foreigners reminded to get their work permits
The head of the Interior Ministry’s general department of immigration issued a statement on Wednesday reminding foreigners working in Cambodia that they are required to hold a work permit—and will face fines if they do not. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Chris Mueller
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/business/foreigners-reminded-to-get-their-work-permits-81328/
Construction firm to fortify crack in White Building
A Malaysian construction company building a hotel next to Phnom Penh’s iconic “White Building” has agreed to fortify a four-story crack that appeared in the apartment block in February, deputy municipal governor Chreang sophan said Thursday. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Sek Odom
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/construction-firm-to-fortify-crack-in-white-building-81324/
Public bus drivers rally
Around 40 drivers of the city’s new public buses protested on saturday in front of the night market in Phnom Penh to demand a higher wage, but an official said they were “confused” about the salary agreement. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Sen David
http://phnompenhpost.com/national/public-bus-drivers-rally
EGA posts drop in Q3 gaming revenue
Entertainment Gaming Asia (EGA), a subsidiary of Macau-based gaming giant Melco, posted year-on-year losses at the end of the third quarter on the back of poor player numbers at the company’s NagaWorld operations. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Eddie Morton
http://phnompenhpost.com/business/ega-posts-drop-q3-gaming-revenue
Garment union will not protest wage
One of Cambodia’s most prominent garment worker unions, which had battled for a $140 minimum monthly wage in the sector, has decided not to hold street protests against the $128 figure decided by the government on Wednesday. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Chhay Channyda
http://phnompenhpost.com/post-weekend/garment-union-will-not-protest-wage
First kidney traffickers sentenced
Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday delivered Cambodia’s first ever convictions for organ trafficking, sentencing two men and a woman to a combined 35 years in prison for sending their relatives to have their kidneys harvested in Thailand. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Chhay Channyda
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/first-kidney-traffickers-sentenced
Positive outlook for the giant ibis: conservationists
Experts involved in the protection of Cambodia’s national bird, the giant ibis, have lauded the successes of an ongoing conservation scheme, and offered cause for optimism that the animal can overcome its current status as critically endangered. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Charles Parkinson
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/positive-outlook-giant-ibis-conservationists
Fugitive general Thong Sarath arrested in Vietnam
Thong Sarath, a Senior DefenSe MiniStry official wanted for the November murder of tycoon Ung Meng Chue, waS arreSted by VietnameSe police ThurSday after monthS on the run, the head of Cambodia&rSquo;S Interpol office Said on Friday. SS='cambodia-color'>...
Mech Dara
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/fugitive-general-thong-sarath-arrested-in-vietnam-82077/
Vietnam to build market in T Khmum, says report
Vietnam is planning to build a market in Cambodia’s Tbong Khmum province, aimed at strengthening trade between the neighbouring countries and improving living standards for those whose homes lie along the border, according to local media reports. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/vietnam-build-market-t-khmum-says-report
Water utility, residents clash over Poipet road
In the midst of a widespread drought, nearly 50 residents in Banteay Meanchey province’s Poipet town protested against the Anco utilities company over its digging up of a portion of road leading to the Kai Don Reservoir. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Sen David
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/water-utility-residents-clash-over-poipet-road
Customs chief names firm in record ivory haul
Thirteen months after Cambodia’s largest ever haul of ivory was seized at the sihanoukville Autonomous Port, the chief of customs on Wednesday appeared before the provincial court to answer questions about the case for the first time. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Khy Sovuthy
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/customs-chief-names-firm-in-record-ivory-haul-85454/
Opposition compliments gov’t on reaction to alleged encroachment
Opposition leader sam Rainsy on Monday extended a rare compliment to Cambodia’s foreign minister, who has sent two missives since Friday to Vietnam, accusing the government allowing encroachment in Ratanakkiri province. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Neou Vannarin
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/opposition-compliments-govt-on-reaction-to-alleged-encroachment/2822319.html