Asean states seek to protect regional oceans
A project involving several Asean member countries was launched during high-level talks in Indonesia yesterday with the aim of increasing marine environmental protection in Southeast Asia. ...
Chea Vannak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50505751/asean-states-seek-to-protect-regional-oceans/
Lower Mekong thirsts for more water
The amount of water that will be released from a Chinese dam until 10 April could be too low to help alleviate drought-stricken South-East Asia. ...
Fatima Arkin
http://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/water/news/lower-mekong-thirsts-for-more-water.html
Japanese Investor in Talks to Take Stake in TV3
Japan’s TriAsia Group is in talks to acquire a majority stake in local television station TV3 and plans to broadcast Japanese-language shows, the television channel’s owner confirmed Wednesday. According to TV3’s owner, Khampun Keomony, revenues at the channel have been dropping, which prompted him to look ...
Hul Reaksmey and Joshua Wilwohl
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/business/japanese-investor-in-talks-to-take-stake-in-tv3-41707/
Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand to host three major meets
Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand are set to organise three important leaders’ meetings in the Southeast Asia region later this year. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501069359/cambodia-indonesia-thailand-to-host-three-major-meets/
Short on Water in the Tonle Sap
Residents of a village in the middle of Cambodia’s Tonle Sap “Great Lake” live surrounded by water, but don’t have enough access to clean water for drinking, cooking, and washing. The Tonle Sap, a combined lake and river system that swells in the rainy season to ...
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/water-03202013141227.html
Californian Winery Enters Cambodian Market
California-based winery E. & J. Gallo has entered Cambodia and is offering four of its more economically priced brands in an effort to introduce locals to wine without breaking their budget, company representatives said Monday. “Cambodia, as well as other markets in Asia, is perfect for ...
Joshua Wilwohl
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/business/californian-winery-enters-cambodian-market-46863/
Hosting the 39th WAGGGS World Conference in 2026 reflects Cambodia’s capabilities and influence, says FAPW founder
Visiting Dr. JuseonByun, Founder of Friends of Asia Pacific World Association Girls Guides and Girls Scouts (FAPW), has congratulated the Kingdom of Cambodia on hosting the 39th WAGGGS World Conference in 2026, which reflects the capabilities and influence of Cambodia as well as the Asia ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501387579/hosting-the-39th-wagggs-world-conference-in-2026-reflects-cambodias-capabilities-and-influence-says-fapw-founder/
Japanese IT giants to lay 5G network expansion in Cambodia
In a significant move towards advancing telecommunications in Cambodia, Japanese giants NTT Docomo and Nippon Electric Company (NEE) have initiated a groundbreaking partnership to establish a wireless network in the Southeast Asian nation, laying the groundwork for future 5G implementation, according to a story published ...
Jerome Misa
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501580937/japanese-it-giants-to-lay-5g-network-expansion-in-cambodia/
Trafficking, trauma linked: study
Nearly two-thirds of surveyed survivors of human trafficking in Southeast Asia show symptoms of depression, while another 40 per cent suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a new study. ...
Laignee Barron
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/trafficking-trauma-linked-study
Cambodia’s future looks bright post-pandemic
While Southeast Asia becomes embattled by the Delta variant of Covid-19 this summer, Cambodia has cause to stay optimistic. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50904397/cambodias-future-looks-bright-post-pandemic/
World Bank finds Cambodia’s increase in financial inclusion among fastest in region
The World Bank says Cambodia has one of the fastest increases in financial inclusion among developing economies in East Asia and the Pacific. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501104946/world-bank-finds-cambodias-increase-in-financial-inclusion-among-fastest-in-region/
US-ASEAN Summit boosted ties with US, Hun Sen says
A two-day summit between US President Barack Obama and leaders of ASEAN ended Wednesday with 17 points of a joint declaration, aimed at strengthening between Southeast Asia and the US. ...
Neou Vannarin
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/us-asean-summit-boosted-ties-with-us-hun-sen-says/3194943.html
UK study warns of rubber market’s impact on local wildlife
A booming natural rubber market fueled by the global tire industry is proving “catastrophic” for endangered species in Cambodia and the rest of Southeast Asia, U.K. researchers argue in a new paper. ...
Zsombor Peter
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/uk-study-warns-of-rubber-markets-impact-on-local-wildlife-82067/
Kampot to get new port
Construction of a seaport in Kampot is set to begin this year two years after being approved thanks to an $18 million loan from the Asia Development Bank (ADB), according to officials. ...
Sok Chan
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/21768/kampot-to-get-new-port/
Infrastructure funding puts Cambodia on front line of global politics
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s push for “quality infrastructure” investment in Asia is expected to be among the key items on the agenda of next week’s G7 summit in Japan. ...
Daniel De Carteret
http://www.voanews.com/content/infrastructure-funding-puts-cambodia-on-front-line-of-international-politics/3338556.html
Insight: Land conflict, impunity dims Cambodia's awakening
Cambodia’s transformation from war-torn basket-case to one of Asia’s most promising emerging economies is being overshadowed by a backwards lurch in human rights and land policies that critics say are entrenching poverty. ...
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/12/us-cambodia-protests-idUSBRE8AB17J20121112
China rice deal gets more urgent
Cambodia’s need to secure China as a rice export destination is becoming increasingly urgent, with China’s multiple pending agreements with other countries in Southeast and South Asia, said industry insider David Van. ...
Igor Kossov
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/14389/china-rice-deal-gets-more-urgent/
With Cambodia visit, Russia looks Southeast
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has wrapped up a three-day state visit to Cambodia, which was part of the Kremlin’s push for a stronger role in Southeast Asia. ...
Abby Seiff
http://www.dw.com/en/with-cambodia-visit-russia-looks-southeast/a-18870632
Sino plaza marks first step abroad for CCSCE
China State Construction Engineering’s plan to spend $240 million to construct a four-building project called Sino Plaza as part of its strategy to move into rapidly growing Southeast Asia, realtors said. ...
Sum Mane
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/19592/sino-plaza-marks-first-step-abroad-for-ccsce/
Hor Namhong wants water institute built locally
Foreign Affairs Minister Hor Namhong on Thursday requested that China construct its planned regional water resources institute in Cambodia, during a meeting with China’s special rapporteur in charge of Asia affairs, a spokesman said. ...
Khuon Narim
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/hor-namhong-wants-water-institute-built-locally-92215/