Sam Rainsy: “change is irreversible”
Two years after his return from exile in France, the president of the Cambodia National Rescue Party says the changes that have occurred in Cambodia since then are dramatic, widespread, and irreversible. ...
Vincent MacIsaac
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/13508/sam-rainsy-----change-is-irreversible---/
Record rainfall prompts debate over drainage
The storm that swept through Phnom Penh on Saturday evening resulted in the city’s highest rainfall on record, the municipal government said in a statement posted to its Facebook page Sunday. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/record-rainfall-prompts-debate-over-drainage-90412/
Police told to target known human trafficking establishments
National Police Commissioner Neth Savoeun called a high-level meeting in Phnom Penh on Monday to instruct relevant police units to increase their surveillance of establishments known to deal in human trafficking. ...
Khy Sovuthy
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/police-told-to-target-known-human-trafficking-establishments-93170/
Aquaculture urged as fish yield plummets
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday encouraged farmers to engage in sustainable aquaculture activities to promote domestic production, and in turn, boost the national economy. ...
Som Kanika
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50744767/aquaculture-urged-as-fish-yield-plummets/
Retail fuel rates back on the rise
Retail fuel prices are ticking back up following a sorely needed moderation witnessed in November-December, as filling station owners report sharp declines in sales. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/retail-fuel-rates-back-rise
NGOs and social enterprises
[[“Actors”,”Expertise/purposes”,”Website”,”Facebook”],[“ Open Development Cambodia (ODC)“,”ODC is an open data institution that provides information on various topics and issues from economic to environmental, government, social, and landing.”,””,”Link“],[“Young Entrepreneurs Association of Cambodia (YEAC)“,”YEAC builds capacity, empowers entrepreneurs, constructively advocates, and engages the public. “,””,”Link“],[“Global Entrepreneurship Network Cambodia ...
Cemetery community rejects land offer
Families living occupying cemeteries in Phnom Penh’s Chbar Ampov district are showing reluctance in moving to a new location offered by City Hall, saying that the new houses are inadequate. ...
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50500234/cemetery-community-rejects-land-offer/
Number of factory openings up last year
Last year saw a notable increase in the number of factory openings, with 178 new plants coming online, 28 more than in 2017, according to the Ministry of Industry and Handicrafts. ...
Chea Vannak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50569629/number-of-factory-openings-up-last-year/
Patrol thwarts bid to cross Thai border illegally
Police in Koh Kong province reported yesterday that 49 Cambodians were caught trying to cross the Thai border during a forest patrol on Monday in Smach Meanchey district. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/patrol-thwarts-bid-cross-thai-border-illegally
Immigration department to introduce new visa for retirees
Immigration officials say they will introduce a new visa category for foreign retirees as soon as Monday—the latest push in a campaign to encourage more expatriates to settle in Cambodia. ...
Khy Sovuthy
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/immigration-department-to-introduce-new-visa-for-retirees-115982/
Cambodian Public Bank symbolizes close ties between Malaysia and Cambodia
Malaysia’s award-winning Public Bank, which is celebrating its 50th Golden Jubilee this year, is one of the first foreign banks to open its door in Cambodia in 1992. ...
Khmer Time Team
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/25641/cambodian-public-bank-symbolizes-close-ties--between-malaysia-and-cambodia/
Death toll on roads at more than 1,800 so far
More than 1,800 people have died on Cambodia’s roads so far this year, representing an almost 4 per cent increase in casualties compared to the same period in 2014. ...
Chhay Channyda and Charles Parkinson
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/death-toll-roads-more-1800-so-far
Truck drivers set up roadblock to protest weight regulations
More than 80 truck drivers used their vehicles to temporarily block a highway in Stung Treng province early Sunday morning in protest after authorities stopped them for being overloaded, officials said. ...
Saing Soenthrith
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/truck-drivers-set-up-roadblock-to-protest-weight-regulations-109511/
Big tobacco shaped smoking laws, policies
In 2008, British American Tobacco (BAT) was awarded its third straight “Gold Medal” from Prime Minister Hun Sen in recognition of good corporate stewardship, according to the company’s July newsletter. ...
Ben Paviour
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/big-tobacco-shaped-smoking-laws-policies-111556/
Local CSOs discuss ELCs, environmental damage with China
Over 20 Cambodian NGOs, Chinese government officials, public and private Chinese companies, and Chinese NGOs held a roundtable discussion on Friday in Phnom Penh to talk about Chinese investment in Cambodia. ...
Ven Rathavong
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/25748/local-csos-discuss-elcs--environmental-damage-with-china/
Opposition MP urges govt to use returning skilled laborers
A leading opposition lawmaker has urged the government to make better use of skilled migrant labor returning from overseas in a bid to encourage more Cambodians to stay in the country. ...
Men Kimseng
http://www.voacambodia.com/a/opposition-mp-urges-govt-to-use-returning-skilled-laborers/3418455.html
Workers to get Thai legal permits
In coordination with Thai officials, Cambodia’s Labor Ministry has set up a new process to help migrant workers in Thailand receive passports, travel cards or Overseas Cambodian Worker Cards (OCWC). ...
Mom Kunthear
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/35122/workers-to-get-thai-legal-permits/
National park gets camera traps
A research team comprised of members from the Environment Ministry, Wildlife Conservation Society and local communities has set up camera traps in Phnom Tbeng National Heritage Park in Preah Vihear province. ...
Mom Kunthear
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5098122/national-park-gets-camera-traps/
New media pass for journalists
The Information Ministry will use a new form of media pass for journalists working in Cambodia by the end of January in order to easily manage and collect data from journalists. ...
Mom Sophon
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50100766/new-media-pass-journalists/
US mart chain Circle K launches capital stores
US-based convenience mart Circle K officially launched in Cambodia yesterday, with three outlets already operating in Phnom Penh and plans to open 40 more by the end of the year. ...
Post Staff
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/us-mart-chain-circle-k-launches-capital-stores