10th-century statue found under tree
An ancient statue of a Hindu god believed to be more than 1,000 years old was discovered on Thursday at Koh Ker National Park’s Prasat Chen temple, a conservationist told the Post yesterday.
Questions Over Missing 10 Hectares of Lake
In order to pacify concerns that filling in Phnom Penh’s Boeng Kak lake would lead to flooding, it was claimed by officials that 10 hectares of the 90-hectare lake would be preserved to absorb heavy rainfall.
Now, four years after sand began streaming into Boeng Kak,
Government waives 10 percent VAT for rice
The government decided to drop a 10 percent value added-tax (VAT) for rice products during a meeting on Wednesday between representatives of the rice sector and government officials at the Council for the Development of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, officials said.
Kang Sothear
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/government-waives-10-percent-vat-for-rice-110676/
Angkor Gold confirms $10m partnership deal
Cambodian firm Angkor Gold Corp (ANK) on Thursday finalised a partnership agreement with Hong Kong firm Tohui Beishan Property Group Holding Limited (TG) worth more than $10.4 million.
According to a company statement issued on the Toronto Stock Exchange, ANK granted the Hong Kong firm 7.9
Eddie Morton
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/angkor-gold-confirms-10m-partnership-deal
Chea Vichea Remembered 10 Years After Slaying
Ten years ago Wednesday, union leader Chea Vichea walked to his favorite newsstand in front of Wat Lanka to read the day’s headlines: Prime Minister Hun Sen had ordered spending cuts, health officials were trying to handle the first outbreak of bird flu in Southeast
Khy Sovuthy and Denise Hruby
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/chea-vichea-remembered-10-years-after-slaying-50962/
Press release: The progress of 34 urban road infrastructure projects with a length of 82,574 km in Preah Sihanouk province
On 17 July 2020, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction issued a press release on the progress of 34 urban road infrastructure projects with a length of 82,574 km in Sihanoukville, led by HE Chea Sophara, Deputy Prime Minister. The Ministry of
Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction
Shocking discovery of up to 50 COVID-19 positive cases at a garment factory at Khan Meanchey
The Ministry of Health has reportedly carried out mass testing at a garment factory in Khan Meanchey and discovered up to 50 workers infected with COVID-19.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50835723/shocking-discovery-of-up-to-50-covid-19-positive-cases-at-a-garment-factory-at-khan-meanchey/
Commercial court one step closer, official says
The Ministry of Justice and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have advanced discussions to establish a commercial court, a first for the Kingdom. The ADB will provide technical assistance, said a senior ministry official. Ministry secretary of state Chiv Songhak chaired a meeting last week
Post Staffs
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/commercial-court-one-step-closer-official-says
Cambodia expects to earn about $88 million a year in transportation costs from the Funan-Techo Canal Project
Cambodia expects to earn $88 million a year from transportation through the Funan-Techo canal by 2050 and reach $570 million a year by then.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501483086/cambodia-expects-to-earn-about-88-million-a-year-in-transportation-costs-from-the-funan-techo-canal-project/
20-year-old GMS plans new phase of investment
The Greater Mekong Sub-region development scheme, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, is moving forward with a new generation of investment aimed at strengthening connectivity, competitiveness and community over the next decade.
The GMS will play a strategic role in connecting Southeast Asia with South
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/20-year-old-GMS-plans-new-phase-of-investment-30190259.html
Proposed Prey Long Protected Area Shrinks by 20 Percent
The Forestry Administration’s proposal to create a conservation zone for Prey Long, one of Cambodia’s largest remaining primary forests, has been scaled down by more than 20 percent and now covers about 480,000 hectares, an official said.
During consultation workshops in Phnom Penh last month, the
The Royal Government has authorized the National Committee for Coastal Management to implement a project to improve the mud beach into a 2,700-meter height public beach from crab market to mangrove forests located in Phum Thmei, Prey Thum, Krong Keb, Kep Province.
On 13 August 2021, National Committee for Coastal Area Management issued a press release on authorization by the Royal Government to implement a project to improve the mud beach into a 2,700-meter height public beach from crab market to mangrove forests located in Phum Thmei,
National Committee for Coastal Area Management
Press release on the second meeting of inter-ministerial committee to prepare a masterplan to develop Preah Sihanouk province into a model multipurpose special economic zone (SEZ) and discuss the results report of the Preah Sihanouk province masterplan in the second phase
On 14 March 2023, the Ministry of Economy and Finance issued a press release on the second meeting of inter-ministerial committee to prepare a masterplan to develop Preah Sihanouk province into a model multipurpose special economic zone (SEZ) and discuss the results report of the
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Extortion over Facebook pics earns 10 months
A 24-year-old student was sentenced to 10 months in prison by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday for posting 14 nude photos of his girlfriend on Facebook in an attempt to extort money from her in exchange for deleting them.
Presiding judge Mong Mony Sorphea said
Simon Henderson and Khuon Narim
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/court-rejects-britons-appeal-for-retrial-in-underage-rape-case-72776/
Revenue from customs and excise up 20 per cent
Revenue collected by the customs and excise department jumped nearly 20 per cent during the first six months of the year, compared with the same period a year earlier, figures released yesterday show.
Post Staff
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/revenue-customs-and-excise-20-cent
Kampong Speu authorities confiscate nearly 20 kilograms of wildlife
Kampong Speu Military Police, along with Wild-life Alliance experts, on Wednesday cracked down on a home in Chech village where they confiscated nearly 20 kilograms of live wild animals, officials said on Thursday.
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kampong-speu-authorities-confiscate-nearly-20-kilograms-wildlife
The Asian Development Bank marks 20 years in Cambodia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is marking 20 years of operations in Cambodia with the release of a book today celebrating its achievements in the Kingdom.
The 67-member ADB says that over 20 years it has given Cambodia $1.8 billion in loans, grants and technical assistance.
CNRP would slash ministry funds by 20%, spokesman says
The CNRP will cut all ministry budgets by 20 percent if it wins next year’s national election to free up funds to provide $500,000 annually to each commune, the party’s spokesman said on Monday, a proposal dismissed by the ruling party as empty election season
Ben Paviour and Ben Sokhean
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/second2/cnrp-slash-ministry-funds-20-spokesman-says-130259/
