Snake Island plans back to the drawing board
A development company with a government concession for a high-end property project on the island of Koh Pos, also known as Snake Island, has announced that it will significantly alter its original plans for the project. The new plan, which must first be submitted for ...
Siv Meng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/real-estate/snake-island-plans-back-drawing-board
Fears SL strike could get ugly
Union officials fear violence that occurred at two separate rallies in front of the SL Garment Processing (Cambodia) Ltd factory last week will continue at one scheduled this morning. About 10 SL strikers were injured during demonstrations on Thursday and Friday, when uniformed and plain-clothes SL ...
Sean Teehan
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fears-sl-strike-could-get-ugly
Cambodia's oil imports down 5.6 pct in first half of 2013
Cambodia has imported 871,000 tons of petroleum in the first six months of the year, a 5.6 percent decline compared with the 922,800 tons at the same period last year, the figures of the Ministry of Commerce showed Monday. During the January-June period this year, the ...
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/business/2013-08/26/c_132664169.htm
Cambodia reports 21st bird flu case in 2013
An eight-year-old girl from Cambodia’s eastern Kampong Thom province has been confirmed for the H5N1 virus, bringing the number of the cases to 21 so far this year, a joint statement by the World Health Organization and the Cambodian Health Ministry said Tuesday. The little girl ...
Xinhunet News Staff
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/health/2013-10/22/c_132820754.htm
GTI price drops on day one
After a five-month IPO process steeped in anticipation, Grand Twins International ended its first day on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) with results many observers found disappointing. GTI shares opened yesterday’s session at 9,700 riel ($2.41), with a ceremonial bell ringing at the CSX’s head office. ...
Eddie Morton
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/gti-price-drops-day-one
Firm begins process to determine IPO share price
Grand Twins International (Cambodia) Plc., a manufacturer of clothes for U.S. athletic brands, on Monday will begin recording investor demands to determine the price for an initial public offering (IPO) as part of the last steps to list on the Cambodian Stock Exchange (CSX), though ...
Joshua Wilwohl
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/business/firm-begins-process-to-determine-ipo-share-price-53869/
Ministry rolls out new strategy to revitalize arts
The Ministry of Culture on Tuesday introduced the country’s first strategic cultural policy, an ambitious plan that includes setting up provincial cultural centers, launching arts education in schools, holding annual cultural events and promoting individual artists. Speaking to an audience that included representatives from the leading ...
Kuch Naren and Michelle Vachon
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/ministry-rolls-out-new-strategy-to-revitalize-arts-68720/
Business registrations far speedier thanks to internet
“Within almost a four-month period as of October 2, 2020, we received a total of 1,793 applications, 1,367 of which have been approved and 426 of which are under review. The average number of days it takes to register a company is eight,” said Undersecretary ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50772450/business-registrations-far-speedier-thanks-to-internet/
Kingdom records over 12M tourists in seven months
Cambodia received approximately 1.1 million tourists in July, which sums up to a total of over 12 million visitors recorded in the first seven months of the year, a press release of the Ministry of Information (MoI) said. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501339214/kingdom-records-over-12m-tourists-in-seven-months/
REDD+ soon one-third of protected land
The government is aiming to boost the sale of carbon credits by expanding the scheme to all protected areas in Cambodia, according to Ministry of Environment spokesman Neth Pheaktra. The ministry is currently preparing an additional REDD+ project on 1.19 million hectares of land, which ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/redd-soon-one-third-protected-land
Cabinet predicts economic growth for 2023
Cambodian economic growth for 2023 is expected to be 6.6 per cent higher than the of the current gross domestic product of 32,291 million. GDP per capita is predicted to rise to $1,924, from the current figure of $1,785, according to the outcome of an ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cabinet-predicts-economic-growth-2023
Payment in riel grew faster than US dollar through Bakong
The amount of cash paid in riel by account holders through Bakong system has increased 4.1 times in 2022 compared to the previous year, while that paid in US dollar through the same system has risen 3.2 times, and the transactions made through this system ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501276160/payment-in-riel-grew-faster-than-us-dollar-through-bakong-2/
Calls for tighter regulations to end drunk driving
Calls are being made for tighter restrictions on alcohol advertising and tougher punishments for drunk drivers after four people were left dead and another four injured in the latest fatal smash to plague Cambodia’s roads. ...
Chhim PichBormey
https://kiripost.com/stories/calls-for-tighter-regulations-to-end-drunk-driving
Workers to get cash compensation
The Ministry of Labour on Friday announced that more than 1,000 workers from three factories in Phnom Penh’s Chbar Ampov district can come to collect cash compensation at a district hall following the absconding of their employers. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50506950/workers-to-get-cash-compensation/
Villagers complain against sanctuary head
The Kampong Cham commune council in Kratie province’s Sambo district is representing 1,294 families to lodge a complaint against Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary head Nhem Visal for abusing villagers and allowing traders to haul timber illegally. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/villagers-complain-against-sanctuary-head
Cambodians march for end to forced evictions on World Habitat Day
Around 1,500 protesters marked World Habitat Day on Monday by marching through Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh and calling on the government to put a stop to forced evictions in the Southeast Asian nation. ...
Prach Chiv
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/habitat-10052015160322.html
Attacked Prey Lang activist vows to keep up the fight
Sleeping in a hammock strung between two tall trees, deep inside Prey Lang forest, environmental activist Phorn Sopheak was startled awake at 1:30 a.m. on Sunday morning when her parked motorbike toppled over onto her body. ...
George Wright and Sek Odom
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/attacked-prey-lang-activist-vows-to-keep-up-the-fight-110769/
Government takes over reins of Angkor ticket sales
The Cambodian government officially took charge of the ticket sales at the Angkor Archeological Park on January 1, after Prime Minster Hun Sen announced in November an end to the Sok Kong-owned Sokimex’s control of the service. ...
Sor Chandara
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/government-takes-over-reins-angkor-ticket-sales
Prime minister inaugurates olympic pool in Kompong Cham
Prime Minister Hun Sen inaugurated Cambodia’s newest Olympic-size swimming pool in Kompong Cham province on Wednesday, a $1.5 million facility named after himself and marked as a venue for the 2023 South East Asian (SEA) Games. ...
Kuch Naren
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/prime-minister-inaugurates-olympic-pool-in-kompong-cham-101837/
Workers join Korea day
More than 1,000 Cambodian workers working for eight South Korean companies here gathered yesterday at National Olympic Stadium for “Korea Day for Cambodian Friends,” a celebration of Korean culture and a chance to thank employees for their hard work. ...
Mom Kunthear
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/18907/workers-join-korea-day/