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US will not interfere in Cambodia's wage negotiation for workers: US Official
Mrs. Julie Chung, deputy chief of mission at the US embassy in Phnom Penh, said Thursday that US will not interfere in Cambodia’s wage negotiation for workers. ...
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Japanese follow-up team arrives in Cambodia
A group of Japanese experts arrived in Cambodia Tuesday for a two-day visit as a follow-up team regarding the needs survey implemented last May for electoral reform assistance to Cambodia. The team was led by Mr. Tadayuki MIYASHITA, Director, Country Assistance Planning Division I, International ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/japanese-follow-up-team-arrives-in-cambodia-7516
Sam Rainsy and Kem Sokha’s contradictory ideas raise concern over its future
The contradictory decisions of the leaders of the Cambodia National Rescue Party raised concern over the future of this opposition party. The leaders of this party have shown contradictory stance a few times in the political negotiations with Mr. Hun Sen’s Cambodian’s People Party (CPP). ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/sam-rainsy-and-kem-sokha%E2%80%99s-contradictory-ideas-raise-concern-over-its-future-7505
Government revokes more land licenses from 11 firms
Environment Minister Say Sam Al said Friday that the Cambodian government has canceled licenses of economic land concession for 11 companies whose land concessions adversely affected the local people. ...
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http://www.thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/government-revokes-more-land-licenses-from-11-firms-7503
Government nullifies land licenses of three companies
Cambodian government has revoked licenses of economic land concessions of three companies in Koh Kong, Preah Sihanouk and Kampong Speu provinces, according to sub-decree. The sub-decree dated October 7 said 1,635 hectares of economic land concessions have been taken back from Vimean Seila LTD, Vatanak Co., ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/government-nullifies-land-licenses-of-three-companies-7495
Hun Sen to meet Thai PM, Australian FM in Italy
Prime Minister Hun Sen will hold separate bilateral talks with Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan-ocha and Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop on the sideline of the 10th Asia-Europe meeting. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/hun-sen-to-meet-thai-pm-australian-fm-in-italy-7493
Hun Sen to leave for 10th Asia-Europe summit Wednesday
Prime Minister Hun Sen will leave Cambodia Wednesday afternoon to attend the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit (ASEM) in Italy. The ASEM will be held from 16-17 October in Milan. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/hun-sen-to-leave-for-10th-asia-europe-summit-wednesday-7489
Cambodian, Japanese investors invest USD 10 mlns in construction sector in Sen Sok
Cambodian and Japanese investors have invested USD 10 millions to construct villas, flats and twin villas in Sen Sok district. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/cambodian-japanese-investors-invest-usd-10-mlns-in-construction-sector-in-sen-sok-7488
Over 7,000 students abandon second exams: Spokesman
As Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport is taking tough measure to curb cheating and bribery during examinations as part of its education reform, over 7,000 students have abandoned the second high school exams. The number can be the highest ever in the last 10 ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/over-7000-students-abandon-second-exams:-spokesman-7484
Failed high school students take second exams
Grade 12th students who failed in August exams are taking the second exams Monday. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/failed-high-school-students-take-second-exams-7480
British PM's Trade Envoy to visit Cambodia next week
The Lord Puttnam CBE, British Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy, will pay an official visit to Cambodia on 13rd and 14th October, according to a statement by British Embassy in Cambodia Friday. The statement said the purpose of his visit is to strengthen trade and investment ties ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/british-pms-trade-envoy-to-visit-cambodia-next-week-7476
Six labor unions to hold public forum on minimum wage this weekend
At least six labor unions to be led by Pav Sina, president of the Collective Union of Movement of Workers, will hold public forum at the Freedom Park on October 12 to discuss minimum wage demand for footwear and garment workers. A plan to hold the ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/six-labor-unions-to-hold-public-forum-on-minimum-wage-this-weekend-7464
Khmer Krom monks, activists petition NA, UN as protest enters fourth day
Khmer Krom monks, youth and activists marched on Tuesday to present a petition to the National Assembly President Heng Samrin as their protest against Vietnam entered the fourth day. The protesters will also submit a petition to the UN Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights ...
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http://www.thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/khmer-krom-monks-activists-petition-na-un-as-protest-enters-fourth-day-7449
ADB, Japan assist grassroots push to reduce disaster impacts in Cambodia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Japan are supporting a grassroots project to manage risks and reduce impacts from floods and other natural disasters in vulnerable communities in Cambodia. The Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction project, financed by a $2.5 million grant from the ...
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http://www.thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/adb-japan-assist-grassroots-push-to-reduce-disaster-impacts-in-cambodia-7452
Cambodia's economic growth forecast to reach 7.2% in 2014, 7.5% next year – World Bank
Cambodia’s economic growth is forecasted to reach 7.2 percent in 2014, and 7.5 percent next year according to a report by World Bank on Monday. The report said Cambodia’s garments continue to be the key engine of growth, followed by construction. The poverty rate continued to ...
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http://www.thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/cambodias-economic-forecasted-to-reach-72-pct-in-2014-75-pct-next-year:-world-bank-7444
Judicial system is an obstacle to eliminate corruption
Weakness of the court system is a major obstacle in the fight against corruption which hampers the country’s development, a corruption expert said today. Chairman of Transparency International-Cambodia, Mr. Preap Kol said that because of the poor court system, it hard to get rid of corruption. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/judicial-system-is-an-obstacle-to-eliminate-corruption-7419
Construction of controversial Areng dam to cost USD 400 mln
The construction of Koh Kong’s Cheay Areng hydrowpower dam will cost USD 400 million and be completed by 2020, said Energy Secretary of State Ith Prang Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference, he said the study of the dam and its impact on environment has been ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/construction-of-controversial-areng-dam-to-cost-usd-400-mln-7401
Cambodia should not accept refugees from Australia: Sam Rainsy
Opposition party leader Sam Rainsy said that Cambodia should not have signed a deal with Australia to accept refugees to live in Cambodia. Cambodia should not have accepted the refugees from Australia because they are not goods for being exported or imported by any country, Sam ...
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Hun Sen asks Philippines to expand tourism cooperation
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday asked Philippines to expand tourism cooperation between the two countries. Hun Sen made the comments during a meeting with Neo A Wong, outgoing Philippine Ambassador to Cambodia, at the Peace Palace. ...
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http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/hun-sen-asks-philippines-to-expand-tourism-cooperation-7381
13 killed 47 injured in Sunday's road accidents: Police
13 people were killed, and 47 others were injured in road accidents on Sunday, a day ahead of Pchum Ben festival from 22-24 September, website of General Commiosariate of National Police said. ...
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NA asks Labor Ministry to provide Korean-language test for free to workers
The National Assembly asked Labor Minister Ith Sam Heng to provide Korean-language test paper for free to or sell in the lowest price for workers as the current test paper costs USD 24. ...
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Israeli businessmen interested in cassava investment in Cambodia
A group of investors from Israel showed their interest in investing in cassava in Cambodia, according to a statement by Ministry of Commerce. Chanthol expressed his support for this cassava investment project and recognized the importance of advance technology in agriculture production and processing to ...
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Over 1,100 teachers funded for informal education: Minister
Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron said Monday that there are 1,127 teachers funded by the government for informal education. ...
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Cambodia, Lao transit fees for Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City route seen as too high
Aviation companies can save on flying time and fuel if they are allowed to take the proposed Ha Noi-HCM City air route crossing the airspace of Laos and Cambodia. However, the governments of Laos and Cambodia are charging transit fees for flights passing through their airspace ...
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