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Court charges two for defamation over land dispute in Koh Kong
Hundreds of people gathered in front of the Koh Kong Provincial Court on November 18 to await the sentencing of their three community land representatives who were accused of defamation related to a land dispute. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/court-charges-two-defamation-over-land-dispute-koh-kong
Female fishery activists play a key role
In the Khmer folktale “Phnom Chiso Temple,” a Hindu priest gives blessings to a Khmer prince, saying: “May you be as strong as an ant, as mighty as a ghost and as decisive as a woman.” Following this as an example, after fishery communities were ...
Moeun Chhean Nariddh
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784633/female-fishery-activists-play-a-key-role/
Security guard shot dead over land dispute in Kampot province
A land dispute between residents and So Nguon Group Co Ltd escalated into a confrontation yesterday, leaving one security guard dead at the scene and one seriously injured. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784582/security-guard-shot-dead-over-land-dispute-in-kampot-province/
National Assembly to discuss seven draft laws next week
The National Assembly Permanent Committee meeting yesterday approved the resumption date of the 5th session of the 6th legislature for next Wednesday, to debate and approve seven draft laws related to the economy, trade and air transportation services. ...
Khann Chanvirak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784703/national-assembly-to-discuss-seven-draft-laws-next-week/
UK to make trade preference available to least developed countries
Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) yesterday announced that developing countries which are eligible, like Cambodia, will be able to get trade preference through the United Kingdom’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) from January 1. ...
Sen Davith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784702/uk-to-make-trade-preference-available-to-least-developed-countries/
Japan provides $200 million loan for C-19 relief
Japan has provided more than $200 million as a loan to support Cambodia with social and economic recovery amid the COVID-19 crisis. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784584/japan-provides-200-million-loan-for-c-19-relief/
Ministry to recruit more primary and high school teachers
The Ministry of Education has announced it will recruit thousands more primary and high school teachers next year to promote the quality of public education in the Kingdom. ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784585/ministry-to-recruit-more-primary-and-high-school-teachers/
Two rare tree species identified in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary
Two rare tree species believed to be endangered were discovered in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary in the northeastern provinces of Mondulkiri and Kratie, according to an announcement released by the Wildlife Conservation Society in Cambodia (WCS Cambodia) on November 17. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/two-rare-tree-species-identified-keo-seima-wildlife-sanctuary
Ex-land director gets seven years in prison
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court sentenced Nuon Pok, the former director of the Preah Sihanouk provincial Department of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction to seven years in prison and fined him 100 million riel ($25,000) for abuse of power and other corruption charges. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ex-land-director-gets-seven-years-prison
Koh Kong on hunt for tree planters
Authorities in Koh Kong province are on the hunt for people who illegally planted fruit trees at Botum Sakor National Park in Botum Sakor district. ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koh-kong-hunt-tree-planters
Tourism seaport project to be developed in Koh Tonsay, the Rabbit island
A tourism seaport project is unveiled to be constructed in Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island), Kep province as the environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) has started. Ms. Ol Phirun, Deputy Governor of Kep province, said that the tourism seaport is an ADB-backed project and a ...
Khmer Times staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784372/tourism-seaport-project-to-be-developed-in-koh-tonsay-the-rabbit-island/
Cambodian Embassy in South Korea signs MoU for Cambodian women and children
The Cambodian Embassy in South Korea yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Seongnam Migrant Community Service Centre on housework, language and culture skills training for Cambodian woman and children living there. ...
Cambodia and Denmark vow to boost diplomatic ties
Cambodia and Denmark vowed to enhance economic and diplomatic cooperation to boost bilateral trade, according to a statement released yesterday by the Cambodian Embassy in Thailand. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784319/cambodia-and-denmark-vow-to-boost-diplomatic-ties/
Landmines cleared in Banteay Srei
Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) Secretary-General Prum Sopheak Mongkol said yesterday landmines have been cleared in a 687,706 square metre area where the dangerous legacy of the civil war lingered and is now finally free years after peace was achieved in late ...
Sar Socheath
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783850/landmines-cleared-in-banteay-srei/
“November 3 incident” close to end
Today, Prime Minister Hun Sen, as well as those directly and indirectly involved in the “November 3 incident” will be given their fourth and final COVID-19 test. ...
Khann Chanvirak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783788/november-3-incident-close-to-end/
Governor requested to reclaim land in Kampong Speu
A prominent environmental watchdog head has sent a letter to Kampong Speu provincial governor Vei Samnang requesting he reclaim 1,500ha that was encroached on in Oral district’s Tasal commune as state property. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/governor-requested-reclaim-land-kampong-speu
Kingdom, EU ready for trade, investment talks
Cambodia and the EU on November 16 pledged to enhance trade and investment in an effort to spur post-Covid-19 economic recovery in light of the bloc’s recent partial withdrawal of trade privileges. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kingdom-eu-ready-trade-investment-talks
Cambodia, Denmark vow to forge closer economic ties
Cambodia and Denmark have pledged closer economic cooperation to enhance tourism, trade and investment between the two countries, according to the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Bangkok. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-denmark-vow-forge-closer-economic-ties
Cassava prices increase as harvest starts
From November this year, the cassava harvest season starts in some provinces while the price of cassava reportedly saw an increase compared to that of last year, as this year’s yield is projected to be lower due to flash floods. ...
Chea Vannak/AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50783945/cassava-prices-increase-as-harvest-starts/
Digitally adapting to economic challenges
As many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle to stay afloat because of current economic challenges, many entrepreneurs in the kingdom are adapting and taking advantage of opening businesses online and using social media and its technology as a business tool. ...
Jason Boken
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784394/digitally-adapting-to-economic-challenges/
Cambodia and S. Korea begin 4th round of free trade talks
Cambodia began the fourth round of free trade talks with South Korea this week, as the Kingdom continues to embark on expanding regional integration with an aim to diversifying export opportunities. ...
Tom Starkey
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50784232/cambodia-and-s-korea-begin-4th-round-of-free-trade-talks/
Koh Kong on hunt for tree planters
Authorities in Koh Kong province are on the hunt for people who illegally planted fruit trees at Botum Sakor National Park in Botum Sakor district. Provincial governor Mithona Phouthorng told The Post on November 17 she had ordered an investigation into the illegal planting of ...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koh-kong-hunt-tree-planters
Rice lobby refutes rights abuse claim
The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) on Monday voiced deep regret over claims linking milled-rice exports to Australia with human rights abuses. ...
Thou Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rice-lobby-refutes-rights-abuse-claim
SSEZ affirms stock market listing plans remain on the table
Sihanoukville Special Economy Zone Co Ltd (SSEZ), the developer and operator of Cambodia’s largest industrial zone in terms of size and occupancy, on November 16 reiterated its interest in listing on the Cambodia Stock Exchange (CSX), tapping into the capital market to raise more funds. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ssez-affirms-stock-market-listing-plans-remain-table