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Vietnam, Cambodia hold first defence policy dialogue
A senior military delegation led by Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh is attending the Vietnam – Cambodia Dialogue on National Defence Policies, from October 18-20 in Cambodia, as part of the 2015 Cooperation Plan between the two Ministries of National Defence. ...
Vietnamnet News Staff
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/government/144285/vietnam--cambodia-hold-first-defence-policy-dialogue.html
His Majesty the King leaves for visit in Vietnam
His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, departed here this morning for a visit and holiday in Vietnam, at the invitation of the Government of Vietnam, according to the state news agency-AKP. ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/his-majesty-the-king-leaves-for-visit-in-vietnam-9027
Minister promises further drops in poverty, hunger rates
Cambodia will continue to see reductions in poverty, hunger and malnutrition as it continues to prioritize development of the agricultural industry, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ouk Rabun said on Friday at an event to mark World Food Day in Kandal Province. ...
Sok Chan
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/16886/minister-promises-further-drops-in-poverty--hunger-rates/
PM orders government to raise efforts in fighting smuggling
Prime Minister Hun Sen has issued an appeal for government officials to strengthen cooperation to prevent and combat the rampant smuggling of goods in and out of the country, causing the loss of much-needed tax revenue. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/pm-orders-government-to-raise-efforts-in-fighting-smuggling-97496/
Refugees from Nauru are searching for jobs
The first group of refugees to arrive in Cambodia as part of a controversial deal the government signed with Australia last year are now renting their own apartments and searching for jobs, having left their temporary accommodations in Phnom Penh, the International Organization for Migration ...
George Wright
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/refugees-from-nauru-are-searching-for-jobs-97455/
Crackdown in works for illegal RCAF plates
Military police have issued their own warning to those illegally using military licence plates on their vehicles, doubling down on a similar directive issued by the Ministry of Interior last month. ...
May Titthara
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/crackdown-works-illegal-rcaf-plates
Environment ministry ends ELC assessments
The Environment Ministry has reduced the terms of six economic land concessions (ELCs) to 50 years from between 70 and 90 years after seven of eight carbon credit investment projects were revoked. ...
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/16889/environment-ministry-ends-elc-assessments/
PM’s sons begin to take center stage
As Prime Minister Hun Sen ages, more and more talk is surfacing of his sons taking his mantle and leading the country into the future. Two were in the spotlight this past week as they bolster their credentials for their eventual rise to the top ...
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/16893/pm---s-sons-begin-to-take-center-stage/
No voting rights for Cambodians abroad
Ry Sovanna is a Cambodian citizen, but in 2013 he was not able to exercise one of his most basic rights – voting. Mr. Sovanna was living in Thailand at the time, and there was no way for him to file his ballot in the ...
Jonathan Cox
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/16892/no-voting-rights-for-cambodians-abroad/
Kem Sokha spells out path to victory in 2018
Acting opposition leader Kem Sokha told supporters over the weekend that they must identify the strengths and weaknesses of the Cambodian People’s Party if they hope to claim victory in the 2018 election, and called on voters to keep a watchful eye when they go ...
Meas Sokchea
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kem-sokha-spells-out-path-victory-2018
Provincial officials to investigate burned CNRP sign
Oddar Meanchey provincial police chief Men Ly said yesterday he will launch an investigation into the burning of an opposition CNRP sign during a protest in Samraong City on Friday led by a defector to the ruling CPP. ...
Mech Dara
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/provincial-officials-to-investigate-burned-cnrp-sign-97498/
Ranariddh, Sokha differ over party merger reports
At events marking the third anniversary of King Norodom Sihanouk’s death Thursday, deputy opposition leader Kem Sokha and Prince Norodom Ranariddh provided differing opinions about reports suggesting that the CNRP and Funcinpec are considering a merger. ...
Mech Dara
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/ranariddh-kem-sokha-differ-over-party-merger-reports-97336/
Cambodia lauds new silk road
Prime Minister Hun Sen has thrown his weight behind China’s ambitious multi-billion dollar plan to revive the Silk Road, the ancient trading route crossing three continents to link China with Europe. ...
Pav Suy
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/16810/cambodia-lauds-new-silk-road/
Late king father’s legacy remembered
In “Goodbye Cambodia”, a song written by the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk, he expressed the sadness and melancholy in his heart about the state of his country and about being forced to leave. Many of these same feelings bubbled to the surface as people ...
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/16812/late-king-father---s-legacy-remembered/
Official facing trial over Facebook post
An Information Ministry official has been charged with defamation over a Facebook post accusing a CPP senator of being the mistress of a military general, and has been summoned to trial on Monday. ...
Aun Pheap
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/official-facing-trial-over-facebook-post-97330/
Draft statistics law approved by assembly
A new law on the collection and dissemination of statistical data is set to be put to a vote at the National Assembly later this year after being approved by a parliamentary commission Wednesday. ...
Ouch Sony and Peter Ford
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/draft-statistics-law-approved-by-assembly-97242/
‘Free market’ no excuse for price gouging: CNRP
Despite Prime Minister Hun Sen’s request for bus owners and cab drivers to not hike prices over the Pchum Ben holiday, passengers were subjected to a familiar price bump this week. ...
Chea Takihiro and Srey Kunmeth
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/16770/---free-market----no-excuse-for-price-gouging--cnrp/
Rainsy says no plan to meet Funcinpec leader
Opposition leader Sam Rainsy denied Wednesday that he had plans to meet Prince Norodom Ranariddh to discuss the CNRP joining with Funcinpec against the CPP ahead of the 2018 national election. ...
Alex Willemyns
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/rainsy-says-no-plan-to-meet-funcinpec-leader-97260/
Opposition denies claims it is trying to destabilize the government
The opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party has denied accusations made by the ruling party that it is seeking an overthrow of the government.Foreign Minister Hor Namhong, a member of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party, made the accusation in a public speech last weekend, saying the ...
Neou Vannarin
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/opposition-denies-claims-it-is-trying-to-destabilize-the-government/3005552.html
CE meets with Cambodian Prime Minister
The Chief Executive met with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia on Monday at the Santa Sancha Palace. Chui Sai On and Hun Sen exchanged views on how to strengthen cooperation between Macau and Cambodia. ...
Macau Daily Times News Staff
http://macaudailytimes.com.mo/ce-meets-with-cambodian-prime-minister.html
Cambodia highlights opportunities, challenges of upcoming ASEAN Community
Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Namhong on Wednesday underscored the major opportunities and challenges of the ASEAN Community, which will be realized by the end of this year. ...
Xinhuanet News Staff
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-10/14/c_134713139.htm
Government considers more consulates in China to boost tourism
The government is considering opening additional consulates in China in an attempt to attract more tourists from the world’s second-largest economy, according to a message posted to Prime Minister Hun Sen’s official Facebook page. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/government-considers-more-consulates-in-china-to-boost-tourism-97161/
ACU says no evidence for Bavet checkpoint graft claims
The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has been unable to find evidence corroborating claims that a Health Ministry official has been demanding bribes to allow vehicles to cross the Bavet International Checkpoint in Svay Rieng province, it said in a report obtained Tuesday. ...
Aun Pheap
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/acu-says-no-evidence-for-bavet-checkpoint-graft-claims-97169/
Rohingya refugee likely back in Burma
A Rohingya refugee who landed in Phnom Penh in June as part of a controversial resettlement deal with Australia is likely back in Burma after requesting to return home, according to the Interior Ministry. ...
Zsombor Peter and Mech Dara
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/rohingya-refugee-likely-back-in-burma-97166/