A topic-based discussion on nationalism through a philosophical lens will be held on Wednesday [February 7, 2018].This discussion, led by Arthur Non and Nguyễn Đỗ Công, will focus on the sections ‘Introduction’ and ‘OrigIn of National Consciousness’ from ImagIned Communities by Benedict Anderson, and the ...

The formerly state-owned Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority, The only stock on offer, has floated 13 million shares or 15 per cent of The company. ...

The Japanese technical group helping The National Election Committee (NEC) with its new list of voters has suggested that The NEC not use thumbprints for registration.  ...

Cambodia’s election body has called for regular meetings with political parties, journalists and civil society organisations (CSOs) in a bid to stave off suspicions of bias as two of its non-CPP aligned officials face prosecution. ...

Employees of a controversial monkey breeding farm in Pursat City who protested earlier this week for higher wages have accepted their employer’s offer of a $16 monthly wage increase, authorities said on Thursday.   ...

An opposition activist in Siem Reap province’s Varin district said he has fled his home upon receiving word that men in military dress were asking about his whereabouts after he spoke to the press about allegations of military corruption stuffed into a ballot box on ...

The National Assembly’s permanent committee yesterday put forward Sam Promnea, a former Tourism Ministry secretary of state, as a new member of Cambodia’s Constitutional Council.   ...

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scott Busby, who heads the Bureau of Democracy, Human rights and Labor, is on a two-day trip to Cambodia. ...

The CPP and opposition CNRP agreed during a meeting at The National Assembly on Friday that The U.N. can observe an investigation into irregularities in last month’s national election, but continued to disagree that The National Election Committee (NEC) lead The investigation. After The two parties ...

The UK Government pledged to increase The number of scholarships to Cambodian students. They also promised to give more assistance to The Khmer Rouge Court trials and help solve The mine problem. ...

Prime Minister Hun Sen said Thursday the framers of the 1993 Constitution made a mistake by specifying that the map developed by the French colonial authorities would be the only one legally valid for border demarcation. ...

Civil society groups and Phnom Penh municipal officials next month will hold a workshop to decide which designated slum areas will be the focus of a planned pilot project to improve living standards. On Tuesday night, Phnom Penh governor Pa Socheatavong and members of civil society ...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Fisheries on Monday signed off on a list of seven measures intended to guard against forest fires, although details on implementation remained scarce yesterday and observers said They expected little to come of The new document. ...

Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Bank, also known as AYA Bank, announced on Tuesday that it will start issuing Visa cards to a wider customer base. The bank will issue three types of credit cards — silver, gold and platinum. The most accessible card requires a monthly income ...

The underground installation of The interceptor pipeline system has been completed for The Phnom Penh Flood Protection and Drainage Improvement Project Phase 4. Meanwhile, The rest of The construction is on track and expected to be fully complete by 2021, according to Japan international Cooperation ...

Mekong’s future remains uncertain as Thailand lights fuse on rapids-blasting project. As a new year dawns, the waters of the Mekong River remain turbulent with uncertainty. While many take holidays and prepare for the new year, the people of the Mekong face an unknown future.Keep ...

The Education Ministry will hire 10,000 assistant teachers for primary schools as a way of helping unemployed educators amid The Covid-19 crisis.Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan said The plan was to hire assistant teachers for six months on a monthly salary of Bt9,000. The budget for ...

The leading construction material supplier “Souvanny Home Center Public Company” is ready to be listed on The Lao Securities Exchange after receiving better than expected responses from share buyers. Souvanny sold all 25 million shares at The par value of 3,100 kip per share on 30 ...

The Ministry of Labour, invalids and Social Affairs said on August 25 that it has sent a proposal to The Ministry of Planning and investment seeking The second aid package for businesses and workers affected by The COVID-19 pandemic.The package’s total funding is estimated at ...

The Thai government is actively promoting its “soft power” by organising The Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 with a series of events taking place over five consecutive days from April 11 to 15.This activity celebrates The Songkran traditional New Year festival being recognised as ...