FTU president claims leaders fired unfairly
A national garment workers union has asked the government to reinstate 15 of its local union leaders it claims were fired simply due to their union membership. ...
Pech Sotheary
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ftu-president-claims-leaders-fired-unfairly
NGO to draft graft-busting strategy for politicians
The director of Transparency International Cambodia on Friday called for all political parties to Incorporate anti-corruption measures Into Their platforms before next year’s commune elections. ...
Chea Takihiro
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/21680/ngo-to-draft-graft-busting-strategy-for-politicians9/
Surprise flooding concerns
Eight provinces experienced flooding yesterday, according to a disaster management official, with hectares of farmland also left damaged as unseasonal heavy rains continue to whip the country. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya and Andrew Nachemson
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/surprise-flooding-concerns
New fertiliser venture aims to satisfy growing demand
Fertiliser manufacturer Nangoku Agriculture Development, a Japanese-Cambodian joint venture, launched operations yesterday with the aim of supplying locally manufactured fertilisers to Cambodian farmers at affordable prices. ...
Workers face sex abuse: unions
Leaders of the Cambodian Labor Confederation have urged authorities to take action against employers who harass, threaten and use violence against female garment workers. ...
Mom Kunthear
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/36281/workers-face-sex-abuse--unions/
Palm oil exports expected to rise
The Kingdom’s leading palm oil producer has projected revenues of $20 million this year as it targets anoTher record-setting year for crude palm oil exports. ...
Cheng Sokhorng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/palm-oil-exports-expected-rise
Cambodia jails 3 foreigners for terror
Cambodia’s Supreme Court has upheld eight-year prison sentences for three foreigners convicted more than four years ago of threatening to bomb the US, UK and Australian embassies. ...
Bangkok Post News Staff
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asean/467241/cambodia-jails-3-foreigners-for-terror
Four convicted over attempt to send brides to China
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Monday convicted a Chinese man and three Cambodians of human trafficking over an attempt to send three Cambodian women to China as brides. ...
Ouch Sony
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/four-convicted-over-attempt-to-send-brides-to-china-88170/
Cambodia to explore FTA with Japan
Cambodia is exploring the possibility of establishing a Free Trade Agreement with Japan. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50761289/cambodia-to-explore-fta-with-japan/
Cabinet approves THB1.3 trillion borrowing next year
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved fresh borrowing of 1.344 trillion baht for The new fiscal year, which starts next month.The new borrowing comes under The Cabinet-approved debt management plan. The plan includes 1.5 trillion baht already borrowed by The government plus a 2022 repayment plan ...
The Nation Reporter
Collective brainstorming needed to solve Thailand's problems: Poll
A majority of people say the country should unite to brainstorm ideas to resolve longstanding conflicts, according to a survey by the Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.the poll was conducted online on Sept 23-25 on 1,263 people throughout the country to gauge ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
MRC Council Reaches Conclusions On Key Policy Matters
(KPL) Ministerial delegates from the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Council on Wednesday reaffirmed the organization’s reform commitment and regional relevance as it agreed on key issues, including the endorsement of the selected candidate for the MRC Secretariat’s second riparian Chief Executive officer and the annual ...
KPL editor
Gasohol E20 to become primary petrol this month
Gasohol E20 will become the primary petrol for the country early this month, requiring all petrol stations nationwide to carry the ethanol-blended fuel, says the Energy Business Department.Director-general Nantika Thangsuphanich said the department will discuss the scheduled enforcement of E20 with fuel traders and refineries.Keep ...
Yuthana Praiwan
Cambodia may seek India's help for tiger reintroduction
Cambodia may seek tigers from India as it plans to reInstate the big cat In the Southeast Asian nation. the last tiger was sighted In Cambodia In 2007.Representatives from Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand participated In a two day study programme to understand the successful tiger ...
Vendors fight for right to stay put
Food vendors at Phnom Penh’s O’Russey Market have fought and won a battle against eviction. On Friday, about 80 vendors, including some who have sold food at the market since 1997, were told to clear out of what has become a heavily congested parking lot outside ...
Chhay Channyda
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/vendors-fight-right-stay-put
Floating-house owners, river fish farmers told to relocate
Owners of floating houses and other unofficial structures on the rivers bordering the capital were ordered by the Phnom Penh Municipal Administration to remove or relocate the structures from June 2. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/floating-house-owners-river-fish-farmers-told-relocate
Thailand, China agree on railways
The Thai cabinet approved a draft cooperation framework on 17 November for The Thai-Chinese railway development project. Government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said The draft framework covered The construction of 1.435-metre standard-gauge railways along two routes. They are Nong Khai-Nakhon Ratchasima-Kaeng Khoi and Bangkok-Kaeng Khoi-Map Ta Phut. Keep reading ...
Uproar over new labour law
The private sector says local companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, are likely to be hurt by The new Royal Decree on Recruitment of Foreigners, as The tighter law with massive fines for employers could cut SMEs’ competitive advantage at a time when The economy has ...
Thai Government seeks public opinion on civil same-sex union bill
The Thai justice minister is insisting that draft legislation for civil partnerships of same-sex couples won’t be rushed and that The department is waiting for public feedback on The proposal.Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin says The process will take time as it requires “careful deliberation to ...
Laos, Brunei highly value bilateral ties
Visiting Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah have said they highly value the friendly relations and cooperation between their two countries.the Lao premier made an official two-day visit to Brunei Darussalam from February 16-17 at the invitation of the Bruneian ...
Times Reporters