Gawon workers block road again over unpaid wages
Garment workers resumed their strike against the Gawon Apparel Cambodia Co today, demanding bosses sell factory equipment to pay their salaries, though a factory official claimed the company will suspend workers to settle payroll shortages. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/gawon-workers-block-road-again-over-unpaid-wages
UNDP provides 60 ambulances to Cambodia
The United Nations Development Programme yesterday announced that it has donated ambulances and oTher medical equipment to help The Kingdom combat COVID-19, which so far has seen 121 million people infected worldwide and 2.67 million deaths. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50826374/undp-provides-60-ambulances-to-cambodia/
Migrant workers on fishing boats to know their rights
The National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT) on Wednesday attended an online meeting hosted by The international Organization for Migration (IOM) to discuss a project benefiting migrant workers on fishing boats by increasing Their access to rights and services, direct assistance and accurate information. ...
Yin Soeum
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50914933/migrant-workers-on-fishing-boats-to-know-their-rights/
Malaysia, Singapore team up on bullet-train project
Malaysia and Singapore signed an agreement on 18 July to build an ambitious high-speed rail link touted as a first for Southeast Asia that will knit the historically fractious neighbours more closely together. Authorities have yet to provide cost projections, but analyst estimates have been as high ...
PUBLIC SEMINAR: Understanding the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Framework and China’s role in the Mekong Region"
The Centre for Social Development Studies (CSDS) and The Faculty of Political Science – Chulalongkorn University, togeTher with Chinadialogue, The Third Pole, and Earth Journalism Network, will be organising a public forum on “Understanding The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Framework and China’s role in The Mekong Region.”The ...
Belgian arrested for stealing $48k from Canadia bank
Immigration police arrested a Belgian man in Phnom Penh on Monday for using a forged passport to withdraw nearly $50,000 from Canadia Bank, officials said on Tuesday. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/belgian-arrested-for-stealing-48k-from-canadia-bank-110291/
RDB receives four bids for $10B paddy silo project
Four companies have responded to a government tender for a project to develop a mammoth rice storage and processing facility in Battambang province, a bank executive said yesterday. ...
Hor Kimsay
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rdb-receives-four-bids-10b-paddy-silo-project
Erratic power supply irks millers
Rice millers in Battambang province are seeing red due to an erratic power supply affecting their production and causing them to lose money. ...
Sum Manet
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5079872/erratic-power-supply-irks-millers/
Garment workers protest over unpaid wages
Nearly 1,000 workers from three factories in Phnom Penh’s Por Senchey district yesterday protested after learning that their employer has fled without paying their January wages. ...
Sen David
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50107383/garment-workers-protest-unpaid-wages-2/
Wrong visas: Recruitment firm accused once again
Thai immigration authorities sent 22 Cambodian migrant workers home on Sunday, saying their visas, which did not allow them to work in Thailand, had expired more than a week ago. ...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/wrong-visas-recruitment-firm-accused-once-again
Activists charged over Siem Reap tour-boat brawl
Two opposition CNRP activists were arrested Monday and charged with inciting a brawl in Siem Reap province last month during which a man suffered a serious stab wound, police said. ...
Mech Dara and Aun Chhengpor
https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/activists-charged-over-siem-reap-tour-boat-brawl-87443/
Suspected China bride broker busted by cops
A suspected bride broker was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly tricking three Cambodian women into marrying men in China, according to a report filed by Phnom Penh police. ...
Sen David
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/suspected-china-bride-broker-busted-cops
What’s Next for China-Thailand Military Ties in 2018?
On January 26, Thailand’s military carried out a high-profile test of Chinese-built battle tanks, with media outlets invited to witness the event. the development once again put the focus on the Southeast Asian state’s deepening cooperation with Beijing in the defense realm.Keep reading ...
Prashanth Parameswaran
Century 21 aims to increase Japanese investment
Century 21 Cambodia is now working with Century 21 Fuji Housing Co. Ltd. to draw more Japanese investment into the domestic property. ...
Sum Manet
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/22257/century-21-aims-to-increase-japanese-investment/
Singapore, Cambodia sign tax treaty
Singapore and Cambodia have entered into a double taxation avoidance agreement to boost cross-border trade and investment between the two countries. ...
Mary Swire
http://www.tax-news.com/news/Singapore_Cambodia_Sign_Tax_Treaty____71308.html
Environmental ctivist tried, but verdict delayed
The Koh Kong provincial court has delayed issuing a verdict for an environmental activist charged with illegal logging. ...
Hul Reaksmey
http://www.voacambodia.com/content/environmental-activist-tried-but-verdict-delayed/3194984.html
More sanctions being drafted to hit Cambodian government over political crackdown, says senator’s aide
US Senator Patrick Leahy’s office confirmed yesterday that bipartisan legislation is being drafted to introduce new sanctions against the Cambodian government. ...
Andrew Nachemson
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/more-sanctions-being-drafted-hit-cambodian-government-over-political-crackdown-says
Cambodia earns $3bn from tourism
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen announced Wednesday that his country earned US$3 billion (97 billion baht) last year from the booming tourism sector. ...
Bangkok Post News Staff
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/asean/466294/cambodia-earns-3bn-from-tourism-in-2014
Cambodia's ruling party adds 306 members to central committee
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has added 306 new members to its central committee during a three-day congress, which ended on Sunday. ...
The Cambodia Herald News Staff
http://www.thecambodiaherald.com/cambodia/cambodias-ruling-party-adds-306-members-to-central-committee-8138
KPP party hits registry snag
A dissident group is expected to file paperwork today with the Interior MInistry markIng its fInal step towards becomIng a political party. ...
Chhay Channyda
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kpp-party-hits-registry-snag