National
EU project boosts community participation
The European Union has completed projects in eight provinces that began in 2016.
Government addresses climate change issues
Officials say more work needs to be done to promote climate change awareness.
Kampong Cham pumps water to offset drought
Kampong Cham Authorities are attempting to minimise the effects of drought.
Municipal court charges surrogacy operators with human trafficking
Phnom Penh Court charges a total of 18 people connected to a surrogacy business.
Water Festival preparations get underway
Nearly 300 boats will race in this year’s Water Festival in Phnom Penh.
Teams to beautify Sihanoukville
Tourism Ministry establishes five professional working teams for the development of the tourism industry in Preah Sihanouk.
Workers faint again at Green Meadow factory
Sixty more garment workers at the Green Meadow Development factory faint.
Ministry extends agreement to help victims of violence
A MoU with four NGOs to spend about $2 million to help women and children.
Group calls for UN scrutiny over land grabs
Grassroots groups call on the UN rights envoy to look into cases of land grabbing.
Manual on child crimes under review
The Police Academy of Cambodia and several NGOs are reviewing the Child Friendly Police Procedure Manual.
National
EU project boosts community participation
The European Union has completed projects in eight provinces that began in 2016.
Government addresses climate change issues
Officials say more work needs to be done to promote climate change awareness.
Kampong Cham pumps water to offset drought
Kampong Cham Authorities are attempting to minimise the effects of drought.
Municipal court charges surrogacy operators with human trafficking
Phnom Penh Court charges a total of 18 people connected to a surrogacy business.
Water Festival preparations get underway
Nearly 300 boats will race in this year’s Water Festival in Phnom Penh.
Teams to beautify Sihanoukville
Tourism Ministry establishes five professional working teams for the development of the tourism industry in Preah Sihanouk.
Workers faint again at Green Meadow factory
Sixty more garment workers at the Green Meadow Development factory faint.
Ministry extends agreement to help victims of violence
A MoU with four NGOs to spend about $2 million to help women and children.
Group calls for UN scrutiny over land grabs
Grassroots groups call on the UN rights envoy to look into cases of land grabbing.
Manual on child crimes under review
The Police Academy of Cambodia and several NGOs are reviewing the Child Friendly Police Procedure Manual.
Business
Propane usage on the rise
Demand for liquefied petroleum gas in Cambodia will account for 14% of total petroleum consumption by the year 2040.
Goldman Sachs bankers ‘cheated’
Mahathir Mohamad says bankers at Goldman Sachs Group Inc “cheated” the country in dealings with state fund 1MDB.
China says US breaks WTO rules
The US decision to cut off a Chinese state-backed chipmaker from US suppliers breaks World Trade Organization rules.
Corporations urged to adopt good governance
Commercial firms should adopt codes of good governance to bring success.
Japan’s economy at risk with on-going trade war
Japan’s economy, which likely shrank in the third quarter, is set to grow more slowly.
Suppliers fear of peak iPhone
Shares in Asian suppliers and assemblers for Apple fell after several component makers warned of weaker than expected results.
Trade war blows chill through China’s tech giant scene
Wang Miaoyi’s small one-bedroom apartment is overflowing with game magazines.
Manulife Cambodia expands its presence with Preah Sihanouk branch opening
Manulife opens branch in Preah Sihanouk.
Capital welcomes launch of new Japanese high-end hotel
4-star Hotel Emion Phnom Penh, operated by Japan-based firm, is officially launched.
Banana farm inspections to ease SPS compliance worries
Agriculture Ministry to registered banana farms to conduct on-site checks.
International
China postpones lifting of ban on trade of tiger and rhino parts
China postpones the lifting of a ban on the trade of rhino horn and tiger parts.
200 missing in deadliest northern California wildfire
Emergency teams are searching for +200 people listed as missing in California wildfire.
Morocco, India to fight terrorism
India and Morocco sign an agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance to fight crimes and terrorism.
Israel-Gaza border ignites after botched incursion
Palestinian militants have carried out their most intensive shelling of Israel since 2014.
S.Arabia to restore 130 historical mosques
Saudi Arabia to renovate 130 historical mosques in different parts of the kingdom.
Nigerian cholera outbreak kills 175
The death toll in a cholera outbreak hitting at least three out of six of Nigeria northeastern states has risen to 175.
Tibet evacuates 25,000 from barrier lake
Over 25,000 people have been evacuated as the water levels continue to rise in Tibet.
S.Korea starts demolishing guard posts inside DMZ
South Korea’s army has started demolishing guard posts inside the Demilitarised Zone.
Sports
UEFA says it could re-open investigation
Leaked documents of the finances of Man City and PSG could reopen investigations.
FA to cut foreign players in league
The English Football Association plans to reduce the number of overseas players in Premier League squads to 12 from 17.
Djokovic has Federer’s back in Benneteau furore
World number one Novak Djokovic leapt to the defence of great rival Roger Federer.
MMA duo set for Malaysia bouts
A pair of Cambodian mixed martial artists are set to test their skills in Malaysia next month as ONE Championship.
O’Ree still breaking down barriers
As the first black player in the NHL, Willie O’Ree’s impact on the sport cannot be measured in goals and assists.
Butler to make Sixers debut
With his trade to Philadelphia finalised, four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler is expected to make his 76ers debut tonight at Orlando.
Myanmar defeat was a learning experience: Dalmas
Felix Dalmas explains that he could offer no quick fixes to the Cambodian team.
City win Manchester derby, Liverpool go second above Chelsea
Premier League champions Manchester City stays two points clear at the top.
