National
Chinese envoy hails upcoming PM visit
Chinese Ambassador says PM’s upcoming visit to China will improve the relationship.
Crackdown on illegal fish breeding in lake
Prek Pnov authorities issue a ten-day deadline to remove illegal enclosures.
King pardons former chief bodyguard to late Senate president
Chhoeun Chanthan has been granted a royal pardon following a request by PM.
Sihanoukville gets more garbage trucks and collectors
Preah Sihanouk authorities distribute 30 garbage trucks in four communes.
Sam Rainsy slammed for planned CNRP meeting in US
Kem Sokha’s supporters slam Rainsy for planning to host a CNRP meeting in the US.
Fired teachers file municipal court complaint
A group of teachers file a complaint against the Education Ministry for firing them.
Ministry urges curb of factory strikes
A senior official is urging further cooperation for the prevention of strikes and demonstrations among factory workers.
Two young children die in Pursat blaze
2 young children died in a fire believed to have been caused by them trying to cook.
Tycoon murder trial continues
Phnom Penh Municipal Court continues the murder trial of tycoon Thong Sarath over the slaying of Ung Meng Chue.
Woman tried over pawning of rental vehicles
A woman is tried over re-renting re-renting some vehicles she rented in the capital.
National
Chinese envoy hails upcoming PM visit
Chinese Ambassador says PM’s upcoming visit to China will improve the relationship.
Crackdown on illegal fish breeding in lake
Prek Pnov authorities issue a ten-day deadline to remove illegal enclosures.
King pardons former chief bodyguard to late Senate president
Chhoeun Chanthan has been granted a royal pardon following a request by PM.
Sihanoukville gets more garbage trucks and collectors
Preah Sihanouk authorities distribute 30 garbage trucks in four communes.
Sam Rainsy slammed for planned CNRP meeting in US
Kem Sokha’s supporters slam Rainsy for planning to host a CNRP meeting in the US.
Fired teachers file municipal court complaint
A group of teachers file a complaint against the Education Ministry for firing them.
Ministry urges curb of factory strikes
A senior official is urging further cooperation for the prevention of strikes and demonstrations among factory workers.
Two young children die in Pursat blaze
2 young children died in a fire believed to have been caused by them trying to cook.
Tycoon murder trial continues
Phnom Penh Municipal Court continues the murder trial of tycoon Thong Sarath over the slaying of Ung Meng Chue.
Woman tried over pawning of rental vehicles
A woman is tried over re-renting re-renting some vehicles she rented in the capital.
Business
Tax incentives to encourage listings in bourse
Companies listed in the local bourse are entitled to a 50% deduction in income tax.
Huawei founder denies spying for China
Huawei’s CEO says the Chinese government is not allowed access to its customer data.
Minister asks HK companies to invest
Minister of tourism called on Hong Kong investors to consider projects in the Kingdom’s rapidly growing tourism sector.
Number of factory openings up last year
Last year saw a notable increase in the number of factory openings.
Microsoft to launch AI & IoT Insider Lab in Shanghai
Microsoft to locate its new AI and Internet of Things Insider Lab.
Facebook pledges $300 million to bolster local news outlets
Facebook to invest 300 million US dollars over three years to support local news.
McDonald’s loses ‘Big Mac’ trademark case to Irish chain
McDonald’s Corp has lost its rights to the trademark “Big Mac” in a EU case.
EU ready to discuss new Brexit deal if UK changes ‘red lines’
The European Union told Britain it could have a different kind of Brexit deal.
China’s rise prompts German lawmakers to rethink
Germany is scrambling to secure its interests in Beijing.
Credit reports now available at Acleda branches
Acleda Bank’s customers can now check their creditworthiness at selected branches.
International
Lao police pounce on huge shipment of drugs
The Lao drug control police seized a huge shipment of drugs in northern Laos.
Philippines: drug trade through mail going up
Philippines Drug Enforcement Agency is concerned over using mail to traffic drugs.
Traffic discipline fortnight begins in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has initiated a fortnightly traffic discipline programme.
Extreme poverty on rise in LatAm: UN agency
More people are living in extreme poverty in Latin America than at any time since 2008.
Gunmen kill 15 in Kenya hotel compound attack
Gunmen blasted their way into a hotel and office complex in the Kenyan capital.
Lebanon to host Arab summit
Lebanon has said that its preparations for the upcoming Arab Economic and Social Development Summit are complete.
Colombia to create Prosur to replace Unasur
Colombian President to develop a diplomatic group, to counter Chavez’s Unasur.
Boeing praises Indonesia for recovering ‘black box’ of crashed jet
Boeing praises Indonesia for successfully recovering the “black box” of Flight 610.
Sports
Atlanta ready for Super Bowl crush
Atlanta airport will be ready to field the tens of thousands of additional visitors expected for next month’s Super Bowl.
Murray lashes out at LTA
Murray criticises Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association for failing to build on his success and grow the game over the last decade.
Solskjaer spreading happiness at United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s return to Manchester United has rejuvenated the club’s spirit.
Back where it all began, Djokovic renews Tsonga rivalry
Djokovic and Tsonga will take a trip down memory lane today to renew their rivalry.
Federer reaches third round
Federer weathered a stern test from the impressive Dan Evans but wore down the British qualifier 7-6(5) 7-6(3) 6-3.
Vathanaka to get a second bite at Malaysian cherry
Vathanaka is set to have a second crack at the Malaysian Super League with PKNS.
Muangthong to face Cambodian All-Stars
K-Cement All-Stars will welcome SCG Muangthong United to Phnom Penh.
LPGA still a long way from parity
The LPGA season kicks off tomorrow for a season that will comprise 34 events.
