3rd Annual Film Conference
The 3rd annual FilmCAMpKH conferencea, a one day event was held at the University of Puthisastra.
Category: National
Working Together to Address Climate Change
PHNOM PENH, March 24, 2014 – During Cambodia’s dry season, I have noticed how low the Mekong River’s water level has dropped.
Opposition Leader Now Lobbies New Zealand
Having failed at lobbying many western nations to pressure Cambodia to hold new or early elections, Opposition leader Sam Rainsy is now urging the New Zealand Government to join calls…
Referendum May Be Needed to Decide on Limited Mandate for PM’s Post
PHNOM PENH, March 24: (Khmer Times)- An Academician and political analyst has said that in Cambodia’s political system, it is the right if the winning Party to name the Prime Minister’s candidate.
30% Of TB Cases Undiagnosed
MANILA, March 23, 2014: (WHO) — Some 30 percent or three million out of nine million people who develop tuberculosis (TB) every year are not diagnosed, the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Western Pacific region…
Can the 3rd Flyover Eliminate Congestion?
As Phnom Penh is learning how to build flyovers and design them differently than anywhere else in an attempt to retrofit them into the core of the city, each one gets more challenging.
Bomb Disposal
PHNOM PENH March 23: (Allen Myers) – Allen Myers said that he did not know the plans for disposing of the old but still deadly 250 kg US bomb found in Kandal.
CPP, CNRP to Discuss Public Forum Agenda Monday
Members of the CPP and CNRP’s Joint Committee for Election Reform will meet on Monday next week to resume election reform talk.
Tribunal Denies Khieu Samphan Request for Trial Postponement
PHNOM PENH, March 22, 2014 (Khmer Times) – The Khmer Rouge tribunal has denied a request from former head of state Khieu Samphan to postpone the trial in Case 002/02 until the Supreme Court Chamber has ruled on all appeals in Case 002/01.
Safe Water Supply Reduces Child Mortality Rate
8211; To mark World Water Day, 21 March, UNICEF has released its finding that without safe water and adequate sanitation and hygiene, children (41 per cent of the population)…
City’s Long-Term Transport Master Plan Up to 2035
PHNOM PENH, March 22: (Khmer Times) – A JICA study team has been working with the government, especially the Phnom Penh City Hall, to develop a comprehensive transport master plan.
Cambodia, Turkey Convene 1st Political Consultations
Cambodia and Turkey on Friday held the first political consultations with an aim to strengthen and expand bilateral ties and cooperation, officials said.
Cambodia’s Garment Exports Still Rising
Garment industry, the kingdom’ s largest foreign currency earner, reported a 6.
EU Renews Its Commitment Towards Development in Asia
The EU Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs has announced today the provision of over €6.5 billion in new support for countries and organisations in Asia for the period 2014-2020.
Environmentalists say Laotian Dam Project is a Risk to Cambodia and Vietnam
PHNOM PENH, March 21, 2014 (Khmer Times) – The Civil Society Organization representative working on Rivers and livelihood issue “have seen the huge negative impacts of the dam development on the Mekong biodiversity such as rarely…
CPP’s Political Survival Depends on Reforms
The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and the Royal Government must undertake comprehensive and coherent reforms to stay relevant as a political entity and also to ensure political survival.
Thai Aggression in Cambodian Border Crossings Continue
A Cambodian went missing and two others were wounded when Thai soldiers opened fire at them, while they were crossing border to log timbers in Thailand.
CPP Challenges CNRP Elected Law Makers
A Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) senior official has appealed to opposition leaders to let their lawmakers to fight with the CPP lawmakers who are waiting in the National Assembly.
UN Says 6.3 mln Cambodians Lack Access To Safe Water
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday that 6.
Cambodia Sends Helicopters And Ships
PHNOM PENH, March 20 (The Cambodia Herald/Khmer Times) – The Cambodian government has sent four helicopters (Z9) and two ships (P46) in search for the missing Malaysian Airline MH 370.
Phnom Penh’ Plans for Traffic Flow
Besides the three sky bridges, the 3rd of which is under construction, Phnom Penh is undertaking various projects to improve traffic flow.
Sam Rainsy says Vietnamese Attacks ‘Isolated’
CANBERRA, March 20, 2014 (The Cambodia Herald/Khmer Times) — Opposition leader Sam Rainsy has denied fomenting hatred towards ethnic Vietnamese in Cambodia, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
Malaysian Company Aiming for RM 20mil Cambodian Job
OCK Group managing director Sam Ooi Chin Khoon says the company is eyeing an RM20mil contract in Cambodia.
Firm Looking to Tap Cambodia’s Rubber Industry
YANGON, March 20, 2014 (Khmer Times) – Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd (FGV) plans to expand its footprint in Cambodia soon, focusing on the rubber industry, following a successful venture into Myanmar, said senior vice-president international…
Cambodia Exports Increases 15.57% in 2013
Cambodia’s grand total export in value was $6.48 billion US in 2013 compared to $5.61 billion in 2012, according to the report of Ministry of Commerce obtained by Khmer Times.
EU Trade Commissioner Visits Cambodia
The European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht started his visit to Cambodia on Tuesday to bolster bilateral trade link.
ODA to Cambodia Continues
Despite repeated calls by the CNRP for donors to cut aid to Cambodia, many traditional donors continued with their assistance to Cambodia.
Rainsy Pleads for Aussie Support
PHNOM PENH, March 19, 2014 (Khmer Times & The Cambodia Herald) – Opposition leader Sam Rainsy has urged the Australian Government to lead an international campaign to help Cambodia “see democracy,” the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).…
Cambodia Asks China to Provide Long-Term Training
Gen. Pol Saroeun, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Force (RCAF) has requested for continued Chinese support in training members of the royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF).
ILO Says Critical Violations Reduced
The International Labour Organization’s Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) launched its online transparency database showing how individual garment factories measure up on key working conditions.
