National
Election security upped
PM has issued a sub-decree increasing the amount of commanders of election security forces for the upcoming sub-national election.
Defence Minister to join Lao army’s anniversary
Defence Minister General Tea Banh to lead a delegation to Laos this weekend.
Farmers told to conserve water
The government issued a directive yesterday urging farmers to plant and harvest rice only during the dry season this year.
CMAA wants Akira appointed goodwill ambassador
Cambodian Mine Authority to request to appoint Akira as a goodwill ambassador.
Most factories complying with bi-weekly payments rule
More than 80 percent of garment and footwear factories throughout the country are following the directive to pay workers bi-weekly wages, the Labour Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Laos urged to conduct impact studies
Laos is requested to carry out thorough impact studies prior to dam construction.
About 7,000 marijuana plants destroyed
Police in Takeo and Battambang destroy more than 7,000 marijuana plants.
DJ tried for selling more than 100 ecstasy pills to officer
Phnom Penh Court tries a disc jockey who allegedly sold more than 100 ecstasy pills.
Cops free 15 foreigners nabbed over online gambling
Banteay Meanchey police release 15 Chinese in relation with illegal gambling case.
Four charged with trafficking meth
Pursat Court charges three men and a woman with trafficking more than 100 small packages of crystal meth in the province.
National
Election security upped
PM has issued a sub-decree increasing the amount of commanders of election security forces for the upcoming sub-national election.
Defence Minister to join Lao army’s anniversary
Defence Minister General Tea Banh to lead a delegation to Laos this weekend.
Farmers told to conserve water
The government issued a directive yesterday urging farmers to plant and harvest rice only during the dry season this year.
CMAA wants Akira appointed goodwill ambassador
Cambodian Mine Authority to request to appoint Akira as a goodwill ambassador.
Most factories complying with bi-weekly payments rule
More than 80 percent of garment and footwear factories throughout the country are following the directive to pay workers bi-weekly wages, the Labour Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Laos urged to conduct impact studies
Laos is requested to carry out thorough impact studies prior to dam construction.
About 7,000 marijuana plants destroyed
Police in Takeo and Battambang destroy more than 7,000 marijuana plants.
DJ tried for selling more than 100 ecstasy pills to officer
Phnom Penh Court tries a disc jockey who allegedly sold more than 100 ecstasy pills.
Cops free 15 foreigners nabbed over online gambling
Banteay Meanchey police release 15 Chinese in relation with illegal gambling case.
Four charged with trafficking meth
Pursat Court charges three men and a woman with trafficking more than 100 small packages of crystal meth in the province.
Business
Vietnet to distribute LogRhythm products in Cambodia
Vietnet Distribution JSC is now an official distributor in Cambodia for LogRhythm.
Chinese firm to invest in cotton plantations
Chinese firm Jiangsu Lianfa is now crop testing in Pursat province.
Foreign investors in local stock market rising
The number of foreign nationals investing in the CSX increased significantly last year.
Manulife’s Thirith Vireak receives elite CAMS’ Anti-Money Laundering credential
Manulife bags CAMS credential.
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.
International
Turkey hunts 33 failed coup suspects
Turkey launches an operation to track down another 33 suspects allegedly linked to the failed coup in 2016.
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.
Sports
Players face dilemma over Qatar
A tour to World Cup 2022 host Qatar by the Nordic football associations has forced players to confront their consciences.
Tiger street football festival hits Kampong Speu
The 7th Tiger Street Football Festival 2019 hits Kampong Speu this Sunday.
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.
