Cambodian PM urges Asean veterans’ groups to prioritise welfare
PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged veterans' associations across Asean to place veterans' quality of life and wellbeing at the centre of regional cooperation, describing care for veterans and retirees as a "moral obligation and an expression of national gratitude".
Cambodian PM Hun Manet urges Asean veterans to safeguard regional peace
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday emphasized the critical need to safeguard regional peace, calling it the essential foundation for development and prosperity across South-East Asia.
Cough it up: Cambodian NGO calls for increased excise taxes on cigarettes
PHNOPM PENH: A leading healthcare NGO has warned that cigarettes are available on the Cambodian market for as little as 1,500 riel (US$0.37) per pack. Cambodia Movement for Health expressed concerns about access among children and young people and the potential health and economic consequences of smoking from an early age.
Cambodian Environment chief denies accepting sawmill bribes
PHNOM PENH: Srey Ratana, deputy chief of the Spong Environmental Post in Stung Treng province's Thala Barivat district, has denied allegations that he accepted monthly payments from illegal loggers in the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary.
Saudi ministry to host 4th Asean Countries Conference in Cambodia
RIYADH (Bernama-SPA): Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance will host the two-day 4th Asean Countries Conference from Monday (Oct 5) in Cambodia, with the participation of a distinguished group of ministers, scholars, researchers, and Islamic figures, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported
Singapore seizes S$39mil from sale of building linked to Cambodia’s Prince Group
SINGAPORE: A 32,000 sq ft commercial building linked to Cambodia's Prince Group has been taken over by a local automotive firm in a private deal, but proceeds from the sale have been seized by the authorities.
India could one day have world’s largest Kun Khmer training population: Federation boss
PHNOM PENH: Kun Khmer Federation president Khov Chhay has expressed optimism that India could one day become the country with the largest number of people training in Kun Khmer, saying this would be an important step in promoting the Khmer martial art internationally.
Cambodia's rice exports grow as demand in Philippines increases
PHNOM PENH: Signature Rice, one of Cambodia's largest rice exporters, has outlined plans to step up exports to the Philippines.
Indian support sees mine-free land presented to villagers in south-western Cambodia
PHNOM PENH: Land which has been cleared of landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXOs) has been formally returned to the residents of Kaoh Pao village, in Koh Kong province's Pak Khlang commune. The clearance efforts were supported by an Indian government Quick Impact Project (QIP).
Military enlistment papers available; Cambodia seeks 8,500 recruits
PHNOM PENH; On the first day that military service applications became available, more than 3,000 young Cambodians visited gendarmerie bases to collect the necessary forms. According to the Ministry of National Defence, this represented 35 per cent of the total number of required recruits
