Phnom Penh Post - South Korean boost
CAMBODIA’S trade with the Republic of Korea has increased slightly this year to the end of June, with garments and vehicles accounting for the main items shipped, according to data obtained yesterday. The Kingdom sent finished clothing, metal products and unprocessed rubber to South Korea, while South Korea sent fabrics, vehicles, and consumer products in return. Bilateral trade increased 2.8 percent, from US$106 million to $109 million, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Shanxi wins bid to build sections of new Siem Reap airportShanxi Mechanization Construction Group recently won the bid to build two sections of the new Siem Reap Angkor International Airport project in Cambodia for 290 million yuan ($42.16 million). The existing Angkor International Airport in Siem Reap, 5km from the famous ancient temple complex and world tourism
Cambodia rejects call by UN for open inviteCambodia has rejected a UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) recommendation submitted by five countries at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) calling on the Kingdom to issue a standing invitation to UN special procedures to visit at any time. The rejection was part of the 25 recommendations
Cambodia’s medical system is due for a check-upIn Cambodia, many high-ranking government officials and public figures seek medical treatment abroad – including Prime Minister Hun Sen. With this in mind, it is not surprising that many locals also seem to often distrust local healthcare facilities. Cambodia has one of the fastest growing economies
VIP prison scrapped amid much criticism The Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday that Cambodia’s first privately run prison, which was to allow prisoners with enough money to upgrade to more comfortable cells, has been scrapped. Ministry spokesman Khieu Sopheak said studies had found that no other country in the