Phnom Penh Post - Journalists summoned to court for extortion
Seven journalists have been summoned to Kampong Chhnang provincial court next Thursday, over allegations that they extorted hundreds of dollars from illegal loggers in Chieb commune, Toek Phus district, in exchange for not writing negative information. Three journalists work for the Samleng Amatak newspaper. The other four worked for the Khmer Journalism Association for Democracy, Kampuchea Thmey, Deum Ampil and Today News publications.
Koreans arrested carrying $2.2M at Siem Reap airportTwo South Koreans were nabbed by immigration police at Siem Reap International Airport on Sunday when attempting to bring more than $2 million in cash into Cambodia from Hong Kong. The National Police website on Monday said two Korean men aged 44 and 33 were arrested shortly after
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