Phnom Penh Post - Prices Leap in Wake of Fishing Ban
T he price of fresh water fish in Cambodia's markets climbed by nearly thirteen and
a half percent in August due to the introduction of a closed fishing season, according
to the National Institute of Statistics.
Retailers reported increased demand for beef, pork and chicken as a result of a shortage
of fresh fish, a staple for consumers.
US to ramp up sanctions after ‘flawed’ national pollsAt a press conference on Wednesday, the US State Department announced that it would expand visa sanctions on the Cambodian officials and individuals it deems responsible for “undermining democracy” in Cambodia. At the briefing, spokesperson Heather Nauert reiterated that the department regarded the July 29 elections
US names new ambassador to CambodiaUS President Donald Trump on Friday appointed W Patrick Murphy as the new US Ambassador to Cambodia, replacing incumbent William A Heidt. A press release posted on the White House’s website said nominee W Patrick Murphy is currently acting principal deputy assistant secretary at
Final poll results confirm first single-party AssemblyIN an unprecedented situation in Cambodian politics, the official results of the July 29 national elections have declared that the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) will take all 125 seats in the National Assembly on the back of it receiving 76 per cent of the votes. The National
Kingdom is at a crossroads between East, West after pollIt was dubbed a success by caretaker prime minister Hun Sen after the electoral victory of his Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), which is poised to take all seats in the National Assembly. But the July 29 national election has not been positively looked at by