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Cambodian opposition leader calls for free and fair vote
Reuters, Published on 01/01/2018
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's detained opposition leader Kem Sokha called for free and fair elections in the Southeast Asian country in a New Year's message on Monday.
Stop press intimidation
News, Editorial, Published on 02/01/2018
» The Thai Journalists Association wound up the year by issuing a depressing statement. It rated 2017 as yet another year where the free press was regulated and intimidated by the military government. The TJA said the regime hinders the media by restricting freedom of expression. And it says this causes public harm by not allowing examination and by barring criticism of the junta, collectively and individually.
With higher prices, revenue at Angkor Wat skyrockets
Khmer Times, Published on 02/01/2018
» Revenue from the sale of entrance tickets at the Unesco-listed Angkor Archeological Park in Siem Reap province rose by 72.5% in 2017, reaching US$107.9 million.
Cambodia to turn local noodle soup into household name
Khmer Times, Published on 03/01/2018
» The Cambodian Ministry of Commerce plans to make Phnom Penh kuyteav, the famous noodle dish typically eaten for breakfast, into a brand name, with the official launch for the new trademark set for March, a senior official revealed to the Khmer Times.
China aims to tap farmers for rubber
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 04/01/2018
» A Chinese state enterprise is to team up with farmer networks to set up a joint venture to purchase rubber directly from growers, according to a source in rubber exporting circles.
Making Mama instant everywhere
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 04/01/2018
» As the domestic market matures, the amalgamated firm of two listed companies under Saha Group is seeking more market opportunities overseas and plans to spend over 200 million baht to set up instant noodle factories abroad in 2018.
Mekong River anti-narcotics drive affirmed
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 05/01/2018
» The Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) will continue to work closely with narcotics suppression units of five countries along the Mekong River under the "Safe Mekong" project to fight illicit drugs threat in the sub-region.
BAY looks to secure Vietnam toehold
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/01/2018
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY) is exploring opportunities in Vietnam's consumer finance market in line with its parent Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ's (BTMU) policy to deepen the group's reach in Southeast Asia.
Prayut set for vital Mekong region summit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha next Wednesday will attend the 2nd Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Summit in Phnom Penh, where it is expected leaders will approve a five-year action plan.
Six strategies targeted for development
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 05/01/2018
» Thailand's national strategy is centred on six key areas -- farming, services, tourism, entrepreneurship, logistics and digital -- to help raise the country's competitiveness and make it a developed nation in 20 years.