Archive for January, 2007
Nearly 5,000 Khmer Women in Taiwan face difficulties
It is the sad news to hear that more than 5,000 Cambodian women, who get married to Taiwanese, are living in Taiwan facing difficulties because they are abandoned by their husbands and have no money to return home. They asked for social welfare assistance from Taiwanese authorities but their request was rejected due to reasons [...]
Gov’t to investigate Olympic Stadium Developer
Cambodian government made decision to form committee to investigate the contract signed in May 29, 2000 costing $3.6 million between Ministry of Education and Taiwanese-owned, Yuanta Group Company that was given land around Olympic Stadium in return for renovating facility whether company is in conformity with the contract. If not, the government will end contract [...]
Counterfeit 10000 Riel note circulating
At the present, there are many false 10000 riel notes circulating illegally in some provinces in Cambodia. Those false notes were spotted in Kampong Chhnang province. Cambodian people should be more careful to get it from buyers. Tricksters are now utilizing counterfeit bill in remote rural areas where the poor is easy to be tricked. [...]
Former KR Photographer recognizes to victims
Nhem En who was one of 6 photographers and chief photographer at the Khmer Rouge’s S-21 torture center in Phnom Penh, recognizes to thousands of the dead and victims in regime on January 25, 2007 at a conference on forgiveness and reconciliation at US Embassy.
According to Nhem En’s biography, He worked for revolution in 1973, [...]
Photo: Cartoon
This cartoon was drawn by Center for Social Development.
Gov’t has willingness to lower gasoline price?
Recently, Cambodian government expressed its willingness to lower current high gasoline price in comparison with international market, especially with neighboring countries. Fuel price in Cambodian Market remains around $1 per liter.
According to Prime Minister’s announcement, he will allow private companies to import gasoline from neighboring countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, and Loa in the attempt [...]