Risks and rewards for Kingdom’s exchange

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

INVESTING in the Kingdom’s planned stock exchange is a risky but potentially highly rewarding proposition, Cambodia experts told a group of regional investors. Speaking at a conference hosted by DFDL Mekong Legal and Tax Advisers in Singapore on Friday, experts outlined the preparations of the Cambodia Securities Exchange to an audience of regional investors. Investors [...]

Micro-insurance rules nearly finished

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

The Ministry of Economy and Finance aims to hold a meeting to receive public feedback this month before finalising regulations drafted last year, the Ministry’s Insurance Division Head In Meatra said.

Thai trade stronger in early 2011

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

BILATERAL trade with Thailand increased by 35 percent year on year in the first quarter 2011, as officials on both sides claimed yesterday border violence has had little impact on the exchange of goods.

Lacking Education, Women Face Limited Opportunity

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

Women face few prospects in the economy or politics, highlighting a need for better education and opportunities, a leading rights advocate said Thursday. Pung Chhiv Kek, founder of the rights group Licadho, told “Hello VOA” that women here are limited in what they can do, with many finding their way to labor in the garment [...]

Some Progress, But Ingrained Corruption Remains

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

One year into the implementation of the anti-corruption law, Cambodia has made a number of high-profile arrests. And while officials say they are working to stamp out the country’s widespread graft, critics say they are not doing enough. Keo Remy, spokesman of the National Council for Combating Corruption, told “Hello VOA” on Monday that government [...]

Golden prospects

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Indochine Mining Limited today claimed to have made a discovery of a “high grade” gold-bearing quartz vein at its Kratie North project. Claiming its best result returned 42 grams of gold per tonne, the company said the Kratie North site was a key focus of its exploration programme, launched in February.

Bigger planes heading to Kingdom

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

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Customs red tape criticised

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Cambodia’s customs procedures put the country at a disadvantage to its neighbours and require updating to encourage economic development, according to experts. Domestic infrastructure is improving, but unnecessary regulations in Cambodia were hindering potential investment, said Paul Apthorp, board member of the Greater Mekong Subregion Business Forum.

Talking Finance: Underwriters bear risk

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

In the third of his columns explaining financial terms, Anthony Galliano, chief executive officer of Cambodian Investment Management, talks about investment banks and underwriting.

Kampong Speu sugar in new deal

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Cambodian Center for Study and Development in Agriculture is set to sign an agreement to buy palm sugar with Geographical Indicator status from local producers, with the aim of conducting international exports to Singapore.

CEDAC’s enterprise manager Lang Seng Haung said the organisation is set to ink a deal tomorrow with Kampong Speu Palm Sugar Improving Farmer Association to buy 15 tonnes of palm sugar each year.