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23 Cambodian garment workers injured in kiosk collapse

PHNOM PENH, May 20 (Xinhua) -- At least 23 workers at Top World garment factory, owned by Hong Kong investors, in the capital city 's Meanchey district were injured on Monday when a kiosk collapsed into lake in the factory's complex, municipal police chief Chuon Sovan said.

He said the kiosk, buil...

Cambodian Red Cross lauds China's humanitarian assistance

PHNOM PENH, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Red Cross President Bun Rany, wife of Prime Minister Hun Sen, on Monday expressed her gratitude to the Chinese government and the Red Cross Society of China for actively assisting Cambodia in humanitarian activities.

Speaking at a meeting with outgoing Amba...

Cambodia's opposition party stages 2nd protest to demand election reforms ahead of July's polls

PHNOM PENH, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia National Rescue Party ( CNRP), the kingdom's main opposition party, held the second peaceful protest on Monday to demand election reforms and return of its self-exiled leader Sam Rainsy ahead of a general election in July.

Some 2,500 protesters gathered at t...

Cambodia, Thailand to enhance cooperation in fighting cross border crimes

PHNOM PENH, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia and Thailand agreed Friday to enhance cooperation to fight against all forms of illegal cross-border activities, a joint statement said.

The agreement was made between Cambodian defense minister Tea Banh and his Thai counterpart Gen. Sukumpol Suwanatat at th...

Cambodia's factory owners told to focus on safety standards

PHNOM PENH, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Garment Manufacturers Association of Cambodia (GMAC) on Friday urged all factories in Cambodia to focus on safety standards in order to avoid any incident of building collapse in the future.

The appeal was made after a partial collapse of a concrete ceiling in Wing ...

Cambodian PM hails ties with China

PHNOM PENH, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday lauded good relations and cooperation between Cambodia and China in all fields, particularly politics, economics, and trade.

Speaking at a meeting with outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Pan Guangxue at the Peace Palac...

Cambodia launches cassava development project under China, UNDP support

21.05.13

PHNOM PENH, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia launched Tuesday the second phase of cassava development project under the support of China and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Teng Lao, secretary of state of Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, said the sec...

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23 Cambodian garment workers injured in kiosk collapse

21.05.13

PHNOM PENH, May 20 (Xinhua) -- At least 23 workers at Top World garment factory, owned by Hong Kong investors, in the capital city 's Meanchey district were injured on Monday when a kiosk collapsed into lake in the factory's complex, municipal police chief Chuon Sovan said.

He said the kiosk, buil...

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Cambodian Red Cross lauds China's humanitarian assistance

20.05.13

PHNOM PENH, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Red Cross President Bun Rany, wife of Prime Minister Hun Sen, on Monday expressed her gratitude to the Chinese government and the Red Cross Society of China for actively assisting Cambodia in humanitarian activities.

Speaking at a meeting with outgoing Amba...

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Cambodia's opposition party stages 2nd protest to demand election reforms ahead of July's polls

20.05.13

PHNOM PENH, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia National Rescue Party ( CNRP), the kingdom's main opposition party, held the second peaceful protest on Monday to demand election reforms and return of its self-exiled leader Sam Rainsy ahead of a general election in July.

Some 2,500 protesters gathered at t...

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Cambodia, Thailand to enhance cooperation in fighting cross border crimes

19.05.13

PHNOM PENH, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia and Thailand agreed Friday to enhance cooperation to fight against all forms of illegal cross-border activities, a joint statement said.

The agreement was made between Cambodian defense minister Tea Banh and his Thai counterpart Gen. Sukumpol Suwanatat at th...

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