Thursday, 12 November 2009

The Phnom Penh Post News in Brief


(Posted by CAAI News Media)

In Brief: Thaksin spat won't hurt golf tourney

Thursday, 12 November 2009 15:00 Rann Reuy

Organisers of the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open say rising political tensions between Cambodia and Thailand will not affect the golf tournament, set to begin November 19. “We do not see any impact on the competition, as these are two different things,” said Asian Tour Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han. Minister of Tourism Thong Khon said no players had cancelled.

In Brief: O'donell says 'no easy games'

Thursday, 12 November 2009 15:00 Andy Brouwer

Cambodian football coach Scott O’Donell acknowledged the tough road ahead for his side in next month’s SEA Games, where Cambodia will be pitted against three of the region’s top teams, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia, in Group A. “I have to admit that it’s a very difficult group, but in these regional tournaments, there are no easy games. I am looking forward to the SEA Games to see how my young players cope playing against such quality opposition.” Cambodia will play four matches in the group stages.

In Brief: First India trade forum

Thursday, 12 November 2009 15:00 Nguon Sovan

CAMBODIA’S exports to India were worth just US$2.87 million in 2008, while India made $53.45 million in return trade, Minister of Commerce Cham Prasidh said at the opening of the first India-Cambodia trade and investment business forum Wednesday. “The amount is still small,” he said, adding that bilateral trade had the potential to grow tenfold. India’s main exports to Cambodia were pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, cotton, staple fibres, rubber products, precious stones and machinery, said Manju K Prakash, assistant secretary general of Federation of India Chambers of Commerce and Industry, which organised the event.

In Brief: Easing trade the key

Thursday, 12 November 2009 15:00 May Kunmakara

COMMERCE Minister Cham Prasidh told a meeting of the five least-developed World Trade Organisation (WTO) members Wednesday that easing trade flows was critical to recovering from the global economic crisis. “Cleaning our house and building the best enabling environment for our traders, manufacturers and investors will be conducive to sharpening our competitive edge,” he told officials from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Laos at a two-day workshop on trade facilitation that shared experiences on the Doha round.

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