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Treason Trial of Cambodian Opposition Supporters Gets Underway

For more than a year, the Cambodian government has been rounding up supporters of the banned Cambodian National Rescue Party and charging them with treason. Amid tight security and chaotic scenes, 129 of them appeared Thursday before the Phnom Penh …

Could an Unlikely Alliance Unseat Cambodia’s PM?

AdvertisementSam Rainsy has taken exception to journalists who write that he “fled” Cambodia in late 2015. Instead, he says, what actually happened was that Interior Minister Sar Kheng contacted him privately via then-U.S. Ambassador William Heidt to warn …

ADB grants $70m loan to bolster capacity of agribusinesses in Cambodia

Nov 27, 2020 (MarketLine via COMTEX) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $70m loan to bolster the agricultural value chain and food safety in Cambodia. The funding will be used to improve the processing of native chickens, mangoes, …

PM lauds US singer for her efforts in retiring Kavan to Cambodian elephant sanctuary

by APP , (Last Updated 16 seconds ago) ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday appreciated the efforts, campaign and the role of United States celebrity singer Cher in retiring Kavan to an elephant sanctuary in Cambodia, He observed that it was …

Singer Cher meets PM Imran in Islamabad, thanks him for facilitating Kaavan's departure to Cambodia

First a presidential farewell and now a visit by the one and only Cher? Kaavan may be 'lonely' but definitely loved. Iconic singer and actress Cher arrived in Pakistan to celebrate the departure of Kaavan, dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant”, …

Cambodia Court Defers Opposition Treason Trial to 2021

PHNOM PENH - A Cambodian court convened Thursday for the treason trial of more than 100 opposition figures and then deferred proceedings until next year, delaying a case widely condemned as a move by long-serving premier Hun Sen to decimate his political …

Cambodia Begins Prosecuting Opponents for Treason

PHNOM PENH – More than 100 politicians and activists opposed to the government of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen began on Thursday their trials for treason and other accusations allegedly committed before the judicial dissolution in 2017 of the main …

Worlds loneliest elephant gets farewell party before leaving Pakistan for Cambodia (video)

Known as the “world’s loneliest elephant”, Kaavan has bid farewell to Pakistan with a party at Islamabad Zoo in Pakistan on November 23, 2020. Pakistan’s only Asian elephant, Kaavan was overweight and suffering from mental illnesses while chained up in the …

500 Startups Launches Angkor 500 to Accelerate The Developmentof Cambodian Startups

Global early-stage VC firm 500 Startups announced today that it is launching Angkor 500, a series of programmes to accelerate the development of the Cambodian startup ecosystem. Partnering with Khmer Enterprise, Angkor 500 will seek to support …

Cambodian workers still Korea bound

The Republic of Korea will continue to accept Cambodian workers, Korean ambassador Park Heung-kyeong said on November 26 in a meeting with Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Ith Sam Heng. There are nearly 50,000 Cambodian currently working in …

Cambodia begins mass trial of 130 opp...

A Cambodian court has begun hearing the cases of nearly 130 government critics and opponents charged with treason for taking part in non-violent political activities. The trial, relating to political activities over the past three years, was described by …

Cambodia puts 121 opposition figures on trial for treason

A Cambodian court has begun hearings in the treason trial of more than 100 members and backers of Cambodia’s opposition and then deferred proceedings until next year, delaying a case widely condemned as a move by long-serving premier Hun Sen to crush his …

Cambodia begins mass trial of 120 opposition figures

A mass trial of more than 120 Cambodian opposition figures kicked off in Phnom Penh Thursday, amid UN concerns the proceedings were politically motivated and violated due process. The case is linked to attempts by exiled opposition figurehead Sam Rainsy to …

Cambodian villagers trust magic scarecrows to ward off coronavirus

By Chantha Lach DECHO, Cambodia, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Cambodian villager Ek Chan has avoided the novel coronavirus so far without masks or social distancing but rather the scarecrows she has made to keep the deadly virus at bay. Ek Chan’s two scarecrows, …

Cambodia begins mass trial of opposition activists

As the sole opposition party in Parliament, it had been expected to present a strong challenge to Prime Minister Hun Sen’s ruling Cambodian People’s Party in the 2018 general election. But in late 2017, Hun Sen launched a sweeping crackdown on his …

Dozens in court as Cambodia puts opposition on trial for treason

121 defendants, all tied to the banned opposition party CNRP, were summoned, but many are already in exile. The treason trial of more than 100 members and backers of Cambodia’s political opposition has started in Phnom Penh, in a case condemned by …

Scores in court as Cambodia opposition awaits trial for treason

PHNOM PENH: A Cambodian court was due on Thursday (Nov 26) to start the treason trial of more than 100 members and backers of the political opposition, in a case condemned by activists as a move by long-serving premier Hun Sen to crush his rivals. A total …

Cambodia opens mass trial of opposition activists

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) - A Cambodian court on Thursday began hearing the cases of nearly 130 opponents and government critics charged with treason for taking part in nonviolent political activities over the past three years, in what one of them …

Cambodian villagers trust magic scarecrows to ward off coronavirus

FinTech Software Market 2020 Global Key Players Analysis, Growth, Size, Share, Trends, and Applications Forecast to 2026

New Study Reports "FinTech Software Market 2020 Global Market Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies and Forecasts 2026" has been Added on WiseGuyReports. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, November 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FinTech …

New Report “Artificial intelligence for Drug Discovery, Biomarker Development and Advanced R&D Landscape Overview 2020”

Report by Deep Pharma Intelligence covers 240+ biotech companies, 600+ investors, 90+ corporations, and 35 R&D centers in pharmaceutical AI sector LONDON, UK, November 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Deep Pharma Intelligence announces the …

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Major Mining Interest in The Abitibi Greenstone Belt–The Next Frontier of Exploration

Gran Colombia Gold Corp. claim 45% stake in Caldas Gold Corp. after prefeasibility study. Could this be in the future for iMetal Resources ($IMR, TSX.V: IMR)? TORONTO, ON, CANADA, November 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TORONTO, ON -November 25, …

Now More Than Ever, Philippines Needs Us – YHSGR Cares

ROSEMEAD, CA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, November 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After typhoons Goni (Philippine name Rolly) and Vamco (local name Ulysses) smashed into the Philippines during the first week of November 2020, children and families …

Launch of the UK Economic Blueprint for Women White Paper

Created with the input of 400 business women from across the UK WESTMINSTER, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM , November 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The White Paper from Savvitas NatWest makes practical and achievable recommendations for Government and …

CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES’ 2020 HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE in STATEN ISLAND BENEFITS WHERE-TO-TURN.ORG

Chelsea Financial Services is proud to announce its annual Toy Drive in Staten Island to benefit local children in need. STATEN ISLAND, NY, U.S.A., November 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chelsea Financial Services is proud to announce its …

Waypoint Investment Partners Refiles Interim Management Report of Fund Performance

TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waypoint Investment Partners Inc. (Waypoint) today announced the refiling of the Interim Management Report of Fund Performance (MRFP) for Waypoint All Weather Alternative Fund (the Fund). The purpose of the …

C.K. McWhorter Chairman & CEO of CTRL USA announces $5 billion Private Equity-Value Add Fund

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CTRL USA has launched a new global fund, seeking to raise at least $3.5 billion for its second private equity-value add fund focused on commercial real estate acquisitions and development.  The U.S. private …

Ayr Strategies Moves to Definitive Merger Agreement with CannTech PA, LLC

TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ayr Strategies (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRSF, “Ayr” or “the Company”), a leading vertically integrated cannabis multi-state operator, has moved to a Definitive Merger Agreement from Letter of Intent with CannTech PA, …

10X Capital Venture Acquisition Corp Announces Closing of $175 Million Initial Public Offering

New York, NY , Nov. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 10X Capital Venture Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: VCVCU) (the “Company”) today announced that it closed its initial public offering of 17,500,000 units. The offering was priced at $10.00 per unit, resulting in …

First Farmers Financial Bank & Trust set to open second branch location in Hamilton County in December

Converse, Indiana, Nov. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Farmers Financial Corp. (OTCQX: FFMR) announced plans to open a second Hamilton County branch of First Farmers Bank & Trust on December 14th, 2020. The 2,500 square foot branch, located at 1100 …

Vision Marine Technologies Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering of Common Shares and Full Exercise of ...

Montreal, Quebec, Nov. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire-- Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: VMAR), the leading provider of electric technology in the design and manufacture of the first fully electric powertrain outboard motor (E-Motion …

FAIR Canada announces new funding and the election of its Board of Directors

TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAIR Canada | Canadian Foundation for Advancement of Investor Rights is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) that will provide FAIR Canada with stable …

African Ministers Stress the Need for Greater Investment to Revitalise Energy Sector and Drive Sustainable Recovery

Download logo Ministers from African countries representing nearly three-quarters of the continent’s energy consumption and more than half of its population met with global energy leaders today to consider how to revitalise the African energy sector and …

Real Estate Investing During a Global Pandemic: Informed Insights from Alex Minter of Astute Property Network

On a mission to educate and advise, Astute Property Network helps clients develop an appropriate strategy for investing. SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, November 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Property advisory and acquisition network Astute …

CPA Yukon: Five CPA Students Excel in National Exam

WHITEHORSE, Yukon, Nov. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chartered Professional Accountants of Yukon (CPAYT) and the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) congratulate the five Yukon CPA students who passed the multi-day national Common Final Examination …

CPABC: 1,004 CPA Students Excel in National Exam

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) and the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) congratulate the 1,004 B.C. CPA students who passed the multi-day national …

Advaxis, Inc. Announces Closing of $9.2 Million Public Offering

PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advaxis, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADXS) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of immunotherapy products, today announced the closing of an …

Global 3D Printed Wearables Market Size Expected to Reach USD 5.3 Billion by 2026 – Facts & Factors

New York, NY, Nov. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Facts and Factors have published a new research report titled “3D Printed Wearable Market By Type (Clothes, Watches, Footwear, Jewelry, Others), By Consumer (Men, Women, Children), By Sales Channel (Online, …