Archive for May, 2009
Cambodia to have first airplane taxiway next month
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia will have its first taxiway next month in Phnom Penh International Airport, a path that connects the runway to where airplanes park to increase the flight capacity of the airport, local media reported on Friday.
The US$9 million taxiway, which is 1,250 meters long by 44 meters wide, roughly the same size [...]
Cambodian PM calls for more ASEAN-EU partnership, cooperation
PHNOM PENH, May 28 (Xinhua) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) to continue strengthening partnership and cooperation in response to the global challenges.
“I strongly believe that ASEAN and the EU can play a more [...]
The First sky way and new bridge in Phnom Penh
In ceremony opening with new bridge (Monivong Bridge) and constructed places for the first sky way in Phnom Penh located in Kbal Thnol area, Meanchey District, Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 27 May 2009 under present Samdach Hun Sen, prime minister of Cambodia, Delegations, Government Officials and peoples.
“Thanks for the former and new governor of Phnom [...]
Cambodia may open Angkor Wat at night for visits
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) - Cambodia is considering opening the famed Angkor Wat temples at night to draw more tourists to the impoverished country, an official at the archaeological site said Tuesday.
Similar night tourism efforts have been introduced at other sites in Southeast Asia.
Cambodia already has installed some lights at the network of centuries-old temples, [...]
Former South Korean Predident Roh Moo-hyun was deaded by Suicide
23 May 2009
By VOA News
A top aide told to former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun says he appears to have committed suicide.
Moon Jae-in told reporters Mr. Roh left a suicide note before he hiked up a mountain near his home Saturday morning and jumped to his death.
Police say Mr. Roh suffered severe head injuries [...]
