Daily Update from Local Newspapers October 22, 2013

1.                               Politics/Human Rights

Phnom Penh City Hall Allows CNRP to Make a Demonstration Participate by 10,000 Demonstrators But Not Make a Procession or Stay at the Park

The Phnom Penh Capital Hall has allowed Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) to make a non-violent demonstration on 23 October, at Freedom Par, which will be participated by 10,000 demonstrators only. Besides, it does not allow to make a procession, bring a petition and stay at Freedom Park, said Mr. Khoung Sreng, Deputy Governor of Phnom Penh, during the meeting between the representative of CNRP and the Phnom Penh Capital Hall on 21 October 2013. Anyhow, CNRP still show its stance that from 20,000 to 50,000 demonstrators will join a protest and a procession will be made as well. (Rasmei Kampuchea, 22 October 2013)

2.                 Economy/Development

Cambodia-Japan Bilateral Trade Increases 503 Million USD

From January to August 2013, the trade between Cambodia and Japan was 503 million USD worth, up 24 percent in comparing to the same period last year. Cambodia’s export to Japan was 358 million USD worth, up 39 percent, while Japan’s export to Cambodia was 145 million USD, up 2 percent, according to a report. Japan’s import products to Cambodia including vehicle, motorbike, electronic products and machinery, while Cambodia’s export to Japan including the products from garment industry and shoes. (Rasmei Kampuchea, 22 October 2013)