Daily Update from Local Newspapers October 26-28, 2013

1.                               Politics/Human Rights

Mr. Sam Rainsy Turns to Talk with CPP after Demonstration

After three days non-violent demonstration of Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) had been finished, the leader of CNRP turns to talk with CPP so as to continue finding solutions for the remaining issues. According to a high-level officer of CNRP, Mr. Sam Rainsy has communicated with a high-level officer of CPP in order to talk concerning the election reforms and other issues. A talk between the leader of CPP and CNRP will be happened very shortly. (Rasmei Kampuchea, 26 October 2013)

Minister of Interior Says Three Days Demonstration Held Smoothly Without Violence

The three days non-violent demonstration leads by CNRP in order to bring a petition and thumbprint of citizens to the United Nations High Commissioner to Cambodia and other Foreign Embassies was held smoothly without using violence as a previous protest on 15 September, which caused violent between demonstrators and authorities, said H.E. Sar Kheng, Minister of Interior. (Rasmei Kampuchea, 26 October 2013)

2.                 Economy/Development

The Export of Textile Industry Up 22 Percent in the First Nine Months

In the first nine months of this year, the growth of Cambodia’s textile industry export has increased by 22 percent in comparing to the same period last year. According to the Ministry of Commerce, the textile industry export was 4,2 billion USD, while it was only 3,44 billion USD worth last year. Cambodia’s textile industry export to international market including the United States, the European Union, Japan, South Korea and China. (Rasmei Kampuchea, 26 October 2013)

Cambodia’s Trade Deficit worth 1,48 Billion USD in the First Nine Months

In the first nine months of this year, Cambodia’s trade deficit was 1,48 billion USD worth. Cambodia’s total trade was 11,82 billion USD worth, up 20 percent in comparing to the same period last year, which was approximately 9,88 billion USD worth. From January to September, Cambodia’s export was 5,17 billion USD worth, up 28 percent, while the import was approximately 6,65 billion USD, up15,83 percent in comparing to the same period last year. (Rasmei Kampuchea, 26 October 2013)