Monday, 20 September 2010

The Phnom Penh Post News in Brief


via CAAI

Patents scheme starts
Monday, 20 September 2010 15:00 Jeremy Mullins

THOMSON Reuters has launched a programme to provide free access to patent information for governments and academic researchers in developing countries, including Cambodia. The scheme is operated in conjunction with the World Intellectual Property Organisation.

Ad ban at Wat Phnom

Monday, 20 September 2010 15:00 Tha Piseth

CITY Hall has outlawed the posting of advertisements on trees and in other public places near Wat Phnom, according to an order issued last week. The order, signed by Phnom Penh Governor Kep Chuktema, stated that the posting of such ads around the iconic pagoda resulted in disorder, and called on authorities to confront violators “face to face” and issue fines. Hao Sinith, the chief of Wat Phnom commune, said he had received the order and had told companies to remove advertisements that were not approved by municipal authorities.

India’s president ends six-day state visit

Monday, 20 September 2010 15:00 Sebastian Strangio

INDIAN president Pratibha Patil left Cambodia on Saturday following a state visit during which she promoted trade ties and other forms of bilateral cooperation. As part of the visit, Patil met with senior government officials and confirmed a US$15 million loan from the Export-Import Bank of India to support the Stung Tasal Water Resource Development Project in Kampong Speu province. Koy Kuong, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the visit had “enlarged and deepened” bilateral relations.

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