Digital pioneer bridges AI language divide
In an exciting move, the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has announced that preparations are underway for the introduction of the Khmer version of ChatGPT, a sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) tool.
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/digital-pioneer-bridges-ai-language-divide
Cambodia’s electrical exports rise to $1.4 billion in 1H
Cambodia exported $1.4 billion worth of electrical equipment and electronic components in the first half of 2023, a 1.3-fold increase year-on-year, according to the National Bank of Cambodia’s report.
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501335905/cambodias-electrical-exports-rise-to-1-4-billion-in-1h/
Women’s Affairs Ministry and partners work to improve women’s financial inclusion
The Ministry of Women’s Affairs in collaboration with the Women’s World Banking organized here on Aug. 10 a workshop on “Establishing the Foundation Blocks: Accelerating the Expansion of Women’s Financial Inclusion in Cambodia”.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501341451/womens-affairs-ministry-and-partners-work-to-improve-womens-financial-inclusion/
Vietnamese PM invites Cambodia’s new PM to visit Vietnam
Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Pham Minh Chinh has invited Kitti Tesaphibal Bindit Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, to pay an official visit to Viet Nam at a suitable time.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501348471/vietnamese-pm-invites-cambodias-new-pm-to-visit-vietnam/
New book to help Cambodia navigate cyberspace
Three Cambodian tech experts have penned a book that explores the nation’s current cyberspace landscape and advocates for enhanced cybersecurity as more of the population share data online.
Bun Tharum
https://kiripost.com/stories/new-book-to-help-cambodia-navigate-cyberspace
EU lending arm plans expansion in Kingdom
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is planning to expand its presence in Cambodia, especially in green projects, with the EU’s lending arm currently investing in three main projects worth a total of €245 million ($249 million).
Voun Dara and Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eu-lending-arm-plans-expansion-kingdom
$1m initiative to push sustainable tourism
WWF Cambodia has launched a $1 million project to support post-Covid recovery and the development of sustainable tourism in Cambodia by introducing solar and cooling systems to the sector.
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/1m-initiative-to-push-sustainable-tourism
Vocational training for informal students increases
Some 10,499 students trained in various vocational skills last year, a rise of 2,229 people from the 8,270 informal students in 2021, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport said.
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501358574/vocational-training-for-informal-students-increases/
Heritage site revamp aims to boost tourism
Historian and travel industry experts believe the redevelopment of the Luong Preah Sdach Korn Heritage Site in Ponhea Kraek district into a cultural and historical resort will enhance tourism and sustainability in Tbong Khmum province.
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/heritage-site-revamp-aims-boost-tourism
China’s CHINT to open $2.5M medium voltage factory
A global smart energy solutions firm, Chinese-owned CHINT Group Co Ltd, is leveraging the Kingdom’s energy production capacity to support the rapid demand growth for medium-voltage power equipment in the country, as well as Thailand, Laos and Myanmar.
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/chinas-chint-open-25m-medium-voltage-factory
Thavisin touches down in Phnom Penh for first official visit to an ASEAN member state
Thailand’s newly appointed prime minister Srettha Thavisin has arrived in Cambodia for a one-day visit. The trip marks his first visit to an ASEAN country since taking office and aims to enhance bilateral trade and investment.
ECCC launch resource centre, video campaign set to kick off
The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), commonly known as the Khmer Rouge tribunal, inaugurated a purpose-built resource centre on September 27.
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-kr-tribunal/eccc-launch-resource-centre-video-campaign-set-kick
Eco-tourism sites in northeast ready to welcome visitors for Pchum Ben
Tourism officials in the northeast of Cambodia expect to receive a wave of tourists during Pchum Ben Day.
Better workflow: PM asks Ministers to assign specific roles for subordinates
In a bid to boost government service efficiency, Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday asked Ministers to assign specific roles for subordinates to streamline effective workflow within the ministries and state secretariats.
Cambodia holds the International Health Regulations and Performance of Veterinary Services National Bridging workshop
One hundred and thirty key stakeholders from animal health, environment and agriculture in Cambodia have gathered in Siem Reap for a workshop as part of efforts aimed at addressing risks at the human-animal-ecosystems interface.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501349331/cambodia-holds-the-international-health-regulations-and-performance-of-veterinary-services-national-bridging-workshop/
Dengue cases on the rise, warns Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health has reissued its warning that dengue fever will be on the rise and has asked people to be vigilant and implement measures to prevent a large-scale outbreak of the disease in the community.
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501361862/dengue-cases-on-the-rise-warns-health-ministry/
Energy tariffs cut for industrial, agri sectors
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced a reduction in electricity tariffs for the industrial and agricultural sectors, effective from October to December 2023. This move is aimed at increasing production, fostering job creation and supporting income growth for Cambodians.
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/energy-tariffs-cut-industrial-agri-sectors
Cambodia, AIIB sign financing agreement worth $43 million
Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Tuesday signed an agreement worth $43 million for the cross-border livestock health and value chain infrastructure improvement project, said a statement.
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501368436/cambodia-aiib-sign-financing-agreement-worth-43-million/
Waste management project takes shape
The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the World Bank, is poised to launch a project aimed at managing solid and plastic waste in five provinces in the near future. Discussions are underway to expedite the project’s implementation.
Bor Pich Zelin
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/waste-management-project-takes-shape
Cambodian villagers accuse Chinese mining company of infringing on their land
About 200 families in central Cambodia say they are in danger of losing hundreds of hectares of farmland – with or without compensation – to a Chinese gold mining company expanding its excavation area.
RFA Khmer Staff
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/mining-company-09132023175357.html
