SME Co-Financing Scheme II nearly runs out of budget
Small and Medium Enterprise Bank of Cambodia Plc (SME Bank) has released nearly $234 million to 1,981 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in various sectors across the country through SME Co-Financing Scheme II (SCFS II) from mid-August last year to July this year, according to
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501132349/sme-co-financing-scheme-ii-nearly-runs-out-of-budget/
Vietnam, Cambodia enhance military relations
Permanent member of the Central Military Commission and Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Vu Minh Luong paid a courtesy call to Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Gen. Tea Banh in Phnom Penh on October 19.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501171749/vietnam-cambodia-enhance-military-relations-2/
Ministry of Civil Service committed to reforming civil service examination
After assuming the position of Minister of Civil Service, Hun Many said he is committed to reforming the civil service examination by “not having to know power people, not having to have a line in ministry, but having exact ability.”
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501359093/ministry-of-civil-service-committed-to-reforming-civil-service-examination/
Manet set to meet Xi on official China visit
Prime Minister Hun Manet will pay a courtesy call on Chinese President Xi Jinping during his three-day visit to China from September 14-16 to “further consolidate” the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Cooperation between the two nations.
Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/manet-set-meet-xi-official-china-visit
Cambodia and Australia launch food innovation partnership to support agri-food SMEs
Cambodia and Australia launched a new Food Innovation Partnership to support Cambodia’s agri-food small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop new products, meet food safety standards, and improve their market reach.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366475/cambodia-and-australia-launch-food-innovation-partnership-to-support-agri-food-smes/
Thailand joins Cambodia and Vietnam to combat call center scams, fake news
Thailand is set to collaborate with Cambodia and Vietnam to curb the menace of call center scams and fake news, as part of a recent regional initiative.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501365951/thailand-joins-cambodia-and-vietnam-to-combat-call-center-scams-fake-news/
Minister of Agriculture informs the Brazilian foreign minister about the potential of the agricultural sector in Cambodia
Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, and other leaders received a courtesy call and discussed with Maura Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries on October 11.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501375468/minister-of-agriculture-informs-the-brazilian-foreign-minister-about-the-potential-of-the-agricultural-sector-in-cambodia/
Supreme Consultation and Recommendation Council re-established
The Supreme Consultation and Recommendation Council (SCRC) for the 7th Legislature of the National Assembly was re-established by a royal decree signed by His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni on Aug. 26, but released to the public yesterday.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501352262/supreme-consultation-and-recommendation-council-re-established/
Anti-plastic campaign hits Tbong Khmum schools
New Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has announced the launch of a campaign to reduce the use of plastic bags in schools. He called for the Kingdom’s students to participate in the campaign, for the sake of environmental cleanliness.
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/anti-plastic-campaign-hits-tbong-khmum-schools
Double taxation agreement with UAE ‘nearly complete’
Cambodia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are expected to sign a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) soon seeing that negotiations on the content are 96 per cent complete, the General Department of Taxation (GDT) stated.
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/double-taxation-agreement-uae-nearly-complete
Siem Reap hosts regional training course on “Exchange Rate Policy”
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has been hosting a training course of “Exchange Rate Policy” with the participation of 34 representatives from central banks and monetary authorities of 12 countries in Asia Pacific Region.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501348464/siem-reap-hosts-regional-training-course-on-exchange-rate-policy/
IMF, ECB, global banks laud Chea Serey as NBC chief
A multitude of international financial institutions and central banks have congratulated and expressed confidence over Chea Serey’s appointment as governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), acknowledging her expertise and qualification to develop the Kingdom’s banking sector.
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/imf-ecb-global-banks-laud-chea-serey-nbc-chief
Senior Interior Ministry official asks China to help teach digital skills to ministry officials
A senior official of the Ministry of Interior requested the Chinese side provide digital skills training to Ministry of Interior officials, especially officials of the General Department of Digital Technology and Education, which has just been established in the seventh mandate.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501359147/senior-interior-ministry-official-asks-china-to-help-teach-digital-skills-to-ministry-officials/
Ministry enhances curriculum for hearing, visual impairments
The education ministry is focusing on enhancing materials and teaching methods for a specialised curriculum supporting students with hearing and visual impairments in Cambodia, thereby promoting the development of disabled individuals.
Cambodia and China sign 15 MoUs and pledge mutual support
During Prime Minister Hun Manet’s first official visit to Beijing, the two nations signed 15 Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) as part of a mutual pledge to further strengthen bilateral ties.
Prak Chan Thul
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-and-china-sign-15-mous-and-pledge-mutual-support
Manet en route for UNGA 78
Prime Minister Hun Manet is leading a delegation to the 78th UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) in the US’ New York City, where he will highlight current affairs issues and local development.
Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-en-route-unga-78
Report reveals 160,000 children sexually abused or exploited online
About 160,000 children aged 12 to 16 have been the victim of online sexual exploitation and abuse in the last year in Cambodia, a UNICEF report revealed on Wednesday.
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/report-reveals-160000-children-sexually-abused-or-exploited-online
Pepper exports decline 30% Jan-Aug
Cambodia has experienced a 30 per cent decline in pepper exports in the first eight months of 2023, exporting over 5,000 tonnes, compared to the same period in 2022, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pepper-exports-decline-30-jan-aug
Employers praise minimum wage negotiations, unions raise concerns
Following the labour ministry’s announcement of a 2024 minimum wage set at $204 per month, the employers’ association has voiced their support, while trade union representatives and civil society organisations (CSOs) expressed their disappointment.
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/employers-praise-minimum-wage-negotiations-unions-raise-concerns
Cambodia ready to host the 5th Review Conference of Mine Ban Treaty
Cambodia is ready to host the 5th Review Conference of the Mine Ban Treaty: Siem Reap Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World, which will take place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, 2024.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501378211/cambodia-ready-to-host-the-5th-review-conference-of-mine-ban-treaty/
