Export of agri-products touched $4.3B last year
Cambodia exported 8.4 million tonnes of agricultural products last year, earning around $4.3 billion in revenue, said a report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501419341/export-of-agri-products-touched-4-3b-last-year/
Agriculture ministry issues warning, urges vigilance to combat wildfires
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has issued a warning to relevant authorities and residents, urging vigilance to prevent wildfires during the current dry season.
Vietnam, Cambodia join hands to fight illegal entry, exit
The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security’s Immigration Department and Cambodian Home Affairs Ministry’s General Department of Immigration held a meeting to discuss and exchange experience on immigration management in Hanoi on October 23.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501380920/vietnam-cambodia-join-hands-to-fight-illegal-entry-exit/
Khmer to be mandatory for private schools from December
The inclusion of the Khmer language as a compulsory subject in the curriculum of private schools has received strong support from educational experts as it will promote the Cambodian language and culture.
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501384071/khmer-to-be-mandatory-for-private-schools-from-december/
PM unveils 12-year plan for universal health coverage
In a significant stride towards ensuring equitable healthcare access for all citizens, Prime Minister Hun Manet has officially launched the Roadmap for Universal Healthcare Coverage in Cambodia 2024-2035.
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501493939/pm-unveils-12-year-plan-for-universal-health-coverage/
Neth Pheaktra: The Ministry of Information continues to provide professional training for journalists
Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information, said that the Ministry of Information continues to provide professional training to journalists, ensuring a strong foundation for their careers in the field of information.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501498420/neth-pheaktra-the-ministry-of-information-continues-to-provide-professional-training-for-journalists/
Cambodia-Korea Special Economic Zone on cards
Top Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) officials and a delegation of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Cambodia Thursday held talks on the possibility of setting up the Cambodia-Korea Special Economic Zone (Cam-Kor SEZ).
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501511538/cambodia-korea-special-economic-zone-on-cards/
Hun Manet leads Cambodian delegation to woo Singaporean investors
Prime Minister Hun Manet led a delegation of prominent people from Cambodia’s business community to the Cambodia-Singapore Business Forum, with the aim of attracting more Singaporean investment to the Kingdom.
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/hun-manet-leads-cambodian-delegation-to-woo-singaporean-investors
Cambodia earns $170 million from rice exports
In the first four months this year, Cambodia exported 248,491 tonnes of rice worth $170.2 million, a report by the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) showed yesterday.
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501485203/cambodia-earns-170-million-from-rice-exports/
Cambodia tops emerging markets FDI index 2024
Cambodia has topped a recent global index produced by the UK-based business publication, fDi Intelligence.
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501492453/cambodia-tops-emerging-markets-fdi-index-2024/
Cambodia, Australia launch digital platform for business registration
The Cambodian and Australian governments have jointly launched the first phase of a digital registration and licensing portal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), handicrafts and industrial factories.
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501515124/cambodia-australia-launch-digital-platform-for-business-registration/
Cambodia steps up renewable energy push
Cambodia is accelerating its transition to renewable energy to meet the growing energy demand and combat climate change, making clean energy a good investment option as well.
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501515050/cambodia-steps-up-renewable-energy-push/
Cambodia-China trade sees robust growth in the first half of 2024
Cambodia and China have witnessed a substantial increase in bilateral trade during the first half of 2024, according to an official report released on Wednesday by the General Department of Customs and Excise.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501522267/cambodia-china-trade-sees-robust-growth-in-the-first-half-of-2024/
Chuon Naron: Teachers are the backbone of education system
Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron reiterated that teachers are the cornerstone of Cambodia’s education system and that reforming their training is a key objective.
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chuon-naron-teachers-are-the-backbone-of-education-system
Third dolphin death in 2024 sparks conservation alarm
Cambodia is reeling from the loss of another Irrawaddy dolphin, found entangled in a fishing net in Kratie province. This case underscores the precarious existence of this critically-endangered species and has prompted renewed calls for stronger conservation measures.
Kuch sikol
https://kiripost.com/stories/third-dolphin-death-in-2024-sparks-conservation-alarm
Kingdom, South Korea ink rural development MoU
Cambodia and South Korea signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the South Korean province of Kyungsangbukdo and the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) of Cambodia on the “New Village Movement” project on September 12.
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-south-korea-ink-rural-development-mou
Asia Foundation reaffirms commitment to support Cambodia
Laurel E. Eiller, President and Executive Director of the Asia Foundation, reaffirmed her commitment to supporting the Cambodian government during a meeting with Senate President Hun Sen at the Senate yesterday.
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501561928/asia-foundation-reaffirms-commitment-to-support-cambodia/
Cambodia approves $5.79B investment in 23 energy projects to enhance power security and clean energy by 2030
The Cambodian Council of Ministers have approved 23 new investment projects in the power sector for the period 2024-2029, aimed at addressing the country’s ongoing power shortages. The approval was granted during a weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Hun Manet on Friday, September
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501567265/cambodia-approves-5-79b-investment-in-23-energy-projects-to-enhance-power-security-and-clean-energy-by-2030/
PM urges ASEAN to maintain multilateral trading system
Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to maintain a just and inclusive multilateral trading system and to broaden trade cooperation with its partners.
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572478/pm-urges-asean-to-maintain-multilateral-trading-system/
Cambodia pivots to solar, wind energy
Cambodia is planning a move towards solar and wind energy to meet its rising power demands, according to Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak.
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-pivots-solar-wind-energy
