Economy to grow 5.5% in 2023, says NBC
Cambodia’s GDP is expected to grow by 5.5 percent with a low inflation rate of two percent in 2023, due to external factors and the re-opening of the economy. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/national-bank-cambodia-economy-to-grow-5-point-5-2023
Deal inked for $19m biodiverse landscapes fund
The British Embassy Phnom Penh and the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Environment on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing cooperation on the UK’s Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF) in Cambodia. ...
Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-deal-inked-for-19m-biodiverse-landscapes-fund
Cambodia’s exports to Indonesia jump 112 percent
Cambodia’s exports to Indonesia and India rose the most in the January to November 2023 period, by 111.7 percent and 55.1 percent respectively, compared to the same period in 2022. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501415859/cambodias-exports-to-indonesia-jump-112-percent/
MAFF mulls climate change insurance for farming communities
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is considering the possibility of introducing climate change insurance into modern farming communities to help farmers from the risks caused by the climate change. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501532251/maff-mulls-climate-change-insurance-for-farming-communities/
MISTI, MPTC seal deal on digital security
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) and the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on digital security in Phnom Penh. ...
Jigme Palden Pazo
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520189/misti-mptc-seal-deal-on-digital-security/
Minister seeks continued ADB support to combat climate change
Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to continue investing in water resources management and meteorology systems to combat climate change and natural disasters. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-seeks-continued-adb-support-to-combat-climate-change
Cambodia set to sign DTAs with Laos, Philippines
Cambodia will soon sign double taxation agreements (DTAs) with Laos and the Philippines, as it has completed technical procedures for the deals, the General Department of Taxation (GDT) said. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501549922/cambodia-canada-hold-talks-to-promote-bilateral-trade-in-agriculture-agri-food/
EU reaffirms support for Cambodia’s water supply sector, development of green industry, research, innovation
The European Union (EU), has reaffirmed its ongoing support for Cambodia’s water supply sector and expressed interest in expanding collaboration for the development of green industry, research and innovation. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501550161/eu-reaffirms-support-for-cambodias-water-supply-sector-development-of-green-industry-research-innovation/
Vanndy says the informal economy is a pillar of Cambodia’s 2050 vision
The Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation Hem Vanndy, yesterday delivered a keynote address on the development of Cambodia’s informal economy to about 200 students at CamEd Business School. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501554499/vanndy-says-the-informal-economy-is-a-pillar-of-cambodias-2050-vision/
Farmers encouraged to grow fragrant rice that nets high yields and prices
Farmers are being urged to cultivate the award-winning Sen Kro Ob 01 fragrant rice variety due to its potential for bigger yields and higher prices, both domestically and internationally. ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/farmers-encouraged-to-grow-fragrant-rice-that-nets-high-yields-and-prices
PM urges access to education for the disabled
In a message to mark National Literacy Day which was observed yesterday, Prime Minister Hun Manet has instructed responsible authorities to make it easier for persons with disabilities to access education. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501555437/pm-urges-access-to-education-for-the-disabled/
Farmers urged to prioritise local rice varieties as prices surge
In a bid to promote sustainable agriculture and stabilise local rice prices, a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has urged Cambodian farmers to shift their focus toward cultivating local rice varieties. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/farmers-urged-to-prioritise-local-rice-varieties-as-prices-surge
Cam-RoK Friendship Bridge construction to begin in 2025
The groundbreaking ceremony of the ‘Cambodia-Korean Friendship Bridge’ – the largest and longest bridge in the Kingdom – will begin in 2025, said Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea (RoK). ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558178/cam-rok-friendship-bridge-construction-to-begin-in-2025/
Cambodia, 2nd largest global exporter of cashews
During the first seven months of 2024, Cambodia has produced more than 830,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts, up 36.7%, making it the world’s second largest cashew exporting country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558654/cambodia-2nd-largest-global-exporter-of-cashews/
Education Ministry plans to spend over $6 million on Bac II exam
Ministry of Education Youth and Sport (MoEYS) is planning to spend more than $6 million on preparations for the high school diploma exam, or Bac II, which will take place on October 8 and 9. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501566068/education-ministry-plans-to-spend-over-6-million-on-bac-ii-exam/
REDD+ Keo Seima project empowers indigenous youth with education
The REDD+ Keo Seima project is offering educational opportunities to Bunong indigenous youth, supporting their pursuit of higher education and vocational skills, giving them a hope for the future of the indigenous generation. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501569730/redd-keo-seima-project-empowers-indigenous-youth-with-education/
NBC, MoC call for wider use of Riel
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) Wednesday organized a seminar aimed at promoting financial inclusion and encouraging the wider use of the Cambodian Riel (KHR) in the domestic economy. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572151/nbc-moc-call-for-wider-use-of-riel/
Illegal fishing crackdown showing strong progress
Over the past two years, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries detained 31 offenders and confiscated more than 1,400 electrofishing implements in the six provinces bordering Tonle Sap Lake. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/illegal-fishing-crackdown-showing-strong-progress
ASEAN digital economy set to double to $2 trillion by 2030
Prime Minister Hun Manet said that the ASEAN digital economy is capable of doubling its current value of around $1 trillion to reach a market cap of $2 trillion by 2030. ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501455000/asean-digital-economy-set-to-double-to-2-trillion-by-2030/
