IT Academy and ministry support lifelong learning with digital focus
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, in collaboration with the IT Academy STEP Cambodia and DVV International Cambodia, is set to host the first national lifelong learning forum titled “Digital Technology Represents Lifelong Learning Opportunities” on March 28. ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/it-academy-and-ministry-support-lifelong-learning-with-digital-focus
Kep issues reminder to renew ad licences or face fines and closure
Kep provincial governor Som Piseth has issued a reminder that all advertising licences in the province are now due for renewal. Businesses which fail to comply will be fined, and may face temporary suspension, or even the closure, of their operations. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kep-issues-reminder-to-renew-ad-licences-or-face-fines-and-closure
Siem Reap forces targeting illegal fishing practices
The Siem Reap provincial authority, in collaboration with the Fisheries Administration’s (FiA) provincial cantonment, has initiated a campaign to inspect and address crimes in all fishing territories along Tonle Sap Lake. The campaign aims to educate fishermen about the prohibition of illegal fishing gear. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/siem-reap-forces-targeting-illegal-fishing-practices
Australia keen on fortifying economic ties with Cambodia
Australia reaffirms its commitment to further strengthen cooperation with the Kingdom in several areas especially in the fields of economy, investment, trade, agriculture and climate change, supporting the socio-economic development response to the regional and global crisis. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501427170/australia-keen-on-fortifying-economic-ties-with-cambodia/
PM cracks down on false land requests
Hun Manet has warned against false land requests using underprivileged households as an excuse, emphasising legal action for offenders, while social analysts call for reinvestigations of fraudulent cases and stricter, clearer land allocation procedures. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/pm-cracks-down-on-false-land-requests
Cambodia’s trade with RCEP countries rises to over $25 bln in first 9 months
Cambodia’s trade with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries hit $25.54 billion in the first nine months of 2024, up 17.1 percent over the same period last year, a report said on Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501578603/cambodias-trade-with-rcep-countries-rises-to-over-25-bln-in-first-9-months/
UN delegation praises Kingdom’s socio-economic achievements
Various United Nations (UN) agencies recently commended the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) for its progress in socio-economic development and pledged to enhance cooperation in priority sectors to help the country achieve sustainable goals benefitting the citizens. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501584995/un-delegation-praises-kingdoms-socio-economic-achievements/
Reinforcing efforts to enhancing food security and nutrition
In a move to reinforce Cambodia’s food system sustainability, Sok Silo, Secretary-General of the Council for Agriculture and Rural Development, highlighted Cambodia’s commitment to enhancing food security and nutrition, a priority that has seen considerable advancements. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501583854/reinforcing-efforts-to-enhancing-food-security-and-nutrition/
Kingdom’s exports to EU touches $3.3B in Q3
Cambodia’s export to the European Union (EU) surged to $3.29 billion in the first three quarters of 2024, up nearly 20 percent from $2.79 billion compared to the same period last year. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579698/kingdoms-exports-to-eu-touches-3-3b-in-q3/
Cambodia sees just 1% rise in MFI loans this year
Loan volume in Cambodia’s microfinance sector increased by only one percent in the first three quarters of 2024 compared to 2023, a sign that the current unfavourable global economic conditions are affecting the Cambodian economy as well. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501585584/cambodia-sees-just-1-rise-in-mfi-loans-this-year/
Competition showcases sustainable energy practices
As Cambodia advances its climate change agenda, the Cambodia Energy Efficiency Competition (CEE Comp) celebrated a major milestone yesterday, concluding its second season with a showcase of notable achievements in sustainable energy practices. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501585619/competition-showcases-sustainable-energy-practices/
ADB gives Cambodia $10M to address GBV
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved $10 million in grant financing to address gender-based violence (GBV) in Cambodia to help meet the country’s target of zero GBV by 2030. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501585567/adb-gives-cambodia-10m-to-address-gbv/
Digitalization affects us all - ODC attends conference hosted by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
“When I first arrived in Cambodia, I was impressed of the digitization process here,” Dr. Daniel Schmücking remembers his first days in Phnom Penh, and continues: “I thought ‘how can I survive here?’ but then someone told me about PassApp.” The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) ...
Social accountability page was presented at civic tech meetup
On 25 November, the Open Development Cambodia (ODC) team conducted a presentation at the seventh Civic Tech Meetup in Kampong Chhnang city, Kampong Chhnang province. The series of meetups were challenged by Covid-19, but have recently resumed limited in-person meetings. During this all-day hybrid virtual ...
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated an existing dataset on “Registered indigenous communal land”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) updated an existing dataset on “Registered indigenous communal land” adding 02 new map features in Kratie province. This dataset contains information on the land titles of the indigenous communities registered and issued by the Ministry of Land Management Urban Planing and ...
Land sales and trades
The legal framework surrounding land sales and transfers was obliterated by the 2007 Civil Code, leaving little legal guidance. Forced land sales and distress sales are a substantial cause of land tenure insecurity in Cambodia. They are a significant cause of landlessness, and it is ...
Cooking fuel
Firewood and charcoal are the main sources of energy for households and many small and medium enterprises, such as brick and tile industries. The cooking fuels used in Cambodia have changed greatly in the last decade. The National Census 2008 showed that 91 percent of ...
Cybersecurity training
On 04th July 2023, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) conducted training on cybersecurity for the CSS-cluster members and their networks. The training course aims to raise awareness of the cluster member on cyber security as well as digital security including password management, safe internet browsing, email ...
Stakeholder workshop on using open data and digital tool for better project implementation
On 04 November 2019, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) organized a full-day stakeholder workshop on “Access to Open Data, Map and Use the Digital Tools for Better Project Implementation” at Sunway Hotel Phnom Penh. This workshop is funded by the USAID through East-West Management Institute (EWMI), ...
Coal
Although exploratory work has indicated the presence of modest coal resources in northern Cambodia, no commercial-scale mining has yet begun. The coal used in electricity generation and for other purposes is imported.A coal barge from Samarinda coal mine on the Mahakam river. Indonesia, Borneo. Photo ...
