16 Cambodia socio-economic development projects approved
Sixteen socio-economic development projects for Cambodia were approved at the 25th GMS Ministerial Conference (MC-25) held in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR, last week. ...
Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501202010/16-cambodia-socio-economic-development-projects-approved/
Telecommunications ministry reiterates plans for 558 tech centres
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has reiterated its plans to construct community technology centres at more than 500 high schools across the countries to promote digital development and skills. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/telecommunications-ministry-reiterates-plans-558-tech-centres
EnergyLab Cambodia to organize electric mobility showcase 2023 this week
The Electric Mobility Showcase 2023 is going to be held on August 11 at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia in Phnom Penh with the participation of 16 electric vehicle (EV) companies. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340241/energylab-cambodia-to-organize-electric-mobility-showcase-2023-this-week/
Mondulkiri students learn about digital literacy
Hundreds of high school students, including those from indigenous backgrounds, in Mondulkiri province learned about digital literacy, including fact-checking and being secure online, at a workshop. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/mondulkiri-students-learn-about-digital-literacy
ASEAN economic ministers ‘optimistic’
Geopolitical tensions could disrupt international trade and supply chain links, blocking efficiency gains derived from globalisation, ASEAN economic ministers (AEM) said at their 55th regional meeting. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/asean-economic-ministers-optimistic
Cambodia’s e-com sector seeks clear, regionally uniform regulations
Cambodia’s rising e-commerce sector requires clear definition of laws and regulations by regulators addressing concerns of market uncertainties while maintaining regional uniformity, according to stakeholders who discussed e-commerce tax and licensing requirements at a panel discussion hosted by DFDL, a legal, tax and investment enterprise ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501101838/cambodias-e-com-sector-seeks-clear-regionally-uniform-regulations/
Pilot test of e-data exchange system Port EDI launched
A pilot test of Port EDI, an electronic data exchange system, has been launched to navigate large-scale inbound and outbound traffic control at the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port and Sihanoukville Autonomous Port. ...
Hom Phanet
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/pilot-test-e-data-exchange-system-port-edi-launched
Belgium steadfast in support for Cambodian students
The Government of Belgium is providing scholarship support for Cambodian students wishing to pursue master’s and doctoral degree programmes at some of Belgium’s most renowned universities. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501375054/belgium-steadfast-in-support-for-cambodian-students/
New Minister of Foreign Affairs issues five-point plan to implement Cambodia’s foreign policy
The Deputy Prime Minister and new Minister of Foreign Affairs Sok Chenda Sophea, has committed to continue to implement Cambodia’s foreign policy with a five-point plan after taking office at the ministry. ...
Regional Red Cross societies wrap up meeting
Following a two-day meeting hosted by Cambodia, the leaders of 11 Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Southeast Asia signed a joint statement, aimed at building communities resilient to disaster. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/regional-red-cross-societies-wrap-meeting
Son Chhay meets opposition activists in prison
Candlelight Party politician Son Chhay met on Wednesday with 23 jailed opposition officials and activists at Prey Sar prison and asked for them to be released on bail, characterizing their arrests as political cases. ...
Nat Sopheap
https://vodenglish.news/son-chhay-meets-opposition-activists-in-prison/
28,000 disabled receive gov’t aid yearly
A senior official at the Ministry of Social Affairs confirmed that each year about 28,000 people with disabilities receive rehabilitation services and government subsidies to facilitate their living. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501190315/28000-disabled-receive-govt-aid-yearly/
The ASEAN Ministerial Meetings with dialogue partners concluded successfully
The 12 ASEAN Ministerial Meetings with 11 dialogue partners and ASEAN-Plus Three Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held today were concluded successfully, said Kung Phoak, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Spokesperson of the 55th AMM and Related Meetings. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501126283/the-asean-ministerial-meetings-with-dialogue-partners-concluded-successfully/
Citizens with land issues in three provinces submit a petition to the relevant ministries demanding a solution
About 300 communities from three provinces gathered to file a petition at the Prime Minister’s Office and other relevant ministries in Phnom Penh on Thursday to demand those ministries and institutions expedite the settlement of land issues for them. ...
Cambodian leader orders shutdown of independent media outlet
There were tears at Cambodia’s Voice of Democracy on Monday as journalist Khan Leakhena reacted to the sudden order to close the news website. ...
Sun Narin
https://www.voanews.com/a/cambodian-leader-orders-shutdown-of-independent-media-outlet/6960214.html
More than 30,000 attend Science, Tech and Innovation Day event
More than 30,000 participants attended Cambodia’s first-ever Sacience, Technology, and Innovation Day at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center from March 26 to 28. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501268139/more-than-30000-attend-science-tech-and-innovation-day-event/
Tax income collection accounts for 44% of yearly plan as of April
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) at the Ministry of Economy and Finance collected almost $ 1.6 billion as tax income in the first four months of this year, accounting for 44 percent of the yearly target. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501293298/tax-income-collection-accounts-for-44-of-yearly-plan-as-of-april/
Tax collection exceeds 22% of plan last year
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) at the Ministry of Economy and Finance collected $3.45 billion as income from taxes in 2022, which is equivalent to 122 percent of the target for the year. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501222609/tax-collection-exceeds-22-of-plan-last-year/
Lancang-Mekong peace boat project launched in Cambodia
The Lancang-Mekong Peace Boat project was launched here in the capital of Cambodia on Tuesday, aiming at promoting peace building and prosperity in the region, officials said. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501259801/lancang-mekong-peace-boat-project-launched-in-cambodia/
Port revenues reach almost $130 million in 2022
The listed-Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) and Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) posted revenues at almost $130 million last year, Ministry of Public Works and Transport’s report showed. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501240937/port-revenues-reach-almost-130-million-in-2022/