Cambodia discusses plans to localize the global Sendai Gender Action Plan
Representatives from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, National Committee for Disaster Management, Ministry of Women’s Affairs, and UN Women at a multi-stakeholder dialogue on gender action plans for disaster risk reduction. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501513136/cambodia-discusses-plans-to-localize-the-global-sendai-gender-action-plan/
Blitz on cybercrime: High-powered committee formed to intensify battle against scourge
In a decisive move to combat the growing menace of online fraud, the Ministry of Interior has established a high-level committee with representation in the capital and provinces. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501515603/blitz-on-cybercrime-high-powered-committee-formed-to-intensify-battle-against-scourge/
NCSTI aims to enhance scientific collaboration and accelerate R&D
The National Council of Science, Technology & Innovation (NCSTI) recently held its 4th meeting to evaluate progress and establish strategic direction for Cambodia’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) sector. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501546131/ncsti-aims-to-enhance-scientific-collaboration-and-accelerate-rd/
Minister of Environment highlights key achievements
On the first anniversary of Prime Minister Hun Manet’s administration, Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth reviewed the advancements in Cambodia’s environmental sector. He conveyed optimism for the future, underscoring the government’s dedication to sustainability and cleanliness. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501545493/minister-of-environment-highlights-key-achievements/
MoE underscores success of environment initiatives
The Ministry of Environment has underscored the success of the “Green Sprouts” initiative and ongoing efforts to preserve Cambodia’s natural resources since the new government assumed office in August of last year. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501551974/moe-underscores-success-of-environment-initiatives/
MoC outlines tasks to secure trade preferences for post-LDC transition
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is negotiating with trading partners to secure favourable trade preferences during the country’s transition period from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status, which is set to end in 2029. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501570203/moc-outlines-tasks-to-secure-trade-preferences-for-post-ldc-transition/
Over 500 criminal cases recorded last year in PP
Last year 531 criminal cases were recorded in Phnom Penh city. Of these, 459 cases were solved. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501415874/over-500-criminal-cases-recorded-last-year-in-pp/
Ministry cracking down on illegal Tbong Khmum gold mines, citing risks to public
The Ministry of Mines and Energy is conducting a campaign to shut down illegal gold mining operations in Tbong Khmum province’s Memot district. ...
Vong Daravady
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-cracking-down-on-illegal-tbong-khmum-gold-mines-citing-risks-to-public
Ministry cracking down on illegal Tbong Khmum gold mines, citing risks to public
The Ministry of Mines and Energy is conducting a campaign to shut down illegal gold mining operations in Tbong Khmum province’s Memot district. ...
Vong Daravady
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-cracking-down-on-illegal-tbong-khmum-gold-mines-citing-risks-to-public
Cambodia, Australia discuss Post and Telecommunications cooperation
Cambodia and Australia have discussed advancing bilateral collaboration on post and telecommunications, particularly cyber security and underwater cable and radio frequency spectrum resource management. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501383274/cambodia-australia-discuss-post-and-telecommunications-cooperation/
MoT, WWF team up to promote green tourism
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) teamed up to promote ‘green tourism’ in the Kingdom by prioritising the conservation of natural resources while promoting the use of renewable energy aimed at turning the country into a world-class tourism ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501445996/mot-wwf-team-up-to-promote-green-tourism/
Agriculture ministry seeks to stabilize rice producers’ prices
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) is exploring mechanisms seeking to stabilize local rice producers’ sale prices in the event of temporary declines caused by market fluctuations. ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501447879/agriculture-ministry-seeks-to-stabilize-rice-producers-prices/
Proud to be Khmer: King and PM push for youths to appreciate cultural heritage
Amid waning interest in Khmer culture among the younger generations, the King and the Prime Minister have urged parents and relevant authorities to promote activities which will encourage them to take pride in their heritage. ...
NBC calls for more salary payments in Riel
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Governor Chea Serey encouraged businesses in the Kingdom to prioritize internal policies to pay staff salaries in Khmer Riel (KHR) as opposed to the US dollar (USD), especially in regards to businesses involved in the garment, textile and footwear ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501465505/nbc-calls-for-more-salary-payments-in-riel/
MoT, SME Bank launch financial scheme to help tour operators in SR
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprise Bank of Cambodia (SME Bank) early this week launched financial schemes aimed at providing tourism business owners to develop or expand their operations in Siem Reap province. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501468046/mot-sme-bank-launch-financial-scheme-to-help-tour-operators-in-sr/
Cambodian mangoes now gaining popularity across Russian markets
Cambodian mangoes are gaining popularity across Russian markets offering a boost to the Kingdom’s agricultural sector, according to a representative of an agriculture firm that exports Cambodian mangoes to Russia and Central Asia. ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501427846/cambodian-mangoes-now-gaining-popularity-across-russian-markets/
Cambodia’s economy expected to grow 6.4 pct in 2024
The Cambodian economy is projected to grow by 6.4 percent in 2024, up from 5.5 percent in 2023, mainly driven by tourism and manufacturing sector, National Bank of Cambodia (NBC)’s Governor Chea Serey said on Friday. ...
Xinhua
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501430154/cambodias-economy-expected-to-grow-6-4-pct-in-2024/
Cambodian PM calls on private sector to invest in frozen organ meat for local consumption
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday encouraged the private sector to invest in frozen organ meat for sustainable local consumption. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501432039/cambodian-pm-calls-on-private-sector-to-invest-in-frozen-organ-meat-for-local-consumption/
Promotion of Cambodia-Hong Kong trade and investment relations discussed
Cambodia and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) will promote their relationship, particularly in terms of trade and investment. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501459806/promotion-of-cambodia-hong-kong-trade-and-investment-relations-discussed/
Cambodia supports investment and expansion of Japan-Cambodia labor cooperation
Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, said that Cambodia is ready to support Japanese investors who want to invest in Cambodia and expand labor cooperation between Cambodia and Japan. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501466332/cambodia-supports-investment-and-expansion-of-japan-cambodia-labor-cooperation/
