Cambodia reaffirms commitment to work with CICA for prosperity of Asia
Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) Khy Sovanratana has received a courtesy call from Ambassador Kairat Sarybay, Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501479122/cambodia-reaffirms-commitment-to-work-with-cica-for-prosperity-of-asia/
Ministry mulls digital record for 1.2 million IDPoor cardholders
The Ministry of Planning said that about 1.2 million poor people are receiving monthly social allowances from the government since 2006, and it is planning to have a digital record of the IDPoor cardholders. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501470327/ministry-mulls-digital-record-for-1-2-million-idpoor-cardholders/
Cambodia urges ADB to expand investment to combat climate change and natural disasters
Thor Chetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, highlighted the Ministry’s priority of strengthening the forecasting system, early warning system, and early warning to vulnerable people to be vigilant as needed to reduce natural disasters and economic losses, and urged the Asian Development Bank to ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501488991/cambodia-urges-adb-to-expand-investment-to-combat-climate-change-and-natural-disasters/
Bank lending to households posts weak growth, says NBC
With bank credit growth reaching its lowest in two decades in Cambodia, households’ mortgage loans posted weak growth in 2023, said the Annual Financial Stability Review Report 2023 of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501492423/bank-lending-to-households-posts-weak-growth-says-nbc/
Ministry of Labour spokesman outlines eight key mechanisms for protecting Cambodian migrant workers
Katta Orn, Secretary of State and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, posted on his official Facebook page on June 4, 2024, outlining eight mechanisms to protect Cambodian migrant workers. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501500036/ministry-of-labour-spokesman-outlines-eight-key-mechanisms-for-protecting-cambodian-migrant-workers/
Ministry of Agriculture bats for production of quality fertilizers
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries encouraged farmers to use fertilizers produced by the local firms as that would help growth the production of fertilizers. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501501029/ministry-of-agriculture-bats-for-production-of-quality-fertilizers/
The Ministry of Rural Development has begun to review data on rural water supply
Chhay RithiSen, Minister of Rural Development, on May 6, 2024, chaired a meeting to conduct a review on water supply. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501485473/the-ministry-of-rural-development-has-begun-to-review-data-on-rural-water-supply/
Chinese delegation tours Kingdom to promote ‘Fish and Rice’ corridor
Representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) recently hosted a week-long research delegation of Chinese agricultural specialists on a cross-country tour to both promote and initiate rice-fish and rice-shrimp integrated farming systems within Cambodian provinces. ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489806/chinese-delegation-tours-kingdom-to-promote-fish-and-rice-corridor/
Hun Sen proposes law to punish anyone denying Cambodia’s genocidal past
Senate President Hun Sen proposed drafting a law against people who claim that Cambodia did not experience a genocide and wanted to start a “color revolution”. A political analyst has said the law would further shrink citizens’ freedom of expression in relation to historical events. ...
Khuon Narim and Ly Rosslan
https://cambojanews.com/hun-sen-proposes-law-to-punish-anyone-denying-cambodias-genocidal-past/
MEF bullish on medium-term growth amid diversification
The Cambodian economy is demonstrating signs of a recovery in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024 and the following periods, according to new statistics released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s (MEF) General Department of Policy which have predicted the country’s ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520198/mef-bullish-on-medium-term-growth-amid-diversification/
NEA provides 3,380 jobs for 17,535 applications in H1
The National Employment Agency (NEA) of the Ministry of Labour and Vocation Training (MLVT) provided 3,380 careers for 17,535 Cambodians registered in the job searching platform for the first semester of this year. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501523118/nea-provides-3380-jobs-for-17535-applications-in-h1/
Ministry, UNICEF launch 5 year inclusive education plan
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS), with support from UNICEF, officially launched the “Inclusive Education Action Plan 2024–2028” last Friday. This landmark initiative is set to transform Cambodia’s educational landscape by ensuring every child, including those with disabilities, has access to quality education, ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501516368/ministry-unicef-launch-5-year-inclusive-education-plan/
MEF bullish on medium-term growth amid diversification
The Cambodian economy is demonstrating signs of a recovery in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024 and the following periods, according to new statistics released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s (MEF) General Department of Policy which have predicted the country’s ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520198/mef-bullish-on-medium-term-growth-amid-diversification/
Ministry of Education issues new life skills training guidelines
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has issued new guidelines for integrating basic life skills training into public primary and secondary school curricula. This initiative aims to equip students with practical skills for real-life challenges and career development. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501520230/ministry-of-education-issues-new-life-skills-training-guidelines/
Ministry reports slow progress in indigenous community recognition
Ministry of Rural Development spokesman Pit Karuna stated that the ministry has collected data on 455 indigenous communities across the country, of which 194 have been assessed and officially identified. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-reports-slow-progress-in-indigenous-community-recognition
Minister highlights new charter for improving Press Law amendment
Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra emphasised the significance of the newly established “Charter for Professional Journalism”, highlighting its ongoing contribution to help review the draft of the amendment to the Press Law. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501537437/minister-highlights-new-charter-for-improving-press-law-amendment/
MEF issues guidelines for sub-decree on informal sector taxation
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has issued guidelines and procedures for implementing the sub-decree aimed at encouraging individuals and businesses operating in the informal economy to comply with tax obligations. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501544865/mef-issues-guidelines-for-sub-decree-on-informal-sector-taxation/
Japan introduces fresh water fish in Cambodia
A group from the Japanese Fish Rearing Association led by Kazuki Nishimura met with Chan Sarun, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. During the meeting Kazuki Nishimura told the minister that the Japanese Fish Rearing Association wished to introduce Japanese fresh water fish (Nishiki Koi) ...
FDI soars 250% over last year
Foreign direct investment in the Kingdom soared 250 per cent year-on-year through August even despite the West’s economic woes, Deputy Prime Minister Sok An said yesterday. A total of 87 projects worth US$5.6 billion were approved by the Council for the Development of Cambodia during the ...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/2011101352107/Business/fdi-soars-250-over-last-year.html
Embassy Sought Hillary Clinton’s Visit for 60th Anniversary
US Diplomatic Cables released by WikiLeaks show that the US Embassy in Phnom Penh sought the presence of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the 60th anniversary of Diplomatic relations between the USA and Cambodia. Ms. Clinton did not attend the celebration but rather visited ...