Poll Finds Cambodians Generally Happy With Life
It’s one of the world’s 49 least developed countries and almost half of the voting population is unhappy with the current government. But 72 percent of Cambodians are generally happy and spend large amounts of their time laughing, smiling and generally enjoying life. That’s the conclusion ...
Colin Meyn and Hul Reaksmey
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/poll-finds-cambodians-generally-happy-with-life-44145/
Mfone’s Licence Revoked; Staff Terminated
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has revoked the operating licence of bankrupt phone operator Mfone, which went out of business two months ago, while more than 1,000 employees had their jobs officially terminated yesterday. The revocation of the licence and the mass dismissal of the ...
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/business/mfones-license-revoked-staff-terminated-16474/
Exports to Japan see a big jump
Cambodia’s exports to Japan increased sharply by 39 per cent over the first three months of 2014 compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). Total exports reached more than $178 million at the end of March, ...
May Kunmakara
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/exports-japan-see-big-jump
Rainfall still a month away, says ministry
The Ministry of Water and Meteorology has warned farmers of a rainfall shortage forecast to last at least another month, with average daily temperatures also forecast to remain above average. The announcement, issued on Monday, says that up until mid-July Phnom Penh, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Takeo, ...
Chan Muyhong
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rainfall-still-month-away-says-ministry
Ministry asks candidates to believe Bac II results
The Ministry of Education asked candidates who sat for the Higher Secondary Diploma or Bac II on November 6 to have confidence in how the Ministry grades the exam. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501395418/ministry-asks-candidates-to-believe-bac-ii-results/
Fisheries sector receives innovative equipment to increase market access
Businesses involved in post-harvest fisheries received a raft of green and innovative technology, equipment and materials necessary to make business operations and production more effective and efficient. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-fisheries-sector-receives-innovative-equipment-to-increase-market-access
Med school stands firm on fee
Despite outcry from medical students, the government is refusing to reduce the latest in a string of proposed fee hikes, this one nearly doubling the charge for the University of Health Science’s exit exam. In a letter sent to the university’s rector on Friday, the ...
Pech Sotheary
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/med-school-stands-firm-fee
Final Wage Offer for Garment Workers Is $75
The Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) informed the government yesterday that their final offer in minimum wage negotiations with the country’s unions is $75 per month, $25 less than the unions had wanted. The $75 dollar figure, however, includes a $5 state-mandated health bonus, paid ...
Inflation Report To Be Delayed Official Says
With prices creeping upward and the central bank looking to take monetary action to fight inflation, the government has suspended the publication of the monthly Consumer Price Index, an official at the Ministry of Pallning said yesterday. Sam Saroeun, deputy director of the statistic department ...
Henan in lead for airport expressway
In a letter to Prime Minister Hun Sen, government ministers have recommended a Chinese-owned company take the reins of the multi-million dollar Phnom Penh airport expressway, amid ongoing frustrations from residents who may be impacted by the development. ...
Pech Sotheary
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/henan-lead-airport-expressway
ERIA to boost cooperation with Cambodia
The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) has pledged to continue strengthening and expanding its cooperation with the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501516460/eria-to-boost-cooperation-with-cambodia/
Fund to fuel digital startups
Cambodian mobile operator Smart Axiata launched a $5 million venture capital fund yesterday that will seek to identify, fund and nurture local digital services companies and startups. ...
Hor Kimsay
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/fund-fuel-digital-startups
Calls for students to master tech skills
Recent high school graduates are being encouraged to study digital technology-related subjects at university to fill the skills gap and help develop the country. ...
Thai Sothea
https://kiripost.com/stories/calls-for-students-to-master-tech-skills
Over 19,300 businesses registered with MEF portal
More than 19,300 businesses with $5.51 billion in investment capital have been registered with the government’s single platform – Online Business Registration System – till November. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501189424/over-19300-businesses-registered-with-mef-portal/
Young scientist programme helps promote agri-tech, innovation
Nearly 30 young scientists and entrepreneurs from lower Mekong countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, have gathered at the 2022 Young Scientist Programme to develop solutions on STEAM education and workforce innovation. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501114683/young-scientist-programme-helps-promote-agri-tech-innovation/
Starlink paves way for smart farming in Kingdom
In a move set to revolutionise Cambodian agriculture, entrepreneur Chan Dara has become a pioneer, bringing Starlink’s high-speed internet to the Kingdom. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/starlink-paves-way-smart-farming-kingdom
NBC, CRF offer rice loan support
In an effort to help small and medium-sized rice millers and exporters that are presently unable to provide suitable collateral to qualify for the government’s emergency $27 million rice loan, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has joined with the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) to ...
May Kunmakara
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/31307/nbc--crf-offer-rice-loan-support/
Climate-smart agricultural techniques have significantly increased the annual crop profits of targeted farmers
Climate-smart agricultural techniques have significantly increased the annual crop profits of targeted farmers from $1401 to $2234 over the five-year implementation of the Systems Approach to Transformative Economic Empowerment and Resilience project. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501479169/climate-smart-agricultural-techniques-have-significantly-increased-the-annual-crop-profits-of-targeted-farmers/
MoU between three institutions to reinforce agriculture and environment
The Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC), the National University of Management (NUM) and the Prek Leap National Institute of Agriculture (PLNIA) signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday in a bid to reinforce research and development of agriculture and environment. ...
Schools to offer career guidance
As part of ongoing education reforms, a new curriculum set to be implemented in 2018 will address the lack of career counselling in high schools across Cambodia, a Ministry of Education official told attendees of an education forum yesterday. ...
Yesenia Amaro
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/schools-offer-career-guidance