Cambodia’s 99.3% job rate among world’s best
Cambodia’s employment rate continued to be strong at 99.3 percent and remained one of the best in the world. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501301991/cambodias-99-3-job-rate-among-worlds-best/
China’s aid, investment greatly contribute to Cambodia’s development
Cambodia’s Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak said here on Monday that China’s official development assistance and investment have greatly contributed to the socioeconomic development in the Southeast Asian country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501311086/chinas-aid-investment-greatly-contribute-to-cambodias-development/
Cambodia to provide training on technical skills for 1.5 million young people
Cambodia’s private sector hopes to provide vocational training on technical skills for approximately 1.5 million young people to supplement the country’s local skilled workforce, enhance capabilities, and reduce production costs shortly. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501395454/cambodia-to-provide-training-on-technical-skills-for-1-5-million-young-people/
NBC is determined to strengthen the resilience and supervision of the financial sector in Cambodia
The newly appointed governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), H.E Dr. Chea Serey, gave an in-depth interview to Khmer Times on the Bank’s as well as her priorities in her role as the Governor. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501377581/nbc-is-determined-to-strengthen-the-resilience-and-supervision-of-the-financial-sector-in-cambodia/
NBC Governor says Cambodia has seen big increase in local currency usage in past 2 decades
Cambodia has seen a big jump in the use of local currency Riel over the past two decades, National Bank of Cambodia (NBC)’s Governor Chea Serey said here on Friday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501390501/nbc-governor-says-cambodia-has-seen-big-increase-in-local-currency-usage-in-past-2-decades/
Cambodia, China reach cooperation on financial innovation and payment system
Cambodia and China have entered into cooperation on financial innovation and clearing and settlement arrangements, to facilitate efficient and secure cross-border payment transactions between the two countries. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501396725/cambodia-china-reach-cooperation-on-financial-innovation-and-payment-system/
MPTC asks Japanese Assoc to open digi-tech school in Cambodia
The Minister of Posts and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth requested a Japanese association to open a digital technology training school in Cambodia for highly skilled Cambodians to work in Japan and participate in national development. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501397176/mptc-asks-japanese-assoc-to-open-digi-tech-school-in-cambodia/
New strategy to boost Cambodia’s financial sector, says Serey
The new financial development strategy for the next five years aims to help the financial sector bag greater achievements as it supports inclusive economic development, contributing to reducing poverty nationwide, said Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501489146/new-strategy-to-boost-cambodias-financial-sector-says-serey/
Agricultural fair and forum to promote local products, nationalism
In an effort to promote local agriculture and inspire a sense of nationalism among Cambodians, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries is set to host the “Khmer Agricultural Village” fair and the “Discuss the Taste of Khmer Agricultural Products” forum. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/agricultural-fair-and-forum-to-promote-local-products-nationalism
Minister praises Mekong dolphin conservation, amid concerns over rising deaths
While the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has stated that the death of Mekong River dolphins is on the decline, World Wildlife Fund Cambodia (WWF) has stated that cases have continued to rise in the last three years. ...
Vietnamese President to make second overseas trip to Cambodia
The Vietnamese President will make an official visit to Cambodia this week – his second overseas trip since being elected in June – with analysts predicting cyber crimes, the Funan Techo Canal and the border will be on the table. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/vietnamese-president-to-make-second-overseas-trip-to-cambodia
MAFF mulls climate change insurance for farming communities
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is considering the possibility of introducing climate change insurance into modern farming communities to help farmers from the risks caused by the climate change. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501532251/maff-mulls-climate-change-insurance-for-farming-communities/
Ministry of Cult and Religion preparing to draft law on religion
Minister of Cult and Religion Chay Borin said that the ministry is preparing to draft a law on religion in the nation. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501561280/ministry-of-cult-and-religion-preparing-to-draft-law-on-religion/
Sun Chanthol boasts Funan Techo Canal benefits to US investors, stresses that ‘freedom of expression has improved’
Senior government official Sun Chanthol highlighted the potential of the recent groundbreaking of the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal project to U.S investors that can benefit Cambodia’s economy. He also said freedom of expression in the country has improved, contrary to the views of civil society ...
Khuon Narim and Tang Porgech
https://cambojanews.com/sun-chanthol-boasts-funan-techo-canal-benefits-to-us-investors-stresses-that-freedom-of-expression-has-improved/
Minimum wage increase, a strategic response to economic climate in Kingdom
The recent announcement by Prime Minister Hun Manet regarding the minimum wage increase to $208 per month for 2025 reflects a strategic response to the economic climate in Cambodia and globally, said a release by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) on Wednesday. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572155/minimum-wage-increase-a-strategic-response-to-economic-climate-in-kingdom/
Role of MFIs in economic and social development crucial
Microfinance as a sector has been key in helping bring about economic and social development in Cambodia stressed Sok Voeun, chairman of Cambodia Microfinance Association last Friday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501383482/role-of-mfis-in-economic-and-social-development-crucial/
Press release on the GovTech conference under the theme "Empowring Digital Transformation in the Public Sector"
On 24 October 2023, at the Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT), H.E. Chea Vandeth, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) and Chairman of the Digital Government Committee (CDC) presided over the opening ceremony of the first GovTech conference, under the theme “Empowering Digital Transformation ...
Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT)
Cambodia unveils new Fintech Policy to drive innovation and inclusion
The Cambodian government recently unveiled the Cambodia Financial Technology Development Policy 2023-2028, a comprehensive strategy aimed at promoting financial innovation, ensuring financial stability, and enhancing financial inclusion in the country. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501387042/cambodia-unveils-new-fintech-policy-to-drive-innovation-and-inclusion/
Japan to help Kingdom achieve sustainable development goals
The Embassy of Japan in Cambodia (EoJ), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) are examining possibilities of supporting various sectors including enhancing the development of the education system, technology, human resources development, navigation skills, modernisation curriculum and ...
Nheng Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501421756/japan-to-help-kingdom-achieve-sustainable-development-goals/
Ministry of Environment launches clean water campaign to reduce water pollution for people’s health
Clean water is an important source for sustaining life, and in line with this statement, the Ministry of Environment has taken a step towards preventing pollution into the water surface by reducing pollution sources into the water to help protect the health of the people ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501449414/ministry-of-environment-launches-clean-water-campaign-to-reduce-water-pollution-for-peoples-health/