New tech hub for innovators
A new tech-centered co-working space is challenging the country’s young leaders to find practical ways technology can be utilized to create a positive impact on the day-to-day lives of people. ...
Safiya Charles
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/31675/new-tech-hub-for-innovators/
UNESCO enlists ministry’s help on digital training project
UNESCO in Cambodia is seeking support from Minister of Interior Sar Kheng for a digital project in the education sector. ...
Vann Sak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/unesco-enlists-ministrys-help-digital-training-project
Digital governance gaining momentum in Cambodia
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication recently organized a GovTech Conference, a platform for digital technical officers to share practical experience and case studies related to governance and digital technology. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501381307/digital-governance-gaining-momentum-in-cambodia/
AI tool to map Cambodia's vulnerabilities
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched an Artificial Intelligence-based (AI) tool to map vulnerabilities in Cambodia and accelerate poverty reduction and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ...
Prak Chan Thul
https://kiripost.com/stories/ai-tool-to-map-cambodias-vulnerabilities
Cambodia’s e-commerce market eyes $1.78B by 2025
With the growing reach of the Internet, better access to newer technologies, increasing digitization, and rise in income levels, the e-commerce sector in Cambodia is marching ahead on a firm growth path. ...
Prakash Jha
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501214272/cambodias-e-commerce-market-eyes-1-78b-by-2025/
Digital literacy programme underway
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and partner organisations launched a digital skill capacity building project in the education sector to provide a digital education which will contribute to the Kingdom’s human resource development. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/digital-literacy-programme-underway
USAID partners with private agri-businesses, invests $4M
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced new partnerships with three Cambodian private agricultural companies. More than $4 million will be invested in expanding the economic opportunities and access to domestic and international markets of smallholder farmers. ...
Ry Sochan and Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/usaid-partners-private-agri-businesses-invests-4m
NBC sets new capital, risk rules for banks, financial institutions
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) yesterday released two proclamations that set new requirements for depositing-taking banks and financial institutions to strengthen the quality of their capital to increase the effectiveness of preventing main banking risks and assess credit risks at lower rates to boost ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501318139/nbc-sets-new-capital-risk-rules-for-banks-financial-institutions/
Chinese universities jointly hold education exhibition in Cambodian capital
Twenty-two Chinese higher education institutions jointly held a one-day education exhibition here on Thursday with an aim to boost education cooperation between China and Cambodia and to attract more Cambodian students to study in China. The 2nd edition of China Higher Education Exhibition is held at ...
Shanghai Daily News Staff
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/article_xinhua.aspx?id=219804
Economists See Growth Potential in Stock Exchange
Cambodia has officially opened a stock exchange, which economists say will provide a chance for the development of the country and job creation. However, they warn that mismanagement of the bourse could also lead to economic woes. “When this stock market goes well, it will ...
Renewable energy to power Takeo milling plant
A Japan energy company yesterday said it planned to build a rice mill fuelled by rice husks in Cambodia’s Takeo province. New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kingdom’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME) confirming cooperation ...
Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “Science and technology policy and administration"
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new topic page on “Science and technology policy and administration”. This bilingual topic page gives a quick overview of Science and technology policy and administration in Cambodia, together with the related contents such as science and technology-related law and ...
Open Development Cambodia publishes a new topic page on “Science and technology education and promotion”
Open Development Cambodia (ODC) publishes a new topic page on “Science and technology education and promotion”. This bilingual topic page gives a quick overview of Science and technology education and promotion in Cambodia, together with related content such as Primary and Secondary Level, New Generation ...
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/
Cambodia business embraces Facebook advertising
With an average of 1,100 additions every day, a new user joins Facebook in Cambodia every two minutes, according to estimates from social media marketing and advertising agency Social Media Plus. Founder of Social Media Plus Anthony Galliano said more and more companies operating in Cambodia ...
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
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/
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
Largest MFI Prasac gets loan boost for coffers
Cambodia’s largest microfinance institution, (MFI) Prasac, has received a $60.5 million loan to strengthen its capacity in offering broader financial services in the country. On Friday, Prasac signed the agreement for the syndicate loan – provided by more than one lender – with the Netherlands Development ...