Cambodia’s banking, financial industry stays healthy in H1, with outstanding loans rising to $58.6 billion
FacebookTwitterEmailShareCambodia’s banking and financial industry continued to enjoy healthy growth in both loans and deposits in the first half of 2023, said the biannual report of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) released on Monday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
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Joint press release on Cambodia fundamental freedoms monitor 2022 annual report
On 7 September 2023, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR), the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC), and the Solidarity Center announced the release of the 2022 Annual Report of the Cambodia Fundamental Freedoms Monitor produced by the Fundamental Freedoms Monitoring Project (FFMP).The ...
Cambodian Center for Human Rights
Signing ceremony of record of discussions on "Project for formulation of the development plan for urban water supply"
On January 12, 2023, at the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), the Record of Discussions for JICA New Technical Cooperation Project for Formulation of the Development Plan for Urban Water Supply was signed by H.E. Oum Sotha, Secretary of State, MISTI and ...
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Cambodia Office
Press release: China reaffirms resounding support for Cambodia’s sovereignty, emerging government leadership and development path
On 13 August 2023 – His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and His Excellency WANG Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Director ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release on the outcome of the meeting between the PM and the Ambassador of the EU to the Kingdom of Cambodia
On 28 August 2023, the spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office issued a press release on the results of the meeting between His Excellency Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and Her Excellency Maria Dal Carmen Moreno EU Ambassador to the ...
Prime Minister's Office
Press release: Outcomes of the 3rd round of bilateral political consultations between Cambodia and Switzerland
On 3 February 2023, H.E. Dr. CHEM Widhya, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, co-chaired the Third Round of the Bilateral Political Consultations between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Swiss Confederation with H.E. ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release on the meeting between the Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Propaganda and Information Committee of the National Assembly and the Ministry of Information
On 25 January 2023, at the National Assembly building, the National Assembly Committee on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Propaganda and Information with the Ministry of Information and colleagues organized a discussion meeting to understand “Media Affairs in Cambodia” in order to enhance the efficiency and ...
National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Statement from U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh on the Kem Sokha verdict
On 3 March 2023, the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh issued a statement on the Kem Sokha verdict. The United States is deeply troubled by the conviction of respected Cambodian political leader Kem Sokha. The multi-year process to silence Kem Sokha, based on a fabricated conspiracy, is ...
U.S. Embassy in Cambodia
Press release on the signing ceremony of the MoU on cooperation between the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications and the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts
On 26 October 2023, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC) and the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts (MCFA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation for verify.gov.kh, set up the infrastructure, and established an internet connection”. Based on the content of the ...
Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC)
Development and assistance for poverty reduction and food security
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USAID’s Harvest program is helping Cambodia’s farmers. Photo by USAID, taken on 09 December 2013. Under the license CC BY-ND 2.0.The country has achieved remarkable sustainable growth, however, poverty and food security remain the challenges. The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has acknowledged that to ...
VENG Seang Hai
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Managing EditorVENG Seang Hai has joined Open Development Cambodia (ODC) since 2023 in the role of Managing Editor, providing both operational and technical assistance to the Executive Editor/Editor-in-Chief and to the ODC team as a whole. He works closely together with ODC’s Editors team to ...
Announcement on business operations related to the importation, supply, and distribution of telecommunications equipment
On 27 October 2023, the Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) informed individuals and companies involved in importing, supplying, and distributing telecommunications equipment in the Kingdom of Cambodia that there were requests for intervention by the authorized agents who obtained a Qualified Agent Certificate from the ...
Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC)
Press release: Cambodia, EU applaud the remarkable evolution of cooperation
On 16 August 2023, His Excellency PRAK Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, extended congratulations to Her Excellency Carmen MORENO, departing Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Cambodia, for her exemplary efforts and success in her diplomatic tenure in ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release: Cambodia continues to pursue an independent rule-based foreign policy that upholds its core interests, guarantees sovereignty and peace and boosts economic ties
On 1 February 2023, at the meeting of the Commission on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Information and Media of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia on “Cambodia’s Foreign Policy in the New Context of World Order” at the National Assembly, His Excellency PRAK ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Press release on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on "Cross border payment and remittance cooperation" between the National Bank of Cambodia and NPCI International Payments Limited
On 17 April 2023, the National Bank of Cambodia issued a press release on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on “Cross border payment and remittance cooperation” between the National Bank of Cambodia and NPCI International Payments Limited.H.E. Dr. Chea Serey, Deputy Governor of the National ...
National Bank of Cambodia
Japan provides grant assistance for raising awareness of environment issues, promoting remedial study and developing quality university for physical education through ICT
On 27 February 2023, the Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Cambodia issued a press release on the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO projects. The Government of Japan will provide US$843,946 in total for three recipient organizations to carry out the following projects:Nature Center ...
Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Cambodia
Scholarship opportunity in higher education
The Prayuters Library Program is delighted to announce a scholarship opportunity for Grade 12 students in Preah Vihear province. The application opens for students holding a high school diploma or an equivalent certificate for pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, students who did not pass the ...
Open Development Cambodia Organization
Poverty policy and regulation
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As a fast-developing nation, Cambodia has always found poverty one of its main challenges. The Rectangular Strategy states that eradicating poverty has long been one of the Royal Government of Cambodia’s (RGC’s) highest priorities.45 Since the country’s first major post-civil war election in 1993, Cambodia ...
Public revenues from extractive industries
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Extractive industries include mining and mineral sectors, natural gas and oil exploration, petroleum refineries, and quarrying for construction resources such as sand, stone, and gravel. Cambodia’s extractive resources have gone largely untapped, while these resources are geographically identifiable.The government considers extractive industries a potentially important ...
National Open Data Conference concludes: Paving the way for an inclusive future
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The National Open Data Conference in Cambodia ended on 27 March 2024, with the dedication to expanding the open data network, fostering collaboration, and pushing for accessibility of government data for better public services, education, and sustainability development in the future. The last day of ...