Minister asks Japan for flooding support
During a meeting to discuss water resources with officials from the Japanese Embassy in Cambodia, Thor Chetha, the minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, proposed that Japan assist in addressing the nation’s flooding and drought issues. ...
Chea Sokny
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-asks-japan-flooding-support
Press release on Cambodia, ADB highly appreciated close cooperation partnership
On 13 September 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia, ADB highly appreciated close cooperation partnership.During the courtesy call, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister extended his warm welcome and congratulation to Ms. Jyotsana VARMA for her appointment. ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
National Bank of Cambodia alerts on illegal advertising and lending
On 25 August 2022, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) published a press release on illegal advertising and lending. The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has observed that a number of fraudsters have openly advertised and lent credit to the people through various forms such ...
National Bank of Cambodia
Unions push for minimum garment workers wage of $213
The latest round of negotiations on the minimum wage for garment workers has seen unions push for $213 a month, while employers are calling for $196. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/unions-push-for-minimum-garment-workers-wage-of-213
Samal asks world leaders to take extra climate change measures
Minister of Environment Say Samal called on high-emission countries to show leadership and responsibility by increasing their climate change adaption measures and raising their targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/samal-asks-world-leaders-take-extra-climate-change-measures
Education minister promotes digital transformation
Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron addressed an international conference on digital transformation in Cambodia. The conference aimed to raise awareness and seek input and contributions into the digital transformation of Cambodia, widely seen as necessary to ensure the Kingdom will remain competitive, ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/education-minister-promotes-digital-transformation
Bridge inspect tech deployed
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport provided new laboratory equipment to the provincial administrations of Siem Reap, Pursat, Kratie and Preah Sihanouk for for detailed analysis of rocks and soil ahead of construction projects. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/bridge-inspect-tech-deployed
Cambodia, Thailand optimistic about expansion of relations
Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Cherdkiat Atthakor, Ambassador of Thailand to Cambodia, expressed strong optimism in the direction of the relations between Cambodia and Thailand. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501240696/cambodia-thailand-optimistic-about-expansion-of-relations/
Announcement on the delisting of rural credit institutions from the list at the National Bank of Cambodia
On 12 April 2023, National Bank of Cambodia has posted an announcement on the delisting of rural credit institutions from the list at the National Bank of Cambodia on their official social media site. According to the announcement, National Bank of Cambodia has delisted 108 credit ...
National Bank of Cambodia
IOM reaffirms commitment to Kingdom’s migrant workers
International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Asia-Pacific regional director Sarah Lou Ysmael Arriola on May 3 reaffirmed her commitment to assist Cambodia in protecting the rights of migrant workers and improving governance, employment, human resource and migration system development, according to a labour ministry statement. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/iom-reaffirms-commitment-kingdoms-migrant-workers
PP-SR-Poipet Expressway project study agreement inked
The infrastructure construction firm Chinese Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) yesterday entered into a framework agreement with the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) represented by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) to complete the detailed study on the $4 billion Phnom Penh-Siem Reap-Poipet ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501304266/pp-sr-poipet-expressway-project-study-agreement-inked/
Press release on Cambodia, Japan to augment peacekeeping and mine action cooperation
On 07 March 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press release on Cambodia, Japan to augment peacekeeping and mine action cooperation.Both sides expressed satisfaction with the robust bilateral relationship, upgraded to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership this year. ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
EU provides funds for Cambodian government to support reform of fisheries sector
The European Union (EU) has pledged to provide EUR 6.375 million (around $7 million) grants to Cambodia to support reforms of its fisheries sector. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501401859/eu-provides-funds-for-cambodian-government-to-support-reform-of-fisheries-sector/
Ministry introduces new disability management system and database
During the last four years the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation has identified 163,063 men and 155,410 women totalling 318,473 people as disabled. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501413465/ministry-introduces-new-disability-management-system-and-database/
Ministry to fine, shutter businesses employing children
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training said yesterday that businesses employing children will be shut down and fined or may even face criminal charges. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501395352/ministry-to-fine-shutter-businesses-employing-children/
Cambodia promotes water action by all for World Food Day 2023
Cambodia joined countries across the globe to promote water action as part of the country’s 2023 World Food Day commemoration, which took place in Kouloab commune, Chet Borei district in Kratie province. The commemoration event was held under the global theme, Water is Life, Water ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501380934/cambodia-promotes-water-action-by-all-for-world-food-day-2023/
Govt rice insurance scheme enrolls more than 54,800 farmers
From droughts to floods, Cambodian farmers have been at the mercy of nature’s whims and fancies for centuries. ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501450427/govt-rice-insurance-scheme-enrolls-more-than-54800-farmers/
Ministry plans expanded rollout of public health insurance
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) remains committed to ensure the effective provision of social security support for all Cambodians. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501455150/ministry-plans-expanded-rollout-of-public-health-insurance/
Over 15,000 youth visit ‘Reading Day’ book fair
More than 15,000 youth turned out on the first day of the book fair, organised as part of the National Reading Day by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, at the Institute of Technology on Saturday. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501453575/over-15000-youth-visit-reading-day-book-fair/
Transport Minister: Funan Techo Canal Project to Begin Construction in Late 2024
The Tonle Bassac Navigation Road and Logistics System Project, commonly known as the “Funan Techo Canal” project, is scheduled to conduct a groundbreaking ceremony in the fourth quarter of 2024. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501425184/transport-minister-funan-techo-canal-project-to-begin-construction-in-late-2024/