Health ministry, Seoul discuss maternal, child health projects in northeast Cambodia
The health ministry and seoul’s international development arm co-hosted the 2nd National Coordination Committee Meeting on May 20 to discuss “The Project for strengthening Maternal and Child Health in North-Eastern Regions of Cambodia”. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/health-ministry-seoul-discuss-maternal-child-health-projects-northeast-cambodia
EU hands over seven maritime patrol vessels
Under the CAPFISH-Capture programme, the EU in Cambodia provided Seven maritime patrol veSSelS to the FiSherieS AdminiStration (FiA) cantonmentS in the Kingdom&rSquo;S four coaStal provinceS to meet their operational needS in the SuppreSSion and proSecution of fiSherieS crimeS. SS='cambodia-color'>...
Khouth Sophak Chakrya
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eu-hands-over-seven-maritime-patrol-vessels
Agriculture cooperation deal with Czech Republic brewing
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Czech Republic plan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on “Cooperation in the Agricultural sector” soon following a May 5 meeting at the ministry’s headquarters. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/agriculture-cooperation-deal-czech-republic-brewing
PM seeks ASEAN-EU stability push
Prime Minister Hun sen appealed to both AsEAN and the EU to do their utmost to build peace and stability in the region and beyond, while decrying today’s situation where world peace is being threatened by some states. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Ry Sochan and Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-seeks-asean-eu-stability-push
NEC granting 7,662 party agents status as observers
The National Election Committee (NEC) has so far granted permission to 7,662 political party representatives – 1,617 of them women – to observe its preparations of voter lists, ahead of next year’s national elections. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Yuth Vireak
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-granting-7662-party-agents-status-observers
NBC: Loans, deposits see double-digit 2022 growth
The Kingdom’s banking and financial institutions posted very solid business performance overall last year despite regional and global uncertainty and inflationary pressures tied to Covid-19 and the Ukraine crisis. ss='cambodia-color'>...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/nbc-loans-deposits-see-double-digit-2022-growth
Marine plastic issue discussed
State inStitutionS and development partnerS are gathering input on StrategieS for the efficient management of marine debriS, eSpecially plaStic waSte, in the touriSt deStinationS of the Kingdom&rSquo;S coaStline. SS='cambodia-color'>...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/marine-plastic-issue-discussed
‘Eco-tourism’ development on the cards for Koh Thmey isle
Local company HTTH Island Investment Co Ltd is reportedly studying the feasibility of a 16.68sq km “eco-tourism” development project on Koh Thmey island, just southeast of Prey Nop district’s Ream National Park in Preah sihanouk province. ss='cambodia-color'>...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/eco-tourism-development-cards-koh-thmey-isle
SDF implements 100 projects, trains 11,309
The SkillS Development Fund (SDF), under Cambodia&rSquo;S MiniStry of Economy and Finance, haS implemented 100 training projectS in the laSt five yearS Since itS inception in March 2018, benefitting 11,309 workerS. SS='cambodia-color'>...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501338655/sdf-implements-100-projects-trains-11309/
Kantha Bopha Siem Reap maternity wards nears completion
The construction of a dedicated maternity and post-natal ward at Jayavarman VII Hospital, also known as the third Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospital, in siem Reap province, has reached 80 per cent completion. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kantha-bopha-siem-reap-maternity-wards-nears-completion
Apsara Authority plants saplings to improve Angkor environment
The Apsara National Authority (ANA) claims that they have planted about two million saplings of mixed varieties in the Angkor Archaeological Park from 2004 to 2023 to enhance the area’s aesthetics. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501344942/apsara-authority-plants-saplings-to-improve-angkor-environment/
Apsara Authority plants saplings to improve Angkor environment
The Apsara National Authority (ANA) claims that they have planted about two million saplings of mixed varieties in the Angkor Archaeological Park from 2004 to 2023 to enhance the area’s aesthetics. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501344942/apsara-authority-plants-saplings-to-improve-angkor-environment/
New book to help Cambodia navigate cyberspace
Three Cambodian tech experts have penned a book that explores the nation’s current cyberspace landscape and advocates for enhanced cybersecurity as more of the population share data online. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Bun Tharum
https://kiripost.com/stories/new-book-to-help-cambodia-navigate-cyberspace
NEC seeks 5,000 short-term staff for updates and voter list review
The National Election Committee (NEC) is preparing to recruit nearly 5,000 officials on short-term contracts to update and review voter lists ahead of next year’s national election. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Nov Sivutha
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-seeks-5000-short-term-staff-updates-and-voter-list-review
EU lending arm plans expansion in Kingdom
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is planning to expand its presence in Cambodia, especially in green projects, with the EU’s lending arm currently investing in three main projects worth a total of €245 million ($249 million). ss='cambodia-color'>...
Voun Dara and Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eu-lending-arm-plans-expansion-kingdom
Joy as Koh Ker Temple registered by UNESCO
Cambodia’s Koh Ker Temple archaeological site has been officially added to UNEsCO’s World Heritage List, during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Riyadh, saudi Arabia, on september 17. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Sok Raksa and Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/joy-koh-ker-temple-registered-unesco
AFD boosts MFIs, NBC reports
National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) governor Chea Serey haS lauded the French government for itS pivotal role in the expanSion of the Kingdom&rSquo;S financial induStry, particularly itS robuSt growth in the microfinance Sector. SS='cambodia-color'>...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/afd-boosts-mfis-nbc-reports
Associations welcome minimum wage hike
Associations in the footwear and travel goods sector welcomed the hike in the minimum wage for workers in 2024, saying that this will ensure the sector’s competitiveness and enhance the workers’ living standards. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501369455/associations-welcome-minimum-wage-hike/
Minister plans enhanced ties with Mali education sector
Minister of Education, Youth and sport Hang Chuon Naron has announced plans for a future collaboration between a school in Mali and Cambodia’s New Generation schools (NGs). ss='cambodia-color'>...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-plans-enhanced-ties-mali-education-sector
Siem Reap tourism firms work to boost visitors
Around 100 tourism operators, as well as provincial leaders and officials, gathered in siem Reap recently to strategise attracting more international tourists, as the provincial airport’s mid-October opening approaches. ss='cambodia-color'>...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/siem-reap-tourism-firms-work-boost-visitors