Government
The People and Government of China continued providing grant assistances for good seeks of demining activities
Heng Ratana, Director General of CMAC, received Ma Shengkun, Deputy Director General of the Department of Arms Control, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and CAO Xilin Deputy Director General of Office Arms Control and International Military Cooperation of Chinese Ministry of Defense and their ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501423757/the-people-and-government-of-china-continued-providing-grant-assistances-for-good-seeks-of-demining-activities/
Kingdom exports first shipment of milled rice to UAE
Kingdom has exported milled rice to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the first batch of 60,000 tonnes, grabbing a new market for Cambodia’s rice. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501422987/kingdom-exports-first-shipment-of-milled-rice-to-uae/
MFI outstanding loans stood at $5.13 billion in 2023 Q3
Total outstanding loans in the microfinance sector stood at $5.13 billion during the end of the third quarter of the last year, according to the latest data published by the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA). ...
Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501422993/mfi-outstanding-loans-stood-at-5-13-billion-in-2023-q3/
Ministry of Mines and Energy attracts 600 candidates
The Ministry of Mines and Energy invited applicants for the position of contract officials on Tuesday last week. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501423471/ministry-of-mines-and-energy-attracts-600-candidates/
Cambodia, China sign MoU on translating Khmer works
A Memorandum of Understanding to translate and publish history and culture books from Khmer into Chinese has been signed by the Royal Academy of Cambodia, the National Press and the Chinese Publishing Administration. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501423485/cambodia-china-sign-mou-on-translating-khmer-works/
Recruitment of civil servants for this year on hold
Prime Minister Hun Manet has imposed a one-year moratorium on hiring new government servants. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501423494/recruitment-of-civil-servants-for-this-year-on-hold/
Minister of Environment speaks on the implementation of five ways to reduce plastic waste
Dr. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, stated that implementing five methods will contribute to reducing plastic waste. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501423736/minister-of-environment-speaks-on-the-implementation-of-five-ways-to-reduce-plastic-waste/
Sub-national admins take over management and salary payments in education sector
The government instructed sub-national level administrations to take over the management and payment of salaries in the educational sector from January 2024. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501423476/sub-national-admins-take-over-management-and-salary-payments-in-education-sector/
Kep town gov removed for abuse of power, misconduct
Prime Minister Hun Manet cited the five-point approach to good governance left by his predecesessor Hun Sen as the reason for the recent dismissal of Kep town governor Kheng Yon. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kep-town-gov-removed-for-abuse-of-power-misconduct
Model primary standards in effect
Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron has introduced model primary school standards, unveiling a document on child development linked to primary education and an accelerated first-year Khmer language textbook. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/model-primary-standards-in-effect
Cambodia’s export to RCEP members rises sharply despite weakening global demand
Cambodia on Saturday reported a sharp rise in its export to Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries last year despite a slowdown in global demand. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501422544/cambodias-export-to-rcep-members-rises-sharply-despite-weakening-global-demand/
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/
Licences of 37 transport companies revoked
Thirty-seven transport and bus companies had their licences revoked by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) because they have failed to renew their business licences. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501423053/licences-of-37-transport-companies-revoked/
NA, AVI hold seminar on Cambodia-EU relations
The National Assembly (NA) of Cambodia, through the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Information in collaboration with the Asian Vision Institute (AVI), held a seminar on “Cambodia-Europe Relations in Regional Connection and Peace” at the National Assembly on Friday. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501423137/na-avi-hold-seminar-on-cambodia-eu-relations/
Cambodia imports oil products worth $2.17 bln in 2023
Cambodia’s imports of diesel fuel and petroleum oil declined by 7.6 percent in 2023, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise on Sunday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501423161/cambodia-imports-oil-products-worth-2-17-bln-in-2023/
China, Cambodia vow to enhance communication, cooperation for better bilateral ties
Li Shulei, head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, led a CPC delegation to Cambodia from Saturday to Sunday, saying China is ready to work with Cambodia to strengthen communication and cultural cooperation to build an exemplary model ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501423160/china-cambodia-vow-to-enhance-communication-cooperation-for-better-bilateral-ties/
Government extends Covid-19 aid for poor, vulnerable until Mar
The government has extended cash assistance programmes for vulnerable households in the ongoing fight against Covid-19 until March 2024, with some adjustments. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/government-extends-covid-19-aid-for-poor-vulnerable-until-mar
Human rights watch: Cambodian government’s claims of democracy do not reflect reality
Cambodia’s 2023 election year was marked by attacks against government critics and independent media, according to a 2024 global Human Rights Watch (HRW) report published Thursday. ...
Khuon Narim and Leila Goldstein
https://cambojanews.com/human-rights-watch-cambodian-governments-claims-of-democracy-do-not-reflect-reality/
Ministry cracking down on illegal Tbong Khmum gold mines, citing risks to public
The Ministry of Mines and Energy is conducting a campaign to shut down illegal gold mining operations in Tbong Khmum province’s Memot district. ...
Vong Daravady
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-cracking-down-on-illegal-tbong-khmum-gold-mines-citing-risks-to-public
Health exam committee targets fake certificates
Cambodia’s national examination committee is set to crack down on applicants using fake high school certificates for health sector degree exams. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/health-exam-committee-targets-fake-certificates
New restrictions on alcohol ads to help curb health, societal damage
The Ministry of Information has introduced new restrictions on alcohol advertising, while the Ministry of Health warned people to limit their intake of alcohol, noting that excess drinking takes a serious toll on public health and the economy, as well as society as a whole. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/new-restrictions-on-alcohol-ads-to-help-curb-health-societal-damage
Ministry cracking down on illegal Tbong Khmum gold mines, citing risks to public
The Ministry of Mines and Energy is conducting a campaign to shut down illegal gold mining operations in Tbong Khmum province’s Memot district. ...
Vong Daravady
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-cracking-down-on-illegal-tbong-khmum-gold-mines-citing-risks-to-public
Climate Champion: Minister reveals govt’s ‘big’ ambition to help save planet
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has revealed the government’s enormous ambition to contribute to mitigating climate change by expanding the carbon credit supply chain through key sectors in addition to forestry. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501421175/climate-champion-minister-reveals-govts-big-ambition-to-help-save-planet/
Ministries urged to address gender gaps in digital sector
Prime Minister Hun Manet urged the Ministry of Women’s Affairs to work with relevant ministries and institutions to address the gender gap in the digital sector, especially to increase the participation of women and girls in the use of digital technology, and Science, Technology, Engineering, ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501421856/ministries-urged-to-address-gender-gaps-in-digital-sector/
