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Cambodia applauds ADB’s commitment and contribution to Cambodia’s economic growth

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Dr Aun Porn Moniroth met with Winfried Vicklen, Director General of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), on his visit to Cambodia from October 9 to10, 2023. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501375256/cambodia-applauds-adbs-commitment-and-contribution-to-cambodias-economic-growth-2/

Belgium steadfast in support for Cambodian students

The Government of Belgium is providing scholarship support for Cambodian students wishing to pursue master’s and doctoral degree programmes at some of Belgium’s most renowned universities. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501375054/belgium-steadfast-in-support-for-cambodian-students/

Vongsey Visoth meets with Ms. Zhong Jie, Economic and Trade Adviser at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Cambodia

Vongsey Visoth, Deputy Prime Minister and Ministers in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers met with Ms. Zhong Jie, Economic and Trade Adviser of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Cambodia, and her colleagues at the Office of the ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501375255/vongsey-visoth-meets-with-ms-zhong-jie-economic-and-trade-adviser-at-the-embassy-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-in-cambodia/

Cambodia’s Dr Hun Manet pledges to continue promoting ties with Vietnam

Phnom Penh (VNA) – The Government, ministries, and sectors of Cambodia will continue to coordinate and cooperate with Vietnam to strengthen further comprehensive relations between the two countries, Cambodian Prime Minister Dr Hun Manet affirmed while receiving Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Huy Tang in Phnom Penh ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501375295/cambodias-dr-hun-manet-pledges-to-continue-promoting-ties-with-vietnam/

Swiss support bolsters vocational training efforts

The Swiss government has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training to bolster technical instruction aimed at enhancing the skills of Cambodian youth. ...

Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/swiss-support-bolsters-vocational-training-efforts

Cambodia, Malaysia set for joint tourism campaign

Cambodia and Malaysia recently decided to promote the ‘Two Countries, One Destination’ tourism plan to tap more into the European and Chinese markets. The campaign will also help Cambodia to attract more Muslim tourists. ...

Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501373705/cambodia-malaysia-set-for-joint-tourism-campaign/

National Strategy for Informal Economic Development to achieve three goals at once

The launch of the National Strategy for Informal Economic Development 2023-2028 will achieve three goals at the same time, i.e. alleviating poverty and social inequality, strengthening social and economic resilience, and boosting economic growth. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501374642/national-strategy-for-informal-economic-development-to-achieve-three-goals-at-once/

Korea to help Cambodia achieve its development goal

The Government of the Republic of Korea (RoK) is willing to closely cooperate in sectors such as agriculture, industry, defence and high technology to assist Cambodia in achieving its goal to become an upper middle-income country by 2030. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501374613/korea-to-help-cambodia-achieve-its-development-goal/

Cambodia exports down 0.8 pct in first 9 months

Cambodia exported $16.94 billion worth of goods in the first nine months of 2023, a slight drop of 0.8 percent from $17.07 billion in the same period last year, said a General Department of Customs and Excise’s report released on Tuesday. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501374605/cambodia-exports-down-0-8-pct-in-first-9-months/

Manet: Safety of Khmer in Israel remains a ‘top priority’

Prime Minister Hun Manet has set the safety of all Cambodians nationals remaining in Israel as a top priority, saying the government is working closely with its Israeli counterparts to ensure they receive protection. ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-safety-khmer-israel-remains-top-priority

PM approves all 30 council consultation applications

Prime Minister Hun Manet has approved the requests of all 30 of the political parties which applied to join the Supreme Council for Consultation and Recommendation, according to Chhim Phal Vorun, head of the council secretariat. ...

Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-approves-all-30-council-consultation-applications

Exports to S Korea help reduce current trade deficit: pundit

Trade between Cambodia and South Korea reached nearly $504 million in the first eight months of 2023, marking an 8.4 per cent decline over the same period last year, according to the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). Despite this, Cambodian exports surged by ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/exports-s-korea-help-reduce-current-trade-deficit-pundit

Assembly passes aviation bill

The National Assembly (NA) has passed a draft law on the management of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA). It replaced a previous law, in a bid to ensure that civil aviation legislation aligns with the Kingdom’s current development. ...

Kim Yutharo and Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/assembly-passes-aviation-bill

Neighbours boost cross-border financial ties

Cambodia and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to bolster financial collaboration, with a particular emphasis on enhancing cross-border payments to stimulate trade, tourism and investment. ...

May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/neighbours-boost-cross-border-financial-ties

Do not be afraid to rent a plane to evacuate Cambodian nationals from Israel, says Samdech Hun Sen

Samdech Hun Sen, President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party and former Prime Minister of Cambodia, has recommended the Royal Government not be afraid of spending money to rent a unique plane to bring home the Cambodian nationals from Israel if the Israeli government requests ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501373972/do-not-be-afraid-to-rent-a-plane-to-evacuate-cambodian-nationals-from-israel-says-samdech-hun-sen/

Ministry of Water Resources to beef up reservoir maintenance

The Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, Thor Chetha, instructed the provincial department to take care of the maintenance and improvement of the reservoirs and dams to avoid any possible incidents caused by floods. ...

Torn Vibol and Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501373308/ministry-of-water-resources-to-beef-up-reservoir-maintenance/

NSSF card usage up with recognition of healthcare benefits

During the first half of the year, nearly 2.2 million of the more than 3.2 million members of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) used their membership cards to access medical services, said a ministry report. ...

Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nssf-card-usage-recognition-healthcare-benefits

Cambodia is eager to invite more Chinese tourists

A senior Cambodian official on Monday called for more Chinese tourists, saying that their presence has significantly contributed to the kingdom’s economic and touristic growth and poverty reduction. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501373964/cambodia-is-eager-to-invite-more-chinese-tourists/

Brunei Chamber is looking to explore ties with the Cambodian business community

The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Brunei Darussalam (NCCIBD) looks forward to exploring avenues of cooperation with the business community in Cambodia, its Secretary General Haji Abdul Halim bin Haji Saim said. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501374007/brunei-chamber-is-looking-to-explore-ties-with-the-cambodian-business-community/

About 60,000 Cambodians have gained employment in the first eight months of 2023

According to a recent report issued by the Cambodian Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training 1,188 new enterprises have begun their operation in Cambodia, employing nearly 60,000 people. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501373979/about-60000-cambodians-have-gained-employment-in-the-first-eight-months-of-2023/

Ministry imposes measures as Svay Rieng man dies of H5N1

Ministry of Health, together with local authorities, has taken steps to prevent the spread of H5N1 bird flu in Svay Rieng province after a 50-year-old man died of the disease. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501373946/ministry-imposes-measures-as-svay-rieng-man-dies-of-h5n1/

Cambodia, Italy satisfied with bilateral relations

Cambodia and Italy are satisfied with their growing relations and are looking for ways to strengthen further and expand their cooperation. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501372644/cambodia-italy-satisfied-with-bilateral-relations/

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