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Council drafts 4-year action plan to end violence against children

The Cambodian National Council for Children of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Rehabilitation yesterday held its first inter-ministerial meeting to prepare the national plan for the prevention of violence against children. ...

Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501560403/council-drafts-4-year-action-plan-to-end-violence-against-children/

Digitisation of census data collection a top priority

The Ministry of Planning aims to transition from traditional paper questionnaires to modern information technology systems and tablets to enhance efficiency and support census data collection officials work effectively. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558395/digitisation-of-census-data-collection-a-top-priority/

Cambodia seeks to harness R&D investment for technology-driven solutions to local challenges

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) hosted a workshop on Friday, titled “Cambodia’s National R&D Management System,” aimed at bolstering the research ecosystem by helping researchers choose innovative research topics and transfer their results for socio-economic benefits. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501555486/cambodia-seeks-to-harness-rd-investment-fortechnology-driven-solutions-to-local-challenges/

Third minimum wage negotiation – Employers agree to $2 now as employees reduce to $10

The third textile, garment, footwear and travel goods minimum wage negotiation for 2025 has yet to reach a consensus, even though employers representatives raised their offer from $1 to $2, while union representatives dropped their rate from $14 to $10. ...

Sovann Sreypech and Pou Soreachny
https://cambojanews.com/third-minimum-wage-negotiation-employers-agree-to-2-now-as-employees-reduce-to-10/

Groundwater evaluation projects underway

UNESCO working with the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology is implementing two transboundary groundwater projects targetting Prey Veng and Svay Rieng provinces. ...

Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501554191/groundwater-evaluation-projects-underway/

MLVT opens foreign employee quota applications for 2025

Cambodia’s chief regulator of the human resources industry, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT), has officially commenced the application process for business enterprises operating in the Kingdom to apply for their respective ‘foreign employee quotas’ in 2025. ...

James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501553289/mlvt-opens-foreign-employee-quota-applications-for-2025/

MoE underscores success of environment initiatives

The Ministry of Environment has underscored the success of the “Green Sprouts” initiative and ongoing efforts to preserve Cambodia’s natural resources since the new government assumed office in August of last year. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501551974/moe-underscores-success-of-environment-initiatives/

Ministry sets 5-year plan for info, AV sector development

The Ministry of Information has set a short- and long-term strategic plan for the development of the information and audio-visual sector over the next five years to contribute to the government’s reform on the information and audio-visual sector. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501550552/ministry-sets-5-year-plan-for-info-av-sector-development/

Workers seek $14 minimum wage increase for 2025, employers offer $1

Cambodian worker representatives have called for a $14 increase in the minimum wage, while employer representatives have proposed a $1 increase on the current rate of $204 for 2025, according to a press release from the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training following a meeting ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/workers-seek-14-minimum-wage-increase-for-2025-employers-offer-1

MAFF to hold first Cambodian Aquaculture Expo in Nov

The Fisheries Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will organize the first Cambodian Aquaculture Exhibition in November to promote aquaculture or local breeding products. ...

Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501549609/maff-to-hold-first-cambodian-aquaculture-expo-in-nov/

PM seeks stimulus package for NE provinces

Prime Minister Hun Manet asked the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) to prepare a stimulus package to encourage investment in the northeastern provinces including Kratie, Stung Treng, Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri. ...

Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501547947/pm-seeks-stimulus-package-for-ne-provinces/

Minister urges RRC to speed up rail modernization

The Minister of Public Works and Transport has urged the Royal Railway of Cambodia (RRC) to modernize its operations by investing in advanced safety equipment and contributing to a more sustainable and efficient transportation system, meeting the growing demands of local passengers. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501547945/minister-urges-rrc-to-speed-up-rail-modernization/

Information Ministry distributes Charter for Professional Journalism

The Ministry of Information has printed 20,000 copies of the Charter for Professional Journalism for free distribution to journalists as a means for strengthening ethics and encouraging responsible journalism. The distribution campaign began on August 23, 2024.​ ...

Nang Veasna
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501547979/information-ministry-distributes-charter-for-professional-journalism/

Digital platform for informal economy to spur Kingdom’s GDP

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) weighed the challenges of launching a digital platform for the informal economy recently. The Coordinating Committee for Developing the Informal Economy presented a progress update on the strategy during the meeting held at the MISTI headquarters ...

Jigme Palden Pazo
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501546087/digital-platform-for-informal-economy-to-spur-kingdoms-gdp/

NCSTI aims to enhance scientific collaboration and accelerate R&D

The National Council of Science, Technology & Innovation (NCSTI) recently held its 4th meeting to evaluate progress and establish strategic direction for Cambodia’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) sector.​ ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501546131/ncsti-aims-to-enhance-scientific-collaboration-and-accelerate-rd/

Minister of Environment highlights key achievements

On the first anniversary of Prime Minister Hun Manet’s administration, Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth reviewed the advancements in Cambodia’s environmental sector. He conveyed optimism for the future, underscoring the government’s dedication to sustainability and cleanliness. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501545493/minister-of-environment-highlights-key-achievements/

Interior Minister says Cambodians lost $40m to online fraud in H1 2024

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sar Sokha, who also serves as chairman of the National Committee for Combatting Human Trafficking (NCCT), has directed all law enforcement and other authorities to intensify efforts to prevent human trafficking, noting that the perpetrators of those crimes ...

Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501544975/interior-minister-says-cambodians-lost-40m-to-online-fraud-in-h1-2024/

MEF issues guidelines for sub-decree on informal sector taxation

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has issued guidelines and procedures for implementing the sub-decree aimed at encouraging individuals and businesses operating in the informal economy to comply with tax obligations. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501544865/mef-issues-guidelines-for-sub-decree-on-informal-sector-taxation/

Launch of digital platform for informal economy registration discussed

The Coordinating Committee for Developing the Informal Economy convened a meeting to assess progress and discuss plans to launch a digital platform for registering the informal economy. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501543304/launch-of-digital-platform-for-informal-economy-registration-discussed/

Number of associations, NGOs grows, while many inactive

The General Department of Administration of the Ministry of Interior held a review meeting to discuss the registration of associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on Monday. ...

Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501540948/number-of-associations-ngos-grows-while-many-inactive/

Cambodia urges ASEAN to expand access to vocational training

Cambodia has called for ASEAN to establish a regional education and skills development framework tailored for the future labour force, with a particular focus on expanding access to technical and vocational education and training (TVET). ...

Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-urges-asean-to-expand-access-to-vocational-training

Ministry reports slow progress in indigenous community recognition

Ministry of Rural Development spokesman Pit Karuna stated that the ministry has collected data on 455 indigenous communities across the country, of which 194 have been assessed and officially identified. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-reports-slow-progress-in-indigenous-community-recognition

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