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NBC says Ratanakiri transacts 91 percent of riel currency
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Friday said that 91 percent of transactions in Ratanakiri are conducted in riel. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501612864/nbc-says-ratanakiri-transacts-91-percent-of-riel-currency/
Ministry of Commerce registers nearly 10,000 new businesses in 2024
The Ministry of Commerce registered 9,530 new companies and enterprises in the January-November period of 2024, down 17 per cent from 11,506 in the same period last year, the ministry’s report showed on Thursday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501611454/ministry-of-commerce-registers-nearly-10000-new-businesses-in-2024/
MoE presents work outcomes, future plans
The Ministry of Environment concluded its two-day “2024 Environmental Work Review and 2025 Work Directions Conference” yesterday, with Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth presenting the outcomes and future plans. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501610511/moe-presents-work-outcomes-future-plans/
Higher percentage of indigenous people than Khmer in labour market
The percentage of indigenous people who contribute to the labour market is higher than that of Khmer people, especially in agriculture, according to the 2024 National Report on the Demographic and Socio-Economic Situation of Indigenous People in Cambodia released by the Ministry of Planning. ...
Phuong Sothiny
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501610509/higher-percentage-of-indigenous-people-than-khmer-in-labour-market/
Cambodia, Korea strengthen trade, investment ties
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea (MOTIE) Saturday jointly organised a business event to strengthen bilateral relations by fostering strategic trade partnerships and enhancing the Kingdom’s investment potential. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501609144/cambodia-korea-strengthen-trade-investment-ties/
Authorities pledge justice in SR journalist murder case
The judiciary has officially commenced legal proceedings in response to the murder of online journalist Chhoeung Chheng, with a commitment to ensuring justice for the victim. This is according to a statement made by Tep Asnarith, spokesman for the Ministry of Information on Saturday, after ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608597/authorities-pledge-justice-in-sr-journalist-murder-case/
Cambodia receives 6 million international visitors in 11 months of 2024
In the first 11 months of 2024, Cambodia received approximately 6 million international tourists, an increase of 22 percent compared to the same period in 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608473/cambodia-receives-6-million-international-visitors-in-11-months-of-2024/
Report shows progress for indigenous, but disparities persist
Cambodia’s indigenous population has made strides in Khmer literacy and school attendance but still faces stark gaps in areas such as healthcare and land rights, a new report by the Ministry of Planning and the Cambodia Indigenous People Alliance (CIPA) found, with gaps noted in prior reporting. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/report-shows-progress-for-indigenous-but-disparities-persist/
Cambodia-China media communication forum held in Phnom Penh to boost media ties
The 2024 Cambodia-China Media Intelligent Communication Forum was convened on Friday in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, to discuss the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in the media industry. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501608056/cambodia-china-media-communication-forum-held-in-phnom-penh-to-boost-media-ties/
Ministry orders action against NGOs linked to extremist groups
Interior Minister Sar Sokha announced on Wednesday that provincial administrations will take immediate action against any associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that collaborate with extremist groups seeking to overthrow the government. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501607480/ministry-orders-action-against-ngos-linked-to-extremist-groups/
Industry Minister discusses technology platform, and investment opportunities with Chinese delegation
Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, met here on Dec. 11 with a delegation from the Chinese Investment in Cambodia Association and 86Links Co., Ltd. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501607662/industry-minister-discusses-technology-platform-and-investment-opportunities-with-chinese-delegation/
New government e-invoicing system aims to boost digital economy
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced the soft launch of the “Cambodia E-Invoicing System”. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-government-e-invoicing-system-aims-to-boost-digital-economy
Cambodia needs policy responses, strategy to exit from LDC, Sour says
Cambodia requires thoughtful policy responses and a comprehensive strategy on its path to LDC graduation, said Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) yesterday. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606814/cambodia-needs-policy-responses-strategy-to-exit-from-ldc-sour-says/
Cambodian High Schools sign MoU with Chinese University
Seven Cambodian secondary education institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the International Education College of Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), a renowned Chinese university, aiming to enhance collaboration and contribute to the development of Cambodia’s education sector. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606287/cambodian-high-schools-sign-mou-with-chinese-university/
Cambodia to help Philippines launch verify.gov.ph
The Cambodian government, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, will assist the Philippines in launching the document verification website verify.gov.ph by 2025, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation and enhance the efficiency and transparency of public service delivery. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606317/cambodia-to-help-philippines-launch-verify-gov-ph/
Cambodia’s public debt at $11.78B
Cambodia has a total public debt of $11.78 billion by the end of the third quarter of 2024 which continues to remain at sustainable and low risk, according to a report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, yesterday. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606205/cambodias-public-debt-at-11-78b/
MoEYS promotes environmental education for children, parents
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) is actively encouraging environmental education for preschool children and their guardians to instil a love of nature, promote environmental conservation, and raise awareness about climate change and environmental issues. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501605699/moeys-promotes-environmental-education-for-children-parents/
Cambodia-China will continue to expand cross-border payment system connectivity
The Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, Dr. Chea Serey, has asked the Chinese side to continue to expand cross-border payment connections between the two countries to further support the promotion of trade, investment, and tourism. ...
EU partner with Cambodia on new statistics initiative
The Ministry of Planning’s National Institute of Statistics (NIS) and the EU officially launched the “EU Twinning” project on December 5. The event was attended by Minister of Planning Bin Troachhey, EU ambassador to Cambodia Igor Driesmans and Team Europe representatives from Italy, France, Poland ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eu-partner-with-cambodia-on-new-statistics-initiative
Information ministry, university collaborate on boosting information sector
The Ministry of Information and Phnom Penh International University (PPIU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing their collaboration to improve the quality and professionalism of human resources in the information sector. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/information-ministry-university-collaborate-on-boosting-information-sector
Mekong leaders warn climate change ‘driving hotspots, haze’
Environmental leaders from across the Mekong sub-region have reiterated their joint commitment to achieving ambitious hotspot and haze reduction targets, while acknowledging that the region faces many challenges. The 13th Meeting of the Sub-Regional Ministerial Steering Committee on Transboundary Haze Pollution in the Mekong Sub-Region, was ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mekong-leaders-warn-climate-change-driving-hotspots-haze-
MAFF to set up National Agricultural Laboratory
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Monday held talks to establish a National Agricultural Laboratory (NAL) in Cambodia to meet the standards of the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO). ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501602501/maff-to-set-up-national-agricultural-laboratory/
Women’s Ministry to get tough on domestic violence
The Ministry of Women’s Affairs is establishing a technical working group to review certain articles of the law on the prevention of domestic violence and the protection of victims, which are being amended. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601910/womens-ministry-to-get-tough-on-domestic-violence/
Travel goods and leather sector propels economy, says Nimul
Travel goods and leather sector is playing a vital role in the economy and among the priority sectors of the Royal Government of Cambodia, said Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, on Saturday. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501601371/travel-goods-and-leather-sector-propels-economy-says-nimul/