Science and technology

Modern technology, skilled human resources key to Cambodia’s development

Modern technology and highly skilled human resources are indispensable to Cambodia’s development, said former Speaker of the South Korean National Assembly Kim Jin-pyo on Wednesday. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558176/modern-technology-skilled-human-resources-key-to-cambodias-development/

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/

ASEAN Consumer Protection Conference for digital innovation, green economy

In a bid to promote digital innovation and the creation of a green economy, the 4th ASEAN Consumer Protection Conference (ACPC) was held in Phnom Penh on Monday, providing a vital platform for regional stakeholders to discuss consumer protection and innovation. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501547935/asean-consumer-protection-conference-for-digital-innovation-green-economy/

Kingdom’s digital sector witnesses ‘promising partnership’

One of Cambodia’s leading data centre services providers inked a key partnership deal with a Singapore company to empower the Kingdom’s digital economy. Daun Penh Data Center (DPDC) and A2000 signed an MoU in the presence of Choup Somart, Secretary of State, Ministry of Rural ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501539687/kingdoms-digital-sector-witnesses-promising-partnership/

UNDP launches tool to use AI for mapping socio-economic vulnerabilities in Cambodia

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Thursday launched a policy brief and a tool to leverage data and artificial intelligence for mapping vulnerability in Cambodia. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501538532/undp-launches-tool-to-use-ai-for-mapping-socio-economic-vulnerabilities-in-cambodia/

PM launches Cambodia Cyber University Network

Prime Minister Hun Manet inaugurated the Cambodia Cyber University Network (CCUN) yesterday to train digital technology at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501512273/pm-launches-cambodia-cyber-university-network/

STI key to driving Cambodia’s bid for higher income status

The advancement of Science, Technology, and Innovation is instrumental in propelling Cambodia towards its goal of becoming a high-level middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501466738/sti-key-to-driving-cambodias-bid-for-higher-income-status/

“There’s A Lot of Data, but Limited Access”- NGOs Call For Improved Access And Quality Data Sharing

Non-state actors have raised concerns about the limited sharing of public data by the government due to a lack of trust, as well as zero quality or standard of data. ​ ...

Khuon Narim and Ly Rosslan
https://cambojanews.com/theres-a-lot-of-data-but-limited-access-ngos-call-for-improved-access-and-quality-data-sharing/

Satellite tech to boost forest, natural resource protection

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth emphasised the critical importance of protecting forests and natural resources, asserting that it is a top priority for the ministry and stressing the need for modern technology to combat illegal activities in these areas. ...

Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/satellite-tech-to-boost-forest-natural-resource-protection

ASEAN digital economy set to double to $2 trillion by 2030

Prime Minister Hun Manet said that the ASEAN digital economy is capable of doubling its current value of around $1 trillion to reach a market cap of $2 trillion by 2030. ...

James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501455000/asean-digital-economy-set-to-double-to-2-trillion-by-2030/

Ministry of Labour and the Dariu Foundation of Switzerland sign MoU on digital technology training

Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, and Rajiv Pradhan, Country Director in Cambodia of the Dariu Foundation of Switzerland, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Digital Literacy Initiative for young people and students of technical training institutions to receive digital education for ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501445560/ministry-of-labour-and-the-dariu-foundation-of-switzerland-sign-mou-on-digital-technology-training/

Model secondary schools embrace digital education

The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport has initiated a campaign to elevate the standard of model schools by implementing digital education for students in selected secondary schools in Phnom Penh. The initiative aims to enhance student achievement and is set to expand across the ...

Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/model-secondary-schools-embrace-digital-education

MoEYS Opens 48 ICT Labs for 29,000 lower secondary students and 300 pre-teachers

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) has established 2 ICT Labs for 24 institutes each – 4 Regional Teacher Training Centers (RTTCs) and 20 secondary schools-in 4 Provinces, Kampong Cham, Kandal, Takeo, and Prey Veng. In these 48 ICT Labs, 300 pre-teacher majoring ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501440126/moeys-opens-48-ict-labs-for-29000-lower-secondary-students-and-300-pre-teachers/

Ministries ink MoU for technology training of officials

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to modernise the justice sector through technology training for justice officials to improve the quality and efficiency of their work. ...

Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501438743/ministries-ink-mou-for-technology-training-of-officials/

MPTC to hold digital government forum 2024 next month

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) is organizing the “Digital Government Forum 2024” on March 11-13, 2024 at the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre, allowing experts to discuss new trend in digital technologies and acceleration of digital transformation. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501439034/mptc-to-hold-digital-government-forum-2024-next-month/

Minister highlights tech’s role in growth

Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron highlights the crucial role of science, technology and innovation in promoting people’s well-being, as well as development and sustainable economic growth. ...

Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-highlights-tech-s-role-in-growth

The rising demand of data science skills

Skills-training center for data science, DataU Academy, has been delivering industry-high demand skills to data enthusiasts, while connecting students with employers, since 2019. ...

Rov Hongseng
https://kiripost.com/stories/the-rising-demand-of-data-science-skills

Ministry’s digital learning platform gains about 90,000 users

A digital learning platform established by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) has in less than two months amassed 89,156 users, who are gaining knowledge and learning from the content provided on the platform. ...

Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501416884/ministrys-digital-learning-platform-gains-about-90000-users/

Education Ministry reforms teacher methodology, use of technology

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) is reforming teacher training institutions by focusing on developing teachers’ skills in content, pedagogical lessons, teaching methods and the use of teaching technology so that teachers can achieve a higher level of professionalism. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501406035/education-ministry-reforms-teacher-methodology-use-of-technology/

New initiatives in Cambodia revolutionise payment options for tourists

Cambodia is set to expand its payment options for tourists by implementing blockchain-based central bank digital currency (CBDC) partnerships. This move is part of the country’s strategy to modernize its tourism sector, recognizing the significant role it plays in the Cambodian economy. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501405449/new-initiatives-in-cambodia-revolutionise-payment-options-for-tourists/

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