Social development
Govt highlights success of border projects, national unity
As the government under Prime Minister Hun Manet enters the first quarter of its second year in power, it has highlighted its achievements, with a particular emphasis on border initiatives and the ongoing northeastern border provinces tour. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501594024/govt-highlights-success-of-border-projects-national-unity/
Government to okay JTC for Cambodia talks
The government is expected to approve the establishment of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday to negotiate with Cambodia over the development of disputed maritime areas in the Gulf of Thailand. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501593065/government-to-okay-jtc-for-cambodia-talks/
Kingdom unveils framework for digital transformation
The Royal Government of Cambodia launched the Information Technology Architectures Framework to integrate all the systems within the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) through a decentralised digital ecosystem, designed to efficiently propel the digital revolution. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501593568/kingdom-unveils-framework-for-digital-transformation/
Cambodia sets goals for digital literacy, media competency
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing digital human capital and enhancing digital literacy in Cambodia. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501590584/cambodia-sets-goals-for-digital-literacy-media-competency/
Naron unveils 4-year strategy to improve education sector
The Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron highlighted that the Education Strategic Plan 2024-2028 (ESP) will ensure the efficiency of achievements in the field of education in line with the government’s Pentagonal Strategy. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501590557/naron-unveils-4-year-strategy-to-improve-education-sector/
Workers’ safety comes first, says union leader
Underlining the importance of health and safety of workers in the construction sector, authorities are being urged to conduct more stringent inspections on the working conditions. ...
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501589820/workers-safety-comes-first-says-union-leader/
Cambodia’s GFT sector gathers steam under EU collaboration
The Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Association in Cambodia (TAFTAC), in partnership with EuroCham and the Responsible Business Hub (RBH), has unveiled the 2024 GFT Sector Brief, Issue No. 3, shedding light on the current state and future potential of Cambodia’s garment, footwear, and ...
Jerome Misa
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501587930/cambodias-gft-sector-gathers-steam-under-eu-collaboration/
Cambodia, S Korea partner to establish 1,000 rainwater schools
In a landmark event at the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports, Cambodian and South Korean officials signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday to launch a collaborative project on rainwater collection in schools across Cambodia. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501585597/cambodia-s-korea-partner-to-establish-1000-rainwater-schools/
UNIDO, IPC enhance laboratory testing accuracy for industries
The Fisheries Administration (FiA), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) announced the successful expansion of the accreditation scope for the Laboratory of Environment and Food Safety (LEFS) of IPC, a press release said on Monday. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501585554/unido-ipc-enhance-laboratory-testing-accuracy-for-industries/
Govt takes huge strides towards renewable energy
A senior official of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) highlighted that the government of Cambodia is taking huge strides to meet the ambitious goal of achieving 70% of renewable electricity by 2030 and net zero by 2050 a reality. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501585606/govt-takes-huge-strides-towards-renewable-energy/
UN delegation praises Kingdom’s socio-economic achievements
Various United Nations (UN) agencies recently commended the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) for its progress in socio-economic development and pledged to enhance cooperation in priority sectors to help the country achieve sustainable goals benefitting the citizens. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501584995/un-delegation-praises-kingdoms-socio-economic-achievements/
Ministry of Posts accelerates digital transformation
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPTC) has intensified its efforts to support the digital transformation of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ministry of Planning (MoP). ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501584950/ministry-of-posts-accelerates-digital-transformation/
Youth-led initiatives drive momentum to spread awareness of SDGs in Cambodia
The Together Actions for SDGs 2024 event, held from November Friday till yesterday at AEON Mall Sen Sok City, brought the Cambodian public together to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and explore ways to take action. ...
Phuong Sothiny
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501585010/youth-led-initiatives-drive-momentum-to-spread-awareness-of-sdgs-in-cambodia/
Private education to freeze tuition fees after PM’s request
In response to a recent request from Prime Minister Hun Manet, private education institutions across Cambodia have agreed not to raise tuition fees for the 2024-2025 academic year. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501584952/private-education-to-freeze-tuition-fees-after-pms-request/
Nearly $27 million earmarked for 250 km border ring road
The government will utilise over $26 million donated by more than 720 thousand people to construct a new 250-kilometre border ring road and clear landmines in Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri provinces. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501584956/nearly-27-million-earmarked-for-250-km-border-ring-road/
Border infrastructure development fund raises almost $27 million
Some 720,105 Cambodians from various backgrounds have contributed a total of $26,967,609 million to the Border Infrastructure Development Fund, reflecting their collective commitment to protecting and developing their homeland. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501584096/border-infrastructure-development-fund-raises-almost-27-million/
PM outlines recommendations to develop Cambodia’s education further
The Cambodian Prime Minister has advised education institutions, especially public schools, to continue promoting teaching and learning to produce more high-quality human capital in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501584209/pm-outlines-recommendations-to-develop-cambodias-education-further/
Cambodia launches nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign
The Ministry of Health launched a nationwide measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign on October 31, aiming to vaccinate over 1.5 million children between the ages of nine months and five years across 25 provinces. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-launches-nationwide-measles-rubella-vaccination-campaign
79% of students passed the National BacII exam this year
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) announced yesterday that 106,351 candidates passed this year’s National BacII examination. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501583150/79-of-students-passed-the-national-bacii-exam-this-year/
Hospital set up as hub for treatment of endemic diseases
The Ministry of Health designated the Techo Santepheap National Hospital to handle all contagious diseases by coordinating with hospitals across the Kingdom. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501582416/hospital-set-up-as-hub-for-treatment-of-endemic-diseases/
Battambang officially smoke-free tourist city
Battambang has been awarded Smoke-Free Tourist City status after meeting criteria set by authorities. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501582381/battambang-officially-smoke-free-tourist-city/
Over 100,000 candidates passed the BacII exam, with 2,216 achieving A-levels, according to MoEYS
This morning, the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports issued a press release regarding the high school diploma exam results held on October 8, 2024. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501582895/over-100000-candidates-passed-the-bacii-exam-with-2216-achieving-a-levels-according-to-moeys/
Cambodia modernises education to keep pace with technology
Prime Minister Hun Manet has emphasised the importance of continuous modernisation within Cambodia’s education system to adapt to the nation’s evolving societal and technological needs. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581131/cambodia-modernises-education-to-keep-pace-with-technology/
Ministry to launch digital management system for educational institutions
The Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday the establishment of the online Management Information System (EMIS) in mid-November 2024 as an online platform for tracking education data. ...
Phuong Sothiny
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579057/ministry-to-launch-digital-management-system-for-educational-institutions/
