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RAISING TARGET: Cambodia to cut greenhouse gas emissions to around 42% by 2030

Cambodia has adopted its Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), setting a national goal to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 42% across key sectors by 2030. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581162/raising-target-cambodia-to-cut-greenhouse-gas-emissons-to-around-42-by-2030/

Single Portal registers biz worth over $13 billion

The Online Business Registration System (OBR), better known as the Single Portal, under the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) registered businesses with $13.76 billion in investment capital as of September 2024, official figures showed on Wednesday. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579020/single-portal-registers-biz-worth-over-13-billion/

Additional thursday classes to improve student learning

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has instructed primary schools to implement additional Thursday classes to further improve student learning, particularly to support those who are falling behind. ...

Nang Veasna
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501578309/additional-thursday-classes-to-improve-student-learning/

DPM Samal outlines key tasks to boost Kep tourism

Say Samal, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), Monday called on the Kep Provincial Administration (KPA) to focus on achieving the objectives of Pentagonal Strategy – Phase One’s vision aimed at expanding accessibility to clean water, electricity and ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501578336/dpm-samal-outlines-key-tasks-to-boost-kep-tourism/

Tourism minister lays out plans to attract Chinese visitors

Newly-appointed Minister of Tourism Huot Hak, who until recently served as Minister of Inspections, has called the Kingdom’s citizens and international guests to play their part in promoting Cambodia as a tourist destination, while assuring the public that the tourism ministry is actively working with ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tourism-minister-lays-out-plans-to-attract-chinese-visitors

Cambodia to hold annual meeting on climate change in Sihanoukville from October 24-25

The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Mekong Future Initiative, will hold the Annual Meeting on Cambodia Climate Change 2024 (CCCS24) at the Independent Hotel, Sihanoukville Province, from October 24 to 25, 2024, which will be chaired by Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment and ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501578091/cambodia-to-hold-annual-meeting-on-climate-change-in-sihanoukville-from-october-24-25/

Cambodia’s trade soars by 9.4%, worth $52 billion

Cambodia’s international trade with 170 countries exceeded $52 billion from August 2023 to July this year, an increase of 9.4 percent compared to the same period last year, said Neth Pheaktra, Minister of Information (MoI). ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501577100/cambodias-trade-soars-by-9-4-worth-52-billion/

MPTC gathers input for ASEAN secretariat on GenAI governance and ethics

A consultative workshop on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) governance and ethics was held by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) to gather input from relevant stakeholders and prepare a draft for the ASEAN Secretariat. “In governing GenAI, we must prioritise public interests,” said MPTC secretary ...

Kiripost staff writers
https://kiripost.com/stories/mptc-gathers-input-for-asean-secretariat-on-genai-governance-and-ethics

Cambodia doubles down on power infrastructure development

The government is actively working to expand its power generation and transmission capabilities to meet the country’s growing energy demands, said Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and Energy. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501575986/cambodia-doubles-down-on-power-infrastructure-development/

Ministry responds to concerns over freedom of expression at local level

A recent recommendation from the Ministry of Information urging provincial departments to monitor and control public sentiment, particularly on social media, has raised concerns about whether the primary intent is to maintain stability or stifle local opinions. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-responds-to-concerns-over-freedom-of-expression-at-local-level

NBC alerts of potential financial losses against illegal loans

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) Tuesday warned the public against the availing illegal loan services, emphasizing the potential financial losses and significant risks. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501571532/nbc-alerts-of-potential-financial-losses-against-illegal-loans/

Minimum wage increase, a strategic response to economic climate in Kingdom

The recent announcement by Prime Minister Hun Manet regarding the minimum wage increase to $208 per month for 2025 reflects a strategic response to the economic climate in Cambodia and globally, said a release by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) on Wednesday. ...

Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501572155/minimum-wage-increase-a-strategic-response-to-economic-climate-in-kingdom/

Ministry: Regional nurseries underway; will support reforestation efforts

The Ministry of Environment is currently establishing a regional tree nursery at the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary Office in Mondulkiri Province. Once completed, it will produce more than half a million saplings, which will be distributed to citizens for planting, with the goal of restoring ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-regional-nurseries-underway-will-support-reforestation-efforts

Govt to address economic challenges, Pornmoniroth says

Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), yesterday asked the private sector to engage in discussions on major issues such as addressing current economic challenges, revising export tax on copper tax and reassessing overdue interest rates. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501570207/govt-to-address-economic-challenges-pornmoniroth-says/

Govt to address economic challenges, Pornmoniroth says

Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), yesterday asked the private sector to engage in discussions on major issues such as addressing current economic challenges, revising export tax on copper tax and reassessing overdue interest rates.​ ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501570207/govt-to-address-economic-challenges-pornmoniroth-says/

MoC outlines tasks to secure trade preferences for post-LDC transition

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is negotiating with trading partners to secure favourable trade preferences during the country’s transition period from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status, which is set to end in 2029. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501570203/moc-outlines-tasks-to-secure-trade-preferences-for-post-ldc-transition/

Project launched to speed expansion of water and sanitation systems

The Water Supply and Sanitation Acceleration (WASAC) Project was officially launched in Phnom Penh on Sept. 26 under the direction of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) and Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501566789/project-launched-to-speed-expansion-of-water-and-sanitation-systems/

MISTI collects private sector inputs to strengthen MSME in industry 4.0

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) organised a consultation workshop on “Business Skills Requirements in the Age of Industry 4.0,” on Wednesday. .. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501566127/misti-collects-private-sector-inputs-to-strengthen-msme-in-industry-4-0/

MoE launches ‘Green Sprouts’ campaign in Mondulkiri

The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), officially launched the “Green Sprouts” campaign in Mondulkiri province aiming to protect Cambodia’s forests and enhance climate resilience through the successful implementation of the REDD+ project in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501563897/moe-launches-green-sprouts-campaign-in-mondulkiri/

Serey says NBC dedicated to fostering fintech adoption

Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), yesterday called on the private sector to foster financial and technology (fintech) adoption, innovation and fair competition as the national bank is working to create a system that allows consumers to make payments with just ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501561896/serey-says-nbc-dedicated-to-fostering-fintech-adoption/

Ministry says Cambodia’s public debt situation remains at low risk

Cambodia’s public debt stood at $11.27 billion as of the end of the second quarter of this year, according to the Cambodia Public Debt Statistical Bulletin released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance.​ ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1560668/ministry-says-cambodias-public-debt-situation-remains-at-low-risk/

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/

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