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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/
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/
NBC chief urges SMEs to adopt digital tools
Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), on Thursday urged the owners of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to adopt digital tools to expand their financial and market access. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501589326/nbc-chief-urges-smes-to-adopt-digital-tools/
NBC seeks riel accounts for all businesses
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) on Tuesday asked all banking and financial institutions (FIs) to cooperate in opening bank accounts in KHR for all businesses registered in Cambodia. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501586430/nbc-seeks-riel-accounts-for-all-businesses/
MoC launches Export Service Centre
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) officially inaugurated the ‘Export Service Centre (ESC)’ at the ministry to promote Cambodia’s exports, assist traders in preparing for exports and boost their confidence in competing in the global market. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501586370/moc-launches-export-service-centre/
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/
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/
MAFF makes move at raising income of farmers, consumers
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two partners, Cambodian Green (CG) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Cambodia, to increase the income of both farmers and consumers and to raise awareness of natural resource conservation. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501583078/maff-makes-move-at-raising-income-of-farmers-consumers/
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/
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/