Government
HKGCC probes Kingdom’s investment climate
A delegation of Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC), led by its Chairman of Asia-Africa-Middle East Committee, Dewan Saiful Alam, has visited Cambodia to learn more about Cambodia’s investment opportunities and potential. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501586377/hkgcc-probes-kingdoms-investment-climate/
Cambodia, China strengthen digital economy cooperation
The 2024 China-Cambodia Digital Economy Cooperation Forum and the inauguration of the China-Cambodia Digital Economy Professional Association marked a significant milestone in deepening digital cooperation between the two nations. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501585569/cambodia-china-strengthen-digital-economy-cooperation/
ADB gives Cambodia $10M to address GBV
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved $10 million in grant financing to address gender-based violence (GBV) in Cambodia to help meet the country’s target of zero GBV by 2030. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501585567/adb-gives-cambodia-10m-to-address-gbv/
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/
PM to attend summits in China
Prime Minister Hun Manet will participate in a series of summits in Kunming, Yunnan province in China tomorrow and Thursday. ...
Van Roeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501585629/pm-to-attend-summits-in-china/
Cambodia, Australia reinforce economic ties at meeting
Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sok Chenda Sophea, recently hosted Australian Ambassador Derek Yip in Phnom Penh to discuss the growing economic and diplomatic ties between Cambodia and Australia. ...
Jerome Misa
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501584988/cambodia-australia-reinforce-economic-ties-at-meeting/
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/
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/
Cambodia, Japan join forces to accelerate digital sector growth
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and the Embassy of Japan in Cambodia (EoJ) organised a seminar recently to enhance the development of human resources in the telecommunication and digital technologies sectors. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501583836/cambodia-japan-join-forces-to-accelerate-digital-sector-growth/
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/
Almost 100% of tax now collected electronically
The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has attributed the significant growth in tax revenue collection since 2014 to the implementation of technology solutions. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501583076/almost-100-of-tax-now-collected-electronically/
New Japanese PM commits to strengthen cooperation with Cambodia
Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed his gratitude to Senate President Hun Sen for his congratulatory message upon his appointment. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501582501/new-japanese-pm-commits-to-strengthen-cooperation-with-cambodia/
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/
25 more projects receive incentives in Sihanoukville
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has approved special incentives for 25 projects in Preah Sihanouk province, including 12 projects for completing unfinished buildings, 12 new projects and one expansion project, with a total investment budget of $917 million. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501582226/25-more-projects-receive-incentives-in-sihanoukville/
Cambodia’s economy is projected to grow by 6.3 percent in 2025
The Cambodian government has approved a draft budget of more than $9.3 billion for 2025, with economic growth projected at 6.3 percent. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581840/cambodias-economy-is-projected-to-grow-by-6-3-percent-in-2025/
Cambodia to showcase green initiatives at COP16
As the world converges in Colombia for the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Cambodia stands ready to showcase its ambitious environmental initiatives. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501580968/cambodia-to-showcase-green-initiatives-at-cop16/
Cambodia expects solutions for Global Tensions at 12th ICAPP General Assembly
Cambodia has been entrusted to host the 12th International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) General Assembly for the second time, and it sees this as an opportunity to facilitate solutions for political regional and global issues. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581180/cambodia-expects-solutions-for-global-tensions-at-12th-icapp-general-assembly/
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/
Govt cuts 2025 budget expenditure to $9.3 billion
The Royal Government of Cambodia Friday approved a budget bill of approximately 37.950 billion riels ($9.32 billion) for expenditure in 2025, down from 38.829 billion riels ($9.54 billion) in 2024. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581155/govt-cuts-2025-budget-expenditure-to-9-3-billion/
USAID grants $29M to boost Cambodia’s growth, aims for trade over aid
Cambodia’s path to economic transformation has taken a significant step forward with USAID administrator Samantha Power’s announcement of $50 million in new US government aid. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/usaid-grants-29m-to-boost-cambodia-s-growth-aims-for-trade-over-aid
Growing partnership: EU committed to supporting Cambodia’s development
The European Union (EU) is committed to supporting Cambodia’s economic development and aims to elevate their growing trade relationship, EU Ambassador to Cambodia Igor Driesmans stated during an interview with Khmer Times. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579216/growing-partnership-eu-committed-to-supporting-cambodias-development/
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/