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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/
Ministry of Cult and Religion preparing to draft law on religion
Minister of Cult and Religion Chay Borin said that the ministry is preparing to draft a law on religion in the nation. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501561280/ministry-of-cult-and-religion-preparing-to-draft-law-on-religion/
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/
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/
Environment Ministry, World Bank vow to enhance ecotourism project
The Ministry of Environment, in cooperation with the World Bank, vowed to enhance the Cambodia sustainable landscape and ecotourism project (CSLEP) to boost income for local communities. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501556768/environment-ministry-world-bank-vow-to-enhance-ecotourism-project/
Ministry builds, upgrades 1,550 km of rural roads
The Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) yesterday released its one- year performance report. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501555854/ministry-builds-upgrades-1550-km-of-rural-roads/
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/
Third minimum wage negotiation – Employers agree to $2 now as employees reduce to $10
The third textile, garment, footwear and travel goods minimum wage negotiation for 2025 has yet to reach a consensus, even though employers representatives raised their offer from $1 to $2, while union representatives dropped their rate from $14 to $10. ...
Sovann Sreypech and Pou Soreachny
https://cambojanews.com/third-minimum-wage-negotiation-employers-agree-to-2-now-as-employees-reduce-to-10/
Groundwater evaluation projects underway
UNESCO working with the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology is implementing two transboundary groundwater projects targetting Prey Veng and Svay Rieng provinces. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501554191/groundwater-evaluation-projects-underway/
MLVT opens foreign employee quota applications for 2025
Cambodia’s chief regulator of the human resources industry, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT), has officially commenced the application process for business enterprises operating in the Kingdom to apply for their respective ‘foreign employee quotas’ in 2025. ...
James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501553289/mlvt-opens-foreign-employee-quota-applications-for-2025/
MoE underscores success of environment initiatives
The Ministry of Environment has underscored the success of the “Green Sprouts” initiative and ongoing efforts to preserve Cambodia’s natural resources since the new government assumed office in August of last year. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501551974/moe-underscores-success-of-environment-initiatives/
Ministry sets 5-year plan for info, AV sector development
The Ministry of Information has set a short- and long-term strategic plan for the development of the information and audio-visual sector over the next five years to contribute to the government’s reform on the information and audio-visual sector. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501550552/ministry-sets-5-year-plan-for-info-av-sector-development/
Workers seek $14 minimum wage increase for 2025, employers offer $1
Cambodian worker representatives have called for a $14 increase in the minimum wage, while employer representatives have proposed a $1 increase on the current rate of $204 for 2025, according to a press release from the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training following a meeting ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/workers-seek-14-minimum-wage-increase-for-2025-employers-offer-1
MAFF to hold first Cambodian Aquaculture Expo in Nov
The Fisheries Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will organize the first Cambodian Aquaculture Exhibition in November to promote aquaculture or local breeding products. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501549609/maff-to-hold-first-cambodian-aquaculture-expo-in-nov/
PM seeks stimulus package for NE provinces
Prime Minister Hun Manet asked the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) to prepare a stimulus package to encourage investment in the northeastern provinces including Kratie, Stung Treng, Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri. ...
Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501547947/pm-seeks-stimulus-package-for-ne-provinces/
Minister urges RRC to speed up rail modernization
The Minister of Public Works and Transport has urged the Royal Railway of Cambodia (RRC) to modernize its operations by investing in advanced safety equipment and contributing to a more sustainable and efficient transportation system, meeting the growing demands of local passengers. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501547945/minister-urges-rrc-to-speed-up-rail-modernization/
Information Ministry distributes Charter for Professional Journalism
The Ministry of Information has printed 20,000 copies of the Charter for Professional Journalism for free distribution to journalists as a means for strengthening ethics and encouraging responsible journalism. The distribution campaign began on August 23, 2024. ...
Nang Veasna
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501547979/information-ministry-distributes-charter-for-professional-journalism/
Digital platform for informal economy to spur Kingdom’s GDP
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) weighed the challenges of launching a digital platform for the informal economy recently. The Coordinating Committee for Developing the Informal Economy presented a progress update on the strategy during the meeting held at the MISTI headquarters ...
Jigme Palden Pazo
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501546087/digital-platform-for-informal-economy-to-spur-kingdoms-gdp/
NCSTI aims to enhance scientific collaboration and accelerate R&D
The National Council of Science, Technology & Innovation (NCSTI) recently held its 4th meeting to evaluate progress and establish strategic direction for Cambodia’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) sector. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501546131/ncsti-aims-to-enhance-scientific-collaboration-and-accelerate-rd/