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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/

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

King appoints new member to Privy Council

The royal decree signed on Tuesday ordered the appointment of Pol Saroeun, Government Adviser and former Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces; Khieu Kanharith, Member of Parliament for Kampong Cham province and former Minister of Information; and Cham Prasidh, Member of Parliament for Kep ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501571572/king-appoints-new-member-to-privy-council/

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/

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