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Gov’t to borrow $140 million from ADB
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) yesterday entered into an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to borrow $140 million on concessional terms to implement two programs that are consistent with Pentagonal Strategy-Phase I, said the press releases issued by both parties. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366902/govt-to-borrow-140-million-from-adb/
Govt, UNDP discuss civil service improvements
Hun Many, the Minister of Civil Service, and Alissar Chaker, Resident Representative of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cambodia yesterday discussed priority tasks to improve civil services. ...
Nang Veasna
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501367048/govt-undp-discuss-civil-service-improvements/
Japan supports govt’s digitalisation development
Japan Ambassador to Cambodia Ueno Atsushi announced the country’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) for digital development of the Kingdom, the fifth pillar of the new government’s Pentagonal Strategy outlined by Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366908/japan-supports-govts-digitalisation-development/
Manet highlights importance of moral education from young age
The education system in Cambodia should not only provide knowledge but also impart virtues, morality and positive behaviour starting from kindergarten, said Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-highlights-importance-moral-education-young-age
Ministry intensifying efforts in fight against child labour
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training is intensifying its efforts to disseminate labour laws and legal documents related to child employment across Cambodia, with an emphasis on five provinces. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-intensifying-efforts-fight-against-child-labour
RAC launches new Khmer dictionary
The National Council for the Khmer Language of the Royal Academy of Cambodia has launched the updated Khmer dictionary, which is published in hard copy and digitally for students, government officials and the general public to use. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366197/rac-launches-new-khmer-dictionary/
Cambodia and India vow stronger cooperation on tourism development
Cambodia and India have pledged to enhance further cooperation on tourism development to stimulate mutual tourist’ movement. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366506/cambodia-and-india-vow-stronger-cooperation-on-tourism-development/
Cambodia produces over 8.28 tonnes of gold so far
Cambodia has produced more than 8.28 tonnes of dore bars with 90 percent pure gold solution since commercial mining started in June 2021, a senior official said on Monday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366552/cambodia-produces-over-8-28-tonnes-of-gold-so-far/
Foreign Ministry: PM Hun Manet engages in fruitful meetings with foreign dignitaries and business leaders in New York
Prime Minister Hun Manet has engaged in fruitful meetings with foreign dignitaries and business leaders during his trip to New York from Sept. 21 to 24 to attend the General Debate of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, according to a press ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366571/foreign-ministry-pm-hun-manet-engages-in-fruitful-meetings-with-foreign-dignitaries-and-business-leaders-in-new-york/
Dr Hun Manet encourages Pfizer to continue finding investment opportunities in Cambodia
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Dr Hun Manet has encouraged Pfizer to continue to find investment and business opportunities in Cambodia and promote relations with stakeholders, especially the Ministry of Health of Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366584/dr-hun-manet-encourages-pfizer-to-continue-finding-investment-opportunities-in-cambodia/
Cambodia-US relations to be stronger with greater common interests
The Cambodian Prime Minister’s trip to the US reflected stronger relations between the two countries, especially when both sides have greater common interests. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366494/cambodia-us-relations-to-be-stronger-with-greater-common-interests/
Cambodian PM Dr. Hun Manet delivers three key political messages to international community
Dr. Hun Manet has sent three important political messages to the international community during his participation in the General Debate of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366487/cambodian-pm-dr-hun-manet-delivers-three-key-political-messages-to-international-community/
Schools, communities to have water purifiers
The Ministry of Environment will set up water purifiers for communities and schools as part of the efforts to limit the use of plastic and improve the environment. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366321/schools-communities-to-have-water-purifiers/
Ministry of Social Affairs plans new policy for the disabled
The Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation will set out a new policy for the inclusive development of people with disabilities in the next five years. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366199/ministry-of-social-affairs-plans-new-policy-for-the-disabled/
US reverses decision on suspension of $18mil aid money
The United States has reversed its decision to suspend $18 million in assistance to Cambodia through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) following this year’s National Election when Washington had considered the election unfair and lacked transparency. ...
Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501365606/us-reverses-decision-on-suspension-of-18mil-aid-money/
Angkor Wat Autumnal Equinox 2023
Every year, the Equinox occurs twice: the Vernal Equinox in March and the Autumnal Equinox in September. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501365038/angkor-wat-autumnal-equinox-2023/
Ministry collaborates for cleaner Cambodia
The Ministry of Environment and the Asia Foundation are committed to strengthening solid waste management and ensuring a clean, sanitary, and comfortable environment in Cambodia through fostering community clean-up initiatives and cooperation on solid waste management. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501365609/ministry-collaborates-for-cleaner-cambodia/
The middle path: PM reiterates Cambodia’s neutrality in global conflicts
Prime Minister Hun Manet said that Cambodia will continue to adhere to its principle of neutrality as a member of the Non-Aligned Movement and will not take sides in any conflict. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1365598/the-middle-path-pm-reiterates-cambodias-neutrality-in-global-conflicts/
Xi extends the hand of friendship to Cambodia
President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed China’s support for Cambodia in attaining stability and development, stressing that the two nations should expand exchanges and cooperation in education, culture and youth to deepen their bilateral friendship. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501365937/xi-extends-the-hand-of-friendship-to-cambodia/
Precautions taken after Zika reported in K Thom
Health authorities have taken precautionary measures after a seven-year-old girl was diagnosed with Zika in Popech village of Kampong Thom province. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501365714/precautions-taken-after-zika-reported-in-k-thom/
Prime Minister Hun Manet says Cambodia targets high-income country status by 2050
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has said that Cambodia has set a strategy to transform it into a high-income country by 2050. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501365930/prime-minister-hun-manet-says-cambodia-targets-high-income-country-status-by-2050/
Soramitsu, the little-known blockchain firm behind Southeast Asia’s digital payment systems
Soramitsu, a Japanese company riding the wave of blockchain-based products supporting digital payments, has landed several deals with central banks. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501363859/soramitsu-the-little-known-blockchain-firm-behind-southeast-asias-digital-payment-systems/
Electricity price cut for industrial and agricultural enterprises
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced a reduction in electricity prices for industrial and agricultural enterprises from October to December. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501364765/electricity-price-cut-for-industrial-and-agricultural-enterprises/
PM and his spouse leave Phnom Penh to attend the “United Nations 78th General Assembly
Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and his spouse Dr. Pech Chanmony, led a high-level delegation of the Royal Government of Cambodia to attend the “United Nations for the 78thGeneral Assembly” in New York, USA from September 21 to 25, 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501364301/pm-and-his-spouse-leave-phnom-penh-to-attend-the-united-nations-78th-general-assembly/