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NSSF to launch ‘family package’ for expanded health coverage

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is working on establishing a “family package” in addition to the current individual coverage to ensure that all members of large families can access health benefits accorded by the scheme. ...

Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606860/nssf-to-launch-family-package-for-expanded-health-coverage/

Cambodia needs policy responses, strategy to exit from LDC, Sour says

Cambodia requires thoughtful policy responses and a comprehensive strategy on its path to LDC graduation, said Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) yesterday. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606814/cambodia-needs-policy-responses-strategy-to-exit-from-ldc-sour-says/

Cambodia, Vietnam to facilitate smooth cross-border trade activities

The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia and Vietnamese Customs Administration Monday agreed to further strengthen the bilateral customs cooperation on managing and facilitating cross-border trade activities and transit goods. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606782/cambodia-vietnam-to-facilitate-smooth-cross-border-trade-activities/

Digital onboarding soon for SMEs to enter formal sector

The Cambodian government is set to launch a digital onboarding platform next week to promote the transition of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the informal sector to the formal economy, Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation said on Tuesday. ...

https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606797/digital-onboarding-soon-for-smes-to-enter-formal-sector/

Govt bonds raise $70m in first three quarters

Cambodia issued government securities worth 295.30 billion riels ($70 million) in the first three quarters of 2024 as the country reduces its reliance on foreign funds. ...

Terry Friel
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606795/govt-bonds-raise-70m-in-first-three-quarters/

Cambodia’s exports swells to nearly $24B in Jan-Nov

Cambodia exported goods worth approximately $23.93 billion during the first eleven months of 2024, up 16.8 percent from $20.49 billion recorded in the same period last year, a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia showed on Tuesday. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606816/cambodias-exports-swells-to-nearly-24b-in-jan-nov/

Kingdom-China trade touches nearly $14B

Trade volume between Cambodia and China soared to nearly $14 billion in the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of 24 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606812/kingdom-china-trade-touches-nearly-14b/

Phnom Penh bus service integrated into Google Maps

The Phnom Penh city bus service has announced the integration of its service into Google Maps’ Google Transit feature. This new development aims to provide passengers with a more convenient and efficient way to plan their public transportation journeys. ...

Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/phnom-penh-bus-service-integrated-into-google-maps

Experts call for responsible AI development in Cambodia

AI gurus at the Cambodia ICT Camp emphasised the importance of responsible AI development, advocating for strong regulations, ethical considerations and public education to balance its benefits while mitigating risks. ...

Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/experts-call-for-responsible-ai-development-in-cambodia

Major American companies explore investment opportunities in Cambodia

A delegation of major American companies has shown interest in the Kingdom’s investment potential, thanks to the favourable conditions for investing in the country. Cambodian exports to the US in the first 11 months of the year exceeded $9 billion, reflecting an 11% increase compared ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/major-american-companies-explore-investment-opportunities-in-cambodia

Youth call for sustainable lifestyles at green forum 2024

Youth and environmental advocates are calling for action to change daily habits that negatively impact the climate while witnessing the consequences of climate change that affect the daily life, health and mental well-being of people, especially those who live in the city. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/youth-call-for-sustainable-lifestyles-at-green-forum-2024

ADB prioritises promoting coastal ecosystem, women entrepreneurs

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Monday called for promoting the fishing communities as well as empowering women’s activities, highlighting the need to enhance their entrepreneurship and harvest skills aimed at regenerating the biodiversity in the Kingdom’s coastal areas and preserving marine fisheries. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606167/adb-prioritises-promoting-coastal-ecosystem-women-entrepreneurs/

Top 3 Cambodian infrastructure projects In 2025 which could boost construction development

According to the annual report from the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), released in November 2024, Cambodia’s construction sector attracted nearly US $80 billion of investment capital over 24 years from 2000 to 2024. In this time there have been construction permits ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501605375/top-3-cambodian-infrastructure-projects-in-2025-which-could-boost-construction-development/

Cambodia mobilizes $70 Million through government bonds

According to a report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued government securities worth KHR 295.30 billion (approximately $70 million) to local investors in the first three quarters of 2024. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606339/cambodia-mobilizes-70-million-through-government-bonds/

AI vital catalyst for economic growth, Vissoth says

Cambodia should develop its AI industry as a powerful tool for economic growth, said Deputy Prime Minister Vongsey Vissoth. “AI has become a new catalyst for growth and prosperity and can even save lives in a way that we have never seen before,” he told a ...

Terry Friel
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606173/ai-vital-catalyst-for-economic-growth-vissoth-says/

Press release: Regional capacity development workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the public sector

On 6 December 2024, the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication (MPTC) announced the hosting of a regional capacity development workshop under the theme “Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector: Policy Considerations and Best Practices.” This workshop is part of a three-year (2024-2026) capacity development initiative ...

Ministry of Post and Telecommunication

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Press release: National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) launch new climate risk assessment report

On the morning of 6 December 2024, the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) collaborated with the World Food Programme (WFP) to hold a workshop disseminating a climate risk assessment report in Cambodia, utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and geographic data.The event was presided over by ...

National Committee for Disaster Management

Cambodia, Saudi Arabia eye rice trade deal

Cambodia and Saudi Arabia Monday explored opportunities to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the agricultural sector. This move comes as both countries seek to enhance economic cooperation and explore new trade avenues. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606211/cambodia-saudi-arabia-eye-rice-trade-deal/

Cambodian High Schools sign MoU with Chinese University

Seven Cambodian secondary education institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the International Education College of Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), a renowned Chinese university, aiming to enhance collaboration and contribute to the development of Cambodia’s education sector. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606287/cambodian-high-schools-sign-mou-with-chinese-university/

Cambodia to help Philippines launch verify.gov.ph

The Cambodian government, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, will assist the Philippines in launching the document verification website verify.gov.ph by 2025, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation and enhance the efficiency and transparency of public service delivery. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606317/cambodia-to-help-philippines-launch-verify-gov-ph/

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/

Press release: Cambodia and U.S. commit to further strengthening ties

On 11 December 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a press releaseregarding Cambodia and U.S. commit to further strengthening ties on their official website. According to the press, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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Announcement on Government Digitalization Cooperation : A collaboration in developing capacity-building solutions

On 9 December 2024, Ministry of Post and Telecommunication issued an announcement on Government Digitalization Cooperation : A collaboration in developing capacity-building solutions on their official social media site. The program aims to share experiences and gain in-depth understanding of:  the digital transformation journey of the Republic ...

Ministry of Post and Telecommunication

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