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Labour ministry lists approved foreign employment agencies

Nearly 200 companies have been authorised to recruit, train, and send Cambodian workers abroad to work in four nations. Any recruitment agencies operating outside this framework should be considered illegal and will be subject to legal action. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/labour-ministry-lists-approved-foreign-employment-agencies

Public hospitals delivered most of nearly 300,000 births in 2024

In a striking report on maternal health, the Ministry of Health (MoH) revealed that nearly 300,000 women gave birth last year, with the majority of cases delivered using public hospitals. ...

Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648853/public-hospitals-delivered-most-of-nearly-300000-births-in-2024/

Sokhonn highlights challenges posed by global uncertainties

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Prak Sokhonn, underscored the growing pressures from geopolitical, political, economic, and strategic competition among major powers, which will shape regional and global dynamics in the years ahead. He warned that these shifts could impact ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648873/sokhonn-highlights-challenges-posed-by-global-uncertainties/

China, UNICEF to help strengthen education, health for Cambodia’s most vulnerable children

According to a joint press release, Cambodia, China, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched a partnership on Wednesday to improve quality inclusive education, health, nutrition, and hygiene for Cambodia’s most vulnerable children. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649798/china-unicef-to-help-strengthen-education-health-for-cambodias-most-vulnerable-children/

New initiative to boost education, health for underprivileged children

A significant project has been launched for the sake of the well-being of Cambodian children, particularly the underprivileged ones, ensuring access to education, health, and hygiene. ...

Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649481/new-initiative-to-boost-education-health-for-underprivileged-children/

MOEYS plans to create an AI research centre

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) is planning to create an artificial intelligence (AI) research centre to assist both educators and students in using the modern technology in teaching and learning and to improve the country’s overall education quality. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648851/moeys-plans-to-create-an-ai-research-centre/

Govt officials inspect P Sihanouk projects to boost investment climate

Hean Sahib, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Chairman of the Investment Promotion Working Group for Preah Sihanouk, Monday led an inspection team to the Peninsula Bay project and Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) to strengthen investment promotion under the ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648827/govt-officials-inspect-p-sihanouk-projects-to-boost-investment-climate/

Customs incentives to boost cashew sector, GDCE says

The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) Tuesday conducted a workshop on government customs incentives for the processing, exporting, and importing of the cashew sub-sector. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649443/customs-incentives-to-boost-cashew-sector-gdce-says/

Cambodia, S Korea ink MoU on insurance development

The Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) and Korea Insurance Development Institute (KIDI) Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on insurance development between Cambodia and South Korea. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649445/cambodia-s-korea-ink-mou-on-insurance-development/

Cambodian youth advocate uses regional stage to urge inclusive decision making

A 15-year-old Cambodian youth advocate took centre stage at the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD). He called on regional leaders to invest in child nutrition, improved farming techniques and greater awareness of healthy eating. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-youth-advocate-uses-regional-stage-to-urge-inclusive-decision-making

Regional ‘flyway’ workshop aims to improve migratory bird conservation

A workshop aimed at enhancing capacity on wetland management and migratory bird flyways is currently taking place in Siem Reap, with participants are sharing experiences on the conservation of migratory bird species. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/regional-flyway-workshop-aims-to-improve-migratory-bird-conservation-

Unregistered vessels to be banned from Cambodian waterways

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has issued a warning that unregistered vessels will be prohibited from operating in Cambodian waters. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/unregistered-vessels-to-be-banned-from-cambodian-waterways

Clear-eyed future: Foundation empowers 1,000 with vision screenings

The OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation made a profound impact on the lives of many Cambodians with a weekend workshop, offering free vision screenings and prescription eyeglasses to those in need. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/clear-eyed-future-foundation-empowers-1-000-with-vision-screenings-

Kuy indigenous demand resolution over land dispute in Preah Vihear

Indigenous community members in Preah Vihear province sought intervention for their communal land, which has been allegedly cleared by a company said to belong to a senior provincial official — a claim that has been denied by another official on the basis that it involves ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/kuy-indigenous-demand-resolution-over-land-dispute-in-preah-vihear/

Thailand studies border wall construction, Cambodia yet to receive official information

Thailand is looking at the feasibility of building a wall along its border with Cambodia to prevent illegal crossings while Cambodia has yet to receive any information. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/thailand-studies-border-wall-construction-cambodia-yet-to-receive-official-information/

Cambodia’s economy to grow at 6.5% average rate, PM says

Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday said that the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) is optimistic about achieving an average annual economic growth of 6.5 percent for the next decade. To realise this goal, he emphasised that the target can only be met through specific, direct, ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648839/cambodias-economy-to-grow-at-6-5-average-rate-pm-says/

MISTI launches CEII to enhance enterprise innovation

The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) yesterday unveiled the Cambodia Enterprise Innovation Index (CEII) Guidelines, a strategic initiative designed to boost enterprise innovation and competitiveness.   ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648216/misti-launches-ceii-to-enhance-enterprise-innovation/

Premier says OVOP increased citizens’ incomes, reduced poverty

Prime Minister Hun Manet Saturday said that the One Village One Product (OVOP) movement has played a major role in increasing incomes, revitalizing rural economic activities, reducing poverty, curbing migration, and strengthening community ownership.   ...

Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648220/premier-says-ovop-increased-citizens-incomes-reduced-poverty/

Manet announces steady recovery of real estate market

Prime Minister Hun Manet has declared that the real estate market, particularly in residential properties in Cambodia, has started to pick up gradually, and that growth is stronger and clearer than before. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/manet-announces-steady-recovery-of-real-estate-market

Istanbul-Phnom Penh flights announced for December

Tourism specialists have highlighted how the launch of a new Turkish Airlines route from Istanbul, Turkiye, to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, at the end of 2025 will contribute to boosting Cambodia’s tourism industry and create a more convenient travel environment for investors looking to either bring ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/istanbul-phnom-penh-flights-announced-for-december

Report: $10K timber bust nabs well-known Kratie dealer

A modified van carrying about 20 cubic metres of luxury hardwood timber – with an estimated value of around $10,000 – was intercepted in Kratie province on March 3, despite being reportedly escorted by another vehicle which aimed to warn the van driver of the ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/report-10k-timber-bust-nabs-well-known-kratie-dealer

Leaders denounce insults against women ahead of Women's Day

Prime Minister Hun Manet and Minister of Interior Sar Sokha have spoken out against derogatory remarks targeting women, following public outrage over comments by a Kun Khmer TV show host’s offensive comments about women’s dignity. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/leaders-denounce-insults-against-women-ahead-of-women-s-day

Hunt on for kidnappers after viral escape from moving car

Police are hunting for a group of criminals who attempted to abduct a Chinese man in Kandal province on March 3. The victim leapt from a moving vehicle to escape, in a scene which went viral on social media. ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hunt-on-for-kidnappers-after-viral-escape-from-moving-car

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