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Govt, UNICEF launch digital drive to combat online sexual predators
UNICEF Cambodia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth Rehabilitation, unveiled yesterday an innovative digital campaign in a bid to safeguard Cambodian adolescents from the threat of online sexual predators. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501460362/govt-unicef-launch-digital-drive-to-combat-online-sexual-predators/
Joint Forces cracks down on natural resource crimes: 1,454.84 hectares seized, arrests made, cases sent to court
The Joint Forces continued to crack down on natural resource crimes in Pursat province on March 21, 2024. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501461238/joint-forces-cracks-down-on-natural-resource-crimes-1454-84-hectares-seized-arrests-made-cases-sent-to-court/
Govt, UNICEF launch digital drive to combat online sexual predators
UNICEF Cambodia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth Rehabilitation, unveiled yesterday an innovative digital campaign in a bid to safeguard Cambodian adolescents from the threat of online sexual predators. ...
Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501460362/govt-unicef-launch-digital-drive-to-combat-online-sexual-predators/
Over 600,000 ha of encroached land reclaimed in Pursat, four arrested
In a week-long crackdown on natural resource crimes in Cardamom mountain areas, the Ministry of Environment managed to reclaim 626,662 hectares of land encroached in Veal Veng and Phnom Kravanh districts of Pursat province and arrested four suspects. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501459719/over-600000-ha-of-encroached-land-reclaimed-in-pursat-four-arrested/
Empowering PWDs: PM pushes for more effort to enhance lives of disabled people
In a bid to meet United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Prime Minister Hun Manet has outlined a number of recommendations to enhance support and care for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Cambodia. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501460366/empowering-pwds-pm-pushes-for-more-effort-to-enhance-lives-of-disabled-people/
Cambodia to organise investment roadshow in France
Cambodia and France will join hands to organise a roadshow in the European country to attract more investors to the Kingdom. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501460302/cambodia-to-organise-investment-roadshow-in-france/
GDT’s e-Administration platform to facilitate tax monitoring
The General Department of Taxation launched its e-Administration, the smartphone-based app application where taxpayers can check and track their tax payment documents. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501460312/gdts-e-administration-platform-to-facilitate-tax-monitoring/
Water supply, sanitation coverage in rural Cambodia hits 85 percent, PM
About 85 percent of the rural population in Cambodia now have access to clean water supply and sanitation, Prime Minister Hun Manet said here on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501459775/water-supply-sanitation-coverage-in-rural-cambodia-hits-85-percent-pm/
10,000 witness Spring Equinox sunrise at Angkor Wat
More than 10,000 tourists woke up at 5am yesterday to visit Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap to watch the Spring Equinox sunrise. ...
Nang Veasna
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501460350/10000-witness-spring-equinox-sunrise-at-angkor-wat/
NBC reports 44% surge in electronic riel transactions
National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) governor Chea Serey announced an increase in electronic transactions and payments in Cambodian riel for 2023, noting that they were 44% higher than in 2022. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nbc-reports-44-surge-in-electronic-riel-transactions
UK, private firms foster Koh Kong green SEZ project
The private sector has expressed support for the plan to establish a green special economic zone (SEZ) in Koh Kong province, viewing it as a role model for others to emulate. Cambodia currently utilises “almost 70%” clean energy nationwide. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/uk-private-firms-foster-koh-kong-green-sez-project
Ministry lauds 8 years of MLC cooperation as ‘win-win’
Over the past eight years, the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) mechanism has not only established itself as an effective model for win-win cooperation but has also made consistent progress, enhancing collaboration among Mekong countries in various fields, according to Cambodia’s foreign ministry. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-lauds-8-years-of-mlc-cooperation-as-win-win-
Satellite tech to boost forest, natural resource protection
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth emphasised the critical importance of protecting forests and natural resources, asserting that it is a top priority for the ministry and stressing the need for modern technology to combat illegal activities in these areas. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/satellite-tech-to-boost-forest-natural-resource-protection
Cambodia launches pioneering mine action management information system ahead of global summit
In a groundbreaking move towards achieving a mine-free future for Cambodia, the Cambodia Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) is proud to announce the launch of the Cambodia Mine Action Management Information System, a cutting-edge initiative designed to revolutionize the coordination, efficiency, and effectiveness ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501459778/cambodia-launches-pioneering-mine-action-management-information-system-ahead-of-global-summit/
Mekong electrification $600M project gets first tranche of $120M
The project to electrify Cambodia’s river systems, which is expected to cost a total of $600 million over five years, received its first tranche of $120 million in funding. The funding came in from the commercial arm of a major multilateral bank. ...
Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501458780/mekong-electrification-600m-project-gets-first-tranche-of-120m/
Lao Airlines resumes Phnom Penh flight
Lao Airlines, the national airline of Laos, yesterday, resumed the operation of direct flights between Vientiane and Phnom Penh, offering a three-times-a-week service, scheduled every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501458786/lao-airlines-resumes-phnom-penh-flight/
Water supply, sanitation coverage in rural Cambodia hits 85 percent, PM
About 85 percent of the rural population in Cambodia now have access to clean water supply and sanitation, Prime Minister Hun Manet said here on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501459775/water-supply-sanitation-coverage-in-rural-cambodia-hits-85-percent-pm/
Businesses urged to prioritise riel for salary payments
The Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), Chea Serey, is encouraging companies and enterprise owners to offer salaries in riel, as the majority of Cambodian workers are paid in dollars. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/businesses-urged-to-prioritise-riel-for-salary-payments
MoU aims to elevate youth financial literacy
Financial literacy among Cambodia’s youth is slated to receive a boost after an agreement was signed between SOSORO Museum and the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) to enhance youth’s educational awareness about their money affairs. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/mou-aims-to-elevate-youth-financial-literacy
Initiative to equip women entrepreneurs with digital skills
Women entrepreneurs are slated to have their digital skills elevated with the launch of a capacity building programme that aims to support their digital journey while bridging the gender gap. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/initiative-to-equip-women-entrepreneurs-with-digital-skills
Authorities vow to elevate public healthcare
Chheang Ra, Minister of Health, on Monday responded to complaints raised by citizens about health care and public services. ...
Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/authorities-vow-to-elevate-public-healthcare
Minister, World Bank discuss active and new water projects
The Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology received a senior World Bank delegation to exchange lessons learned from on-going water and irrigation projects to improve the implementation of a new one. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501459832/minister-world-bank-discuss-active-and-new-water-projects/
Promotion of Cambodia-Hong Kong trade and investment relations discussed
Cambodia and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) will promote their relationship, particularly in terms of trade and investment. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501459806/promotion-of-cambodia-hong-kong-trade-and-investment-relations-discussed/
SOSORO Museum, ABC sign MoU to promote financial education
In a move to improve financial education in Cambodia, the Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum of Economy and Money (SOSORO) and the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) on Wednesday said that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501459548/sosoro-museum-abc-sign-mou-to-promote-financial-education/