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Annual high school exam to be held today nationwide
The two-day national examination of Grade 12 high school students will begin on Nov. 6 nationwide with a total of 137,412 candidates. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501387580/annual-high-school-exam-to-be-held-today-nationwide/
Ho Chi Minh City police bust ring smuggling $12mn worth of mobile devices from Cambodia
Police in Ho Chi Minh City have detained two members of a ring that had smuggled tens of thousands of mobile devices, including smartphones, laptops, and tablets, worth over $12 million, from Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501387594/ho-chi-minh-city-police-bust-ring-smuggling-12mn-worth-of-mobile-devices-from-cambodia/
MPTC to help digital transformation in tourism, information sectors
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) and the Ministry of Information (MoI) to organise training programmes on digital skills for civil servants. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501385578/mptc-to-help-digital-transformation-in-tourism-information-sectors/
Skilled labour critical for new investment, underlines PM Hun Manet
The vocational and technical training for 1.5 million young people from poor and vulnerable households across the country at state institutions, without tuition fee charges will have skilled labourers to feed the production chain of investment. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386316/skilled-labour-critical-for-new-investment-underlines-pm-hun-manet/
IMF predicts continued recovery for Cambodian economy
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Davide Furceri, assessed Cambodia’s economy and predicted growth in the coming years. The IMF report reveals that the country’s economy is steadily recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, although it still faces challenges from both ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501385872/imf-predicts-continued-recovery-for-cambodian-economy/
Summit tackles climate change-related issues
Hundreds of stakeholders gathered in Siem Reap for the Cambodia Climate Change Summit 2023 (CCCS), with officials announcing the imminent launch of a new environmental strategy to address climate change-related challenges. ...
Kiripost staff writers
https://kiripost.com/stories/summit-tackles-climate-change-related-issues
France marks 70th anniversary of Cambodia's independence
Cambodia’s French community is organizing a series of special events to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Cambodia’s independence. ...
Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/france-marks-70th-anniversary-of-cambodias-independence
IMF reviews Cambodia’s economy
Cambodia’s economic growth is predicted to expand by 5.3 percent in 2023 and six percent in 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after concluding a mission in the country. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/imf-reviews-cambodia-economy
Ministry programme to improve higher education sector
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport plans to introduce doctoral and faculty training courses at the National Institute of Education and other higher education institutions. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386432/ministry-programme-to-improve-higher-education-sector/
Over 94% of lower secondary students pass diploma exams
The number of students who passed the lower secondary exam this year was 94.78%, said the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386402/over-94-of-lower-secondary-students-pass-diploma-exams/
ChoeungEk wastewater treatment plant to be put into use soon
The ChoeungEk wastewater treatment plant in the southern part of Phnom Penh capital will be put into use in the second week of November. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386487/choeungek-wastewater-treatment-plant-to-be-put-into-use-soon/
Cambodia boosts fish productivity with innovative fish way
Sleng Fishway, an Australia-supported fish way in Kralanh district, Siem Reap province, was officially opened yesterday, contributing to restoring fish migration and reconnecting healthy waterways between the Tonle Sap Lake and local communities. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386464/cambodia-boosts-fish-productivity-with-innovative-fish-way/
Cambodia shifts focus to solar and wind energy to meet rising power demand
Cambodia is gearing up to embrace solar and wind energy as part of its strategy to meet its growing energy needs, as stated by Minister of Mines and Energy KeoRottanak during the Singapore International Energy Week event. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386467/cambodia-shifts-focus-to-solar-and-wind-energy-to-meet-rising-power-demand/
Cambodia, China strengthen ties on STI initiatives
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) says it stands ready to deepen cooperation with China, ASEAN and relevant dialogue partners on Science, Technology, and Innovation Initiatives. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386396/cambodia-china-strengthen-ties-on-sti-initiatives/
Angkor Park revenue surges by ‘300%’ in 2023
Over 600,000 international tourists purchased tickets to the Angkor Archaeological Park in the first 10 months of 2023, boosting revenue for Angkor Enterprise – a state body tasked with overseeing ticket sales – to nearly $28 million. This represents a staggering increase of over 300% ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/angkor-park-revenue-surges-300-2023
Tax revenue ‘exceeds’ expectations
The government has amassed over $3 billion in revenue from the General Department of Taxation (GDT) as of October 30, which represents 85.7% of the 2023 Law on Financial Management despite the deteriorating global economic landscape affecting the region. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/tax-revenue-exceeds-expectations
UN reports decreased poverty in Cambodia, while school dropout rates persist
The number of poor people in Cambodia has halved since 2014, from 5.6 million to 2.8 million in 2022, according to a UN report. ...
Seoung Nimol and Runn Sreydeth
https://cambojanews.com/un-reports-decreased-poverty-in-cambodia-while-school-dropout-rates-persist/
World Bank report explores path to climate-resilient economy
The World Bank has launched the Cambodia Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR), which provides critical insights into the Kingdom’s response to climate change and its impact on development goals. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-world-bank-report-explores-path-to-climate-resilient-economy
IMF lauds Cambodia’s fiscal vigor, anti-laundering efforts
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Article IV Consultation team has recognised Cambodia for its robust actions against money laundering and terrorism financing. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/imf-lauds-cambodias-fiscal-vigor-anti-laundering-efforts
Innovative fishway addresses Siem Reap fishery challenges
In a significant move towards sustainable fisheries in Cambodia, the Sleng Fishway in Siem Reap’s Kralanh district, the country’s first fishway, was formally unveiled on November 1. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/innovative-fishway-addresses-siem-reap-fishery-challenges
Sokha calls for Poipet border improvements
Minister of Interior Sar Sokha has urged police officers at the Poipet International Border Checkpoint to focus on ensuring that the port of entry is an attractive, secure, sanitary facility which provides effective services and enhances the national prestige. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sokha-calls-poipet-border-improvements
PM: Cambodia is committed to “One-China policy”
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Manet, has said that the new Royal Government is committed to maintaining a “One-China policy” to take the already strong relationship between Cambodia and China to the next level. ...
Royal Government’s primary priorities are the health and capacity of the people, says Prime Minister
Prime Minister Hun Manet stated that “the two priority tasks that the Royal Government is focusing on are the health and the capacity of the people”. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501385996/royal-governments-primary-priorities-are-the-health-and-capacity-of-the-people-says-prime-minister/
National strength needs citizens’ participation, says PM
Dr. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, this morning encouraged the citizens to take part in building more strength for the Kingdom. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501385975/national-strength-needs-citizens-participation-says-pm/