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Cambodia’s economy is projected to grow by 6.3 percent in 2025

The Cambodian government has approved a draft budget of more than $9.3 billion for 2025, with economic growth projected at 6.3 percent. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581840/cambodias-economy-is-projected-to-grow-by-6-3-percent-in-2025/

Cambodia modernises education to keep pace with technology

Prime Minister Hun Manet has emphasised the importance of continuous modernisation within Cambodia’s education system to adapt to the nation’s evolving societal and technological needs. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581131/cambodia-modernises-education-to-keep-pace-with-technology/

PM Hun Manet addresses flooding impact in Cambodia

Prime Minister Hun Manet said that this year’s flooding in Cambodia was relatively minor compared to the severe floods experienced by five other ASEAN countries. ...

Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501580964/pm-hun-manet-addresses-flooding-impact-in-cambodia/

Cambodia to showcase green initiatives at COP16

As the world converges in Colombia for the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Cambodia stands ready to showcase its ambitious environmental initiatives. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501580968/cambodia-to-showcase-green-initiatives-at-cop16/

Cambodia expects solutions for Global Tensions at 12th ICAPP General Assembly

Cambodia has been entrusted to host the 12th International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) General Assembly for the second time, and it sees this as an opportunity to facilitate solutions for political regional and global issues. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581180/cambodia-expects-solutions-for-global-tensions-at-12th-icapp-general-assembly/

RAISING TARGET: Cambodia to cut greenhouse gas emissions to around 42% by 2030

Cambodia has adopted its Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), setting a national goal to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 42% across key sectors by 2030. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581162/raising-target-cambodia-to-cut-greenhouse-gas-emissons-to-around-42-by-2030/

Japanese IT giants to lay 5G network expansion in Cambodia

In a significant move towards advancing telecommunications in Cambodia, Japanese giants NTT Docomo and Nippon Electric Company (NEE) have initiated a groundbreaking partnership to establish a wireless network in the Southeast Asian nation, laying the groundwork for future 5G implementation, according to a story published ...

Jerome Misa
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501580937/japanese-it-giants-to-lay-5g-network-expansion-in-cambodia/

Govt cuts 2025 budget expenditure to $9.3 billion

The Royal Government of Cambodia Friday approved a budget bill of approximately 37.950 billion riels ($9.32 billion) for expenditure in 2025, down from 38.829 billion riels ($9.54 billion) in 2024. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501581155/govt-cuts-2025-budget-expenditure-to-9-3-billion/

USAID grants $29M to boost Cambodia’s growth, aims for trade over aid

Cambodia’s path to economic transformation has taken a significant step forward with USAID administrator Samantha Power’s announcement of $50 million in new US government aid. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/usaid-grants-29m-to-boost-cambodia-s-growth-aims-for-trade-over-aid

Ministry to launch digital management system for educational institutions

The Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday the establishment of the online Management Information System (EMIS) in mid-November 2024 as an online platform for tracking education data. ...

Phuong Sothiny
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579057/ministry-to-launch-digital-management-system-for-educational-institutions/

USAID lauds Cambodia’s 20-year effort in combatting TB

During her visit to Cambodia, Samantha Power,the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said that in the past 20 years, Cambodia has cut the rate of tuberculosis in this country by almost half, and is no longer on the World Health ...

Sen David
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Govt distributes rice seeds in areas hit by disasters

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries has provided rice seeds to four provinces affected by drought and floods as of yesterday. ...

Nang Veasna
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579173/govt-distributes-rice-seeds-in-areas-hit-by-disasters/

Growing partnership: EU committed to supporting Cambodia’s development

The European Union (EU) is committed to supporting Cambodia’s economic development and aims to elevate their growing trade relationship, EU Ambassador to Cambodia Igor Driesmans stated during an interview with Khmer Times. ...

Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579216/growing-partnership-eu-committed-to-supporting-cambodias-development/

Three newly built dams officially inaugurated in Mondulkiri province

Three newly-built dams – O’ Te Thipadei, Sen Sokhadom and Sen Monorom – in the north-eastern province of Mondulkiri were inaugurated today morning under the presidency of Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579534/three-newly-built-dams-officially-inaugurated-in-mondulkiri-province/

MoU to help Cambodia fast-track clean energy transition

To fast-track its initiatives for the clean energy transition with a higher share from renewable sources, the Ministry of Mines and Energy recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EnergyLab Cambodia. ...

Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579011/mou-to-help-cambodia-fast-track-clean-energy-transition/

Single Portal registers biz worth over $13 billion

The Online Business Registration System (OBR), better known as the Single Portal, under the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) registered businesses with $13.76 billion in investment capital as of September 2024, official figures showed on Wednesday. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579020/single-portal-registers-biz-worth-over-13-billion/

Political parties, NGOs support clean, green and sustainable initiatives

Political parties and civil society organisations in Cambodia have shown their dedication to tackling environmental issues, particularly in the implementation of the Circular Strategy on Environment for 2023-2028. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501578251/political-parties-ngos-support-clean-green-and-sustainable-initiatives/

Additional thursday classes to improve student learning

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has instructed primary schools to implement additional Thursday classes to further improve student learning, particularly to support those who are falling behind. ...

Nang Veasna
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501578309/additional-thursday-classes-to-improve-student-learning/

MoH launches first national Children’s Environmental Health report

In a landmark move to safeguard the health of future generations, the Ministry of Health (MoH), with support from UNICEF, has released the first-ever Children’s Environmental Health (CEH) report in Cambodia. ...

Taing Rinith
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579873/moh-launches-first-national-childrens-environmental-health-report/

Exports to Japan exceed $1 billion in first 9 months of 2024

Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Japan in the first nine months of 2024 amounted to nearly $1.6 billion, marking an increase of almost 20% compared to the same period in 2023, with Cambodia’s exports to Japan surpassing $1 billion. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/exports-to-japan-exceed-1-billion-in-first-9-months-of-2024

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