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Eight more schools to adopt NGS curriculum
A senior education official has announced plans to introduce the New Generation School (NGS) curriculum in eight additional public schools across Phnom Penh and various provinces thanks to a partnership with the East Asia Management University (EAMU). ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/eight-more-schools-adopt-ngs-curriculum
Ministry renew pledge with Wildlife Alliance on environment policy
The Ministry of Environment and Wildlife Alliance have reaffirmed their commitment to intensify collaborations, working towards bolstering environmental protection through the implementation of a circular strategy. ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-renew-pledge-wildlife-alliance-environment-policy
UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Cambodia visits country to boost trade opportunities
The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Heather Wheeler MP is visiting Cambodia this week (24 to 26 September). ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501365067/uk-prime-ministers-trade-envoy-to-cambodia-visits-country-to-boost-trade-opportunities/
Vietnam and Cambodia hold joint naval patrol in historical waters
The Vietnam People’s Navy and the Royal Cambodian Navy conducted their 72nd joint patrol in the historical waters of the two countries on September 25-26. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501367198/vietnam-and-cambodia-hold-joint-naval-patrol-in-historical-waters/
ADB lends $140M for labour development
Cambodia has received $140 million in loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to boost labour development to transform the country into a technology-driven, knowledge-based industrial economy while enhancing public service delivery by local administrations through public finance and decentralisation reforms. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/adb-lends-140m-labour-development/
Success of live lobster exports sparks market enthusiam in China
A Cambodian firm intends to export more than 1,000kg of live lobsters to China, after its previous test runs proved the product had garnered “substantial market support”. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/success-live-lobster-exports-sparks-market-enthusiam-china
$1B needed to finish unfinished projects in Sihanoukville
At least $1 billion is required to invest in completing the unfinished buildings in the coastal city Sihanoukville, said a senior official at the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366193/1b-needed-to-finish-unfinished-projects-in-sihanoukville/
Rehabilitating drug users urged to strive for a new life
Chea Somethy, Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation encouraged drug addicts to engage in sports and patiently create a new future while assuring them that society does not stigmatise victims or people who have a history of drug use. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501367052/rehabilitating-drug-users-urged-to-strive-for-a-new-life/
Korea assists in digital education training for Cambodian teachers
The Republic of Korea has assisted Cambodia in providing digital education training on “E-Learning Programme for Cambodian Teachers.” ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501367268/korea-assists-in-digital-education-training-for-cambodian-teachers/
Cross border scams on agenda at Thai and Cambodian PM meeting
Thailand will talk with Cambodia about online scammers who operate along the border when both countries’ prime ministers meet this week, said Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501367222/cross-border-scams-on-agenda-at-thai-and-cambodian-pm-meeting/
Increased loan access for SMEs
Three private institutions have come together to provide loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to boost financial access for the business expansion and sustainability amid the global economic downturn. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/increased-loan-access-smes
Protecting against investment fraud in the securities sector
The SERC was established on October 19, 2007 under “Preah Reach Kram No. NS/RKM/1007/028”, which promulgated the “Law on the Issuance and Trading of Non-Government Securities”, as the sole authority to regulate, monitor and develop the securities sector in the Kingdom. ...
Pepper exports decline 30% Jan-Aug
Cambodia has experienced a 30 per cent decline in pepper exports in the first eight months of 2023, exporting over 5,000 tonnes, compared to the same period in 2022, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pepper-exports-decline-30-jan-aug
Illegal logging claims in Preah Vihear sanctuary denied
Local authorities have refuted claims by a Kuy ethnic minority group in Preah Vihear province that forest crimes persisted in Preah Roka Wildlife Sanctuary. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/illegal-logging-claims-preah-vihear-sanctuary-denied
RAC announce launch of modernised Khmer dictionary
The National Council for Khmer Language (NCKL) has announced the publication of an updated Khmer dictionary. Available in both book form and a digital format that can be used on mobile phones and computers, the compiling of the dictionary was completed last year. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rac-announce-launch-modernised-khmer-dictionary
Gov’t to borrow $140 million from ADB
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) yesterday entered into an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to borrow $140 million on concessional terms to implement two programs that are consistent with Pentagonal Strategy-Phase I, said the press releases issued by both parties. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366902/govt-to-borrow-140-million-from-adb/
Govt, UNDP discuss civil service improvements
Hun Many, the Minister of Civil Service, and Alissar Chaker, Resident Representative of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cambodia yesterday discussed priority tasks to improve civil services. ...
Nang Veasna
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501367048/govt-undp-discuss-civil-service-improvements/
Over 40 schools affected by flooding, 18 closed in Kampong Thom
Floods in Kampong Thom province have forced the temporary closure of 43 schools by local authorities, while authorities are monitoring the rising water levels. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501367050/over-40-schools-affected-by-flooding-18-closed-in-kampong-thom/
Japan supports govt’s digitalisation development
Japan Ambassador to Cambodia Ueno Atsushi announced the country’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) for digital development of the Kingdom, the fifth pillar of the new government’s Pentagonal Strategy outlined by Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501366908/japan-supports-govts-digitalisation-development/
Australia partners agri-food strategy
Cambodia and Australia inaugurated a new Food Innovation Partnership on September 22, aimed at assisting agri-food small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing products that meet food safety standards and broadening their market reach. ...
Sok Raksa
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/australia-partners-agri-food-strategy
NSSF access jumps more than 80%
The number of people accessing healthcare services at local health facilities through the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) increased by more than 80 per cent in the first six months of 2023, if compared with the same period last year, officials said. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nssf-access-jumps-more-80
Manet highlights importance of moral education from young age
The education system in Cambodia should not only provide knowledge but also impart virtues, morality and positive behaviour starting from kindergarten, said Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-highlights-importance-moral-education-young-age
Ministry intensifying efforts in fight against child labour
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training is intensifying its efforts to disseminate labour laws and legal documents related to child employment across Cambodia, with an emphasis on five provinces. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-intensifying-efforts-fight-against-child-labour
CDC encourages investment from Islam World members
Sun Chanthol, first vice-president of the Council of the Development of Cambodia (CDC), encouraged entrepreneur members of the Malay World Islam World (DMDI) to consider investing in the Kingdom, highlighting the many incentives in place to reward economic opportunities in the country. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-encourages-investment-islam-world-members