Khmer Times
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/
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/
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/
Skills training for 1.5 million people will focus on 10 areas with 38 skills, says PM
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, stated that the vocational training policy for 1.5 million young people will focus on 10 areas and 38 professions. .. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501386064/skills-training-for-1-5-million-people-will-focus-on-10-areas-with-38-skills-says-pm/
Entry pass sales to Angkor Park hit $27.8M in Jan-Oct
Angkor Archaeological Park, one of the Kingdom’s biggest tourist attractions notched a whopping 312 percent hike in sales of entry passes totalling $27.8 million in the January-October period this year, according to a report from the state-owned Angkor Enterprise. Sales of entry passes to foreign ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501385588/entry-pass-sales-to-angkor-park-hit-27-8m-in-jan-oct/
Khmer to be mandatory for private schools from December
The inclusion of the Khmer language as a compulsory subject in the curriculum of private schools has received strong support from educational experts as it will promote the Cambodian language and culture. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501384071/khmer-to-be-mandatory-for-private-schools-from-december/
Japan-Cambodia Foreign Ministers’ talk via telephone Monday
On October 30, commencing at 5:40 p.m., Ms KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a telephone talk with Mr. Sok Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, for approximately 25 minutes. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501384270/japan-cambodia-foreign-ministers-talk-via-telephone-monday/
Public services soon to go digital at sub-national level
Prime Minister Hun Manet said yesterday that the government will introduce digital public services at the sub-national level, starting with Takeo province, in the near future. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501384084/public-services-soon-to-go-digital-at-sub-national-level/
Thailand lowers fees for Cambodian migrant workers
The Thai Ministry of Labour has issued a ministerial order setting new fees for inspections and work permits for foreign workers from Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501384327/thailand-lowers-fees-for-cambodian-migrant-workers/
Measures sought to optimise Vietnam-Cambodia logistic route
The Ho Chi Minh City-based Saigon Newport Corporation held a workshop to seek measures to strengthen connectivity and develop Vietnam – Cambodia logistic service route on October 28 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501383705/measures-sought-to-optimise-vietnam-cambodia-logistic-route/
Royal Government plans to spend about $36 million to train young people from poor families
In 2024, the Royal Government of Cambodia planned to spend about $36 million on vocational training for young people from poor and vulnerable families across the country. This is according to the draft of the 2024 national budget, which was released by the Ministry of ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501383846/royal-government-plans-to-spend-about-36-million-to-train-young-people-from-poor-families/
Education Ministry asks students not to contest Bac II results
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has requested students not to contest the results of the Baccalaureate Exam, also known as the Bac II, which will take place in November as the Ministry guarantees transparency and accuracy in assessing the exam. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501383521/education-ministry-asks-students-not-to-contest-bac-ii-results/
Cambodia, Australia discuss Post and Telecommunications cooperation
Cambodia and Australia have discussed advancing bilateral collaboration on post and telecommunications, particularly cyber security and underwater cable and radio frequency spectrum resource management. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501383274/cambodia-australia-discuss-post-and-telecommunications-cooperation/
Role of MFIs in economic and social development crucial
Microfinance as a sector has been key in helping bring about economic and social development in Cambodia stressed Sok Voeun, chairman of Cambodia Microfinance Association last Friday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501383482/role-of-mfis-in-economic-and-social-development-crucial/