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NEC hiring over 8K contract poll workers
The National Election Committee (NEC) has announced the recruitment of 8,342 short-term contract officials to work for the commune electoral commissions during the nation’s seventh parliamentary election scheduled for this coming July. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nec-hiring-over-8k-contract-poll-workers
92 pct of households in Cambodia get access to electricity
Ninety-two percent of households in Cambodia have access to electricity, including 99 percent in urban areas and 88 percent in rural areas, said the 2021-2022 Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey released on Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501268277/92-pct-of-households-in-cambodia-get-access-to-electricity/
Senior tourism official says Cambodia expects 4 million tourists this year
Chea Se, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Tourism, said that Cambodia expects about 4 million tourists in 2023. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501267838/senior-tourism-official-says-cambodia-expects-4-million-tourists-this-year/
SME registration up 1.6% at 43,974 in 2022
The number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) registered at the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation rose to 43,974 in 2022, a slight increase of 1.6 percent compared to a year ago. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501268091/sme-registration-up-1-6-at-43974-in-2022/
Microfinance sector plays important role in economic development: NBC
The microfinance sector in Cambodia has been playing an important role in contributing to economic and social development, especially the reduction of poverty in rural areas, said a senior official at the National Bank of Cambodia. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501268058/microfinance-sector-plays-important-role-in-economic-development-nbc/
Half of high school dropouts in Ratanakiri are indigenous
Ratanakiri provincial authorities are concerned as almost half of the high school dropouts in the province are students from indigenous communities. ...
Chhun Sunly
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501268052/half-of-high-school-dropouts-in-ratanakiri-are-indigenous/
More than 30,000 attend Science, Tech and Innovation Day event
More than 30,000 participants attended Cambodia’s first-ever Sacience, Technology, and Innovation Day at the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center from March 26 to 28. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501268139/more-than-30000-attend-science-tech-and-innovation-day-event/
Cambodia needs $ 138M to achieve 2025 mine-free target: official
Cambodia needs $ 138 million dollars for the next two years to achieve its mine-free target by 2025, Ly Thuch, first vice president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authorities (CMAA), said on Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501268293/cambodia-needs-138m-to-achieve-2025-mine-free-target-official/
Cambodia receives 22 Indonesia projects worth $69 million
Cambodia received 22 investment project proposals worth $69 million from Indonesian investors in various sectors, including industry, agriculture and service. .. ...
Kang Sothear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501267157/cambodia-receives-22-indonesia-projects-worth-69-million/
Digital payments in Cambodia to touch $4.73B this year
Cambodia’s digital payments sector, powered by key industry players, is expected to make greater headway this year and the total payments may touch $4.73 billion, according to some estimates. ...
Manoj Mathew
http://khmertimeskh.com/501267158/digital-payments-in-cambodia-to-touch-4-73b-this-year/
Fully tapping potential of RCEP by Cambodia
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is a catalyst of regional economic growth, integration and connectivity in the Asia Pacific, accounting for about 30 percent of global GDP and one-third of the world’s population. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501267503/fully-tapping-potential-of-rcep-by-cambodia/
Korea becomes Cambodia’s 14th largest trading partner in 2022
Korea has become Cambodia’s 14th largest trading partner in 2022, as the bilateral trade volume posted $780 million, inching up 0.6 percent. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501267568/korea-becomes-cambodias-14th-largest-trading-partner-in-2022/
Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority calls on businesses to cut down on water use to alleviate current ‘severe shortage’ in city
The Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) has called on businesses to cut down on water use in order to counter the current water shortages in Phnom Penh. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501266009/phnom-penh-water-supply-authority-calls-on-businesses-to-cut-down-on-water-use-to-alleviate-current-severe-shortage-in-city/
NSSF’s health provision with one million cases in first quarter of 2023
According to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), members had access to medical treatment and care services at partner hospitals, with more than one million cases in the first quarter of this year, an increase of more than 30% compared to the same period last ...
Education minister, health facilities in educational institutions are very important for students and teachers
The Minister of Education Hang Chuon Naron, stated that health facilities in educational institutions are very important for students and teachers to receive primary health care and to provide physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health counselling. ...
Government approves new draft law on taxation
The Cambodian government on Friday approved a new draft taxation law which is said to contribute to promoting and enhancing the Cambodian business sector, increase the favorable investment environment, and strengthen fiscal compliance. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501266503/government-approves-new-draft-law-on-taxation/
42% of loans taken in capital; women outnumber men in provinces
As much as 42 percent of the loans disbursed by banks and commercial banks in Cambodia has been taken by residents living in its capital Phnom Penh while women borrowers outnumber men in most of the provinces. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501266501/42-of-loans-taken-in-capital-women-outnumber-men-in-provinces/
Cambodia to strengthen military cooperation with Japan and Australia
Cambodia has spoken highly of the good bilateral friendship, mutual support and cooperation, especially in the military field with Japan and Australia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501265894/cambodia-to-strengthen-military-cooperation-with-japan-and-australia/
WB sticks to Cambodia’s 5.2% growth forecast for 2023
World Bank has maintained the 2023 economic growth rate forecast for Cambodia at 5.2 percent while it lowered the prospects for the neighbouring countries Vietnam and Thailand from its October 2022 estimates. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501266499/wb-sticks-to-cambodias-5-2-growth-forecast-for-2023/
Urgent call not to waste water amid shortages
Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) on Friday appealed to the population and businesses not to waste water as the capital city and Takhmau town face a shortage of water. ...
Prak Chan Thul
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-urgent-call-not-to-waste-water-amid-shortages
National Bank of Cambodia’s deputy governor Chea Serey gives insights ion financial stability, green finance
The deputy governor of the National Bank of Cambodia has called for the world’s countries to do more to help developing nations mitigate the effects of climate change. On sidelines of this year’s Boao Forum, CGTN had an interview with the deputy governor, Madam Chea ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501266301/national-bank-of-cambodias-deputy-governor-chea-serey-gives-insights-ion-financial-stability-green-finance/
Cambodia & Morocco look to deepen ties; may boost apparel trade
Morocco and Cambodia have pledged to strengthen their trade ties. The two countries have agreed to organise a forum to explore business opportunities and urged their respective business communities to boost trade and investment. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501266865/cambodia-may-boost-apparel-trade/
Cambodian, Chinese central banks discuss local currency settlement for cross-border trade
Cambodian and Chinese central bank officials have discussed the promotion of local currency settlement for cross-border trade between the two countries, said a statement released by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) on Saturday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501266318/cambodian-chinese-central-banks-discuss-local-currency-settlement-for-cross-border-trade/
Cyprus-Cambodia Business Association established to boost Cyprus-Cambodia ties
Cyprus-Cambodia Business Association will operate under the auspices with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501265925/cyprus-cambodia-business-association-established-to-boost-cyprus-cambodia-ties/