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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has provided Cambodia with a concessional loan of more than $54 million to further expand power transmission lines in Phnom Penh. ...

Cambodia’s exports to Japan surged 20 percent in the first eight months of this year compared to the same period last year and reached $924 million, the latest trade data of the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) showed. ...

Aun Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF) on Monday asked Customs National School (CNS) officials to launch training programmes aimed at promoting human capital development. ...

Cambodia’s trade exchanges with its fellow ASEAN member states amounted to $10.49 billion in the first eight months of this year, up 11.8% from $9.38 billion over the same period last year, said a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise on Tuesday. ...

According to the data released by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) earlier this month, iron and steel imports into the Kingdom increased by 59.2 percent during the first eight months of 2024 compared to the imports of these two core construction materials ...

The government has claimed that the number of land disputes has greatly reduced since officials increased efforts to resolve disputes outside of the court to provide quick and effective solutions. ...

Cambodia has to date raised $21 million from charitable people for border infrastructure development, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Monday. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet is making border infrastructure development a priority following Cambodia’s withdrawal from the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Cooperation (CLV-DTA) initiative. ...

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has encouraged students to consider pursuing studies in digital technology while also stressing the importance and high demand for these skills today and in the future. ...

Following the surprise announcement of Cambodia’s withdrawal from the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA) on the night of September 20, Prime Minister Hun Manet explained this morning, September 23, that the development of the northeastern regions will continue. ...

The government has shared several of the ways it is actively promoting the Kingdom’s potential for foreign investment and working to boost exports to international markets, as domestic production capacity continues to grow. ...

The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), officially launched the “Green Sprouts” campaign in Mondulkiri province aiming to protect Cambodia’s forests and enhance climate resilience through the successful implementation of the REDD+ project in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary. ...

Cambodia has formally withdrawn from the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA) agreement by informing the other state parties about the decision. ...

The Ministry of Labour will examine requests by nine unions regarding seven proposals to help workers receive essential support benefits following the monthly wage rise to $208 for next year. ...

Cambodia’s trade volume with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries soared to 22.92 billion U.S. dollars in the first eight months of 2024, marking a 17.2% increase compared to 19.55 billion dollars during the same period last year. ...

Minister of Cult and Religion Chay Borin said that the ministry is preparing to draft a law on religion in the nation. ...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sok Chenda Sophea has called for stronger cooperation between Cambodia and New Zealand, particularly in agriculture, agro-processing, and human resource development. ...

Next year’s minimum wage for the garment, footwear, and travel goods industries has been set at $208 per month, an increase of $4 from this year. ...

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will strengthen cooperation with Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce to help the Kingdom fully tap its export potential. ...

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and the Board of Investment (BOI) of Thailand have agreed to enhance cooperation in promoting investment in Cambodia. ...

The 5th National Conference addressed the learning crisis and improving primary education in rural areas by engaging stakeholders to enhance lifelong learning, support teachers and strengthen education reforms. ...

The two nations have signed an agreement to provide training for Cambodian kindergarten teachers based on Japanese early-childhood education principles, focusing on learning through play to enhance teaching quality and capacity in Cambodia. ...

As a core partner for Cambodia’s clean energy transition, Australia is promoting a green and secure energy future in Cambodia through evidence-based planning and policy-making, sharing lessons learned, and piloting energy projects. ...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport will evaluate 130 additional public schools at all levels as potential model schools and plans to officially announce selected institutions next year. ,,, ...