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Cambodia, Japan join forces to accelerate digital sector growth

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and the Embassy of Japan in Cambodia (EoJ) organised a seminar recently to enhance the development of human resources in the telecommunication and digital technologies sectors. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501583836/cambodia-japan-join-forces-to-accelerate-digital-sector-growth/

Reinforcing efforts to enhancing food security and nutrition

In a move to reinforce Cambodia’s food system sustainability, Sok Silo, Secretary-General of the Council for Agriculture and Rural Development, highlighted Cambodia’s commitment to enhancing food security and nutrition, a priority that has seen considerable advancements. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501583854/reinforcing-efforts-to-enhancing-food-security-and-nutrition/

Border infrastructure development fund raises almost $27 million

Some 720,105 Cambodians from various backgrounds have contributed a total of $26,967,609 million to the Border Infrastructure Development Fund, reflecting their collective commitment to protecting and developing their homeland. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501584096/border-infrastructure-development-fund-raises-almost-27-million/

PM outlines recommendations to develop Cambodia’s education further

The Cambodian Prime Minister has advised education institutions, especially public schools, to continue promoting teaching and learning to produce more high-quality human capital in Cambodia. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501584209/pm-outlines-recommendations-to-develop-cambodias-education-further/

Spike in small business loan demand in Q3

Recent reports from the Credit Bureau Cambodia (CBC) present a mixed picture of Cambodia’s credit market in Q3 2024, which ended September 30, 2024. ...

James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501583838/spike-in-small-business-loan-demand-in-q3/

Cambodia’s GDP per capita expected to jump 40% in 2025 to $2,924

The office of the council of ministers said Cambodia’s GDP per capita in 2025 is expected to rise to $2,924—a rise of over 40 percent over the projected 2024 figures. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501584140/cambodias-gdp-per-capita-expected-to-jump-40-in-2025-to-2924/

Cambodia launches nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign

The Ministry of Health launched a nationwide measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign on October 31, aiming to vaccinate over 1.5 million children between the ages of nine months and five years across 25 provinces. ...

Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-launches-nationwide-measles-rubella-vaccination-campaign

79% of students passed the National BacII exam this year

The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) announced yesterday that 106,351 candidates passed this year’s National BacII examination. ...

Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501583150/79-of-students-passed-the-national-bacii-exam-this-year/

MAFF makes move at raising income of farmers, consumers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two partners, Cambodian Green (CG) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Cambodia, to increase the income of both farmers and consumers and to raise awareness of natural resource conservation. ...

Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501583078/maff-makes-move-at-raising-income-of-farmers-consumers/

Almost 100% of tax now collected electronically

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) has attributed the significant growth in tax revenue collection since 2014 to the implementation of technology solutions. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501583076/almost-100-of-tax-now-collected-electronically/

Hospital set up as hub for treatment of endemic diseases

The Ministry of Health designated the Techo Santepheap National Hospital to handle all contagious diseases by coordinating with hospitals across the Kingdom. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501582416/hospital-set-up-as-hub-for-treatment-of-endemic-diseases/

Battambang officially smoke-free tourist city

Battambang has been awarded Smoke-Free Tourist City status after meeting criteria set by authorities. ...

Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501582381/battambang-officially-smoke-free-tourist-city/

25 more projects receive incentives in Sihanoukville

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has approved special incentives for 25 projects in Preah Sihanouk province, including 12 projects for completing unfinished buildings, 12 new projects and one expansion project, with a total investment budget of $917 million. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501582226/25-more-projects-receive-incentives-in-sihanoukville/

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

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