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Cham Nimul urges all crucial partners and stakeholders to deeply engage in the initial stages of the EU GATE Project

On 15 March 2024, Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, presided over the conclusion of ARISE Plus Cambodia and the launch of “EU Global Access and Trade Expertise (GATE)” with many participants from the Ministry of Commerce, representatives from the relevant partner and stakeholders. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501456894/cham-nimul-urges-all-crucial-partners-and-stakeholders-to-deeply-engage-in-the-initial-stages-of-the-eu-gate-project/

Cambodia and China reaffirm their commitment to continue working closely in advancing the MLC cooperation

On 15 March 2024, Meas Kim Heng, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) SOM Leader of Cambodia, received a courtesy call by Chen Cong, Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501456861/cambodia-and-china-reaffirm-their-commitment-to-continue-working-closely-in-advancing-the-mlc-cooperation/

Three GI products identified for export to China

The Ministry of Commerce has identified three geographical indications (GI) products for exporting to the Chinese market, seeking support for promoting products in China. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501456271/three-gi-products-identified-for-export-to-china/

‘Visit Siem Reap 2024’ campaign kicks off to attract foreign tourists

The Visit Siem Reap 2024 campaign was launched on Saturday in​ Siem Reap province, home of famed UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park, to attract more foreign tourists to visit the land rich in cultural landscapes. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501457410/visit-siem-reap-2024-campaign-kicks-off-to-attract-foreign-tourists/

CDC, CYEAD discuss investment opportunities

Delegates from the Cambodia Young Entrepreneurs Association for Development (CYEAD) on Friday meet with senior officials of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) in Phnom Penh to explore investment opportunities. ...

Rachel David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501457408/cdc-cyead-discuss-investment-opportunities/

Cambodia’s public debt stands at $11.24 billion

Cambodia’s public debt stood at $11.24 billion by the end of last year and the risk from the debt is at a low level, according to a report of the Cambodia Public Debt Statistical Bulletin released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance last week. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501457412/cambodias-public-debt-stands-at-11-24-billion/

$35M for rural road resilience work signed off by World Bank

The World Bank (WB) has approved an additional $35 million of financing projects which will improve the quality of rural roads in Kratie, Kampong Cham and Tbong Khmum provinces. It is expected that the work will improve the lives of more than two million people ...

Samban Chandara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-35m-for-rural-road-resilience-work-signed-off-by-world-bank

Deforestation crackdown in Pursat yields large seizures

Eight people have been reprimanded and one suspect has been sent to court during the beginning of a 30-day campaign against state land occupation and deforestation in Pursat province. ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/deforestation-crackdown-in-pursat-yields-large-seizures

European Union and Cambodia launch $53 million technical education initiative

On Tuesday the European Union and the Cambodian government launched four new programs designed to promote sustainability and energy efficiency in the country, including a $53.1 million initiative to improve technical education. ...

Seoung Nimol and Pou Soreachny
https://cambojanews.com/european-union-and-cambodia-launch-53-million-technical-education-initiative/

$35M rural road fund to boost health and education access

The World Bank has approved a $35 million credit to help rural roads in three Cambodian provinces become more climate resilient to ensure residents have access to critical services and markets amid shifting weather patterns. ...

Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/35m-rural-road-fund-to-boost-health-and-education-access

Royal gendarmerie arrests 11 Pursat residents in wildlife crime crackdown

Cambodia’s Royal Gendarmerie arrested 11 Pursat province residents Tuesday after the military force deployed nearly 300 of its officers to crack down on natural resource crimes. ...

Eung Sea
https://cambojanews.com/royal-gendarmerie-arrests-11-pursat-residents-in-wildlife-crime-crackdown/

EU and Cambodia unveil $96.7M investment in four initiatives

The European Union (EU) and Cambodia have teamed up to launch four major programmes that focus on promoting sustainable value chains, energy efficiency and renewable energy, totalling $96.7 million. ...

Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/eu-and-cambodia-unveil-967m-investment-in-four-initiatives

Despite progress, UNDP report reveals disparities and inequality challenges

A UNDP report has praised Cambodia for its rapid development to the medium human category, increasing a staggering 56.9 percent in two decades, but raised grave concerns about how the poorest are being left behind. ...

Yatt Malai
https://kiripost.com/stories/despite-progress-undp-report-reveals-disparities-and-inequality-challenges

Cambodia seeks more investment from Europe

Even though Cambodia has attracted more European investors, the number of their investment projects in the country is still small, said Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501455006/cambodia-seeks-more-investment-from-europe/

ASEAN digital economy set to double to $2 trillion by 2030

Prime Minister Hun Manet said that the ASEAN digital economy is capable of doubling its current value of around $1 trillion to reach a market cap of $2 trillion by 2030. ...

James Whitehead
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501455000/asean-digital-economy-set-to-double-to-2-trillion-by-2030/

Ministry seeks more US help to manage natural disasters

Thor Chetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, is seeking further assistance from the US Embassy in Cambodia to manage natural disasters, as well as greater technical assistance for ministry officials. ...

Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501454169/ministry-seeks-more-us-help-to-manage-natural-disasters/

NSSF targets broader membership

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is set to continue enhancing the promotion of voluntary contributions to healthcare in 2024, aimed at bolstering the effectiveness of efforts geared towards safeguarding the welfare of the Cambodian people. ...

Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nssf-targets-broader-membership

CSOs continue to press authorities to allow banned STT photo exhibition to resume

Some 62 civil society organizations (CSOs) including Licadho, Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR), and local communities have urged the authorities to allow Sahmakum Teang Tnaut’s (STT) photo exhibition to resume after it was shut down two weeks ago. ...

Phon Sothyroth
https://cambojanews.com/csos-continue-to-press-authorities-to-allow-banned-stt-photo-exhibition-to-resume/

EU launches 4 new programs worth $85.6 mln in Cambodia

The European Union on Tuesday launched four new programs worth $85.6 million in total in Cambodia, with a focus on promoting sustainable value chains, energy efficiency and renewable energy, said a joint press release. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501455198/eu-launches-4-new-programs-worth-85-6-mln-in-cambodia/

Teenager rescued after trafficked to China for marriage, police search for ringleader

Interior Ministry police are searching for the ringleader in a human trafficking case following the rescue of a 16-year-old who was trafficked to China. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/teenager-rescued-after-trafficked-to-china-for-marriage-police-search-for-ringleader/

Ministry plans expanded rollout of public health insurance

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) remains committed to ensure the effective provision of social security support for all Cambodians. ...

Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501455150/ministry-plans-expanded-rollout-of-public-health-insurance/

Ministry urges the establishment of libraries in more schools

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport is pushing for the establishment of libraries in educational institutions across the country to assist students’ with their studies. ...

Ton Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501454167/ministry-urges-the-establishment-of-libraries-in-more-schools/

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