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Cambodia, Thailand on track with new railway connectivity
Transport experts hail the recent railway link between Cambodia and Thailand as a significant development that will boost travel, tourism and freight transport, benefiting both countries’ economies. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336830/cambodia-thailand-on-track-with-new-railway-connectivity/
Nation’s greatest asset is its human resources, says Hun Manet
Soon-to-be Prime Minister Hun Manet said that Cambodia’s greatest achievement is the potentail its human resources have to contribute to the development of the country’s growth and prosperity. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336648/nations-greatest-asset-is-its-human-resources-says-hun-manet/
Digital pioneer bridges AI language divide
In an exciting move, the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has announced that preparations are underway for the introduction of the Khmer version of ChatGPT, a sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) tool. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/digital-pioneer-bridges-ai-language-divide
National road 76 Mondulkiri – Phnom Penh collapsed after heavy rain
National Road 76 Mondulkiri – Phnom Penh has been temporarily closed since Tuesday after heavy rains and flash floods caused the road to collapse. All vehicles traveling from Mondulkiri to Phnom Penh must now go through Kratie, Stung Treng and Ratanakiri, according to the Mondulkiri ...
Seoung Nimol and Phon Sothyroth
https://cambojanews.com/national-road-76-mondulkiri-phnom-penh-collapsed-after-heavy-rain/
Reviving ancient healing arts: Cambodia’s ground-breaking approach to healthcare
Traditional healers, with their deep knowledge of nature’s bounty, have long played a pivotal role in providing healthcare in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1336921/reviving-ancient-healing-arts-cambodias-ground-breaking-approach-to-healthcare/
SPM Hun Sen appreciates Win-Win policy for national progress and development
Prime Minister Hun Sen, has spoken highly his Win-Win Policy for the country’s rapid progress and development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336894/spm-hun-sen-appreciates-win-win-policy-for-national-progress-and-development/
Cambodia selected to host the AWaP convention in 2025
Cambodia has been selected as the host nation for the 4th annual Asia Wastewater Management Partnership (AWaP) convention in 2025. Five other countries are members of the organisation, Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam and Japan. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336034/cambodia-selected-to-host-the-awap-convention-in-2025/
FAO launches weeklong agricultural workshop
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has kicked off a weeklong provincial level training workshop to strengthen national capacity on analysis and interpretation of agricultural statistics and data. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336038/fao-launches-weeklong-agricultural-workshop/
Digital roadmap to an innovation-driven economy
The government has demonstrated remarkable dedication and commitment to achieving its goals of turning the country into an upper-middle-income economy by 2030 and a high-income economy by 2050. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336041/digital-roadmap-to-an-innovation-driven-economy/
Education ministry plans ‘New Generation Schools’
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) is planning to establish three New Generation Schools (NGS) by 2029. ...
Son Minea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501334442/education-ministry-plans-new-generation-schools/
Cambodia, France sign agreement for scientific cooperation
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports and the French Embassy in Cambodia have signed an agreement for science and technology cooperation under the Huber Curien Tonle Sap Partnership, funded by the Innovation Research Fund, to support the initiative to develop or continue research projects ...
Khmer Times Staff
MISTI, Japan and Thailand to enhance regional STI collaboration
Cambodia has launched the “Mutual Learning of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Coordination-Toyota Foundation” project to enhance the collaboration on STI coordination in the region. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501335213/misti-japan-and-thailand-to-enhance-regional-sti-collaboration/
Cambodia support to continue, says JICA on 30th anniversary
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on the 30th anniversary of its ties with Cambodia pledged continued support for the country’s development, yesterday. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501335412/cambodia-support-to-continue-says-jica-on-30th-anniversary/
MLVT invites unions to minimum wage talks on August 16
The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) is inviting labour unions to the bargaining table for wage negotiations on August 16. The main item on the agenda are minimum wages for workers. ...
Nang Veasna
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501335214/mlvt-invites-unions-to-minimum-wage-talks-on-august-16/
Cambodia reports elevated dengue fever activity reported nationwide as of August 1
Health authorities continue to report elevated dengue fever activity nationwide in Cambodia, with an additional 3,363 cases reported from June 27-July 23; bringing the total to more than 8,020 since Jan. 1. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336328/cambodia-reports-elevated-dengue-fever-activity-reported-nationwide-as-of-august-1/
Nearly half a million spoiled ballots in Cambodia election: Poll body
Cambodia’s election commission said on Tuesday (Aug 1) that nearly half a million ballots were spoiled in the national election last month, which critics have called a sham as all opposition parties were barred from contesting. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501335628/nearly-half-a-million-spoiled-ballots-in-cambodia-election-poll-body/
Over 2.6 million tourists visit Angkor Resort in first seven months
Some 2,643,000 national and international tourists visited the Angkor Archeological Park in Siem Reap province in the first seven months of this year. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336270/over-2-6-million-tourists-visit-angkor-resort-in-first-seven-months/
MoEYS and French Embassy cooperate on science, tech
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS) and the French Embassy in Cambodia have signed an agreement on cooperation in science and technology, within the framework of the Huber Curien “Tonle Sap” partnership, to continue research for development projects. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336036/moeys-and-french-embassy-cooperate-on-science-tech/
Observers praise Cambodia over free and fair elections
Experts and international observers praised Cambodia’s national elections as free, fair, transparent and nonintimidating because the people clearly understood the value of democracy. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501335902/observers-praise-cambodia-over-free-and-fair-elections/
IFC watchdog’s investigation into Cambodia’s top microfinance firms allowed to proceed
The International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) watchdog announced Tuesday it will proceed with an investigation into Cambodia’s leading microfinance firms, after the IFC withdrew a request for review of the decision to investigate. ...
No salt import, high salt yields sufficient for Cambodia
Cambodia would not need to import salt from other countries to meet domestic demand in 2023 as favourable weather conditions have helped the production of salt where more than 80,000 tonnes have been harvested, industry insiders say. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/no-salt-import-high-salt-yields-sufficient-cambodia
Oil price rises to severely impact businesses
High global oil prices, which have seen petrol pump prices in Cambodia rise about 10 per cent since August 1, could “severely” affect the transport sector and push up the cost of production, industry players said. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/oil-price-rises-severely-impact-businesses
ASEAN’s first Maritime Outlook highlights region’s blue economy
ASEAN has launched its inaugural ASEAN Maritime Outlook (AMO) at the 13th ASEAN Maritime Forum, held in the Indonesia resort island of Bali on August 1. This publication is set to be a cornerstone in managing various maritime issues, with a special focus on streamlining ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/aseans-first-maritime-outlook-highlights-regions-blue-economy
Cambodia sees significant increase in digital payments with e -wallets exceeding 20.2 million
Cambodia has recorded a sharp rise in mobile payments as more and more people have turned from cash-based to digital transaction options, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) said. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336216/cambodia-sees-significant-increase-in-digital-payments-with-e-wallets-exceeding-20-2-million/