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Modern technology, skilled human resources key to Cambodia’s development
Modern technology and highly skilled human resources are indispensable to Cambodia’s development, said former Speaker of the South Korean National Assembly Kim Jin-pyo on Wednesday. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558176/modern-technology-skilled-human-resources-key-to-cambodias-development/
Digitisation of census data collection a top priority
The Ministry of Planning aims to transition from traditional paper questionnaires to modern information technology systems and tablets to enhance efficiency and support census data collection officials work effectively. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558395/digitisation-of-census-data-collection-a-top-priority/
GMS support for Cambodia’s plastic prevention proposal
The countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) have voiced their support for Cambodia’s proposed draft of the Phnom Penh Joint Statement on the Prevention of Plastic Pollution in the region. The statement calls for collective efforts to adopt a community-based approach that engages and ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501558407/gms-support-for-cambodias-plastic-prevention-proposal/
Conservationists celebrate Vulture Awareness Day, report increasing population
The Cambodia Vulture Working Group (CVWG) has released its annual report for 2023, which reveals strong progress in the conservation of three critically endangered species: the White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis), Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris), and Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus). ...
Manet: 1,300km of border roads to be built over 10 years
On Thursday, September 5, Prime Minister Hun Manet confirmed that Cambodia has completed about 50 per cent of its 2,660-kilometre border road network. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-1-300km-of-border-roads-to-be-built-over-10-years
Concerns raised over plastic pollution threat to Cambodia's marine life
After a pregnant whale was found dead on a beach in Phuket, Thailand from choking on plastic waste earlier this week, a Cambodian conservation official expressed concerns that non-biodegradable pollution could pose a threat to the country’s rare marine species, such as sea turtles, dugongs ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/concerns-raised-over-plastic-pollution-threat-to-cambodia-s-marine-life
Kranhuong hardwood plantation marks two decades of seedlings
The Kranhuong Forest Plantation, one of the largest and oldest seedling storage facilities in Cambodia, has been producing and distributing hardwood seedlings to nurseries across the country for more than 20 years. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kranhuong-hardwood-plantation-marks-two-decades-of-seedlings-
Employers propose $2 increase to minimum wage, workers seek up to $10
Employers’ representatives have proposed a $2 increase to the monthly minimum wage for the Kingdom’s factory workers in 2025, while workers’ representatives called for raises of $6, $7 or $10. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/employers-propose-2-increase-to-minimum-wage-workers-seek-up-to-10
Forum planned to address prison overcrowding
The Ministry of Interior’s General Department of Prisons (GDP) is planning to hold a forum with relevant ministries, embassies, and human rights NGOs to find a comprehensive solution to ongoing overcrowding issues in prisons, as the number of inmates continues to rise. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/forum-planned-to-address-prison-overcrowding
Illegal fishing crackdown successful, but crime ongoing
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has confirmed that the Inter-Ministerial Commission tasked with preventing illegal fishing in Tonle Sap Lake has successfully addressed numerous illegal fishing cases over the past two years. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501557423/illegal-fishing-crackdown-successful-but-crime-ongoing/
Cambodia, China sharpen efforts to suppress transnational crime
Cambodia and China have agreed to enhance their current and future cooperation on security issues, with a focus on tracking down and repatriating those guilty of committing transnational crimes, while also strengthening the capacity of law enforcement officials in Cambodia. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-china-sharpen-efforts-to-suppress-transnational-crime
Ministry breaks ground on first of five regional tree nurseries
The Ministry of Environment is conducting a study on Cambodia’s current forest canopy to facilitate successful tree planting and expansion, aiming to increase the country’s green cover to 60 per cent over the next 25 years. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-breaks-ground-on-first-of-five-regional-tree-nurseries
Oddar Meanchey students discover Khmer Rouge-era history
The Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam)’s Anlong Veng Peace Center hosted a classroom forum on the “History of Democratic Kampuchea (1975-1979)” for 25 students of Sre Noi High School on September 10. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/oddar-meanchey-students-discover-khmer-rouge-era-history
Hun Sen: Despite challenges, ASEAN stronger
Senate president Hun Sen has described the ASEAN bloc as getting stronger without “backing down”. He acknowledged that although it has faced many problems, many countries still seek to become ASEAN partners. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/politics/hun-sen-despite-challenges-asean-stronger-
FiA to conduct nationwide monkey census, aims to curb biting incidents
Forestry Administration (FiA) officials plan to conduct a nationwide census of monkeys, particularly in tourist areas, to locate and manage aggressive primates that have been causing danger to the public, including both domestic and international travellers. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fia-to-conduct-nationwide-monkey-census-aims-to-curb-biting-incidents
PM lauds modern farming communities
Prime Minister Hun Manet Tuesday lauded the efforts and achievements of modern farming communities and called for more such farming communities across the country. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501557403/pm-lauds-modern-farming-communities/
More rice trade deals underway to expand markets
Cambodia is negotiating with some countries in the region on rice trade deals to expand the Cambodian rice market, said Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce on Tuesday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501557391/more-rice-trade-deals-underway-to-expand-markets/
Education ministry evaluates strategic achievements
The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) held a meeting to review the implementation of the Pentagonal Strategy – Phase 1. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501557429/education-ministry-evaluates-strategic-achievements/
Significant strides in mitigating climate change impact
At the 6th Greater Mekong Sub Region Environment Ministers’ meeting (EMM-6), Cambodia has highlighted significant strides in environmental protection and sustainable development, implementing a range of policies and initiatives aimed at conserving natural resources, reducing pollution, and mitigating the impacts of climate change. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501557445/significant-strides-in-mitigating-climate-change-impact/
Funan canal activity silent a month after groundbreaking; ministries start interviewing residents
A month after groundbreaking, the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal has not seen construction yet, although the relevant ministries have commenced interviews with affected people, likely in relation to compensation, but there is no further information on it so far. ...
Seoung Nimol and Tang Porgech
https://cambojanews.com/funan-canal-activity-silent-a-month-after-groundbreaking-ministries-start-interviewing-residents/
Farmers urged to prioritise local rice varieties as prices surge
In a bid to promote sustainable agriculture and stabilise local rice prices, a senior official from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has urged Cambodian farmers to shift their focus toward cultivating local rice varieties. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/farmers-urged-to-prioritise-local-rice-varieties-as-prices-surge
Phnom Penh Port’s August, 8-month revenue sees buoyant rise
State-owned Phnom Penh Autonomous Port’s revenue for August 2024 climbed 25 percent to $4.4 million from last year, amid buoyant growth in container TEUs and cargo volumes between January and August this year. ...
Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/phnom-penh-ports-august-8-month-revenue-sees-buoyant-rise
Health Ministry reports dengue control success
The Ministry of Health reported a successful mission on the control of dengue fever nationwide, highlighting the remarkable decrease in infection rates for the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period last year. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501556744/health-ministry-reports-dengue-control-success/
PM welcomes US firms keen on investing in agri-products
Prime Minister Hun Manet Tuesday welcomed the US companies seeking investment opportunities and interested in exporting Cambodian agricultural products to the US market, as well as promoting cooperation in the field of education in the Kingdom. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501556625/pm-welcomes-us-firms-keen-on-investing-in-agri-products/