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Cambodia, Japan agree to widen economic cooperation

Cambodia and Japan Saturday in principle agreed to strengthen and expand cooperation on infrastructure and connect maritime space through participation in the design and development of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port. The two countries also agreed to expand cooperation in the economic field and attract Japanese investment. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501518995/cambodia-japan-agree-to-widen-economic-cooperation/

Council of Ministers approves 2024-2028 disaster planning

The government has approved a comprehensive disaster risk reduction action plan for 2024–2028, addressing a range of natural and man-made disasters, including floods, storms, droughts, fires and building collapses, many of which have been exacerbated by climate change. r ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501519085/council-of-ministers-approves-2024-2028-disaster-planning/

Kingdom sees surge in investment in first half 2024

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved $3.2 billion in fixed-asset investment for 190 projects during the first six months of 2024, nearly double (up 194 percent) the investment from the $1.1 billion recorded for the same period last year. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501518989/kingdom-sees-surge-in-investment-in-first-half-2024/

Inclusive education action plan launched for 2024-2028

Educational stakeholders have launched the Inclusive Education Action Plan 2024-2028, which aims to ensure all children, including those with disabilities, have access to high-quality education. ...

Marissa Carruthers
https://kiripost.com/stories/inclusive-education-action-plan-launched-for-2024-2028

Japanese foreign minister's visit aims to boost bilateral Ties

Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs is gearing up for an official visit to Cambodia from July 5 to 6 to strengthen economic and sociopolitical cooperation between the two nations, with analysts predicting closed door discussions will take place on human rights and democracy. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/japanese-foreign-ministers-visit-aims-to-boost-bilateral-ties

190 projects totalling $3.2 billion approved in six months

Cambodia has approved 190 investment projects totalling more than $3.2 billion and providing more than 68,500 jobs, with the bulk of foreign investment coming from China. ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/190-projects-totalling-32-billion-approved-in-six-months

Chinese Ambassador Designate looks to boost bilateral relations

Wang Wenbin, the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador Designate to Cambodia, has pledged to enhance cooperation between China and Cambodia, aiming to achieve greater accomplishments and benefits for the people of both nations. ...

Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501519091/chinese-ambassador-designate-looks-to-boost-bilateral-relations/

Japan grants Cambodia approximately $60M in aid and loans

Cambodia and Japan signed and exchanged notes concerning a yen loan project and a grant aid project during Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko’s official visit to Cambodia from July5-6, 2024. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501519125/japan-grants-cambodia-approximately-60m-in-aid-and-loans/

Preah Vihear marks 16th anniversary of heritage listing

To mark the 16th anniversary of Preah Vihear temple’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the National Authority for Preah Vihear organised a heritage run and tree planting event yesterday at the Preah Vihear Temple. ...

Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501519037/preah-vihear-marks-16th-anniversary-of-heritage-listing/

Japan-Cambodia to build more cooperation in different sectors

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sok Chenda Sophea, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and visiting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Ms. Kamikawa Yoko, held a constructive bilateral talk on some keys to cooperation. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501519123/japan-cambodia-to-build-more-cooperation-in-different-sectors/

CDC approves 190 new projects worth $3.2 billion investment in H1

From January to June 2024, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) approved 190 new projects, production expansion projects, and special economic zone investment projects with a total investment of $3.2 billion and can create 168,572 jobs. ​ ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501518342/cdc-approves-190-new-projects-worth-3-2-billion-investment-in-h1/

MoC initiates pilot project for nationwide wholesale markets

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is taking steps towards establishing a network of wholesale markets across Cambodia to improve market efficiency, reduce post-harvest losses and stabilize prices. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501517912/moc-initiates-pilot-project-for-nationwide-wholesale-markets/

Cambodia posts 57% rise in agricultural exports

Cambodia exported more than 6.13 million tonnes of agricultural products in the first half of 2024, an increase of 57 percent compared to the same period in 2023, earning more than $2.8 billion, according to a report of the General Directorate of Agriculture posted by ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501517943/cambodia-posts-57-rise-in-agricultural-exports/

School feeding supports marginalised students, promotes local food products

While benefiting about 300,000 students across Cambodia, the school feeding programme (SFP) has also transformed into an effective mechanism to promote locally supplied food products.   ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501518072/school-feeding-supports-marginalised-students-promotes-local-food-products/

Quality upgrade: PM urges educators to enhance teaching skills

As part of the Pentagonal Strategy to boost education, Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged educators to enhance their teaching skills for the betterment of their students. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501518059/quality-upgrade-pm-urges-educators-to-enhance-teaching-skills/

Cambodia posts 57% rise in agricultural exports

Cambodia exported more than 6.13 million tonnes of agricultural products in the first half of 2024, an increase of 57 percent compared to the same period in 2023, earning more than $2.8 billion, according to a report of the General Directorate of Agriculture posted by ...

Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501517943/cambodia-posts-57-rise-in-agricultural-exports/

MEF reviews policies to boost economic productivity

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) recently organised several meetings and discussions with the public and private institutions to ensure the effective and productive uses of the national budget in line with the economic policies master plan. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501517937/mef-reviews-policies-to-boost-economic-productivity/

MoC initiates pilot project for nationwide wholesale markets

The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is taking steps towards establishing a network of wholesale markets across Cambodia to improve market efficiency, reduce post-harvest losses and stabilize prices. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501517912/moc-initiates-pilot-project-for-nationwide-wholesale-markets/

Blueprint to implement agricultural reforms underway

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) Tuesday held a meeting with specialists in natural resources and agriculture and representatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as well as the officials from the Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) to prepare a blueprint for ...

Mom Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501517086/blueprint-to-implement-agricultural-reforms-underway/

ERW victims increase by 67% in first six months of 2024

In the first six months of 2024, there have been 35 casualties from mines, unexploded ordnance (UXOs), and explosive remnants of war (ERWs), an increase of 67% compared to the same period in 2023 when there were 21 victims. ...

Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501517980/erw-victims-increase-by-67-in-first-six-months-of-2024/

Five communities were trained to develop reports and minutes

A primary objective of NatureLife Cambodia (NLC) is to build the capacity of committees of Community Protected Areas (CPA) and Community-Based Organizations (CBO) for effective site management. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501517350/five-communities-were-trained-to-develop-reports-and-minutes/

Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary’s biodiversity awareness raising

Recently, WCS’s wildlife monitoring team leads an educational campaign to raise awareness of the importance of wildlife and biodiversity conservation to local communities and students inside and around Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501517348/keo-seima-wildlife-sanctuarys-biodiversity-awareness-raising/

Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary’s biodiversity awareness raising

Recently, WCS’s wildlife monitoring team leads an educational campaign to raise awareness of the importance of wildlife and biodiversity conservation to local communities and students inside and around Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501517348/keo-seima-wildlife-sanctuarys-biodiversity-awareness-raising/

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